California Condor Eben McMillan 3 June 1964 High thin clouds shaded the sky and it was cool as Ian and I drove to Tehachapi, Kern County, California by 9:50AM where Howard Binkley was to appear in Justice Court at 10:00 AM. in answer to a citation issued him on 28 May for shooting at a Condor. Captain of Fish and Game Wardens Clanton, with Wardens Reed and Tharp were present when we arrived. Howard Binkley showed up at 9:25 AM, and was processed in Court, plead not guilty, was released to the Deputy Sheriff on $250.00 Bail. Mrs. Bailey, wife of the foreman at Ellsworth Ranch, arrived with Binkley's wife. Mrs. Bailey furnished the money to get Binkley's bail. I signed warrant, or complaint, in Justice Court in Tehachapi that would hold Binkley in case the Sheriff turned him loose should he not be able to post bail. The cail was obtained, so I was told. Ian and I then drove to Los Angeles Following the processing in Court of the Binkley Case, Ian and I discussed Fish and Game regulations with Clanton, Reed and Tharp. We all agreed that a clearer and more specific wording is needed, in the Game Code, in order to give Officers, or individuals, definite understanding as to what can and what cannot be done in apprehending Persons who Shoot - [illegible], Malast, Pursue, or otherwise present a problem to non-game species of wild birds and mammals, we felt that non-game birds that are protected should enjoy the same wording in the Game Code, in regards to how they shall be protected as do Game birds.