Hunting Rules Shield Birds in State Open Seasons
Wirt Hunters Can Do It outlines major hunting restrictions for native game. Open seasons span September to December for birds, with other species like ducks and geese restricted to a April 1 close. Daily bag limits and possession caps apply, while hunting rules prohibit ambush, watercraft shooting, and hunting on cultivated land without consent. Migratory Bird Law signed by President Wilson affects local practice, with penalties for violations. Also reports the death of J B McGarrish of Des Moines, contractor on Spirit Lake schoolhouse and hospital project, due to acute indigestion.