240 ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF FOREST, FISH AND GAME COMMISSIONER. 



invariably waits until he makes his application for a new license before he 

 sends in his tag and makes his report. 



The returns for the year 1905 have been much more satisfactory, 

 because the fishermen have taken recognition of an urgent circular letter 

 which was sent them, their reports were received within a reasonable time, 

 and but very few are now outstanding. The returns show that, on the 

 whole, fishing was not as good as the year previous. This is especially true 

 of the shad and herring fishing in the Hudson river. 



It should be remembered that the force of protectors numbers but 50, 

 all told, and as the territory of each is very large it is impossible for them to 

 apprehend all the violations that are taking place. But with the valuable 

 assistance which the various game clubs and man)/ law-abiding citizens 

 are giving to this Department, the protectors have been enabled to enforce 

 the law much better in their several localities during the year. 



The force of special game protectors is large, but the Department finds 

 that only a very small percentage of the specials render valuable assistance. 

 However that part of the force of special protectors which is active forms a 

 valuable auxiliary and is entitled to the highest commendation. 



Respectfully yours, 



M. C. Worts, 



First Asst. Chief Protector. 



