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where their roots will protect the surface of the ground, and at 

 the same time permit the washing away of the soil underneath, 

 so that large hollows may be formed as hiding places for the 

 fish. 



Fourth — In each year, after the spring freshets are over, pro- 

 tect every pool as far as practicable by placing stumps, or trees 

 or bushes in them, so that fishing with nets will be impossible. 

 And also that the trout may be provided with artificial harbors 

 until the natural ones are again restored. 



Fifth — As far as possible prohibit fishing with bait, so that 

 the haunts of the trout may be safe against invasion by the 

 hook. 



Let the home of the trout be regarded as his castle. Entice 

 him from it if you can, but do not invade it. 



Poiighkeepsie, N. Y. 



DOES TRANSPLANTING AFFECT THE FOOD OR 

 GAME QUALITIES OF CERTAIN FISHES? 



BY A. N. CHENEY. 



This rather imposing caption opens a wide field with many 

 ramifications, and I cannot hope to do more than skirmish 

 around the edges of the subject, but hope thereby to induce 

 others to give from their personal knowledge that which will 

 cover more of the field. In one sense it is not a new question 

 to the members of the American Fisheries Society or the writer, 

 for the effect of food upon our game fishes has been discussed, 

 and it is a self-evident proposition that a well-fed fish, trans- 

 planted or otherwise, makes the best food fish ; therefore, it is 

 safe to say that if fish are taken from lean waters and planted in 

 fat waters, their food qualities will be improved. 



In another sense, the effect transplanting has upon the game 



