. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 284 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME mode of life required. Througli its entire length the Klamath Eiver drainage area was supplied with foods in great abundance and variety. The waters of the river teemed with fish and the neighboring forests abounded in deer and other game. A rich supply of acorns was fur- nished by the oaks; and grass seeds, pine nuts, and berries were easily obtained. The Indian name for the river itself is said to have m
. California fish and game. Fisheries -- California; Game and game-birds -- California; Fishes -- California; Animal Population Groups; Pêches; Gibier; Poissons. 284 CALIFORNIA FISH AND GAME mode of life required. Througli its entire length the Klamath Eiver drainage area was supplied with foods in great abundance and variety. The waters of the river teemed with fish and the neighboring forests abounded in deer and other game. A rich supply of acorns was fur- nished by the oaks; and grass seeds, pine nuts, and berries were easily obtained. The Indian name for the river itself is said to have meant "abundance," and it naturally followed that this locality supported manj- thriving Indiaii settlements. The density of the pre-white pop- ulation of this region was noted and commented upon in the early investigations of Stephen Powers,'- and in the later studies of A. L. Kroeber.^ During the acorn gathering season, the population migrated to areas where the oak trees were most numerous and frequently estab- lished camps there. Similar excursions were made for the purpose of gathering grass seeds, pine nuts, sea weed, berries, and other Fig. 65. Trolling at the mouth of the Klamath River. Regard for property rights among them was very much higher than it is among some of our more civilized people. They were not obliged, upon their return to their established homes, to make an inventory of the depredations committed upon their property during their absence. An exchange of products among the Klamath River Indians amouhted to a commerce which provided all groups with such supplies as they were in need of. Sea weed and other ocean foods were exchanged by the Indians living near the mouth of the river for such necessities as were more plentiful along the upper stretches of the stream. The Indians, of necessity, avoided diminution of any natural resources upon which their life depended. Public opinion and com- munity law disapproved of any waste. Trees w
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