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First Annual Report
OF THE
GAME AND FISHERIES
OF THE
Province of Ontario "^
1907.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO
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TORONTO
L. K. CAMERON, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty
1908
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WARWICK BRO'S & RUTTER. Limited. Printers
TORONTO.
To His Honour Sir William Mortimer Clark, K.C,
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour :
I have the honour to submit herewith, for the information of Your Hon-
our and the Legislative Assembly, the First Annual Report of the Game and
Fisheries Department of this Province.
I have the honour to be,
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
J. 0. Reaume,
Minister of Public Worhi.
Toronto, 17th March, 1908.
First Annual Report
OF THE
GAME AND FISHERIES
OF THE
Province of Ontario.
To THE Honourable J. 0. Reaume,
Minister of Public Works.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit herewith report of the work of the
Department of Game and Fisheries for the year ending Slat December, 1907.
This being the first report of the consolidated department of Game and
Fisheries, it will be in order to refer to the cause or reason for merging what
had previously been two departments. During the Session of the Legisla-
ture of 1907, an Act passed and entitled "An Act respecting Game, Fur-bear-
ing Animals, and Fisheries of Ontario," which enacts as follows, viz. : "The
administration of this Act, and of all matters relating to fish and game in
the Province shall be under the control and direction of the Minister, and
shall constitute a branch of the public service, to be known as the Game and
Fisheries Branch." The Act further enacts : "The Board of Game Commis-
sioners of the Province is hereby abolished." It is further provided that
the administration of the Game und Fisheries Branch shall, under the Min-
ister, be in charge of the chief officer thereof, who shall be known as the
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries. I, having the honour to be appointed
to the responsible position of Superintendent, have under somewhat difficult
circumstances endeavored to perform the duties of the position to the best of
my humble ability, and I trust in some measure satisfactory to you.
The usual statistics, so far as procurable, representing quantities and
values of the fisheries, plants, etc., with other matters pertaining to the
fish and game of the Province, will be found in the usual order.
The Department, with one Inspector and one Acting Inspector, and a
full staff of seven Game and Fish Wardens in charge of districts, has been
able to obtain a large amount of valuable and much needed information for
use in the future administration of Game and Fisheries. The duties of
these officers have been faithfully performed, with credit to themselves and
to the Department.
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Enfoecing the Laws.
I regret the necessity of having to refer to the impossibility of effec-
tively enforcing the fishery laws and regulations in the Province of Ontario,
in consequence of the unsatisfactory conditions that have prevailed in this
Province for some years, viz., abolishing close seasons for whitefish in the
waters of Lakes Erie and St. Clair, bordering on the Counties of Essex, Kent,
Haldimand and Monck, and for pickerel in Lake Huron and River St. Clair
off the County of Lambton.
The abolishing of close seasons in the above mentioned waters has sub-
jected our respective Departments to adverse and uncomplimentary criticism.
I have been frequently asked the reasons for allowing whitefish to be taken
with impunity from the spawning beds in some portions of Lake Erie during
the month of November, and disallowing the same in the other portions of
this lake under Canadian jurisdiction. Of course my inability to answer
this question will be understood, it being as much of a conundrum to me as
to those asking the question. I have very decided opinions regarding close
seasons, viz., that nature's laws should be strictly observed while fish are
engaged in propagating and perpetuating their species. I fail to see the
difference between taking fish full of spawn, unless it is utilized in the
hatcheries, and shooting game and other birds on their nests.
In consequence of Lake Erie exemptions, the traffic in whitefish went
on during the last close season to nearly the same extent as during opien;
season. When shipments were seized by our overseers, affidavits were fur-
nished to the effect that the fish were legally caught in Lake Erie off the
Counties of Haldimand, Monck, Essex or Kent, as the case might be. Ship-
ments were made from other waters to these points for re-shipment to dealers.
The_^exemptions in question are causing much dissatisfaction. Those fisher-
men not fortunate enough to have limits in the exempted waters bitterly com-
plain at being compelled to stop fishing for whitefish during November, while
those fishing in adjoining limits are allowed to reap a veritable harvest. I feel
sure you will agree with me that there is no valid reason for continuing the
exemption affecting these waters. We have difficulties enough to contend
with in enforcing the fishery laws and regulations, without unnecessarily
increasing them ourselves. I am aware that many of our fish culturists are
under the impression that the work accomplished by the fish hatcheries is
a great improvement on nature. I do not agree with them. No doubt the
hatcheries should be utilized to hatch the spawn procured from fish caught
during the open season, but I have doubts of the wisdom of taking fish off
their spawning beds during the close seasons even to supply hatcheries. The
close season cannot be too rigidly enforced, notwithstanding the annual
crop of hard luck stories advanced bj the fishermen as a reason to be allowed
to fish during part of the inadequate close seasons. Difference of tempera-
ture has been advanced as a reason against a uniform close season, but this
cannot possibly prevail as an excuse or reason for having a month's close
season for whitefish bordering on the shores of several counties, and exempt-
ing the waters of the same lake from close seasons in front of other counties.
I feel sure that if the absurd and unnatural conditions above referred to are
fully realized by the Department of Marine and Fisheries, the Department
will see the justice and urgent necessity of abolishing the exemptions com-
plained of, and will accord us their hearty co-operation in having the close
seasons strictly observed.
Forest and Game Commissioner Hon. J. S. Whipple, for the State of
New York, in addressing Members of the Legislature, at Albany, on February
3rd, 1907, on the important matter of game and fish protection, spoke as
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follows : "The necessity for the propagation and distribution of fish, and the
necessity for the improvement of the law, is apparent when it is remembered
that in this State there is annually consumed for food more than |41,000,000
worth of fresh fish, that more than |30,000,000 worth are taken from the
waters in our jurisdiction, that very much of this valuable fish product may
be destroyed by improper fishing or by not stocking our lakes and streams
or by the loss of the forests of the State. We must never lose sight of the
fact that the best inland lake or the best trout stream may have its fish,
supply destroyed in a single year, were there no restrictions placed on fishing.
Restrictive laws are necessary. Law is simply a rule of action.
When there were few people and much forest, fish and game, no
restrictions seemed necessary. Now we have 8,000,000 people in the State,
with a rapidly decreasing forest and less fish and game. We must have more
restrictive laws. The necessity for the law and its enforcement, and the pro-
tection of our forests, is better understood when it is remembered that the
game birds, fur-bearing animals and the game animals are worth annu-
ally more than |750,000, and that all this great value in annual product
may.be destroyed by non-observance of the law." Commissioner Whipple's
remarks are as applicable to Ontario as to his own State. It requires no
stretch of imagination to enable us to decide where the greater portion of
the 110,000,000 W9rth of fresh water fish annually imported into the State
of New York is procured. In view of Mr. Whipple's statement, it behoves
us in Ontario to be up and doing, for the purpose of perpetuating what should
be worth millions of dollars annually to the people of the Province. How
can this be best accomplished ? Only by increased restrictive laws and honest
enforcement of existing ones. Laws are made in the interest of the public
at large, and are intended to be obeyed.
