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MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 



ty, and n.any others all over the eastern section of the state. Foriiierly these 

 were important waterfowl districts. 



If eastern Montana is to enjoy waterfowl shooting these lakes and marsh 

 areas n.ust be replenished and in many cases this can be only be accomplished by 

 artificial means. Each affected area presents its own problem and only a careful 

 survey of local conditions will make it at all possible to suggest a remedy. 



The food problem for waterfowl has been serious in tha pas': but the Montana 

 Fish and Game Commission is now expending several thousand do lars yearly 

 in planting duck food. When this work has been carried on for a time there will 

 undoubtedly be a marked increase in the birds which will be attracted by the 

 rich food beds which will spring from these plantings. 



The management of a state's gan:e resources has passed the stage where 

 adequate protective laws are its chief requisite. There was a ti.r.e when the 

 pane animals, game birds, fish, and all forms of wild life could take care of 

 itself, thrive and multiply. That condition no longer exists and details affecting 

 their welfare must be supervised, aided and abetted by human agencies if the 

 species is to survive. Mankind has stepped in and upset nature's balance, conse- 

 quently it must restore that balance by assisting the propagation, supplying 

 food, refuges shelter, combat disease, and protect from common enemies as well 

 as enforcing laws for protection. 



DEPREDATIONS OF THE ELK TOOTH HUNTER 



liccdvsc of tlif incrcd.siiifi value of rJk tirtJi. thr nmlicious hilUiui of bifj hulls at one 

 time (('(/.v thr Dii'diis of iiicomr for lootli liuiiltrs. Their activities hare lieen largeli/ 

 checked, however, throuf/h effective f/ame control. These bi(i bulls were hilled for their 

 teeth alone and the meat left in the hills. The pliototiraph was taken near (hirdiner. 

 near the houndarii of )'( lloicslone Xation(d Park. 



