Report of C)tef Game Protector 

 and Forester. 



To tl)e Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests : 



HEREWITH submit to you my annual report 

 together with an account of the work of the pro- 

 tectors for the portion of the year beginning April 

 25th and ending September 30, 1895. During 

 the year, as you well know, a change has occurred in our Depart- 

 ment which will, after a lapse of time be, in my opinion, to the 

 interest of the workings of the force and enable us to accomplish 

 much better results than under the old regime, in view of the fact of the increase in 

 the force of protectors, the consolidation of the Fish and Forest Commission and 

 placing the work of the two Departments under one head, thereby giving an increased 

 force of protectors through the Forest Preserve, enabling us to do much more effective 

 work, as one can, while looking after the interests of the fish and game, detect 

 and prevent trespasses on State land, and I can say for a certainty that the work of 

 different branches are now being cared for in such a manner that the public interest 

 will be much better served than in former years. 



There is, however, a chance for improvement in the way of legislation which will 

 put the matter of prosecutions for trespass on State lands directly under the charge of 

 your Commission, and I have no doubt but the coming Legislature will see the wisdom 

 of such a change and come to your rescue. 

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