. Annual report of the Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests of the State of New York. Forests and forestry; Fisheries; Game and game-birds. pr^p W" ITH the completion of the ifth Annual Report, the present Commission fin- ishes its work and transfers its duties to others. Though some- what delayed, for reasons similar to those recounted in the former volume, the Commission feels that this report, from the nature of the subjects presented, will fully com- pensate for the period of waiting. Attention is called to the rich and varied table of contents which, besides recording t
. Annual report of the Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests of the State of New York. Forests and forestry; Fisheries; Game and game-birds. pr^p W" ITH the completion of the ifth Annual Report, the present Commission fin- ishes its work and transfers its duties to others. Though some- what delayed, for reasons similar to those recounted in the former volume, the Commission feels that this report, from the nature of the subjects presented, will fully com- pensate for the period of waiting. Attention is called to the rich and varied table of contents which, besides recording the official work of the Board in detail, provides, in the reports of the heads of the several departments, information relating to the public domain in the Adirondacks which is nowhere else obtainable. The great value of the lumber product of this forest is especially shown, and the danger aris- ing from forest fires fully exploited. The financial statement shows to what advantage each appropriation was expended, and the concluding recommendations and suggestions indicate what, in the opinion of the Commission, ought to be done in the future. In connection with those sections dealing with the great number and variety of fish raised and distributed in the waters of the State, attention is called to the very- valuable article on the Commercial Fisheries of the Great Lakes and Rivers, which was specially prepared by Mr. John N. Cobb, of the United States Fish Commis- sion. While the figures given with reference to the distribution of fish speak for themselves, the extent and value of the work that is being done by the Commission THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York (State). Commissioners of Fisheries, Game and Forests. [Albany, N. Y. : The Commission]
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