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FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 



2. Fish and game is one of the natural resources of the state which 

 is distinct and apart from growing crops. It is more efficiently 

 administered separately. 



3. The California Fish and Game Commission is an old established 

 institution, being one of the two oldest commissions in the state, having 

 been created in 1870. 



4. The entire funds from the sale of fishing and hunting licenses 

 should be used for fish and game conservation and for no other purpose. 



FINANCES. 



Since 1910 the Fish and Game Commission has received no appro- 

 priation from the state. Its support has been dependent upon the 

 lumting and fishing licenses paid by the thousands who make use of the 

 state's fish and game resources and by fines exacted from violators. 

 It seems reasonable that those who profit most should be responsible 

 for the conservation program. This system also has the advantage that 

 the greater the number of hunters and fishermen, with consequent 

 increased difficulties in law enforcement, there is increased returns 



J''ni. 1. (Jr,i|pli .sliiiwiiig i)i(i|i(irti()ii,ito i'Xi)fii(iilures for various projects during the 

 fiscal year 1920-21. Adniiiiistraliori expenses were pleasinglj' smail and needed 

 emphasis was placed on two of the main functions of the Commission, patrol and 

 the hatching and distribution of fish. 



