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The catch of carp has been very large, most of them during the open 

 season, with proper appliances. But lew game fish have been taken either by 

 the seine or net from the river itself. The use of the trammel net has not 

 been general, but I have found it in the spring lakes. It is most used at 

 nights and the violations are difficult to detect. 



As instructed by you, I have undertaken'' to promote a friendly feeling be- 

 tween those engaged with legitimate fishing industry and the Commission, 

 and have given any assistance I could consistent with my dutj' as an oflftcer. 

 I have endeavored to enforce the laws without i*ecourse to prosecution for 

 every offense. I find the principal offenders to be those who have no fixed 

 place of living or business, but "tramp" the entire length of the river and 

 take advantage of every opportunity to use undersized mesh or unlawful rig- 

 ging to catch fish. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Thos. Williams, 

 J^'arden. 



