Stocking the Streams " Results to be Achieved 



The task of keeping the streams of Montana adequately stocked is a very 

 difficult one. because of the number of streams to be stocked, the long distances 

 to be traveled In distributing the fry, and the amount of fishing done, so that 

 per force your Commission must do its best to stock streams where the most 

 fishing is done and where the depletion is most evident, and usually near centers 

 of population. 



To make the work of the Commission entirely satisfactory, the following re- 

 sults should be achieved: 



1. Each available, nearby and much fished stream should be stocked every 

 year with' a sufficient number of fry so that the numbers therein should not 

 appreciably lesson. It should be born in mind that there are more fishermen, 

 more fishing and a greater demand for fish for food than ever. 



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2. That this result can only be brought about by a careful study of each 

 stream in each county, with a knowledge of its condition, the demands made 

 thereon and then stocking the stream at the proper time with the kind of fry 

 most suitable, using care in making the plantings at the proper places, and 

 according to instructions which will be cheerfully furnished by the Commission. 



3. The enforcement of the law with reference to the limit allowed of 25 

 pounds for a day's catch and the prevention of the use of nets, traps, or explo- 

 sives for the taking of fish. 



We can not too strongly urge upon the people the necessity for a law, 

 found in nearby States, where hatcheries are. maintained, which will prevent the 

 taking of game fish during the spawning season. 

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