Alabama Commissioner of Game and Fisheries

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Commissioner of Game and Fisheries
Formation1907
Final holderWalter B. Jones
Abolished~1940 [a]

The Alabama Commissioner of Game and Fisheries was an elected state constitutional officer in the U.S. State of Alabama. It was created in 1907 and the final election was in 1930. [2]

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Selection

The position was an elected statewide position, with elections every four years. [3] There are no records for elections after 1930.

Responsibilities

The Commissioner designated hunting seasons for different species. [4] The commissioner also appointed members to the Alabama State Conservation Board, beginning in 1935. [5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Final known mention of an incumbent commissioner [1]

References

  1. ↑ "Editors Are Entertained". Daily Mountain Eagle. July 25, 1940. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  2. ↑ "Wildlife conservation retrospective". AL.com. Corkypugh. January 1, 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  3. ↑ "A. L. Kimbrough Claims Victory". The Huntsville Times. AP. May 14, 1924. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  4. ↑ "9 Counties Take Advantage Of New Squirrel Law". Washington County News. September 13, 1934. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "State Conservation Board Bill Signed". Southern Star. August 14, 1935. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
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