Joe T. Stevens

Through many years of participation, I have found that hunting and trapping furbearers offers some of the finest sport in the field of outdoor recreation. It can be enjoyed by almost any interested person. The resulting rewards are an invigorated spirit, mind and body and, at times, a handsome economic supplement. Consequently, all efforts should be directed to refine the taking offurbearers in the most ethical manner in order to enhance and perpetuate the fascinating sport.

Since we are entering an era of human management in the natural resources field in America, a game manager must emerge to meet the challenge of public relations in modern game management. He must have the natural ability, combined with professional training to manage people with one hand in order that they will permit hini to scientifically manage their wildlife resources with the other. A smooth working relationship must be constantly maintained with both his internal and external publics if he is to successfully mold their opinions and lead them in the cause of game management. Those who...