1913 



GAME AND FISHERIES. 



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REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT 



"MINGA" ON THE WATERS OF THE GEORGIAN BAY 



DURING THE YEAR 1912. 



Made a trip up the river on May 6th, and on the 11th went down the shore. 

 The following week went to Jerves Point and Geddes Bay, and the following Friday 

 patrolled Lakes Bay. During the month of June patrolled the bay several times 

 and on the 26th ran out to fishing grounds opposite Meaford. 'Continued patrolling 

 the bay during July, and on the 17th went to Giant's Tomb. During the first part 

 of August went around Beckwith and Hope Islands, patrolled bay opposite Thorn- 

 bury, examining nets on a fishing- tug, made a trip to Jerves Point, and on Thurs- 

 day, the 22nd, started on northerly trip, patrolling all along shore up to Vail's 

 Point and across to Cape Commodore, Seized and lifted five miles of lines. Next 

 day went ito Griffith Island, and after patrolling around it went on to Owen Sound. 

 On returning home next day, found buoy without number or name and seized same 

 for illegal setting. Went north again on the 9th September, visiting YaiPs Point, 

 Squaw Point, and Griffith's Island. Next day took outside waters, then returned 

 and lay in the bay. Seized eight pieces of net illegally set. The remainder of that 

 month and the month of October was spent patrolling opposite Meaford and Vail's 

 Pomt. On Thursday, November 14ith, went to Owen Sound to meet Mr. Jermyn, 

 (Seized two pieces of net illegally set. Left Owen Sound on Saturday. Saw two men 

 at Presque Isle hurrying away. They took fish from a gasolene boat and put in bay. 

 Saw spawn and fresh blood in boat. Seized boat, then found box of freshly-lifted 

 nets a few rods away. Seized the whole outfit, but could not find men or fish. Also 

 found illegal night lines and hooks and some nets. Seized them and brought all to 

 tug. Went to Griffiths and saw two men in boat. Found boat, fish and nets. 

 Seized all and brought aboard. The following Monday went to Owen Sound and 

 seized two pieces of trout nets. Thence to Vail's Point, called at fishing station and 

 made examination. Went towards Presque Isle, got two small pieces of net set Avith- 

 out buoys ; thence to Vail's Point and dragged for nets two hours ; thence to Cape 

 Rich again and dragged, but no nets set. On Thursday started for Wiarton to 

 meet Overseer Jermyn, but found thiait he had gone on Lake, so coasted along both 

 shores of Owen Sound Bay. Seized two pieces of net. Left Owen Sound on Friday, 

 and dragged for nets on all fishing grounds on way home, but none to be found. Put 

 away boat for the season on November 30th. 



Loading Fish-Car at Mount Pleasant. 



