their help towards control of game populations, has brought to attention 

 the importance of non-resident hunting activity in sections of eastern 

 Montana. 



It is interesting to note that of the total hunting and fishing license 

 holders, non-residents represent 20% and contribute 34% of the income 

 from licenses to the department. 



Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration and Federal Aid to fisheries 

 management and development projects continues to furnish funds for 

 important segments of our work. These funds are used for fact- 

 finding projects that are vitally necessary to obtain factual information 

 for management. Fish rehabilitation projects, land acquisition for game 

 range, waterfowl refuge and public access to hunting and fishing areas 

 are some of the important activities financed by the Federal Aid pro- 

 grams. During the past two years $862,767.03 was reimbursed to 

 the department for Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration projects, and 

 $137,043.12 was reimbursed for Federal Aid in fisheries projects. 



Specialized equipment has been purchased to aid in the job of maintaining and improv- 

 ing Montana's wildlife resources. This earth moving machinery is used in developing water- 

 fowl habitat and fishing areas. 



Property Accounting 



Throughout its fifty-five year history, the Fish and Game Depart- 

 ment has accumulated land, buildings, machinery and equipment, all 

 of which have been used in the operation of the department for fish 

 hatcheries, rearing ponds, game farms, game ranges, waterfowl refuges, 

 public access for hunting and fishing and for administrative purposes. 



An annua! property inventory is made to record the exact location, 

 condition and type of equipment owned by the department. A value 

 is placed upon the equipment and buildings for insurance purposes. 

 A property accounting system has been in operation to show the day- 

 to-day property status and transfers between units and employees. 



The value of all property on the department's inventory for last 

 year is estimated at $2,259,798.02. 



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