Having been a long time observer of local politics, I am past the stage of shock and awe. Every now and then in my research I come across some things that leave, well just plain dumfounded. Today’s topic is one them.
For unknown reasons on April 28, 1924 the Lassen County Board of Supervisors held a special session—the agenda item to ban fishing. The supervisors gave no rhyme or reason why such action was needed. It did not stop them from proceeding. They drafted an ordinance and they would adopt it at their regular meeting on May 5.
The California Division of Fish and Wildlife was not amused. They informed the county supervisors the matter was unconstitutional. In addition, their local game wardens were told not to enforce it. The local nimrods were not pleased either and they let their voices heard. Needless to say when the board of supervisors held their regular meeting, the matter was tabled.