PROPAGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD FISHES, 1931 685 



information are determined the species of fish that is suitable and the 

 number that can be apportioned to the water area in question 



The bureau finds it impracticable to investigate the condition of 

 all streams to determine their suitability for particular species of 

 fish, although such a study would be highly desirable, as it would 

 afford a basis for intelligent assignments. Since this is not prac- 

 ticable at present and the bureau is required to rely on information 

 furnished by applicants, it is decidedly important that such infor- 

 mation be as accurate and complete as possible. 



Applicants are notified immediately upon receipt of their requests 

 concerning the species assigned and the approximate date of delivery, 

 and are given full directions for receiving and caring for the fish. 

 Before shipment is made a second notice is given, usually by telegram, 

 stating the exact time of arrival of the fish at the railroad station. 

 The fish are delivered at the station without expense to the appli- 

 cants. In the event that it becomes necessary to delay shipment, 

 the applicant is notified accordingly. 



NEW TARIFF COVERING SHIPMENTS IN BAGGAGE CARS 



For a number of years the bureau has been given the privilege of 

 carrying in baggage cars, when accompanied by an attendant holding 

 transportation covering his own passage, not to exceed twenty 10- 

 gallon cans of live fish or 20 cans or crates of fish eggs, or 20 such 

 containers combined, free without check with each attendant. 



Within recent years the bureau has been using a special pail of 

 approximately 5-gallon capacity which will safely transport as many 

 fish as are ordinarily carried in one of the old 10-gallon cans. The 

 pails weigh only 40 pounds each when filled with water and they can 

 be stacked in a small space and one man can handle two of them 

 with ease. 



In the view of the above, the secretary of the Association of General 

 Baggage Agents was written with the view of obtaining permission 

 to carry 40 instead of 20 pails in a messenger shipment. The baggage 

 standard rules committee recommended the following tarift' govern- 

 ing the transportation of fish which has already been published by the 

 New England, Trunk Line, and Central Passenger Associations : 



Less than carload lots only when shipped by Federal or State authorities and 

 when accompanied by an attendant holding transportation covering his own 

 passage. 



Not to exceed forty 5-gallon pails of live fish or twenty 10-gallon cans of live 

 fish, or 20 cans or crates of fish eggs, or 20 such containers combined, will be carried 

 free without check in regular baggage service with each attendant. 



Train baggagemen will allow attendants to enter baggage car in order to give 

 shipments such attention as may be necessary while en route. 



Empty cans, crates, and pails will be returned free, if properly tagged, without 

 being accompanied by attendants. 



COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE 



The problem of keeping the national forests well stocked with fish 

 is becoming more acute every year, due to the increased number of 

 anglers. The forests, while largely wildernesses, are easily accessible 

 because of the thousands of miles of good roads and trails. Their 

 wide distribution makes them natural centers of summer recreation. 

 Everything possible is being done by the bureau in cooperation with 



