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It is/&eMeSi'e^f t *t^is;c}epaHnient to extend its work to include the 

 game birds, and so be able to furnish this information. 



It is hoped that this department, by furnishing positive data as to 

 the food of certain non-game birds, and as to the life histories of the 

 game birds of the State, may correct the widespread ignorance on these 

 subjects, and may thus promote needed interest and protection, the 

 principal factors in a sane conservation policy. 

 Respectfully submitted. 



H. C. BRYANT, 

 In Charge Bird Investigations. 