The illegal catching and shipping of immature undersized fish has
caused considerable trouble to the Department, and no doubt in some cases
has been the cause of injustice to some fishermen desiring to act in full
accord with the laws and regulations. Experience has convinced me that
in justice to all concerned, a staff of reliable, practical and competent
inspectors must be engaged to inspect shipments at the different points from
which shipments are made. This action is imperative to -prevent a repeti-
tion of unsatisfactory transactions that have occurred in the past on the
Niagara frontier. The men employed in this work must not only know their
business, but must have the courage to do it without fear or favor, and must
not allow any interference with them in the honest discharge of their duties
from any source, not even by irresponsible parties who may desire to pro-
cure cheap fish by questionable nxeans. Anglers, in their zeal and anxiety
to protect their own interests, should realize that net fishermen have rights
that must be respected.
Supplying the Home Market.
From careful enquiries made, I am satisfied that the complaints from
various organizations and private parties that the fishermen will not supply
local dealers is much like pig-shearing — more noise than wool. I have
ample and satisfactory evidence that dealers all over the Province have fre-
quently to cancel orders for fish, the supply exceeding the demand. Many
of the fishermen who are not controlled by the American companies have
satisfied me that they only ship their surplus catch to the United States,
left over after filling all orders from local dealers. The price appears to be
the difficulty. As stated in Report for 1906, the home market is a matter
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of dollars and cents. Tlie price of fish has increased in the same ratio as
other commodities. Scarcity of means or inclination to use them, and not
scarcity of fish, appears to be the trouble.
Many consignments of fish were examined in transit by our officers, to
see if the requirements of the law were being observed, and the result was
that during the early summer some shipments were found to contain illegal
fish, and were confiscated, but the lesson proved a wholesome one, and after
that but few consignments were found to be wrong. To afford better pro-
tection of the fisheries, it is believed that if the fish were examined at import-
ant shipping points before being shipped, and the packages labelled bj an
officer of the Department as having been inspected, much of the illegally
caught fish which have been finding their way to the American markets
would be prevented from reaching the other side.
The preservation of our Great Lake fisheries is one of the utmost import-
ance. The Department is unable to consider favorably a great many appli-
cations for fishing licenses, having in mind that the first care is to see that
the waters are not overfished. It is to be regretted that the co-operation of
the fishermen, which it would only be reasonable to expect, is seldom if ever
given, and one wonders when hearing the fishermen complain of what they
call the hard conditions of their licenses, but which, after most careful con-
sideration, were made a part of their licenses, the sole reason being the
better protection of the fisheries.
During the past year much discussion has taken place between this
Department and the tug fishermen as to the amount of net that they should
be allowed to fish, and while the matter has not yet been definitely settled,
it is one that will have to be dealt with in the very near future in a manner
which will be fair and just to the fishermen, with due regard to the fisheries.
During the past summer I had the pleasure of a visit from Hon. K. A,
Gupa, of the Indian Civil Service, Calcutta, who was desirous of obtaining
information regarding the fisheries of Ontario. He had been sent out by
his Government to study the fisheries in Europe, the United States and
Canada, and on his visit to me he was given all the information obtainable.
I also delegated an officer of the Department to show him the actual taking
of fish by nets, and upon his departure he assured me that he appreciated
very much the official attention and courtesy he had received, and that he
expected the information given would be of much benefit to him.
Nepigon.
The Nepigon River had this year many of its regular visitors, and in
addition many new faces were seen. The excellent fishing was a source of
much pleasure to those who were able to visit this renowned stream. The
cold backward season prevented many from going who had made arrange-
ments to spend a few weeks in that locality.
Re-Stocking.
The work of re-stocking the inland waters with parent bass had to be
abandoned this year, owing to the cold backward spring, which caused
these fish to delay their coming to their spawning grounds until it was too
late to carry this important work on with any probable degree of success.
The undersigned has been considering whether it would not be better to do
some of this work with fingerlings, and with this object in view enquiry
has been instituted to find where suitable ponds could be secured for the
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propagation of these fish, which to many anglers afford the most enjoyable
of all sports, and it is hoped that during next year some plan may be
decided upon which will enable this work to be carried on without inter-
ruption.
Angling Permits.
Many of our summer visitors who were obliged to take out angling per-
mits before being able to legally angle in our waters expressed themselves
as being pleased with the new regulations, believing that now fishing would
be better protected, for no longer could ignorance of the regulations
as to size and number of fish which could be legally caught be urged as an
excuse. Our officers fulfil their duty in regard to the selling of these per-
mits in a much more satisfactory manner this year than last, owing, I
believe, to the better understanding of their instructions, and in conse-
quence the revenue received from the sale of these exceeded considerably
that of last year.
Patrol Service.
The patrol service during the year was performed partly by boats owned
by the Government, and partly by boats chartered for that purpose. The
"I'll See" was put in commission on the Georgian Bay as soon as the ice
had disappeared in the spring, but it was found that she was not suited to
those waters, and it was thought that the protection of the fisheries would
be best served by chartering a steamboat, and the "Mary L." was then
secured. For three months, with the assistance of the "Pearl" (which was
used exclusively for patrolling the waters of Parry Sound and the Bustard
Islands), she patrolled the waters of the Georgian Bay and the North Channel
of Lake Huron in a very satisfactory manner; and while it was necessary
at times to impose fines, the law in my opinion was never better observed.
Capt. Gidley, who was in charge of the "I'll See," acted as an officer of the
Department on board the "Mary L." and directed where the boat should go.
During November, the close season for whitefish and salmon trout, the
tug "Thos. Maitland" was secured as an additional protection of those waters,
and the officer of the Department who remained on board during her term
of service reports that undoubtedly the presence of this boat prevented many
nets being fished that otherwise would have been fished.
The purchase of the "Lurline" for patrol service was a wise one. She
was well adapted for that purpose, and but for her untimely end the fisheries
of the Georgian Bay and North Channel of Lake Huron would have received
next year the protection which long ago they should have had.
The "Pearl" was chartered for three months during the summer, and
carefully searched for trap nets, finding but few — a different situation from
that of last year, the officer in charge assigning the reason to the thorough
patrol which this boat gave- to those waters, thus preventing fishermen, who
year after year have made a profitable income out of the illegal trap net,
from using this net.
The "Eva Bell" patrolled, as in former years, the Rideau waters. The
officer in charge reports the law being well observed. For three months the
"Dean" patrolled the waters of the Bay of Quinte, and filled a long felt
want. Her services during the past summer prevented much illegal fishing,
which year after year has been going on in spite of the watchfulness of our
over^'eers. There is no doubt that a constant patrol should be kept of these
waters for at least six months every year.
