Discover the Montana wildlife story from 1909–1910, told through the state’s own watchdog on game laws.
This edition highlights how citizens increasingly supported protecting game, the push for fair licenses, and the department’s efforts to enforce the law and restock streams with fish.
The report surveys the department’s work, from deputy field operations and legality matters to proposed changes in licensing and trapping rules. It also covers hatchery activity, restocking efforts, and the practical challenges of enforcing wildlife laws across a large and varied landscape.
- How deputies were positioned across Montana and the challenges of dating in enforcement
- Proposed license reforms for hunters, fishers, and nonresident participants
- Beaver protection, grouse timing, and other wildlife considerations
- State hatcheries, fish planting, and early restocking successes
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century wildlife policy, state governance, and Montana’s approach to game and fish law.