32 riSH AND GAME COMiMISSION 



With tlie coinplotion of the Shasta Dam and the storage of water at 

 that point, it became evident that some method of patrol on this lake 

 Avould be necessary as it opened up a great virgin country which here- 

 tofore had been inaccessible as there were very few trails and no roads 

 leading into it. Accordingly the commission approved the purchase 

 of a small launch for use on this reservoir. The purchase was completed 

 in June of 1944. 



A boat has been chartered for patrol work in Monterey Bay after 

 it became evident that a more intensive coverage of these waters would 

 be necessary. 



Airplanes were used to some extent in northern California where 

 military restrictions did not prevent their operation. During the hunt- 

 ing seasons for antelope and deer in Modoc and Lassen Counties, planes 

 were used to a great extent and with very satisfactory results. This 

 equipment will be a necessary and important part of the patrol activity 

 after the war. 



A summary and recapitulation of arrests and convictions will be 

 found in the appendix on page 75. 



