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REPORT OF ALASKA INVESTIGATIONS. 



A distance interval of at least 4,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet endwise 



that exists in southeastern Alaska, 

 seems fair and necessary. 



The jigger, concerning which there has been much comment and criticism, should not be prohibited, 

 as it is an effective and proper part of the trap, the same as the heart or the lead, or any other part. I 

 think, however, that its length should be limited to 50 yards 



TRAP SITES. 



There has been much controversy regarding trap locations and the plan that they should be sold 

 outright to their present holders and other sites sold to those who make application. The proposal to sell 

 sites does not meet with the approval of all concerned. I do not think it wise myself, but I do believe 



Sketch of Alaska fish trap. 



that where the traps on the present sites meet the requirements of the law and as long as they continue 

 to do so it is proper and right for the United States Government to protect their holders. 



On every trap that is being constructed the name of the owner should be attached in a conspicuous 

 place in the regulation letters required by law, and not placed on it only when the trap is in operation. 



One very important matter that has forcibly impressed me and others is the desirability of requiring 

 that all old piling be removed from an abandoned trap site. This should of course be done by the concern 

 which occupies the site. There are many fishing boats and passenger boats traveling back and forth 

 over these waters each year, and the old trap piles are a menace and should be removed without delay 

 when they are given up for fishing purposes. There is in southeastern Alaska an abandoned trap which 

 had a lead of over three-fourths of a mile and contained about 200 piles. It is not only a menace and 

 danger to navigation, but a nuisance and trouble to the fishermen and their boats. 



