The physical job of keeping detailed records of income and ex- 

 penditures is a function of the administrative branch of the Depart- 

 ment. With an annual income of more than one and one-half million 

 dollars, and a capital evaluation of more than two million dollars, 

 the job of accurate records is considerable. During the past biennium, 

 increasing use has been made of electrical business machines in 

 bookkeeping procedure. Electric machines are also now used in draw- 

 ing special permits for buffalo, mountain sheep, mountain goats, 

 moose and antelope. Machinery has greatly expedited this work, with 

 increased efficiency and economy. 



Within the accounting division nearly 500 separate accounts are 

 maintained for the dealers who distribute the licenses from which 

 the Department obtains most of its finances. 



Detailed property records are kept as required by law and since 

 the Department receives Federal Aid funds, a report of the property 

 purchased for Dingell-Johnson and Pittman-Robertson projects must 

 be submitted annually to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 



In Helena, a warehouse is operated where supplies may be 

 stored and distributed to personnel all over the state. Purchase of 

 needed materials and supplies is handled through the State Purchas- 

 ing Department. For this service, the Montana Fish and Game 

 Department allocates $3,000 each year. 



Equipment maintenance and construction are facilitated by mech- 

 anical and woodworking shops operated in Helena where the special- 

 ized equipment required in wildlife management can be constructed 

 and repaired. 



As in any organization, the Administration Division functions as 

 a service group, basic in the job of managing the state's wildlife 

 resource. 



Distribution of the 450,000 separate licenses oi all types to the 500 authorized 

 dealers throughout the state requires accurate record keeping oi the serially 

 numbered forms as well as careiul packaging of the completed order for shipment. 

 All licenses are held in Helena and released in a single mailing before May 1 . 



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