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6. Draw a line under the written names of such of the above waters as are 
still clean, free from sawdust, or in a condition to be profitably re-stocked with 
fish fry or eggs. 
7. What were the principal causes of destruction of fish in the depleted 
waters ? 
Answer 
8. What illegal methods of killing fish are commonly practised to your 
knowledge ? 
Answer 
9. The close seasons now set for fish are: 
Speckled Trout, Ist September to Ist May. 
| “hee \ 1st November to 30th November. 
Bass, : 
Me tons, f 15th April to 13th June. 
Brook or River Trout, 15th April to 15th May. 
Pickerel, 15th April to 15th May. 
10. If you think any of the above close seasons improperly set, state which, 
and give your reasons. 
Answer 
11. Should pioneer settlers be allowed to take fish by legal methods at all 
seasons for their family food ? 
Answer 
12. In what waters if any of your acquaintance should all netting be for- 
bidden ? 
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