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He does not know of any abuses. 



As will be seen from his monthly reports, he has endeavored to have the cloFe 

 seasons observed, and he finds that the way to have this done is to keep a constant 

 watch on the different parts of his district. 



No violations of the Law came to his notice, nor was he informed of any. He 

 discovered three sets of hoop nets at Percy Boom the past season, which he con- 

 fiscated, but did not find out who owned them so that he could take action. Two 

 of these nets were sent to Capt. Hunter, and the other was burned. 



The different mills have complied with the provisions of the Act. 



There are no obstructions in the Trent of an artificial nature. Eanney Falls, 

 just below Campbellford, is a natural barrier. 



Overseer William Gainforth, of Ealihurton, reports that the fishery laws have 

 been well kept during the past year, and he has no illegal acts to report. Fish 

 appear to be on the increase. There is not much fishing done except by settlers 

 and a few small parties trolling. The fish commenced to run early this year. 



Partridge are more plentiful than last year, although there has been con- 

 siderable illegal shooting by the Italians in the camps, and he finds it impossible 

 to take them in the act, or to get suflBcient evidence to convict. "With this exception 

 the game laws are well kept. 



He has already reported to the Department certain parties for allowing the 

 sawdust from their mills to escape into the lake, and has cautioned them several 

 times but without much effect. 



Overseer James Gillespie, of BerJceley, reports that his duties regarding 

 fisheries are more particularly to look after small streams and lakes in his district, 

 and prevent, if possible, the netting of speckled trout, and to see that the law is 

 being observed in other respects. The overseers are of the opinon that they should 

 be in a position to promise some reward for evidence that would lead to a 

 conviction. There is a chain of lakes south of that place, and it is 

 impossible for one man to watch both ends if he has reason to suspect 

 illegal fishing, and thinks that at such time he should 'have assistance. There are 

 several trout streams around the village of Chatsworth, and complaints were made 

 that some illegal fishing was done last season. He made two official visits to 

 Chatsworth and vicinitv during the season, besides being in the village on other 

 occasions; had a warning notice inserted in the local paper, and the regulations 

 posted up in the vicinity, also told parties who appeared interested in preserving 

 the fish to let him know if his presence was required, and he would go at any time. 

 So far he has had no complaint from that quarter this season. 



No angling permits were sold by him, and none were asked for. He is not 

 aware of any fishway in his district, and has not heard of the pollution of any 

 streams by sawdust or mill rubbish. 



Ee Game. Beaver are getting more plentiful, and in more than one instance 

 have become a nuisance to farmers by backing the water and flooding the land. In 

 November last he secured three beaver skins in the possession of a party at Mark- 

 dale. Having received information that led him to believe the party had them 

 in possession, he procured a search warrant, and with the assistance of a constable 

 got the skins with very little trouble. He delivered them over to the nearest 

 justice of the peace, the party was duly fined, and the fine and skins were for- 

 warded to the Department. In other respects he believes the law as regards game 

 has been fairly well observed, no other violations having come to his notice. 



6 G. F. 



