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has had three parties fined for violation of the Game Laws. He thinks that these 

 convictions vrill be a warning to others, and consequently lead to a better observance 

 of the Game and Fisheries Regulations. 



Overseer W. J. Donaldson, of Donaldson^ reports that there has been no licenses 

 issued in his district during the past year. The Game and Fisheries Laws appear 

 to be well observed, and no violations have been brought to his notice, excepting 

 in two cases. He was advised that some parties were killing partridge during 

 close season, but on investigation he could not find evidence to convict. 



Deer are getting more plentiful every year, and he believes the present system 

 of proctection is responsible for the increase. Fur-bearing animals of all kinds 

 are very scarce, and he believes should have more protection, he would recommend 

 that all trappers and hunters of those valuable animals, should be made pay a 

 license. 



There are many lakes, marshes and rivers where thousands of muskrats could 

 be found five or six years ago, and at the present time there is no trace of them. 

 This state of affairs will not only apply to every part of his district but, as he is 

 advised, prevails throughout the whole province. 



Overseer Henry Drew, of Long Lake, reports that the Game Laws are well 

 observed in his district. Game is on the increase. He would recommend putting 

 some salmon fry in Eagle Lake, also some pickerel in the 2nd 3rd and 4th Depot 

 Lakes, in township of Hinchenbrook. Bass and pike are plentiful in those lakes. 

 Herring seems to be very plentiful at Eagle Lake. 



Overseer F. Dupuis, of HawJcesbury County, Prescott, reports that since his 

 appointment October 15, 1910, the Game and Fishery Laws have been fairly ob- 

 served. As will be seen from his monthly reports he has endeavored to have the 

 close seasons observed, and he finds that the way to have this done is to keep a 

 constant watch on the different parts of his district. He discovered four set of 

 sweep-net on the Ottawa River which he confiscated, but did not find out who 

 owned them so he could not take action. The four »ets of sweep-net were sent to 

 the Game and Fisheries Department, Toronto. 



Overseer James Fisher, of Sunhury, reports that this has been a very successful 

 fishing season for the tourists, good catches of bass being reported. 



He sold two hundred and seventy angling permits, besides many had them 

 when they came. 



He has gone over the lakes and finds the Fisheries Laws were well observed, 

 until close season for salmon, when he picked up three gill nets set on salmon 

 spawning ground. As the netting is all done at night it makes it very hard to 

 watch the lake and catch the guilty parties. 



Ducks seem to be plentiful this fall. Partridge are more numerous than in 

 former years. 



Black squirrel are plentiful. Muskrats were very scarce last season. Mink 

 are a thing of the past in that district. 



He might suggest that a hoop net license in Loborough Lake, to a reliable 

 man to catch catfish, pike and other coarse fish which are very numerous, would 

 be a benefit to the lake, as those fish destroy a lot of salmon and bass spawn. 



