Collating and distribution were as follows: 



Information Bulletins 71,410 



Circulars 21,875 



News Releases 176,800 



Extracts from Fishery Regulations 9,949 



Summary of Fishing Regulations 769,512 



Summary of Hunting Regulations 630,720 



Game & Fisheries Act 26,091 



Commercial Fishing in Ontario 57,204 



Safety Bits and Pieces 98,941 



Miscellaneous Stapling & Distributions 220,251 





Total 2,082,753 



LICENCE ISSUING 



There were more than thirty types of hunting, angling, bait fish, roll net, dip 

 net, frog, guide, trapping, trap-line and dog licences issued to all licence issuers and 

 district offices throughout the Province. 



The number of licences prepared and checked for mailing and express totalled 

 1,669,084, they were forwarded on 15,233 invoices to more than 3,000 issuers. 



In addition, 154,900 Provincial Park Annual Vehicle Permits, 503,900 Daily 

 Permits, 399,525 Campsite Permits and 290,500 Fur Seals were distributed by this 

 subsection. 



UNIFORMS 



The Department's Uniform Stockroom is located in this Section. A stock 

 of replacement uniform apparel is carried, and issues are shipped to personnel as 

 authorized by requisition. 



CONSERVATION INFORMATION SECTION 



The Section disseminates information on the protection and management of 

 the renewable natural resources under the Department's administration. It works 

 through many media to bring to as many people as possible a better understanding 

 of Lands and Forests policies and conservation principles. 



NEWS 



The Lands and Forests news release is mailed every week to all newspapers 

 and all radio and television stations in Ontario. Its circulation of 3,157 includes 

 class magazines, outdoor writers, conservation groups and hunters' and anglers' 

 clubs and associations. It delivers Department news and regulations and informed 

 opinion in a form easily adapted by outside agencies. The use of news release 

 material by outdoor writers and commentators in the United States contributes 

 importantly to Ontario's tourist trade. 



The news release is translated into French each week. From time to time, 

 articles of particular interest to the Province's Indians are translated into Cree and 

 Ojibway. 



Professional and public service groups may secure public notice through the 

 news release's advance listing of conventions and other events of interest to 



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