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The officer who has charge of part of the waters of the North Channel
of Lake Huron, and also part of Lake Superior, patrolled his district with
gasoline launches, and many nets illegally set were confiscated, and some
fines imposed. It is the opinion of the undersigned that, while the patrol
service last year never was better, it is necessary in the immediate future
to make it much more effective, and would suggest for your consideration
that a fast seaworthy boat be put in commission as early next spring as pos-
sible, and be kept in commission until after the close season in November,
on the waters of the Georgian Bay, North Channel of Lake Huron and Lake
Superior.
During the past year the Department has lost two of its officers, viz.,
W. D. Wigle, of Cedar Springs, who was Game and Fishery Warden of West-
ern Ontario, and who discharged his duties in a manner most satisfactory to the
Department, and Mr. J. H. Starling, who this year was appointed a special
officer to look after the waters of the Bay of Quinte and vicinity, and who
rendered excellent service, which was much appreciated, not only by the
Department, but by the residents of that vicinity who were interested in the
protection of the game and fisheries.
Ruffed Grouse and Partridge.
The general hunting during the open season of 1907 has been fairly good,
with the exception of ruffed grouse. These grand and hardy birds, _ during
the last two seasons, have been very scarce, not only in Ontario, but all over
the United States and the Dominion. No doubt two or three cold, wet and
late springs are to some extent the cause of the scarcity, but owing to the
immense extent of country in which the scarcity prevails, other causes must
be sought for. The prevailing opinion of sportsmen and writers is that a
general epidemic prevails from which these beautiful birds are suffering all
over the continent. The comparative absence of snow in the northern woods
of the Province, during the winter of 1905-1906, killed immense numbers.
What little snow fell became crusted, on the surface of which thousands of
dead ruffed grouse, better known as partridge, were found. These birds can
endure very cold weather when on the move during the day, but they can-
not live through the long winter nights on the exposed limb or branch of
trees with the temperature 25 or 30 degrees below zero. During normal
winters in our back woods, with two to four feet of snow on the ground, the
partridge do not suffer from the extreme cold, in consequence of passing the
long nights covered with from twelve to eighteen inches of snow. Never-
theless, the unfortunate fact is, that from a combination of circumstances,
the partridge have decreased to such an alarming extent as to necessitate
one or more close seasons to prevent the extermination of these, the most
valuable and interesting species of our native game birds.
Quail.
In consequence of the quail nesting later than partridge, the late cold
springs did not have the disastrous effect on our cheery and useful "Bob-
AVhites." I" am glad to say, owing to close seasons and re-stocking, the
effect of several hard winters have entirely disappeared. Sportsmen report
having found, during the past season, these grand little birds more numerous
than in past years. I hope the sportsmen, in conjunction with the farmers
and their sons, will practise self-denial, and that care so essential in keeping
up the supply of quail in the south-western counties of the Province. Modern
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and improved methods of farming liave not improved the chances of quail
successfully contending with long and severe winters. The wire fences that
are replacing the stump and rail fences, provide neither food nor shelter,
while the latter provided both, to a large extent, during severe weather when
neither were obtainable from other sources. It is not wise to depend on
perpetuating the supply of quail by re-stocking. The sale and export may
be prohibited by those States from which we have in the past procured breed-
ing stock. If the Hungarian or European partridge will not fight and molest
the quail, it would be advisable to endeavor to acclimatize these strong and
hardy birds in our quail districts, which I am convinced would be suitable
for them, they being similar in their habits as to feeding, nesting, etc., to
quail. As I have previously stated, it rests with the sportsmen whether
quail are to be perpetuated or exterminated, as in some of the neighboring
States. If the unwise and selfish practice of killing entire ■ bevies and not
leaving any for next season's crop be pursued, then the end is in sight.
Ducks.
The duck shooting, which is general to a great extent over the whole
of the Province, was not as satisfactory as in former years, no doubt in some
measure due to the unusual cold and late spring. Although some good bags
were made in some localities, good bags were not general. Now that our
neighbors realize the folly of shooting ducks in the spring en route to their
nesting grounds, we may reasonably expect to have more ducks in the fall
than for some years past.
Woodcock.
These beautiful game birds, so dear to the heart of every true sports-
man, are becoming scarcer in the Province each succeeding year, no doubt
resulting from too many colored sportsmen and cheap pot-metal guns in the
south, the winter home of these famous game birds. I have known one man
to kill 300 woodcock in one season, within a radius of ten miles from Hamil-
ton, a far larger number than can be killed in the whole Province in one
season now.
Snipe and Plover.
These birds were found in sufficient numbers to afford good sport, in fact
plover shooting is reported to have been more satisfactory than for many
jears past.
Capercailzie.
Mr. G. W. Bartlett, Superintendent of Algonquin Park, where the
imported capercailzie were released some years ago, reports that three were
seen last summer on the island on which some of the imported birds wert
liberated. Several others were seen by reliable parties. Mr. Bartlett
reports having seen one himself. I am not surprised that more have not
been seen, as they are very shy and solitary in their habits, retiring to the
most dense and inaccessible pine woods. They do not increase as rapidly
as other members of the grouse family, not rearing more than five or six in
a brood. I consider it very satisfactory that numbers of them have been
seen years after the imported ones were liberated, which proves conclusively
that their surroundings are suitable, and that they are there to stay.
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Caribou.
Few caribou have as yet been killed by sportsmen in tlie Province.
Many bave been killed by Indians who occupy the caribou grounds, beyond
the reach of sportsmen. In the near future when the railroads under con-
struction, and those contemplated, are completed, the caribou grounds of
Ontario will become as famous as those of Newfoundland. I have heard
of some very fine heads being obtained by Indians, within forty or fifty
miles of Bear Island, equal in dimension to any procured in the Maritime
Provinces or Newfoundland.
Moose.
One hundred and seventeen moose, or heads of same, were carried by
the Dominion Express Company during the open season, exclusive of those
killed by Indians and local hunters.
Deer.
3,886 carcasses of deer were carried by Express Companies, being 406
less than carried by them in 1906, and 576 more than they carried in 1905.
Of course this is not one-third of the number killed in the Province during
the year, when we consider those killed by Indians, and settlers under
permits. The reduction from 1906 is due to the decrease in the number of
non-resident licenses issued in 1907, compared with 1906.
Eur-Bearing Animals.
When we take into consideration the fact that, as a rule, beaver and
otter frequent the rivers, streams and small lakes in the northern portions
of the Province, inhabited by Indians, and where lumbering operations are
carried on, it is surprising that so many of these valuable fur-bearing animals
are to be found in their usual haunts. Many of the beaver dams are
destroyed and flooded out by the construction of large dams for logging pur-
poses. The rapid construction of railways, making nearly all portions of
the Province easy of access, make it almost impossible to ever have an open
season for these interesting denizens of the north country. One open season
would be tantamount to extermination.
