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THE JOT TsA!'^ ■ Regfe aiid ! lwvflop |t JQirMlor WHtiw Ob i'lBEett^i^r SbT^I 1^^ BKCOB BraKRIDOB itoir fiept. ot Oons«rT»t)oii *ad DeTelopmeat)' :')^Qame and fish are crops and p;.-v ■wttl yield a regular - harrest If p-- ■ lihey ■ are so treated. X^on^ ihe P ^- psiklic. realisation of this fact future of the wildlife pro- S, xram, to a great extent, rests to- day. . The main requirements for reaping a return from these wild life resources, are ample food, eoTer, and protection. Dividends may he collected in the form of flaanclal returns, the personal pleasure derived from these aports, more vigorous bodies, and more active minds that re- anlt from wholesome outdoor exercise and-^relaxation from the grind of every^dny life. Increasing numbers of hunt ers and fishermen are becoming more willing each year to pay a reasonable fee for the privilege of hunting and fishing where they know they have an oppor tunity to have satisfactory sport. Bvery section of North Carolina Is suited for some type of game and generally for fish. If these particular forms are encouraged and the supply is replenished, the farmer and landowner will benefit. Probably none of the functions of the Department of Conserva tion and Development are better known to the public than those dealing with the fish and game resources of the State. Although in scope it covers probably the widest field of any State Depart ment, being responsible for the forestry, water resources and en gineering, commercial fisheries and mineral resources programs besides serving as the agency that advertises the opportunities and encourages the industrial development of North Carolina. Fishing and hunting are un doubtedly the two earliest occu pations of man, dating back to the dawn of history when pre historic man was forced to de pend upon the beasts of the field, the fowl of the air, and the fish of the stream for his daily sus tenance together with the wild berries, fruits, and roots that he could gather. A distinct urge for the pur suit and taking of wild life has persisted even to the present day. The extent of this survival of this fondness for sport is demonstrat ed by the fact that reports show some 7.000,000 hunters in the R. BRUCE ETHERIDGE field in the United States every year and about 150,000 In North Carolina. Records of the number of fishermen are not as complete, but they must be almost as num erous when every class is con sidered. Early settlers of our country were able to subsist mainly be cause of the great stock of wild life for which they hunted, trapp ed and fished, thus providing themselves with food, shelter, and clothing. As our frontiers were pushed back and man cut the forests, built cities, adapted a large part of the land to agri culture, and polluted streams with industrial and domestic wastes, the breeding places, ref uges. and feeding grounds for game and fish have been limited considerably from original con ditions. This situation, together with the fact that the number of hunt ers and fishermen still increases, has made it imperative that the taking of wild life be restricted so that game and fish may be allowed to reproduce iu breeding seasons, limiting the amount and sizes that may be taken and pro hibiting the wholesale destruc tion of wild life. If free and in discriminate taking of game and fish were allowed, it requires only a little reflection to realize that all wild life would soon go the way of the carrier pigeon and the Aibencan bison. Game and firh are the property of all the people whose rights have been established by statutes and confirmed by the courts. The State Game Law and fishing regulations are made to protect these rights and to make sure that they are not dissipated by those who would slaughter reck- for «^rore9t^nf-lL>d iBiir itfsctlve moasuroa’iKrtt^ bo w^. lOM, and tk« po'sjartfflMit Bomtlon '"and perel^Bidnt baa. b«en created as the agency to protect the interests of the-entbo:- people in' these' natural 1*0801110-' es.'Thls Department functions in the field through ' wardens In every county.of the Stat»>wIiO‘ are charged "with the reeponsibJl- Ity of enforcing the laws and as sisting with all constructive mea sures toward preserving and in creasing the natural supply of wild life. . The State’s conservation pro gram, however, does not stop with law enforcement, which al though fundamental to any suc cessful policy, is not sufficient in itself to create satisfactory hunt ing and fishing conditions. Con structive measures being taken for the rehabilitation of the game supply include the establishment of a State Game Farm near Fay etteville; the setting aside and administration of State Game Refuges; restocking areas de pleted of game; and encourag ing and assisting farmers and land-owners to practice game management. In order to recommend policies and to carry out a progressive administration, it is necessary that considerable time be spent in the study of game conditions to show the trend in wild life, whether the tendency of certain species is to Increase or decrease, determine the reasons and to at tempt to remedy the situation if possible. This work is done by means of observations, special studies, and general surveys of condition. A preliminary survey of conditions that will reach rep resentative counties in every section is now underway. On the constructive side of the inland fisheries program, the De partment is now operating five fish hatcheries, and is contribut ing toward the support of two others. Five of these are in West ern North Carolina. For the past few years, approximately 4,000,- 000 game fish have been hatched and