THIRTY-FOURTH BIENNIAL REPORT 37 



and which has been sold, as its further operation would prove uneco- 

 nomical. The Broadhill is stationed at Newport and an additional 

 vessel is under construction which will also be assigned to Southern 

 California waters. A new Diesel engine has been installed in the 

 launch Alhacore but within the next few' years it will be necessary to 

 replace this vessel, as it has been in service almost twenty years, and 

 we do not believe that extensive repairs will be justified in view 

 of the age of the boat as well as the extremely hard working conditions 

 under which she has operated. Extensive repairs have been made to 

 the motor vessel Blue fin which has given very satisfactory service. 



The closed cab pickups mentioned in the last biennial report have 

 not worked out as well as expected, and are being replaced as rapidly 

 as the budget will permit with standard passenger cars. While the 

 pickups are very satisfactory for fish planting purposes, and travel well 

 under a heavy load, they do not perform in a satisfactory manner 

 empty. Since fish planting activities have been transferred to the 

 Bureau of Fish Conservation, there is no longer any necessity for 

 cargo-carrying vehicles in this department and it is hoped that the 

 change-over to more suitable cars for patrol work will be completed 

 within the next few months. 



Conferences Avitli wardens were held in Sacramento in February, 

 1935, and in April, 1936, where all of our field men throughout the 

 State met together at one time to exchange their experiences in fish and 

 game law enforcement work. Pistol shoots were held on each occasion 

 at Roseville on the range furnished through the countesy of tlie Rose- 

 ville Countv Council. 



