2 bows, 1 anchor, 2 shovels, 1 saw, 1 pair pliers and 1 pair climbing 



spurs. In the camping supplies - 5 sleeping bags, 4 pair waders, 



1 life Jacket, 1 blanket, 2 cameras, 1 tent, 2 stoves, 1 ground sheet, 



1 suitcase and a mallet. Also a small supply of Illegal articles such 



as snaggers, dynamite and spring gaffs, 



PROSECUTIONS 



The following tables emphasize the efficiency of the enforcement 

 staff, and the diligence pursued by them In conducting this Important 

 phase of wildlife management. 



INFORMATIONS LAID 



By Whom 



With Seizures 



Non-seizure 

 Investigations 



Total 



Conservation Officers 2,902 

 Ontario Provincial Police 6 



271 



Conservation Officers 2,96l 

 Ontario Provincial Police 6 



87 



125 



3,173 

 6 



3,173 



6 



2,967 



87 



125 



3,179 



Prom the informations laid, convictions were obtained in a very 

 satisfactory proportion. The lack of sufficient evidence was the main 

 cause resulting in dismissals. Most of the withdrawals were made for 

 two reasons. First, when Juveniles are Involved in minor infractions; 

 and second when they were one of two or more charges laid against the 

 respective violators, to assure the registration of a conviction and 

 the imposition of an adequate penalty under one of these multiple 

 informations. 



In quite a number of these cases the violations were of a minor 



- $1 ' 



