362 fifteenth annual report of the 



Laws Favorable for Deer and Trout Propagation 

 Under a recent law, persons engaged in the propagation of trout are 

 given the right to ship trout from their hatcheries, when accompanied by 

 permits issued by the Commissioner. Live trout, trout fry and eggs may 

 be shipped at any time of the year for the purpose of stocking. Permits 

 are granted for the shipment of trout for table use during the open season 

 only, but there is no limit as to the number which may be shipped at one 

 time, nor is the owner obliged to accompany the shipment, as is the case 

 when wild trout are transported. 



Venison from deer propagated in wholly inclosed deer parks may also 

 be shipped during the open season on a permit issued by the Commissioner, 

 without the formality of being accompanied by the owner, which is the 

 condition required in the transportation of wild venison taken in the State. 

 Under these more liberal provisions of the law there is no reason why a 

 successful business may not be carried on in the propagation of deer and 

 trout for the market. The sale of native trout is now prohibited in this 

 State, and the supply of trout for the table is by no means adequate to the 

 demand. Dealers in game are having difficulty in procuring sufficient 

 supply of venison to meet the demands of the consumer, and the market is 

 certainly bound to present greater attractions from year to year to the man 

 engaged in the business of propagating deer. The Commission believes 

 that the present law is for the benefit of conserving the wild supply, as there 

 would be no inducement to the dealer to handle illegitimate trout or venison, 

 provided he could secure a legitimate supply. The dealer would prefer 

 venison from deer parks and trout from hatcheries, which could be supplied 

 him in a fresher and more attractive condition than if procured from other 



sources. 



The State's Supply of Wild Game 



Game conditions during the past year have been favorable. It is my 

 opinion that there are more deer in the Adirondacks at the present time 

 than for many years. This is partly accounted for by more efficient game 

 protection, and partly by favorable winters, during which there has been 

 little mortality among the deer. The protectors look after the deer in the 

 winter, and by their efforts carry through many young deer which would 



