463 
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Again, the increasing commercial value of the Sturgeon is likely to lead to a 
more systematic pursuit of this fish, and it appears to be advisable that it should 
be spared during its spawning season (May Ist to June 15th), and possibly that 
efforts should be made to increase the numbers by breeding. 
The revenue derived by the Dominion Government, under the Jaws at present 
in force, from rents, license-fees and fines within the Province amounts to $23,666 
out of a total $56,976, while the expenditure within the Province on Inspection 
~ amounts to $14,539 out of a total $65,873, and on Fish-breeding (to which refer- 
ence is made hereafter) to $11,492, out of a total $39,126. 
Ninety-five Fishery Overseers and six Wardens are employed by the Domin- 
ion Government for purposes of protection. As pay is often merely nominal, the 
inspection can hardly be regarded as satisfactory, especially in view of the 
enormous length of coast line to be protected. The overseers therefore complain 
that poachers with fyke-nets or spears are at work as soon as their backs are. 
turned. 
