Judge — November 6, 1915 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# The Hunting Season Around Yapp's Crossing This cartoon satirizes hunting regulations and enforcement around "Yapp's Crossing," a location apparently known for hunting violations. The scene depicts numerous hunters violating game laws—signs reading "Hunting Forbidden," "No Trespassing," and "No Hunting Under the Law" are prominently displayed and ignored throughout the chaotic landscape. The satire targets both poachers disregarding regulations and presumably the difficulty of enforcing wildlife laws. Various hunters are shown with game (including a quail), traps, and weapons, seemingly engaged in illegal activities despite visible warning signs. The cartoon appears to critique either lax enforcement of hunting laws or the widespread defiance of game protection regulations during this period. The humor derives from the brazen, open violation of posted restrictions.