14 REPORT OF THE PISII AND GAME COMMISSION. 



It is becoming more and more apparent that the tremendous drain 

 upon our trout streams, due to the facilities of approach by rail 

 and especially ])y automobile, justifies us in urging that the trout 

 season be shortened at least one month throughout every district, 

 that the young fish planted each year may be given an opportunity to 

 reach a sportsman's size and permit seed enough to remain to insure, 

 if possible, reproduction of species. 



We are also reminded by many sportsmen that owing to the unecpal 

 distribution of the deer in the state and the consequent stronger 

 attack on those sections of the state where deer are still numerous, that 

 the limit should be reduced to one buck per year. Whether such reduc- 

 tion shall be made at the forthcoming session of the Legislature is an 

 open question, but there can be no doubt that it must soon come. 



We would favor some slight changes in the existing deer law with 

 respect to season, the evidence of which comes from those resident in 

 the respective sections where deer are found and whose judgment and 

 experience should, therefore, not be disregarded. 



We receive suggestions of many sorts from different sections of the 

 state proposing changes in the fish and game laws. Some are entirely 

 of a selfish nature and would not treat with fairness, the neighboring 

 localities. We desire to be fair to all. 



It is our endeavor to conserve the supply of fish and game of this 

 state for all of its people rather than to yield to the pressure of the 

 few in one section to the detriment of those in adjoining sections. 



We aim to cooperate with each county to the fullest extent and give 

 careful consideration to their requests and to smooth out differences 

 that are more apparent than real. We acknowledge our obligation 

 to county officials of every class. Their support has been both cordial 

 and helpful. In fact, we recognize a decided gain with respect to the 

 general sentiment of the people regarding the observance of all 

 conservation measures pertaining to fish and game. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 



To many departments of the state do we acknowledge our indebted- 

 ness for courteous assistance and cooperation. 



To the officials and subordinates of the American Express Company, 

 the Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Company, the San Fran- 

 cisco and Sacramento Railway, the Yosemite Valley Railroad Company, 

 the Sacramento Northern Railroad Company, we extend our thanks 

 for valuable assistance. 



To the United States Bureau of Fisheries and assistants we acknowl- 

 edge our appreciation for hearty cooperation and assistance in salmon 

 culture. 



