FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSION. 55 



Leaving old hens, 22 



Leaving old cocks, - - , - . - - - - - ■ - " 10 



32 

 Add young hens, 3^ 



Add young cocks, - . - - - 10 



Total breeders, --------- 80 



The ten young cocks will be secured in exchange, thus bringing in fresh blood. 



There are of young birds hatched this season, ----- 230 



Reserved for breeding, --------- 48 



For distribution, --------- 182 



Old birds to be released, -------- 34 



Total for distribution, - - 216 



Applications on file call for about eighty birds, and I would recommend that, so 

 far as possible, the balance of the birds be distributed in different sections of the 

 State considered most suitable, by sending them to people who will liberate them. 

 The distribution will take place early in the coming spring. 



Respectfully submitted, 



A. N. CHENEY, 



State FisJi Cidtiirist. 



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