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Overseer H. E. Wartman, of Portsmouth, reports that the fishino- in his 

 district was not so good as it was last year, although some fine bass fishing was 

 reported m October, which was no doubt owing to the fine weather as this is 

 very late in the season. 



Ducks, especially black, are as plentiful as they were last year. As yet, 

 blue bills and winter ducks are not very numerous, but it is early in the season 

 for them. 



A large flock of wild geese was seen flying early in September, which was 

 exceptionally early, as November is the month during which they are usually 

 to be seen. 



Muskrats and mink are quite as plentiful as they were last year. 

 The laws have been well observed in his district, he has interested some good 

 men in the protection of the game, who have proved a great help. 



Overseer F. L. Wormworth, of Arden, reports that there were quite a lot of 

 non-resident fishermen this year, who stated that on the whole the fishing was 

 good, with the exception of Cross Lake which was not so good as other seasons. 

 Every one seemed to be careful not to break the law with regard to catching under- 

 sized fish. A few black bass were put in Big Clearwater Lake, but he thinks 

 they need more; the lakes near the town need re-stocking more especially, as 

 they are fished most. 



The deer hunting for the fall of 1912 was the best that has been known 

 for years. He had some trouble with people hunting without licenses, and made 

 one conviction. Duck shooting was not so. good as usual, but partridges are 

 quite plentiful. On the whole the game laws have been well observed, some people 

 tried to trap out of season, and he managed to seize the traps though he could 

 not trace the owners. 



Geenville County. 



Overseer J. H. Boyd, of Merricbville, reports that the fishing has been ex- 

 cellent this year, there was quite an increase in pike, pickerel and bass. Several 

 large maskinonge were also caught. 



A number of nets were seized and a few fines imposed. 



Ducks and partridges have increased wonderfully. 



Muskrats are about the same as they were last year. The hunters would like 

 to see them protected more, and he thinks the trappers should be licensed as the 

 fur is so valuable. He further advises that the hunting of muskrats should be 

 prohibited during the fall and winter, as the skins are not so valuable during these 

 seasons. 



Deer are quite numerous this year, more so than last. The dogs do not seem 

 to bother them and they are quite tame. 



The Game and Fishery Laws have been much better observed this year. 



Overseer James A. Fraser, of Prescott, reports that things have been very 

 quiet in his district this year, fishing has not been so good as usual. A few of 

 the more experienced men believe that the high water was responsible for it. 



Bass are very scarce, pickerel about the same, and there have been only a few 

 maskinonge. Perch was the only species of fish that were plentiful. "Rock bass 

 were plentiful in the early spring. 



