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will be less than during several previous 

 years, and consequentlj- the allotments 

 to the various applicants will be materi- 

 ally less than usual. 



Two distribution cars will start out 

 with fish about the middle of June, and 

 applicants are urged to take evei\y pre- 

 caution to insure the safe delivery of 

 all the fish allotted to them. 



Applicants are instructed to make 

 proiier arrangements for meeting the fish 

 cars promptly on arrival of the train as 

 scheduled, provided with adequate trans- 

 portation to handle the fish from the 

 station to the streams to be stocked. 

 Also that they have on hand the amount 



stream and then inclining the top of the 

 can up stream thus allowing the water- to 

 flow gently into the can, or by pouring 

 out a portion of the water from the can 

 and filling it with water from the stream 

 to equalize the temperature. Fish should 

 always be planted iu shallow, running 

 water, avoiding pools, and should be well 

 scattered. 



In the past, in many instances, con- 

 siderable numbers of fish have been 

 planted by some of the applicants at one 

 or two .'wints on a stream. Far better 

 results can be obtained by distributing 

 the fish a can at each point along a 

 considerable distance of the stream. 



Fig. 36. 



The old Tahoe Hatchery, which will be abandoned when the new hatchery 

 is completed. 



of ice required as per instructions mailed 

 to them in advance of the date of ship- 

 ment. The applicants are further urged 

 to follow instructions carefully in the 

 matter of avoiding delays in order that 

 the work of aeration of the water may 

 be lessened and to insure the fish arriv- 

 ing at the streams at the earliest possi- 

 ble moment and in the best condition. 

 Attention is called to the fact that it is 

 necessary to keep the fish protected from 

 bright sunlight, when removing the covers 

 of the cans for the purpose of aerating 

 the water or inspecting the fish. 



On reaching the waters to be stocked 

 the temperature of the water should be 

 equalized by placing a can of fish in the 



In planting fish where it is necessary 

 to carry the cans any distance from the 

 wagon or auto truck, it is imperative that 

 someone remain with the wagon and 

 aerate the water in the remaining cans 

 of fish during each planting. Also when 

 stops are made for meals or other delays 

 someone must be left with the fish to 

 give the water the necessary aeration. 



It is hoped that approximately 

 15,000,000 trout fry will be available 

 for distribution, despite the unfavorable 

 conditions for egg collecting operations 

 this year, and if this number are properly 

 planted, the streams will be provided with 

 an adequate number of fry to insure 

 fairly good fishing next season. 



