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determination of the status and supply of this, our largest game animal 

 that can be legally killed. 



For the first time in the history of the state accurate records have 

 been obtained showing the annual toll of fur-bearing animals taken 

 by trappers and the value of this industry to California ; showing also 

 that commercial trappers furnish a very important agency for the 

 control of predatory animals. 



PUBLIC RELATIONS 



In the past biennium this bureau, consisting of a director, has had 

 charge of the matter of dissemination of publicity, as well as the estab- 

 lishment of helpful relations with public officers, sportsmen's organiza- 

 tions, and the public at large. Through the efforts of this bureau, 

 thousands of newspaper articles favorable to fish and game conserva- 

 tion have appeared in the public press throughout the state. 



EDUCATION 



The personnel of this bureau has been enlarged to include additional 

 lecturers. A good working reference library has been added, and 

 much valuable equipment and material, including motion picture 

 films and exhibits procured, to the end of making its functions more 

 effective, *. e., a greater appreciation and knowledge of nature and 

 Wild life, to the end that wanton or illegal destruction will not be 

 committed. 



A definite lecture program for schools has been inaugurated. Most 

 of the rural schools of Imperial and Ventura counties were visited by a 

 lecturer. Another lecturer spent" considerable and very effective time 

 and effort in the public schools of Oakland. The educational program 

 in the summer resorts at Yosemite National Park and California State 

 Redwood Park continued. It was estimated that during certain months 

 of the year more than twelve thousand persons attended lectures given 

 by representatives of this bureau. 



A number of valuable publications for the use of teachers have been 

 issued, and assistance is constantly given the schools and other institu- 

 tions with problems and questions concerning wild life in this state. 



California Fish and Game, a quarterly magazine, has now an 

 enlarged circulation, and continues to carry conservation ideals and 

 accomplishments to the public. 



The personnel of this bureau have arranged for and assisted in the 

 instruction of the field force of this division at their annual conven- 

 tions which have been held in San Francisco. It is contemplated that 

 this bureau will shortly institute a course of training for the field 

 members of the division to better train them in the science of the life 

 habits and characteristics of wild life. 



To better understand the extent and scope of this field of our work, 



it is suggested you read the full report submitted by Dr. Harold C. 



Bryant, who has been in charge of this work since its inauguration 



many years ago. 



GAME FARM 



California's new game farm at Yountville, Napa County, was com- 

 pleted and dedicated on August 27, 1926. The choice of a site was 

 made after a complete survey of the state, and fifty acres of a farm 

 already owned by the state were utilized. Soil and climatic conditions 



