This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ...two being appointed every odd year. It is this commission which today directs the policies of the conservation movement in Wisconsin. Such a form of administration insures a broad attitude toward all conservation problems. Under chapter 23.09 W. S. the organization of the conservation commission is authorized and its powers delineated. This statute empowers the commission to make such rules, studies, surveys, services, or powers as it may deem necessary and advisable in the carrying out of the many phases of the conservation program. It has the authority to close seasons on any species of fish or game in case of urgent emergency; to designate such localities as it finds necessary as game refuges or fish refuges; it may acquire lands or waters by purchase, condemnation, lease, agreement, or gift for forestry purposes, state parks, public hunting or fishing, fish hatcheries and game farms, forest nurseries, or experimental stations. It has the power to sell or exchange lands; to establish and maintain forest protection systems; and to co-operate with any persons, firms, corporations, or governmental agencies for purposes consistent with the administration of the conservation program. The authority granted by chapter 23.09 W. S. to the Wisconsin Conservation Commission makes its power broad and important. This form of conservation administration is being studied by many states throughout the country. Organization It is the policy of the Wisconsin Conservation Commission to meet once a month either in the Capitol at Madison or at some point in the state to consider the problems relating to conservation work and to establish and direct regulatory policies. Meetings are frequently held at various points throughout the state in order that the...