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MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 



HOW THEY LOOKED IN 1909. 



In October, 1935, and again in October, 1936, a meeting of all deputies 

 was held in the Fish and Game offices in the capitol for the purpose of dis- 

 cussing the many problems which confront these men in the performance of 

 their duties. Such meetings have proven beneficial through the exchange of 

 ideas, through the legal advice made available by the attorney general's office, 

 and through discussions of the policies and programs of the Commission. 



It is the desire of the Commission that the public consider the deputies 

 as its agents, ready and willing to render service. The work is one which 

 requires being in the field in all kinds of weather, holidays and week-ends 

 when the public is free to enjoy the out-of-doors. To fulfill these duties re- 

 quires a keen interest in wildlife supported by ambition and willingness to 

 serve. The support of the public would be of material assistance and would 

 net rich returns in wildlife values. 



This report shows a picture of the warden force in 1909, and a picture 

 of the force in 1936. The comparison, in several ways, is indicative of the 

 growth of the Fish and Game Department during the past quarter of a century. 



Of the present employees, many have given the best years of their lives 

 to this work. Following are the names and length of service with the Mon- 

 tana Fish and Game Commission: 



P. W. Nelson of Livingston, is the oldest employee in the Department, 



