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Overseer W. H. Thompson, of Bailieloro, reports that maskinonge fishing was 

 poor in the "beginning of the season, but was good in October, though there were 

 very few people fishing during that month. Black bass have been scarce in the 

 river. 



Black ducks have been about the same as in 1913 and hard to get. Wood 

 ducks were a little more plentiful. 



Trapping last spring was very poor, owing to very low water, therefore, there 

 are more muskrats this fall than usual. Mink are a thing of the past. 



Partridge hold their own but black and grey squirrels are very scaxce. He 

 thinks that Overseers on the lake and river should meet at least once a year and 

 talk things over. This would stimulate them and give them a greater interest in 

 their work with regard to the protection of the game and fish. 



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Overseer Gilbert Gillespie, of Brechin, reports that the winter fishing was 

 very good. Bass are scarce, but trout were plentiful in May and June. There were 

 some good reports of trout in October and some fine catches were made. 



Ihicks are not plentiful on that side of the lake. Partridge are increasing. 

 Muskrats are plentiful and there are a few mink to be seen. 



Overseer Charles Halward, of Ganninglon, reports that the past year was a 

 favourable one for most kinds of game. Ducks were rather scarce on account of 

 the swamps, where they generally feed, becoming dried up during the hot weather. 

 Other game were about the same as usual. 



Fish have not increased much in the river, but with the protection now given 

 them they will probably be more plentiful in the near future and afford better 

 fishing. 



Overseer George Hood, of Scugog, reports that maskinonge were vqxv scarce 

 in his district, though on the east side there was a good catch. Bass are steadily 

 increasing and a number were caught. Small fish are very plentiful. 



Mink are increasing and muskrats and rabbits are very plentiful. There are 

 a great many black ducks and the shooting arooind the lake has been good. Blue 

 bills are plentiful. Geese were very numerous last spring, and partridge are on 

 the increase. 



Overseer Donald McPhee, of Uptergrove, reports that in Lake Simcoe, trout, 

 maskinonge, whitefish and carp are increasing rapidly. Black bass are small and 

 not plentiful. 



Ducks, partridges and muskrats are increasing but mink are scarce. 



In Mud Lake maskinonge, pickerel and bass are all increasing. 



Partridge, ducks and muskxats are plentiful, but mink are scarce. 



Overseer H. McDonald, of Beaverton, reports that bass fishing was good last 

 season, and all the anglers were satisfied with their catches. Trolling for salmon 

 trout was also good, especially in the spring. Bass, salmon trout and whitefish are 

 increasing in Lake Simcoe. He is of the opinion that the close season for salmon 

 trout should commence on the 10th of Octoiber. 



Game in this district seem to be about the same as usual. Ducks visit the 

 vicinity of the lake in large numbers alt present, but do not stay long as there is 

 not much feed for them now that the carp have destroyed it. Partridge seem to 

 be as plentiful as usual. Mink and muskrats are more scarce if anything. Little 

 trapping or hunting lias been done during the last year or so. 



