?Wild geege, ducK and heron shortly
after this decision was made came upon
the water In considerable numbers, many
later on remaining throughout the win
ters. During seasons of great severity
and when snows lay deep the birds were
fed from the farm stores; likewise the
pheasants, grouse, squirrels and the like.
In time residents of the immediate
locality began to appreciate the motives
which prompted this land owner to ab
stain from hunting and In consequence
his flocks have been comparatively free
from disturbance by local hunters, but
not so from those further afield. These
come In automobiles In Increasing num
bers each season. Leaving their ma
chines at safe distances they proceed to
create havoc among the birds and ani
mals enjoying the advantages 01 vhat
the owner of the lands sought to m.i.ke
a sanctuary and breeding grounds.
These hunters from abroad have com
mitted every kind of depredation on my
friend's property, not alone killing the
game In as well as out of season but
breaking down many fences and starting
Ires in the wood lands. Last season they
napped the climax by shooting a calf and
all but_ got away with it when discov
ered, but too late for arrewt, as the auto
mobile wae conveniently near.
