FISHERIES, GAME AND FOREST LAW. 33 J 



If the water in the cans containing young trout should be warmer or colder than the water 

 in the lake or stream at the time of planting the fish, the temperature should be equalized by 

 mingling the two waters in the can before the fish are turned out, as marked changes in the 

 temperature may kill the young trout. 



Fish cans ordinarily hold about 5,000 trout fry, and not more than three cans of fry should 

 be planted in one year in a stream from six to eight miles long, and the fry should be well 

 distributed throughout the length of the stream (by planting in rivulets as previously stated), 

 as bv bunching the plant there is danger of exhausting the food suitable for the young fish. 



Fry or yearling fish should be planted as soon as received, and never under any circum- 

 stances kept over night without constant watching and aerating the water. Trout are sent out 

 bv the state in the spring or fall, as transportation during the hot months is attended with 

 great risk. 



Applicants for fish should, so far as possible, ascertain the kinds and quality of fish food in 

 the streams they desire to plant. 



A. N. CHENEY, 



State Fish Culturist. 



1500^ Out for Fires — Rules and Laws. 



Fires for clearing land near a forest must not be started until the trees are in full leaf. Be- 

 fore lighting such fires three days' notice, at least, must be given to the firewarden and occupants 

 of adjoining lands. Alter such fires are lighted, competent persons must remain to guard them 

 until the fire is completely extinguished, and the persons starting such fires will be held respon- 

 sible for all damages, notwithstanding notice has been given to the firewarden. 



Fires will be permitted for the purposes of cooking, warmth and insect smudges ; but before 

 such fires are kindled, sufficient space around the spot where the fire is to be lighted must be 

 cleared from all combustible material ; and before the place is abandoned, fires so lighted must 

 be thoroughly quenched. 



All fires, other than those hereinbefore mentioned are absolutely prohibited. 



Hunters and smokers are cautioned against allowing fires to originate from the use of fire- 

 arms, cigars and pipes; and all persons are warned that they will be held responsible for any 

 damage or injury to the forest which may result from their carelessness or neglect. 



Girdling and peeling bark from standing trees is prohibited. Fallen timber only may be 

 used for firewood. 



Fish and game protectors and foresters, firewardens and all citizens are requested to report 

 to the fish, game and forest commissioners immediately all cases which may come to their 

 knowledge, of damage or injury to forest trees arising from a violation of these rules. 



By order of the fish, game and forest commission. 



B. H. DAVIS, 



President. 