distributed every year by these cultural stations. About two years »ago, the De partment lead a campaign to en list the interest of the sportsmen in rearing the baby fry from the hatcheries to a more hardy age than the infancy stage at which they had formerly been forced'to seek existence in stocked waters as a more efficient measure for the improvement of fishing. Or- .ganizatioiis and individuals rose to the appeal and since that time more than 100 of these nursery ponds have been established. At the same time the Department re- eweier mil -■ iimi COMlSt^hf fleeted euBtom«s'w%b look i ^ CARL W. 8TESLE doubled its efforts to hold the baby fish and last year about 1,000,000 were reared at the hatcheries to the flngerling stage. The Department has also en couraged the construction of pri vate fish ponds, using lands that are not applied to other uses, thereby Increasing the facilities for the enjoyment of the sport of angling. Although sadly han dicapped by the lack of suffi cient funds for its inland fish eries program, the Division of Inland Fisheries is striving de terminedly to preserve the State’s fishing grounds and to lessen the “time between bites.’’ For this work the funds must be increas ed if made effective. Since the inland fisheries pro gram is dependent upon the col lection of licenses fees, every sportsman can contribute his share by purchasing a license and by seeing that all other fish ermen do the same as required by law. Here in Western North Caro lina, we scarcely need emphasize the drawing power of well stock ed streams for visitors from oth er parts of the country. Good fishing grounds attract fisher men from points hundreds of miles distant and will bring them back for repeated visits. Another point worth consider ing is the economic value of the flesh of game and fish. The Con servation Department recently estimated that proper protection and development of our game and fish resources will enable peo ple of North Carolina to save a meat bill of $20,000,000 annual ly. We appeal to every sports man and public spirited citizen to aid in this great program. for their requirements ware, glassware, ^ Jewel;^,’^ dla>, tiionds, watches, and all au&efat-^ ed lines. He - handles- national Jenown goods, quoted at prices in keeping with the times. Mr. Steel does a very large watch and .clock repairing busi ness that is quite out of the or dinary for a town the size of North Wilkesboro. That is his specialty and he has skilled as sistants, who can put that watch or clock to keeping the correct time. Speaking to the writer Mr. Steel said, “Though born in Snr- ry County, North Wilkesboro has always appealed to me as being; a splendid place to carry on bus-| iness and enjoy real home life. The past five years have more than justified my confidence in this community. The people are one hundred per cent American.’’ Come To North Wilkesboro For All Kinds of MACHINERY We Have Any Kind You Need TRY OUR MACHINE SHOP We specialize in all kinds of repair tvork. No job is too difficult for us to solve, in fact a difficult job is just what we like. We do welding and have in our employ a man with 20 years’ experience. The next time you need ma chinery repaired, regardless of what kind it is, make a quick trip to us ,and we will soon have the job satisfac torily done at a price you will not mind paying. If you don’t think we can furnish you with anything you may need in the machinery line, just give us a trial. We always carry a large stock of high grade machinery and equip ment purchased on the largest markets of the country at a price that in most instanc es we save you more than half. You will find us now well supplied with Sawmill, Electrical, Woodworking, Contracting Equipment, Power Trans mission, Motors, Belting, Shafting, m Fact Anything in the Machinery Line. Just tell US your machinery needs and you will quickly find out that we know ma- . chinery from A to Z and that we can save you plenty of money. WILLIAMS MACHINERY C0. E-V. WILLIAMS, Prop. ited Nefur Radies River North Wilkesboro, JN. C. To Halt Litoratnr* ^n«p«c- totey 4^ to ‘^'an bookaellars wbo Pootal S«l# ^WMkipgtoa.—-^Poztal 'ton rweived^ ordwra ‘•creek down me* _,lb, bt; mtfmH. _ . laeelvlou adviiMINK sent, throngh tbs mnil. He nnmed New /York city m the sovrae e most of thd «bjectlonnM^'"sM''. pub-'*' IIattlons^,^.'^-;r=M-^, ^ to dee* np that . it W* e**.;' Ald^eb^;^ osB’t do It'wMz ,-C ..tjsjE^tp ' A$M ii' at Mike Nolan, foreman at the Fort Morgan transient camp, caught a five-foot rattlesnake with nine rattles and a button. Nolan offered the snake for sale through the want ads of the Mo bile Register. A Federal judge and a score of lawyers and attendants were routed irom a Newark courtroom when tear-gas bomb exploded In the coatpocket of a lawyer argu ing a case. The Jewelry we offer is (nitsta^ng—4n b^aty, in style, as well as genuine vqhie. ‘ And now yon will find our stock the most complete since our North 'Wilkedioro store was opened. Come in and see our selection of WatehM, Diamonds, Rings, and the-many other beautifnl items that we have priced so reasm^i^. Ladies’Elgin.. Wrist Watches, latest style |22A0 np Men’s Elgin Wrist Watches, latest 1936 style — |19A0 np' Other Wrist Watches $12.50 up e specialize in all kinds of watch, clock, and jewelry repairing. Ex perts do our work, and we guarantee satisfaction. Prices are right. Buy Now On Our Lay-Away Plan CARL W. STEELE YOUR JEWELER NORTH WILKESBORO NORTH CAROLINA Member of the North Wilkesboro Trade Expansion Bureau. Compliments iil of the FOIEST FUINITBE CoMPur Buy North Wilkesboro Made Furniture Money SpentLocally
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