. Biennial report, Montana Game and Fish Commission, State of Montana. Montana Fish and Game Commission; Game protection; Wildlife conservation; Fisheries. MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 21 Predatory Animal Control. During the biennium the Fish and Game Commission has been actively en- gaged in the control of predatory birds and animals. During this period $17, has been spent in such work which includes $15, transferred to the Bounty Fund. Man has seriously upset na- ture's balance through seeking and taking only preferred species of wildlife. It is obvious, then, that cont
. Biennial report, Montana Game and Fish Commission, State of Montana. Montana Fish and Game Commission; Game protection; Wildlife conservation; Fisheries. MONTANA STATE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION 21 Predatory Animal Control. During the biennium the Fish and Game Commission has been actively en- gaged in the control of predatory birds and animals. During this period $17, has been spent in such work which includes $15, transferred to the Bounty Fund. Man has seriously upset na- ture's balance through seeking and taking only preferred species of wildlife. It is obvious, then, that control must be exercised over the less desirable or predatory species of bird and animal life. In addition to the coyote bounties paid by the bounty fund, the Commission has cooperated with 4-H clubs, sportsmen's or- ganizations and individuals in the crow and magpie control; has paid $ bounties on wolves and mountain lions and $ bounties on RECOMMENDATIONS Administrative Division. To permit efficient handling of the large volume of business transacted by the Commission, more office space is needed. Limited now to two rooms, the work is handled under serious handicaps. Some idea of the volume of correspondence handled may be had from the fact that an average of 115 letters are received daily. It is hoped that some day in the not too distant future a Fish and Game building will be erected, providing suitable quarters for the administration activities. Commission meetings, display of wildlife specimens native to Mon- tana with an aquarium and rooms for proper scientific study and research. Fisheries Division. Recommendations for improvements to existing hatcheries to increase ef- ficiency and production are as follows: Anaconda: Dwelling for assistant and erection of building equipped with refrigeration plant to take care of Georgetown sucker collection. Big Timber: Dwelling for assistant and combined garage and food room; concrete floor in hatchery. Daly: Dwellin
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