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period as the season permitted. By reason of the short time available for field work 

 the investigation did not extend beyond the islands of Kadiak and Afognak. Here, 

 however, the fisheries are best organized and most extensively prosecuted, and con- 

 clusions based upon the investigation of the salmon fisheries of this region will prob- 

 ably have general application. 



As an introduction to the report proper I have presented and discussed in as 

 concise form as practicable the results of the field investigation and submitted cer- 

 tain recommendations as to the additional legislation necessary to "place the salmon 

 fisheries of Alaska under permanent conditions of production." 

 Very respectfully, 



M. McDonald, 



Commissioner. 

 Hon. Thomas B. Eeed, 



Speaker of the House of Representatives. 



