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MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 



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MONTANA'S FISH FUTURE 



By KENNETH F. MacDONALD 



STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF FISHERIES 



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THE bicnnium covered by this report marks a most active period in fisheries 

 work. The major activities were confined to improving the physical plants, 

 rearing ponds at the hatcheries and the hatchery grounds. While the 

 department revenue, available for this work, was in it.self inadequate, it was 

 possible through the opportunity created by the Civil Works Administration to 

 undertake a heavy program and we are appreciative of the whole-hearted coopera- 

 tion of the Federal, State and County officials administering that program in 

 Montana. 



With the economic conditions of the country bringing to light the necessity 

 of planning for the future, it is most gratifying to know that those interested 

 in the planning programs are taking full cognizance of the important part fish- 

 ing plays in the economic and recreational structure of the state. With such 

 consideration given this valuable natural resource, the future looks most promising. 

 In order to develop and maintain fishing on a satisfactory level, it will 

 require a broadening of the scope of activities, generally considered as sufficient 



THOUSANDS ARE SAVED 



This new type of fish trucli is now being used by the state fisheries 



division. With this apparatus for aeration, fish are taken many 



miles for planting, without loss. 



