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territory. In some instances hunting was forbidden in entire town- 
ships and counties. 
Not being able to hunt in the large area of territory under quaran- 
tine, hunters found it useless to take out licenses. The result was, as 
already indicated, our cash receipts were much less than they would 
have been under normal conditions. 
The outlook for the year 1916-17 is decidedly promising. The 
demand for fishing and clamming licenses is by far ereater than ever at 
this season of the year. A large number of hunting licenses have already 
been sent out and requests from many clerks asking for a second supply 
indicate that the sale of licenses will be greater this year than ever before. 
A careful examination of the department’s financial statement sub- 
mitted herewith will disclose the fact that many expenditures which 
might appear at a glance to be mere maintenance expense, were made for 
improvements which are permanent and really stand as an asset. 
In this connection it may be said that the commission has had 
constantly in view the necessity for constructive work, calculated to make 
of the department an economical and effective machine. 
Subjoined will be found the individual reports of the heads of the 
various branches of the department. 
Respectfully submitted, 
GAME AND Fist COMMISSION, 
God Dirtm AR, resident: 
Henry V. MEETEREN, Commissioner. 
J. I. BLAcKMAN, Commissioner. 