Muskrats are holding their own better than any other species of fur-
bearing animal in the Province. When December was added to the open
season, April should have been added to the close season, for various reasons
too numerous to mention.
The present market value of mink has been adduced as a reason for
their being protected during a part of the year.
The coarser species of fur-bearers have been fairly abundant.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Tour obedient servant,
E. TiNSLEY,
Superintendent of Game avd Frshrries
Toronto, December 31st, 1907.
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Game a^d I'ishekies Inspectors.
Toronto, Dec. 31st, 1907.
E. TiNSLEY, Supt. Game and Fisheries,
Sir, — After travelling over a large portion of tlie Province during the
fishing season and over a smaller portion during the closed season, I can
say that I have found nearly all of the overseers and officers of the Depart-
ment to be very attentive to and faithful in the discharge of their various
duties.
The commercial fishermen are fairly well satisfied with the season's
catch, although in many localities not as large as in previous years, this
shortage in many cases being due to the late opening of navigation, caus-
ing them to be almost three weeks late in getting started.
In connection with this, I wish to call your attention to the almost
universal belief among fishermen that wherever there has been young fish
from hatcheries dumped on their fishing grounds that they can see the good
results. This is especially true in the case of the men fishing above Point
Edward, in Lake Huron; they know (they do not think) that the whole
credit for the improved fishing is due to the Sandwich Hatchery.
I am of the opinion that if we had a number of these hatcheries at
different points on the lakes that the results would be noticeable in a very
few years, this I believe would be the case with whitefish more than any
other kind. I would also call your attention to the difficulty your overseers
have in enforcing the close season in some parts of Lake Erie, caused largely
by the fact that in other parts of the same lake the close season for white-
fish has been abolished.
Regarding angling permits, I do not find that there is any feeling among
tourists or others against them, all acknowledge that it is the correct thing
to do, but at the same time saying that most of this should be used in the
restocking and protection of the angling grounds.
The licensing of guides is a matter worthy of your consideration. Not
as a matter of revenue, but of protection. If these guides were licensed,
the Department would have a certain amount of control over them and could
make it part of their duties to see that the regulations as to the number and
size of fish caught were adhered to, and no one can be in as good, a position
to do this as the guides.
I have talked to a number of anglers about this and nearly all of them
agree with me in saying that this would be one of the best ways possible to
enforce the regulations. The only objection that I have heard to this being
done is the fear that it would be liable to create a monopoly, as they claim
that there are not too many guides at present. But I am of the opinion
that this would not be the case ; by making the fee merely nominal it would
not be a hardship on anyone and it would have a tendency to decrease the
hours of labor, as a guide's day would end when his party had caught their
legal number of fish, and this chance of shorter hours no doubt would
encourage more men to engage in the business.
I might say that the above rule is in use in some localities and works
well.
The Department should have a few bass ponds for the hatching of black
bass, there being no doubt that the young bass are much better for restock-
ing purposes than the parent fish.
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The policy of the Department in not issuing any licenses for inland
lakes where there are already settlers, or likely to be, is no doubt the correct
one, but in some of these lakes far removed from any settlement and where
the surroundings make settlement impossible, there might be (after a thor-
ough investigation) no harm in allowing a certain amount of fishing, but
not to the extent that there would be any danger of fishing them out.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Wm. W. Holden,
Insfector Game and Fisheries.
Toronto, 31 Dec, 1907.
Sir, — I submit herewith a report of my work of inspection during the
past season, memos, of which have been furnished you. I will therefore
summarize these memos, as follows :
Exainination of Inland Lakes.
It is well known that in Northern Ontario there are a number of lakes
and rivers about which we practically know nothing. Their value has not'
been ascertained. This lack of interest was due largely to their surroundings
being wild and unsettled. It is pleasing to note that the Minister is fully
alive to the situation, and has decided to utilize them for the benefit of the
Province in accordance with their value. Although late in the season before
I got to work, I succeeded in getting information that enables me to say that
there are numbers of these waters that teem with the finest quality of com-
mercial fish, such as salmon trout, whitefish, pickerel, and pike, and can, with
proper fishery regulations, be made to yield a continuous large revenue. It
would be necessary, however, to change the system of granting fishing privil-
eges from that which now prevails in the older part of the Province, where
the licenses are granted on a yearly fee based upon the kinds and quantity
of nets used, to a system of charging a royalty on the quantity of fish taken,
and especially so, in view of the fact that the fishing operations will, in all
likelihood, be carried on by, and in the interest of foreigners, or, which is
most likely, altogether in the interest of the latter, as you are fully aware
that fully 95 per cent, of the catch now goes to the United States, and the
Dep«jrtment receives a mere pittance by way of license fees.
Now that these waters are getting more and more accessible, owing to the
construction of railroads, the time is opportune for adopting a policy to meet
these requirements, and should the above plan be adopted, it is pretty safe
to say that the problem of granting more assistance to Northern Ontario will
be greatly lessened by the outlay in some way of the revenue derived from
those waters which are at present lying idle, although containing great
wealth.
Fishery Laws.
The cry has been raised so often that the only thing necessary for the
protection of the fish, is the establishment of uniform laws between Canada
and the various States bordering thereon, that most people believe that there
is something in it, but when we look at the facts, the hollowness of the cry is
easily observable.
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In the first place, it is a well known fact that the best fishing obtains on
the Canadian side in all waters, not as is generally considered, on account of
better protection or of less fishing, but is attributable to nature.
The question of making uniform fishery regulations with the several
States bordering on International waters, being now under consideration at
Ottawa, need not be commented upon here. The fact that the Federal
authorities have had the right of making regulations for the proper preser-
vation of the fisheries since 1867, and have left the fisheries to be destroyed
during close season in certain localities noted for natural spawning grounds,
cannot be successfully defended ; nor can the action of that authority be
justified in using the most destructive nets possible in dragging over the
spawning beds at the breeding time in the Bay of Quinte waters, to take fish
for the purpose of obtaining eggs to put in the waters where they have
removed the close season for that particular kind of fish, while the netting
is being carried on and millions of these eggs taken with the fish, which if
permitted would have deposited them on the natural spawning beds. This
is robbing Lake Ontario of the remnant of the whitefish for the very doubtful
benefit of Lake Erie,
Stocking depleted waters.
For a number of years parent bass were caught in Lake Erie under con-
tract, for the purpose of stocking inland waters, but the results are not very
satisfactory for the following reasons :
Ist. These fish were placed in waters thoroughly unsuited by reason of
the lower temperature of the water than that from which the fish were taken,
and the shock was too great for them to survive, particularly after having
been caught and penned up for several days previously, and after travelling-
several hundred miles by rail. When placed in the new waters, a very large
percentage of them died. The only feasible way* of re-stocking waters with
these fish is to select small ponds or streams having a similar temperature to
the waters from which they are to be taken. Procure the parent fish in the
fall months and place them in these rearing ponds and allow them to hatch
out their own young in the following spring ; these young fish will be suffici-
ently large enough for transportation in the fall, or perhaps it would be
well to leave them until the following year, when they would be better able
to take care of themselves, before removal. In this way we would have fish
that were acclimatized, and they would be too small to be captured by the
angler as is the case with the parent fish that survive the hardships incident
to their transportation.
