GENERAL SERVICES include the many activities that can- 

 not be classified, but which contribute to the overall wildlife informa- 

 tion and education effort. 



The Department's live wildlife exhibit grows in popularity each 

 year. A regular schedule of fourteen state and county fairs is followed 

 each year, and about 150,000 persons view the collection of native Mon- 

 tana fish and game. Conflicting fair dates restrict the extent to which 

 this feature can be expanded since equipment and the number of animals 

 bmit the exhibit to one major unit. Appreciation of Montana's wildlife 

 is stimulated at each showing. 



An In-Service Training School for law enforcement personnel was 

 developed through the cooperation of Montana State College. This 

 annual school is held to keep field men informed on new and changing 

 game management methods and is essential in keeping a staff operating 

 at maximum efficiency. 



A technical library is maintained by the Division in which current 

 writings and reports are available as references to all employees. An 

 inter-department news letter is prepared to keep employees posted on 

 the activities of various sections of the organization. 



Special emphasis has been directed toward making outdoor sports 

 as safe as possible. Pamphlets, moving pictures, and special instruction 

 is offered on firearm safety. Care of wild game has also been given 

 extra attention, as well as how to get along in the out-of-doors. 



Photography in the preparation of moving pictures, colored slides 

 and illustrative black and white pictures is handled by the I & E 

 Division. Also a lending library of outdoor moving pictures is avail- 

 able to sportsmen's clubs, schools and civic groups. 



Expansion of the Department's Education and Information work 

 is expected in the future as the public demand for this service has 

 increased in all parts of the state. The Department has a definite 

 obligation in contributing tu the state-wide effort to promote interest 

 and education on all conservation matters. This will be met by all 

 fish and game employees and the I & E Division. 



No citizen can overlook the fact that the prosperity of the state 

 and nation is tied directly to our natural resources, and basic education 

 is an essential in creating the knowledge necessary to support and 

 maintain this resource. 



