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The concrete object of the G. P. A. is to boom the cause of game conservation and particularly game conservation in the shape of a National Bird Refuge at Stinking Lake. Incidentally there will be rallies of sportsmen and game protectionists at Santa Fe, Taos, and Chama, and the jaunt will give an opportunity to establish an entente cordiale with the Indian Service officials and the Indians of the Jicarilla Reservation, on which the proposed refuge is situated.

WHERE THE BIRD REFUGE STANDS.
Substantial progress towards the establishment of a National Bird Refuge at Stinking Lake has been made in the last few months. The following facts speak for themselves: 
1. State Game Warden T. Rouault, Jr., is now in Washington working for the Refuge.
2. The chief officials of the U. S. Biological Survey have come out positively in favor of the Refuge.
3. S. F. Gilpin, Secretary of the Jicarilla Sanctuary Association of Colorado Springs has, together with G. P. A. delegates, signed a joint resolution urging the establishment of the Refuge as the best solution of the Stinking Lake Problem. Our delegates found Mr. Gilpin to be very appreciative on their point of view, and a fine sportsman to deal with.
4. A. E. Carr, representative of the Chama Rod and Gun Club agreed to the same resolution, with the understanding that a reasonable amount of shooting accessible to the Chama Sportsmen is to be reserved.
5. The National Association of Audubon Societies, the American Game Protective Association, and the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund are in the field as our allies.

The Pine Cone, April, 1918 (11th issue).
^[[The P.A. expedition will leave Santa Fe June 8. Will be at Stinking Lake June 10-11. May reach there June 9.]]