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Overseer George Moffatt, of Glen Cross, reports that in his district foxes are 

 plentiful. Mink are not nearly as plentiful^ on account of so many trapping them 

 for their fur. There are a few black and red squirrels, and also partridge. 



The fish are trout and suckers, which seem to be as plentiful as in former 

 years. 



The laws have been well observed, not a single infringement having been 

 brought to his notice. 



Overseer F. J. Moore, of Lalcefield, reports that during the past year the Fish- 

 ing Laws have been fairly well observed in his division. He has had a few cases 

 with some settlers, which he handed over to Captain Hunter, Inspector of Game 

 and Fisheries. 



The past spring was not very good for fish spawning in the waters of Stony 

 Lake, for the reason that the waters fell very fast after the ice went out. 



Tourists have had fairly good luck with rod and spoon this year, as a number 

 of good catches have been made with both bass and maskinonge. He would strongly 

 recommend that Stony Lake be restocked with bass each year, as it is of great 

 importance that the fish supply be kept up in the waters. It is fast becoming a 

 great summer resort for tourists, who come from all parts of the United States, 

 as well as from our own Province, to do their fishing and also to spend their 

 holiday. 



He does not think the fishermen would mind paying more for their fishing 

 permits if they had good fishing, as they seem delighted with those waters. 



He again says it would be a g(iod thing if some arrangements could be made 

 with the Dominion Government in regard to the rising and falling of the waters 

 of Stony Lake in the spring, and he thinks this could be done without much 

 injury if the matter was taken up. If this could be done a great part of the fish 

 ppawn would be saved, which is now lost by the falling of the water before the 

 spawn gets to its maturity. He would again suggest that the close season for bass 

 and maskinonge be from the 1st of April till the 15th day of June, as these fish 

 run as soon as the ice disappears. 



The Game Laws have been fairly well observed, particularly in regard to deer 

 hunting. Ducks are not very plentiful in his district. Partridge are more plenti- 

 ful than they have been for some years. Trappers have had a good season, particu- 

 larly trapping muskrats. Mink is very scarce. 



He would again suggest that the carrying of firearms be prohibited in that 

 district during the close season, if it could be done, as there are so many people on 

 the water in the summer. It is very dangerous and there is no necessity for it. 

 If this could be done, it would put a stop to some parties killing ducks before the 

 season opens, and he thinks it would be better for all tourists and cottagers. 



Overseer J. W. Morton, of St. Ola, reports fishing in his district very good. 

 Gray trout and bass are the principal fish in his division. There were not many 

 angling permits sold this year. There are no fishways. 



Deer seem to be plentiful. There are lots of partridge, ducks and squirrels; 

 also rabbits. Wolves and bear are not very numerous, at least very few are killed 

 around there. 



The close seasons were well observed as far as he can ascertain. 



He has not sold many deer licenses. Many obtain licenses before coming out 

 there. 



