188 THE OREGON SPORTSMAN 
Deputy Game Warden I. B. Hazeltine, of Grant and Baker Coun- 
ties, who is known in his district as the “Frog Man,” has secured a 
large number of frogs.of the edible variety from Idaho, which he has 
planted in streams suitable for the purpose in his district. Mr. 
Hazeltine planted several dozen frogs in Grant County last year, 
where they have done fine. 
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That the sportsmen of Eugene are deeply interested in protecting 
the game fish of Lane County is evident from the fact that recently 
they subscribed $100 to a fund raised for the purpose of offering a 
reward for the arrest and conviction of persons who had been dyna- 
miting fish in the streams adjacent to that city. 
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Reports from deputy game wardens throughout the Willamette 
Valley are to the effect that a large crop of Chinese pheasants have 
been hatched this season, and the indications are at the present time 
that the fall shooting will be above the average. 
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The State Fish and Game Commission hag liberated 531,000 salmon 
fry in the Willamette River at Oregon City so far this season. The 
fish came from the Central State Hatchery at Bonneville, 
CONSTRUCTING A PRIVATE FISH POND 
By Deputy Warpen W. O. Handtey. 
Two years ago M. Thornton & Son, of The Dalles, constructed 
an artificial lake, covering twelve acres, on the Thornton ranch, three 
miles west of The Dalles and one-fourth mile from the public high- 
way. The lake is situated at the head of a valley at the foot of Seven 
Mile hill. The depth of the water is from two to fifteen feet. 
A rocky ridge runs part way across the valley at this point, 
which forms a portion of the dam. From the west end of the rock 
ridge a cement wall, 195 feet in length, has been constructed, which 
forms the lake. A neck of land runs out into the lake, which adds 
to the beauty of the place and making the lake horseshoe in shape. 
Nearly two years ago 39,000 black bass were furnished by the 
State Fish and Game Commission to stock this lake. When planted 
the fish were from two to three inches long, and now they will aver- 
age about sixteen inches. Mr. Thornton estimates that he now has 
in the lake from the spawn of these fish from three to four million 
fry. Four thousand young catfish were also planted in this lake, 
and these fish have grown to an average length of fifteen inches. 
They were about three inches long when planted. 
The owners made this lake mainly for their own pleasure and to 
beautify their ranch, but they will sell a part of the fish raised and 
probably later on will allow the public to fish in the lake under 
restrictions. 
I believe this is the largest artificial lake in Hastern Oregon, 
constructed solely for the purpose of raising fish. 
