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FISH AND GAME LAWS. 
deputy state game wardens. The results for the 
past two years are decidedly gratifying, particularly 
in the deterrent effect that the many forest deputies 
have on would-be game law violaters. From almost 
every national forest come reports that game is on 
the increase. 
The use of California forests as public recreation 
grounds is a use directly contemplated and sub- 
served by the Forest Service. California is pecul- 
iarly fortunate in the extent and beauty of its 
mountain forests and in the opportunities for hunt- 
ing and fishing which they afford to campers. This 
playground use is encouraged in every possible way 
by the Forest Service. Camping on national forests 
is free and unrestricted. The development of the 
forests by physical improvements in the way of new 
roads and trails, telephone lines and established 
camping places furthers the convenience of the 
visitor as well as reducing at the same time the fire 
danger. Forest officers are instructed to render 
courteous assistance to the traveling public by 
furnishing information in regard to the country, 
transportation facilities or forage possibilities. 
The exclusive use of summer residence sites can 
be secured for a nominal annual rental. Any mem- 
ber of the Forest Service will be glad to give in- 
formation in regard to attractive spots for such 
camps and the procedure through which permits to 
build may be obtained. Commercial resorts may be 
built and operated under permits which will safe- 
guard the interests of the public at rates calculated 
• on the value of the site occupied. 
But campers, for their part, have a corresponding 
duty to perform toward the Forest Service and to 
the general public of which they are a part. ^ This 
is the duty of exercising constant and unremitting 
care in the matter of the possibility of starting 