Enforcement of Regulations.
The regulations in some cases were not lived up to, and many fines were
the result ; but on the whole they were better observed than formerly, owing
to the fact that it was found that the Department was not inclined to show
partiality.
Staff.
The present outside staff, so far as I have seen, are fully capable of per-
forming their duties, but are not sufficiently remunerated for the amount of
work actually necessary for the protection of the game and fish, but neverthe-
less have done fairly well, considering the limited time they are able to
devote to the work.
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In some instances there are overseers who are stimulated into special
activity from their sportsmanlike interest more than from any personal
advantage, while others, although equally desirous of enforcing the regu-
lations cannot afford the time unless at a great loss to their business. It is
therefore absolutely necessary, if the game and fish are to be efficiently pro-
tected, that our officers be properly remunerated.
I regret to note the action of certain gentlemen in continually calling
public attention to the necessity of protecting the game fish, while not a word
is uttered in the interest of our great commercial fisheries. Those portions of
the waters of the Bay of Quinte, River St. Lawrence, and Georgian Bay
frequented by game fish, have been receiving, for years, special protection,
and the sale of bass, maskinonge and trout has been prohibited, as well as a
limit placed on the size and number of the fish taken. It will be thus seen
that the Department has not overlooked the protection of game fish, and I
am satisfied that these regulations are fairly well observed.
I have the honor to be
Your obedient servant,
J. S. Webster,
Acting Inspector.
E. TiNSLEY, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries.
bei
ali^ Game and Fishery Wardens.
Pro-
I S^*^ Game and Fishery Warden William Burt, Simcoe, reports that the
^ speckled trout have become very scarce in his district. In the few streams,
however, where this game fish is found, they are reported to be as numerous
as in the previous year. The bass at Long Point have been very plentiful,
anglers having no difficulty whatever in securing the limit allowed by the
Fishery Act.
During the year he was asked to investigate the fishing in the Grand
River below Brantford. He found that a glue factory and a starch factory
in that city were discharging their refuse into the river. This had the effect
of polluting the waters so that the fish were killed, and, in his opinion, it
would be impossible for fish to live in these waters while this pollution con-
tinues.
There are not many quail in this district, but during this year they have
been fully as numerous, and he thinks a little more numerous than in the
year previous. Partridge have been very scarce all through his district. The
woods have been cut down, and the land cleared, so that there is not much
cover left for them, and even in the covers the birds have been scarce. He
attributes this "to the cold late spring, although a number of people who study
the habits of these birds think they were afflicted with some disease. Owing
to the clearing up of the land there are not many black squirrels left in his
district, but in places where the woods are dense enough they have been
fairly numerous this year. The wild geese rarely visit his district in the
autumn. Formerly great numbers stopped there in their northern flight in
the spring, but of late years they have been very scarce, so that it is now a
very rare thing to hear of a goose being killed in his district. Along the
Niagara River and the Grand River wild ducks are reported to have been not
80 numerous as in previous years, but in the Long Point Bay district they
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have been more numerous than for many years past, and the varieties of
ducks have been good, there being great quantities of canvas-backs and red-
heads amongst them. The muskrats have been numerous, and if it were not
for the illegal killing of these animals, he is satisfied they would soon
become a large source of revenue to owners of marshes.
A great many people have applied to him for permission to shoot ducks
more than two hundred yards from the shore, their complaint being that in
a number of places private persons or companies owned the waters two
hundred yards from shore, so that it was impossible to get any shooting
without breaking the game law or trespassing upon private property. Of
course, he was unable to grant any such permission, but he would suggest
that something be done to give the public the right to shoot more than two
hundred yards from the shore where the land is taken up by companies or
private individuals along the shore. He has watched closely the shipping of
ducks on coupons issued to American citizens. He has visited nearly all the
trains passing through Simcoe from the shooting district, and found quan-
tities of ducks being shipped, but in all cases with the coupons attached. He
is convinced, however, that more ducks were shipped than the licenses issued
to this district would warrant. His impression is that some of the coupons
were used more than once, and would therefore suggest that the Act be
amended, making it necessary, when cancelling the coupons, that the date of
cancellation should also be written on the coupons. He thinks this would
prevent the coupons being used a second time.
A number of complaints have been made to him by owners of marshes
that people have been illegally spearing the muskrats. As this is done
secretly, it is very difficult to obtain evidence of such spearing. He is told
that the owners of the marshes always prefer to trap the rats instead of spear-
ing them. He would therefore suggest that the spearing of rats and the
carrying of rat-spears in or near any place where rats frequent should be
prohibited.
Owing to the fact that the residents along the shores are largely in
sympathy with the persons who break the game laws, he has found it difficult
to procure transportation by boat. He thinks it would be well worth while
for the department to purchase a motor boat of high speed for use by the
game and fisheries officers along the shores of Lake Erie. It would make it
much easier to catch the offenders red-handed, and to confiscate boats, guns,
&c., used illegally.
The game laws in his district, owing to a more vigorous enforcement,
have been much better than in the. past.
Acting Game and Fishery Warden Victor Chauvin, Windsor, reports
that the fishermen are fairly satisfied with the year's fishing, especially
with whitefish, the catch of which has been unusually good. He thinks some
regulations should be made regarding sturgeon. He has seen people carry
two or three of these fish at one time on their bicycle, and says it seems hard
to see fish that grow to the size sturgeon do, caught when they are so small.
He thinks if the season were closed for about two years, and not allowed to
be taken of a less weight than 20 lbs., it would be more satisfactory to the
public. He reports a fair catch of perch in Lake Erie.
As regards Game, he reports that quail have been more numerous than
for some years past. The reason of the increase to a large extent has been
the re-stocking done by the Department during the past few years. He is
pleased to say that sportsmen as a rule are pleased with a smaller bag of
birds than formerly, and have more dogs worked on game. The rabbit hunters
are very destructive to quail on the snow, after the season closes. Quail are
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reported plentiful this winter, and are doing well so far by the report of the
farmers through the country. With a favorable spring, quail should be
plentiful next fall. Partridge are becoming scarcer each year. Last fall
there were few killed in the neighborhood, so the season he thinks should'
be the same as for quail. When the season opens on the 15th Sept. and
closes on the 15th Dec, it gives the shooters too much excuse to be out shoot-
ing quail, and they claim they are out shooting partridge.
