on december 3, 1915, the plan was presented to alaska's delegate, james wickersham, who after some deliberation gave his approval. the plan then went to the executive committee of the boone and crockett club and, on december 15, 1915, it was unanimously accepted. the plan was thereupon endorsed by the club and presented to stephen mather, assistant secretary of the interior in washington, d.c., who immediately approved it.