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13. What do you suppose is the benefit the fish derives from being 

 dark colored above and Hght colored beneath? 



14. What are the enemies of the fish? 



15. Were there ever any speckled trout in the streams near you? 



16. If so, why are they not there now? 



17. Can you procure State aid in stocking your stream with trout? 



18. What are tlie game laws about fishing for trout and bass, or 

 any other game fish in your streams? 



19. Can you give any reason why fishing is permitted only during 

 certain months? 



In almost every stream of the United States there are several kinds 

 of fish: pumpkin seeds, shiners, chubs, dace, " minnies," sticklebacks and 

 perhaps Johnny darters. In the larger streams and lakes there is a still 

 greater variety. The way to learn the different kinds of fish in your 

 neighborhood is to encourage the boys of the school to bring in all of the 

 kinds they can catch either with hook or net. They should be placed as 

 soon as caught in a pail of water which should be changed at least twice 