Wild geese were there in large numbers during the spring and fall of
1902 and 1903. The sportsmen used to have great sport chasing them and
trying to get a shot at them. In those years he and his partner killed 146
one season over a life decoy, but the last few years they have been getting
more scarce. They seem to change their feeding grounds, and the sportsmen
are getting very few of them. Wild duck were abundant in spring, but they
were very scarce last fall, except the grey and black duck, which were more
plentiful than in years past ; but the bluebill and other river ducks were very
scarce, so the fall shooting was not satisfactory to the sportsmen for river
shooting. Muskrats are as numerous as ever, a large part of his district
being suitable for them. Sportsmen enjoy hunting them.
The game laws have been fairly well observed in his division.
Game and Fishery Warden T. A. Hand, Sault Ste. Marie, reports that
the fishery laws were broken in several instances, but chiefly by Americans.
They have been doing as they like up in this country so long that they seem
to have got the impression that they own the country. When you get
American trap and gill nets set in our waters twenty miles over the boundary,
it is time something was done. He got these nets on several occasions, bat
was unable to get their boats on account of not having a proper boat, and he
thinks, to do justice to the men who pay a license and live up to the laws,
there should be a good boat on the water all the time between Killarney and
Michipicoten. It is very Hiscouraging to our own men to pay a license, set
their nets, and then have an American come along and set his net right across
our man's who pays his license. He has seen this done, and of course he
seized their nets every chance he got.
Judging from the success of the various hunters during the past open
season, he is of the opinion that deer and moose are becoming more plenti-
ful in that district. He is proud to say that he thinks the game laws are
pretty well observed, as he had only one conviction during the year — that of
killing one moose during the close season. He is also pleased to say that there
were about three bucks killed this season to one doe. It will be noticed by
the returns from there that they did not sell so many non-resident licenses
as last year, owing, he has no doubt, to the raise in the fee, which he thinks
was proper. He had about half a dozen Americans come to him, and when
they found the fee was $50 they did not stay.
Wolves are on the increase — at least that is his opinion, and he thinks
the bounty should be raised to at least |25 per head, and then a great many
more would be killed. Beaver are getting more plentiful, also muskrats.
Partridge are very scarce, owing, he thinks, to the lateness of the spring,
also on account of the heavy fall of snow on the 28th May, which he thinks
killed a great number of the young birds.
Game and Fishery Warden, Capt. A. Hunter, Belleville, reports that
on the whole the commercial fishermen have had a very successful year. He
would suggest that farmers and residents of the Province be allowed to spear
suckers and pike for their own use in the early spring. He found that the
fishery laws were fairly well observed throughout Eastern Ontario. He
thinks better results and more revenue would follow if the angling permits
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were raised to $5 per rod instead of $2 as at present. He would recommend
that net fishing in inland lakes be prohibited or restricted, and the angling
fee raised for non-residents of the Province. The American angler is
perfectly satisfied to pay the increased fee if the game fish are protected.
It is estimated that the tourist trade is worth at least $1,000,000 a year t!bl
Eastern Ontario. He would also suggest that some close season or other
restriction be placed upon frogs, as, unless something along this line be done,
the, frogs will become extinct. Five years ago frogs were plentiful in num-
erous creeks, and now these waters are quite depleted.
In going through his district during September, duck hunters reported
ducks unusually plentiful this year, particularly in the eastern porton. He
thinks that the season for shooting ducks should not begin until September
15th, as in late springs (as was last) the young ducks are not completely
feathered out • and consequently become an easy prey to hunters. He
thinks it would be better if the open season for ducks, shore birds, and all
small game should begin at the same date each year.
He thinks that mink and muskrats should be grouped together having
the same close season, as both seem likely to become extinct in a short time,
if the present demand for their fur continues, and no restrictions are placed
upon them. He is informed that both these kinds of fur bearing animals
were scarcer this year than last, as also were beaver and otter. Deer also
were less plentiful than formerly. He would recommend that hunters be
limited to killing one deer each for the next three years, also that the use of
dogs in killing deer be prohibited.
He would suggest that more care be taken in issuing settlers' permits,
and none should be issued except to actual settlers, who should be bona fide
farmers or householders of at least six months' occupancy. He finds that in
several cases men living outside of the settlers' limits obtained permits from
the issuers, killed their deer, and consumed it in towns and villages where
they lived, some of whom he fined for so doing.
Game and Fishery Warden G. M. Paries, North Bay, reports deer as
very plentiful, but going farther north; moose plentiful in the northern sec-
tion of his district; partridge very scarce.
The Indians are very destructive to game and fish, and settlers would
like to see greater restrictions placed on the Indians, preventing indiscrim-
inate slaughtering of game.
Tourists are coming to the district in greater numbers each year, and
a large summer colony is springing up along the French River, where many
cottages have been built. The number of tourists visiting French River
in 1907 was double the number of any previous year, and it would be an
inducement for a still greater influx if the fish in Lake Nipissing were pro-
tected by the prohibition of net fishing.
Game and Fishery Warden C. N . Sterling, Kenora, reports that he has
had very encouraging reports from his deputies. The Indians are the cause
of the most trouble. He has been along the line of the C.P.R. to Port
Arthur, and is trying to get Port Arthur, Fort William and Kenora to form
a protective association, which will do a lot in protecting the game. The
lumber camps on the Lake of the J^oods will not buy any game from the
Indians, as the contractors have told them that if any game is bought from
the Indians, and they are found out, the fine will be taken out of their
wages. This is a great help.
Game and Fishery Warden J. H. Willmott, Beaumaris, reports as
regards Game that the experience of deer hunters during the past season
undoubtedly shows that in many parts of the Province \there hunting has
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been indulged in for many years, more drastic restrictions should be enacted,
in order to leave a sufficient supply for breeding purposes. Many causes
are assigned for tbe decrease in tbe game supply, but he thinks the real cause
is that experienced by every new country, viz., the diminution of game as
settlement and civilization advance. His opinion is, and always has been,
that the prohibition of hunting with dogs is the keynote to the preserva-
tion of deer. On the other hand this would not be fair to men who tak© a
pride in their dogs and enjoy the "music" of these animals as much as the
actual killing of the game. The best hunting district in the Province is
now being cut up by railways, making the ingress and egress comparatively
easy to places which formerly were inaccessible. Many hundreds of deer
have been taken out of such places during the past open season, and it is
only a question of time before the stock is depleted. Next year the rail-
way construction will penetrate that section much farther than at present,
and an additional influx of hunters will be the natural result. He thinks
that the day is not far distant when each hunter will have to be satisfied
with one deer as his limit.
The "Fawn" clause is most objectionable for the following reasons:
1st : It is most difficult when taking a snap shot at a deer when running
through the bush, to discern (in many cases) whether it is a buck, doe, or
fawn, particularly whether a fawn or a yearling. 2nd : Many fawns are
sure to be killed by mistake, and the result is that they are used in camp,
fed to the dogs, or left to rot in the bush, and other deer killed to make up
the hunter's complement — perhaps fine does which if saved would probably
produce two good fawns in the spring. 3rd : It tends to make sneaks of
honest men, as it is only human nature to resort to actions which one does
not approve of in order to evade the paying of a fine.
