Conservation of Wildlife, Hearings Before ... , 76-3, Pursuant to H. Res. 65

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Page 6 - NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of Agriculture by the Act of Congress of February 1, 1905 (33 Stat. 628), amendatory of the Act of...
Page 199 - Where artificial feeding, control of natural enemies, or other protective measures, are necessary to save a species that is unable to cope with civilization's influences, every effort shall be made to place that species on a self-sustaining basis once more; whence these artificial aids, which themselves have unfortunate consequences, will no longer be needed.
Page 75 - That the President of the United States is hereby authorized to designate such areas in. the Wichita Forest Reserve as should, in his opinion, be set aside for the protection of game animals and birds and be recognized as a breeding place therefor.
Page 44 - I wish to thank you for the opportunity of appearing before your committee on March 20 and for the privilege of offering these comments for your consideration.
Page 6 - When the Secretary shall determine upon consideration of data and recommendations of the forester that the regulation or the prohibition for a specified period of hunting and fishing upon any national forest or portion thereof is necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes above set forth, he shall designate such national forest or portion thereof, establish hunting and fishing seasons therefor, fix bag and creel limits, specify the sex of animals to be killed, fix the fees to be paid for permits,...
Page 59 - Court having heard the evidence and the arguments of counsel, and being fully advised in the premises, now makes the following findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order for judgment : FINDINGS OF FACT 1.
Page 76 - ... Congress, through the proper official channels, requests for legislation or appropriations which they deem necessary for the efficient conduct of the public business. '•Whoever, being an officer or employee of the United States or of any department or agency thereof, violates or attempts to violate this section, shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and after notice and hearing by the superior officer vested with the power of removing him, shall be...
Page 402 - No, sir ; but we are claiming credit for a great deal of it, because there has been a concentration of practical technical assistance that did not exist prior to the creation of the CCC In claiming credit, let me say there is credit enough for all, and we have had fine assistance from all these agencies. Mr. ANDRESEN. I have been in a great deal of that wilderness myself, 10, 15, or 20 years ago, and I would say we had a lot of deer and ducks, and various kinds of wildlife, all with the exception...
Page 96 - I am enclosing herewith copies of resolutions passed by the Southern Association of Conservation Officials assembled In annual meeting at Charleston, SC, Tuesday, April 23, 1940. For your information, the southern association is composed of officials of the States of Virginia. North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Very truly yours, IN KENNEDY, Secretary-Treasurer, Southern Association of Conservation Officials. RESOLUTION Whereas there exists at this...
Page 63 - It seems to me that if the game is protected and planted in the various counties in North Carolina that it would not be long until each county would have a sufficient supply of game for its own citizens. I wish to congratulate you and your department in your efforts and to assure you that the sportsmen of this county are solidly behind you in your fight If there is anything I can do to be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call upon me.

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