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FISn AND OAME COMMISSION 



tioii. It lias beoii found tliat pr<»i)rrly dt'sitriKMl electric (Mjuipiiicnt will 

 hatch and lirootl our jjamc birds with fewer losses, with less expense, 

 and with greater opjiortunities to eompletely control diseases than is 

 the case where donu^stic jioidtry is used, (iame birds arc very suscep- 

 tible to domestic jioultry diseases, and rejjular tests and inspections are 

 made to make certain that our stock is kept in a healthy condition, and 

 tliat diseases are not transmitted throug:hout the state by our stocking 

 proirram. 



The choice of, and the planting of introduced species is carefully 

 checked to prevent the crowding out of any of our desirable native 

 birds. In addition to this, arrangements are now being matured for the 

 use of our game farm faeilities in building up the supply of native 

 quail. 



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Fig. 8. Buildings for help and the incubator house, all of Spanish architecture 

 at the new Serranos Game Farm, at Chino. 



The superintendent of our game farms is held responsible for the 

 success of all plantings, and all distribution is made after a careful 

 investigation on the part of those familiar with the requirements of 

 the birds to be planted. During the biennial period over 15,000 ring- 

 necked pheasants, 1500 Hungarian partridges, and 858 wild turkeys 

 have been distributed and planted in various parts of the state. In 

 addition to the above, over 6000 pheasant eggs have been distributed 

 to clubs and private individuals who are equipped to properly hatch 

 and rear them, and who will later plant them in appropriate areas. 



EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 



This bureau has continued its program of "Conservation through 

 education" by the production and distribution of motion pictures 

 depicting our wild life; by giving lectures before 125,000 people; by 

 displays and exhibits at state, county, and other fairs; through the 



