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present known in reference to their relations to each other 

 and their surroundings when reared together in the same 

 body of water. These experiments will apply not only to our 

 native Kansas fishes, but to others that Iiave been or may 

 be introduced in the future. However, the Department 

 will be very cautious about introducing any new varieties of 

 fish or game, at least until it has thoroughly satisfied itself 

 that the newcomer has qualities and characteristics that 

 would make it a desirable "good citizen" addition to our 

 fauna. The Department considers that some of our native 

 fishes, such as the basses, crappies, sunfishes and catfishes, 

 and some of our native wild game birds, such as the quail 

 and prairie chicken, the mallard and teal ducks, are to be 

 ranked among the very best in the world both for food and 

 sporting purposes, and, all conditions considered, the very 

 best for Kansas. 



