32 THE EEPORT UPON Xo. 14 



The anglers appeared to be well satisfied with their catch during the last 

 season, and the sale of permits increased considerably. 



Ducks were quite numerous in the Detroit River last spring. There were red 

 heads, blue bills and canvas backs, also other kinds of river ducks. During the 

 beginning of September, he noticed a great quantity of black and grey mallard 

 ducks in the marshes of the islands along the Detroit Eiver. Quail were quite 

 numerous last fall. He has seen no less than six or seven bevies himself during 

 the autumn. Black and grey squirrels are very scarce on account of the small 

 amount of timber land. Muskrats and rabbits are numerous. 



Frontenac County. 



Overseer M. Avery, of Sharhot Lake, reports that the fishing was very good 

 last season. He finds that by keeping a close watch over his division he is able 

 to prevent many from breaking the law. 



Partridge were very plentiful last fall, but ducks were fewer than the previous 

 year. This should be a good fall for the hunters as deer are more numerous than 

 last year. 



Overseer George Barr, of Harrowsmith, reports that angling in Fourteen 

 Island and Long Lakes was excellent and in Rock and Silver Lakes, fair. In 

 Desert Lake, angling for salmon and bass was good, and in Mud Lake for bass, 

 above the average. In Long, Silver, Rock and Napanee Lakes, the pike are infected 

 with cancerous sores due to high water. 



First Depot Lake. having only pike, catfish, suckers and small bass in it, while 

 being suitable for pickerel, he would advise having it stocked with this species 

 of fish. 



On April 20th he placed twenty pickerel in Loughboro Lake for stocking 

 purposes, and expects good results. 



Trapping was poor last season owing to weather conditions. He would advise 

 lengthening the trapping season and charging a small license fee. 



Game of all kinds is increasing. 



The number of tourists who visit this district is steadily growing, the permits 

 sold last season being four times as many as the preceding year. 



Overseer Matthew Cox, of Howe Island, reports that some of the anglers say 

 the bass fishing was a little better than in 1913. 



Ducks were not so plentiful as in former years on account of the mild weather. 



Muskrats are becoming very scarce. 



Overseer Henry Drew, of Long Lake, reports that the fishing has been the 

 best in his district for some years. 



Partridge are very plentiful. Black squirrels are becoming plentiful which 

 is something new for this distict. 



Overseer George Gates, of Kingston, reports that the fishing was as good as in 

 former years. Dog and other coarse fish are very plentiful and he is of the 

 opinion that the waters should be rid of them. 



Partridge are very scarce this season, but ducks were about the same as in 

 former years. Muskrats are very scarce owing to there being so many trappers. 

 He thinks there should be a trapper's license to prevent so many muskrats being 

 caught. 



