Show TRUE SPORTSMEN REQUEST THAT NO ONE GOES HUNTING DUCKS ST 1 eflem SEASON commencing MONDAY shooting at of year said to diminish the of birds and frightens them away some of the true sportsmen of ogden are circulating petition among the true sportsmen 0 ogdan and similar petitions arc being circulated la other parts of the state asking tor a repeal ot the laws which permit tho shoot ine ot ducks and gecso between february 13 and march 15 B F ston a member ot river duch club and other members of that club are pronounced in their against such privilege being given to hunters and with their explanation other hunters should refuse to take part in a pastime which Is in no way a sport but Is a violation of all natural laws petitions to be presented to alie legislature are being circulated now as there will be more public interest aroused at this season according to the law now wild water fowl may bo shot between february and march loth under our laws the bear river club warns people to i keep off its grounds during the period this great club always leading the in favor 0 conserving the state game and always foremost for better preservative game laws will not permit ita members to on ita grounds and it would encourage other owners of game preserves in not taking advantage of the opportunities which the law now gives there are thousands of ducks and geese hovering this cold weather around the various warm springs breeding grounds one may slaughter these barda with clubs it he will but it the hunters do not observe the laws ot good sense and humanity there will soon bo no more shooting upon and around the local waters it Is in the winter and spring that bucka and geese prepare tor hatching shooting at this time of year not only diminishes the number of birds wintering with vs but frightens them away those who would encourage the multiplication ti of our game upon the waters of the state will refuse to go shooting during the next month |