LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



July 1, 1948 

 To His Excellency, Earl Waeren 



Governor of the State of California 

 Sacramento, California 



Sir : We, the members of the Fish and Game Commission, respect- 

 fully submit the Fortieth Biennial Report, covering the period July 1, 

 1946, through June 30, 1948. 



The report is a brief resume of the activities of the Fish and Game 

 Commission ; a report by the Executive Officer ; and detailed reports of 

 the functions of the various bureaus by their respective chiefs. There 

 also are included complete fiscal reports and tabulations on fish and 

 game management. 



Respectfully submitted, 



California Fish and Game Commission 

 Harvey E. Hast AiN, President 

 Lee F. Payne 

 William J. Silva 

 Paul Denny 

 Edwin L. Carty 



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