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This article presents the history of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Law Enforcement. The state's oldest law enforcement organization began with a contingent of eight men appointed as Game Protectors in 1880. Protectors were granted authority to enforce laws to protect fish and wildlife and to bring legal action against those who violate those laws. The division has evolved into a top-rated police organization.

This article focuses on game laws in the U.S. During close season for hunting does, the fine charged to poachers is $102.50 and the deer will be confiscated. In open season, it may be assumed that all deer whose sex is in doubt will be subjected to a wrenching or yanking of antlers by the game-protector force. The deer country of the Northeast covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maine. The risks facing game protectors are discussed.

The article discusses the efforts of the game wardens of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect animals from illegal hunters in Alaska. The Federal Bureau of Investigation enlists the help of the wardens in the pursuit of fugitives. Game protection is weakened by departmental politics especially with regard to the rights of Eskimo and Indian hunters. It relates the difficulties encountered by regional director Clarence Rhodes in apprehending fur smugglers.

Focuses on the decision of the Parks and Wildlife Department to change the deer hunting regulation for 2005-06 season in Texas. Significance of the regulatory changes in an effort to manage resources more effectively and enhance hunter opportunity without adversely impacting deer populations; Terms and provisions of the Elimination of Aggregate Bag Limits; Details of the Alteration of Doe Days.

The article offers information on the Hunter's Choice Waterfowl Limits in Texas for the 2008-2009 season. According to the article, five ducks will be allowed daily but only one of certain species in the aggregate such as a pintail, canvasback and dusky duck. It cites the schedules and regulation of the season including the shooting hours, duck daily bad limit, and the merganser daily bag limit.

The article provides information regarding a state hunting policy in the U.S. The author says that the spike in cougars deaths resulted in part from a radical change in the state's game-management plan. After the hound-hunting ban has passed, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials quickly liberalized hunting regulations to control the cougar population and maintain the revenue from cougar licenses. Under the new policy, there are nearly 60,000 deer and elk hunters hit the woods each season with cougar tags in their pockets.

The article discusses various law related to hunting or catching wildlife in Texas. The Texas Sportsman's Rights Act makes it a crime to intentionally interfere with another person lawfully engaged in the process of hunting for the purpose of disrupting a lawful hunt, Texas Parks & Wildlife Code.

Reports on an imposed moratorium to the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in British Columbia. Confusion regarding the population of the bears in the province; Pressure placed on the government by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).

The article presents a question and answer related to hunting violation.

The article reports that from January 1, 2009 , portable ice huts made of cloth or synthetic fabric that are 75.4 square feet or less in area no longer need to be registered in Ontario. Previously, these exemptions only applied to portable tent-style huts with a base area of 21.5 square feet or less. It is stated that the new regulation is listed at www.mnr.gov.on.ca and will be included in the next reprint of the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary.

This section presents updates on fish and wildlife violations in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Xing Li Zhang has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of several deer and black bear and was fined $9,000. Don Kunda has pleaded guilty to illegal shooting of a bear and was fined $11,000. Hunters Nick and Bruce Kushner were fined $7,580 for the illegal chasing and shooting of a deer and discharging of firearms from a vehicle.

The article announces the launching of the conservative initiatives provided by the "Texas Fish & Game" (TF&G) that marks the start of a renewed vision of being good stewards of Texas resources. It cites the first program which is the TF&G Black Bear Education initiative which involves the distribution of educational posters throughout East Teaxas. It notes that the poster with a slogan "Don't Shoot!" will let people know that killing black bear is highly illegal in the state.

The article reports that Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is investigating the shooting of a bull and a cow elk during the two-week rifle season for deer in Wildlife Management Unit 61, Bancroft District. Both individuals involved in the shooting had turned themselves in. Enforcement Supervisor Kyle Cachagee said that they thought that each was a deer. Charges are pending the outcome of investigations.

The article provides some insights into the activities of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in the United States, citing how it has protected the rights of Americans to keep and bear arms. The NRA has introduced legislation to allow hunting on Sundays in states that prohibit it. It is also involved in reducing the minimum hunting age in states like Wisconsin, and is supporting No Net hunting Loss legislation in several states, which will require them to compensate for closhing state land to hunting by opening other state land.

The article reports that if an individual lives in a U.S. state that permits bearbaiting, he can talk to his elected officials about introducing a legislation to end it.

Offers a look at the views of rural workers in Great Britain on the hunting ban. Report that a majority of people at the Rural, Agricultural and Allied Workers' trade group are in favor of the ban; Claim that the hunting ban will not result in job losses for rural workers; Role of Barry Leathwood, the trade group's former national secretary, with the League Against Cruel Sports; Claim that Labor Prime Minister Tony Blair has listened to the landowners rather than to the rural workers on the issue of the hunting ban.

Comments on the law regarding hunting from vehicles, in response to the article "The Adventures of Dove Dodgers," in the August 2004 issue of "Texas Fish & Game" in Albany, Texas. Regulation of the law on migratory bird hunting; Opinion of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department chief of wildlife enforcement David Sinclair on the use of common sense and applied empathy on enforcing wildlife laws; Responsibility of hunters on asking questions and knowing the right rules.

Comments on the hunting law in Texas prohibiting canned hunting or any situation where the game animal has no chance of escape. Application of the law in deer hunting; Provisions that side-step the law through the White-Tailed Deer Advisory Committee (WTDAC); Objections to the deer hunting permits to be issued by WTDAC.

The article reports on the decision of the British Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to remove restrictions on those shooting and dealing in game in England and Wales. The legislation concerning to the shooting and dealing in game dates back to the Game Act 1831 and the Game Licences Act 1860. The agency's move will also introduce a new criminal offense to sell game birds which have been unlawfully killed or taken.

THE court case that will determine if Labour's anti-hunt laws are enforceable will be heard tomorrow. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Comments on the implications of the Hunting Act implementation in Great Britain. Provisions of the Act; Incidences where senior judges dismissed the hunters' application for judicial review of the Parliament Act 1949; Pro-hunters' attempt to challenge the Act's European credentials in Scotland; Effectivity of the Hunting Act on February 18, 2005.

Reports that law firm Allen & Overy is taking on the fight for fighting on behalf of the Countryside Alliance in England. Issue on the use of the Parliament Act to force a ban on hunting; Plan of the alliance on attacking on the Hunting Bill using the Human Rights Act.

Comments on the proposed ban on countryside hunting with hounds in Great Britain. Impact of a potential ban on hunting on the livelihood of farmers; Threat posed by the fox and deer populations to livestock and crops; Criticism on the passage of legislation that favored the hunting ban.

Focuses on the Hands Off Country Pursuits, Mr. Blair poster, a part of the campaign of "Farmer's Weekly" magazine in protest of the hunting ban imposed by British Prime Minister Tony Blair.