The necessity of having to make affidavit by hunters as to the number
killed by them is also most unpopular, and impossible to enforce without
going to extreme measures with the majority of licensees. He would
respectfully suggest that in framing the laws it is most necessary to make
the clauses brief but plain, so that they can b© understood by the masses
and also to abstain from inserting any clauses which cannot be enforced.
Many complain of bull moose becoming scarce. Should this be so, the
only remedy is to put on a close season for a term of years. He would most
urgently advise the preservation of partridges for two or three years. These
birds are becoming very scarce in the southern parts of these districts, and
if not protected, there will soon not be enough left to perpetuate the species.
He would recommend the same portion of the Province to be set apart for
this protection as that previously named by him, viz., south of the French
Hiver, thence south of Lake Nipissing to Nipissing Junction, thence south
of the C.P.R. to Mattawa, and west of said line to Ottawa.
Wolves have been reported as numerous in various sections. He would
repeat his recommendations of last year — ^to leave the bounty on wolves as
at present, but to increase it on females.
Regarding fish, he says that as his district is confined solely to inland
lakes^ in which no netting licenses are issued, he can only speak as to ang-
ling. This was poor at the commencement of the season, but materially
improved later on. As many of our northern lakes teem with herring, and
as these fish cannot be procured except by netting, he would recommend
that settlers be allowed to use nets of certain length, mesh, etc., during the
month of November, when these fish are found in shallow bays, a small
license fee for which would not be objectionable. A few of these fish salted
down for winter use would be a god-send to many settlers in the sparsely
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 21
settled portions of our north country. In case the privilege was abused,
there is always the law to resort to. This would also refer to whitefish. No
other varieties would be likely to be found in such bays at this time of the
year, as the game fish would be in deep water. The introduction of maski-
nonge into Muskoka lakes (Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph) he believes would
not be prejudicial to other fish, as they are found in waters which abound
with bass, pickerel, etc. A rather remarkable occurrence came under his
notice during the past season, viz., the catching of three whitefish on trolls,
the artificial minnow being the bait on which all three were caught.
The laws, as a rule, have been fairly kept, netting being the chief con-
travention. He has during the past summer forwarded nine of these to
the Department, which were confiscated.
Special Game and Fisheries Overseer.
Special Overseer Henry Watson, Toronto, reports that the catch of
all kinds of fish was about the same as in 1906, with the exception of sal-
mon trout, some very good catches being taken, considering the outfit of
the fishermen. The fishing business is carried on in a happy-go-lucky man-
ner by the majority engaged in it, and with very little profit, but he thinks
it could be made fairly remunerative if gone about in the right way. The
fishery laws were well observed by the fishermen, a small amount of ille-
gal fishing being attempted in prohibited waters. The rod fishing around
Toronto gets poorer every year. Some of the anglers blame it on the large
number of carp, but the greater number attribute it to illegal fishing, while
the cause of it all is the large amount of poisonous matter poured into the bay
through the city sewers. The refuse from the gas works is bad, and there
is lots of it, but the most poisonous of all is what comes from the tanneries,
and paint works, and the wall paper factory. If the city council would
stop this pollution they would do more for the -rod fishermen than by the
making of twenty |5,000 fish ponds. During the year he seized eight ille-
gal shipments of fish, six passing through Toronto going to the United States,
and two coining to the city.
Regarding game. On the whole the law has been better observed than
ever before, very little illegal shooting having been attempted, considering
the number of guns and motor boats owned in the vicinity, and that for four
or five weeks in the spring between two and three thousand ducks made their
home around Toronto Bay; some of them remain with us the whole year
through. Out of three hundred motor boats he had trouble with only three,
they having been too fast for him to catch with anything he could borrow
or hire. All other kinds of game seem to be about holding their own.
With reference to illegal shipments of game coming into and passing
through Toronto, very little of that business is now carried on, in com-
parison to what was done a few years ago. A portion of the falling off may
be attributed to the scarcity of partridge. From enquiries made from
returning deer hunters (and he made it a point to interview as many as pos-
sible), this grand game bird is very scarce all over the northern country,
in some parts being totally extinct.
Overseer John Kennedy, Meaford, reports that the angling has been
good in his division during the past year, bass, lake trout and speckled trout
having been plentiful. The law has been well observed.
Overseer C. H. Knight, Byng Inlet, reports that of four licensed fish-
ermen in his division, two were prosecuted for illegally fishing in close sea-
son, and were fined ten dollars each, and their boats and nets were confis-
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cated. If the law is observed, the close season is just right to protect the
whitefish when spawning, in the fall. The fishermen report to him a scar-
city of, fish, and very little money made by them this year. Angling was
good, apd the bass were plentiful, and of large size. The law in reference
to angling was well observed. The pickerel caught by angling were of
small size. He would recommend that the fishery law be posted up on
rivers and fishing grounds, so that local fishermen and tourists could read
them, and thus have no excuse to offer for breaking the law.
Deer were very plentiful in the summer months, and the temptation is
strong and the opportunity great for pot hunters, of which there are a few
there, and they are very crafty. No violations of the law were brought to
his notice that he could get evidence sufficient to prosecute, neither did he
observe any himself. One man was shot there in mistake for a deer. While
there was no evidence to convict, it was evident he was hunting for a deer,
and he would recommend that steps be taken to have a law passed to make
a penalty for an offence of this kind. While acting as special patrol in
the open season for deer, he visited a number of hunters' camps, and found
the law well observed. He would recommend that detectives be sent to
places like Byng Inlet to detect pot hunters in the summer months, as it
would be the means of preserving the game.
Overseer Henry Laughington, Parry Sound, reports that net fishing
in his district was better this season than in 1906, and very few complaints
came from the fishermen, as all seemed to be going along well. They all think
it would be a good scheme to put in a fish hatchery in this locality. The
rod fishing for black bass was much better than in the season of 1906,
especially among the islands from Franklin Island to the Point au Baril
section. There was very little trap net fishing in his locality, as the men
that followed that kind of work had to give it up, on account of the boats
cruising on the shore, which is very hard on that kind of net, and they have
been cleaned out of his district pretty well.
Lake Huron (proper) and River St. Clair.
Overseer H. A. Blunden, Sarnia, reports that the season opened early,
but, owing to rough weather, some of the fishermen could not set their
pound nets till late in the season. The most of them reported a large run
of undersized whitefish during the herring and pickerel season, making it
rather difficult to sort them out and return the same to the water without
injury. There were complaints of Americans coming over to the Canadian
side of St. Clair River and catching minnows. He made several attempts to
catch the guilty parties, but. owing to the fact that they were equipped with
a very speedy launch, Jie was unsuccessful.
