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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.

Recounts the author's boyhood memories of hunting bobcats in New Hampshire. Twenty dollar state bounty on bobcats; Unsuccessful search for bobcats; Different attitude towards the cats as an adult; What he is doing to save the species.

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.

Discusses the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's efforts to restore and replenish the state's white-tailed deer population. Revision of the state's hunting policy to protect the species; Ways in which the loss of a deer season would effectively put the department out of business; Attention being paid to non-consumptive wildlife uses, such as birding, rafting and hiking.

Focuses on nongame wildlife programs funded by tax checkoffs in the U.S. Impact of increased number of rival tax checkoffs on the fund allocation for wildlife; Benefits of the tax checkoffs on wildlife conservation programs; Problems with tax checkoff programs; Various ways a state can raise funds for nongame wildlife programs.

The article discusses the declining woodcock population in the U.S. Annual spring surveys of their breeding grounds show that woodcock numbers in the eastern flyway and in New York have been falling by about 2 percent since the 1960s--a loss of over 55 percent in the last 40 years. As a result, national and international bird conservation organizations consider the American woodcock a species of continental concern, and protecting the woodcock is a high priority in its habitat ranges.

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.

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.

Provides information on the Ducks Unlimited project in Texas, as of July 2004. Protection, restoration and enhancement of wetland habitat; Completed list of projects as of July 2004; Tribute given to Jimmy Dunks, long-time regional director of Texas Ducks Unlimited.

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.

Reports the worst case of poaching in Moosehead Lake, Maine and the reward for information that will help solve the crime.

The author comments on the importance of the concept of game protection in U.S. casinos. The author cites the problem for casinos in dealing with problematic customers. He explains the role of table game security and surveillance departments in customer service and game protection. In addition, he cites the case of casino player Joseph Ogundo who was arrested by uniformed officers at the Green Casino and accused of cheating.

The article provides information on the technical review on baiting released by The Wildlife Society (TWS) in the U.S. TWS committee formulated the review from the past, and present researches on scientific information related to bait and artificial or additional feeding of game species. It concentrates on the results of baiting and feeding on wildlife, physical health of animals whether individuals and populations, animal behavior and wildness, ecological unity and environmental and human health safety and the social and moral significance of baiting and supplemental feeding.