1911 GAME AND FISHEEIES. 35 



GAME. 

 Ducks. 



Marsh ducks, including under this head, mallard, black mallard, wood-duck 

 and teal have been in the marshes in his district in increased numbers. 



Lake ducks, and under this heading he classifies canvasback, redhead, blue- 

 bill, ruddy ducks, and butter-balls, show no decrease, but are apparently about as 

 plentiful as in other recent years. 



Partridge. 

 There seem to be very few of these birds left here. 



Quail. 



From information received, he believes the number of quail has considerably 

 increared, although there are still comparatively few of these birds now in the 

 district. 



^Y00DC0CK. 



Supply somewhat increased over former years. 



Snipe, 

 There are fewer snipe this 3'ear than usual. 



Geese. 



These birds were quite plentiful last spring, and were to be found feeding in 

 corn stubble, but not many were shot. 



Rabbits. 



Are reported to be quite plentiful. 



Black axd Gray Squirrels. 

 Are reported to be still here in small numbers, 



FUR BEARING ANIMALS, 



Musk-Rats. 



Many of these animals were trapped during last spring and the houses at the 

 date of this report seem to be quite plentiful, indicating that the supply is not 

 decreasing to any great extent. 



MiNK^ Raccoon and Fox. 



There are still a few of these animals left in his district, but they are gradually 

 decreasing. 



No other fur bearing animals are taken in his district in any quantity. 



