Here's One for Kevin

Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, January 31, 1903.

GAME RECOMMENDATIONS

To Prohibit Spring Shooting of Wild Fowl and all Birds.

   Albany, Jan. 31.—The Forest Fish and Game commission, in its annual report just submitted to the legislature, after reviewing the work of a highly successful year [1902], makes the following recommendations:

   That the number of expert foresters be increased to four, and their compensation be made such as to retain them in the service of the state.

   That the John Brown house be repaired so as to preserve this historic structure.

   That spring shooting of wild fowl and birds of all kinds be prohibited.

   That the shooting of black bear in the Adirondack region be prohibited for a period of five years.

   That a license of $50 be imposed on non-resident hunters excepting members of organized clubs in the Adirondacks, who shall present certificates of membership, and Adirondack land owners.

   That provision be made for the licensing of guides.

Reference:
The passenger pigeon--wikipedia