There were few violations regarding the catching of undersized pickerel,
in which all guilty parties were prosecuted. Taking the season all through,
the fishermen had very little to complain of, as they had good catches, and
were able to sell the same at good prices.
Overseer D. Kehoe, Millarton, reports that he had only two convictions
in his division the last year. There was no fine ; they were let off with a warn-
ing.
There has been no violation of the Gam^ law that he had heard of,
and he has been making enquiries. Game is scarce in that section of the
country, but is more plentiful in the eastern part of the county.
Overseer R. McMurray, Bayfield, reports that the catch of fish during
the past season has been good — better than last season. Trout fishing was
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not so good, but whitefish are becoming more plentiful. Percli are plenti-
ful, and the fishermen are fishing more for perch than for trout or white-
fish. The pound net fishermen in his district are going more into gill net
fishing, to fish for perch. It is only of late that the fishermen thought of
fishing for these fish. He thinks that if there were more perch caught her-
ring would become more plentiful, and while the fishermen are fishing for
perch they also give the trout and whitefish a chance to multiply. He
would recommend licenses for perch fishing. The close seasons were well
observed. He made special trips more frequently during the close season,
often going out to the nets with the fishermen, and found no cause for com-
plaint. Of course, once in a while a few fish out of season will get into
their nets, but this cannot be entirely stopped, although the men are care-
ful not to make a point of catching fish which they know to be out of sea-
son. He had but two complaints of the infringement of the fishery laws
for illegal fishing, but he did not fine any one. He found a gill net that
was set through the ice to catch herring, which he took out and destroyed^,
but he could not find out who set it. There are no fishways in his district.
There are sawmills on some of the rivers, but no sawdust or refuse is thrown
in the water. About 75 per cent, of the amount of fish caught are exported
ho the United States.
As to game, he has kept a close watch over his territory to see that the
law was carried out, Partridge are becoming more scarce each year in con-
sequence of nearly all the woods being cut down for farming and other pur-
poses. Wild ducks are plentiful in .spring and fall. There are no deer
aor wild turkeys in his district. The Game laws have been fairly well
abserved during the past year.
Overseer D. Robertson, Southampton, reports that the fishermen in his
division did not have as good a season as last. In the early part of the
summer the fishing was fairly good, but the season as a whole was very
3tormy. The fall fishing was almost a failure on account of the weather
up till the last week, when the weather was all that could be desired, and
the fishermen got some extra good hauls. One tug got five tons at one lift.
That good week relieved the fishermen of a good deal of financial difficulty.
One man was fined |10 and costs for setting a net in the Sauble River.
He believes the close season was well observed, as no violations came to his
notice, although he kept close watch for same. Bass fishing was very good.
Lake St. Clair, River Thames and Detroit River.
Overseer J. D. Campbell, Sylvan, reports that the law has been well
observed in regard to illegal fishing in his district in the Aux Sauble River
and its tributaries. The angling has been fairly good, but the catch was of
coarse fish, there being but few game fish on account of the carp being
very numerous. He has granted but two dipi net licenses during the year,
and their catch was very small.
In regard to the game, not one single violation of the Game laws
came to his notice.
Overseer John Crotty, Bothwell, reports a decrease in the catch of fish
this year, which may be accounted for by seines not having been used.
The fish caught were used for home consumption.
No abuses existed.
The close season has been strictly observed.
No illegal fishing came to his knowledge, therefore there were no fines.
No mill refuse has troubled the fish.
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There are no fishways, but it is all clear sailing for the fish to get
through.
Overseer Henry Osborne, Dante, reports that the catch of 1907 is a
little below that of previous years. There is an apparent increase in the
amount of pickerel over previous years, the principal of which is exported.
The coarse fish are sold or peddled through the country in the locality of
the fishing. No abuses have come under his notice, all the fishermen being
resident farmers in close proximity to the river. Upon close examination
he finds that the several close seasons are fairly well observed. Some of
the fishermen say they realize the necessity for their own benefit of protect-
ing the fish. There are no mills in his division, consequently no mill refuse
in the river. There are no dams or fishways, and nothing to prevent the
free passage of the fish.
Overseer Theodore Peltier, Dover South, reports that there have been
no violations of the fishery laws in his division, and that the fishermen's
reports compare favorably with those of last year.
Licenses having been cut off in the River Thames, there was no fishing
in the river this year.
Overseer Remi Laframhoise, Canard River, reports that the carp fish-
ing has been a disappointment to the fishermen on the Detroit River, pro-
bably due to the lateness of the spring. However, some of the carp fisher-
men went to a big expense in constructing ponds in which to keep the carp
during the time the prices are low, which shows that carp are becoming a
commercial fish. He is strictly opposed to a carp license for the Detroit
River, unless there are restrictions on the size of mesh. The carp licenses
issued heretofore have contained no restrictions as to size of mesh to be used.
The seines used have been of much smaller mesh than necessary, and there
is a great temptation for the fishermen to keep the small pickerel and other
fish that are often caught in them instead of returning them to the water.
He would recommend that were a carp license issued for the Detroit River,
a mesh of not less than three and one-half inches extension measure should
be stipulated. However, the white-fish season has been fairly good. He
has noted that for some time the catch each season has been larger than that
of the preceding season. He is convinced that this result must be attri-
buted to the fish hatcheries. Large quantities of fry have been placed in
Lake Erie and the Detroit River by the United States hatcheries, and of
course our hatchery at Sandwich has helped to produce this result. But he
thinks that our hatcheries could be made to hatch twice as many eggs at
a very small additional cost, which might do away with the aid of a close
season in regard to different kinds of small fish. The catch has been about
the same as last year. He has been over his territory from time to time,
and is satisfied that the fishermen have fairly well observed the law.
In regard to Game, he arrested one offender for shooting game out of
season, and fined him.
Lake Erie and Geand River.
Overseer H. A. Henderson, Pelee Island, reports that, from various
reasons, there has been a falling off in the catch of fish in this district, the
principal reason being the less vigorous prosecution of the fishing. His
returns for the year 1907 confirm these conclusions. A comparison of the
returns of previous years will, however, show that the fish still inhabit these
waters in fairly good numbers, but that less means are employed in taking
them. The season was very favorable to those employed in the industry,
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 25
and the returns, in his opinion, should have been greater. He is inclined to
think that some of the fishermen are a little careless in keeping track of their
catch, hence incorrect returns are made.
As formerly, all fish caught were exported to the United States, except
a small quantity sold for home consumption.
No abuses existed in his district. The close seasons were well observed,
and no illegal fishing came to his notice.
Ov.erseer Henry Johnson, Brantford, reports that the angling has been
good in his division; bass and pickerel have been the best for some time,
and numbers of coarse fish have been taken. Trout fishing has also been
good. He thinks the law has been well observed, there having been only
one fine for trout under size. He has had complaints about the starch and
glue works emptying the refuse from their factories into the river.
There are four dams in his divisions, and only one has a good fishway.
All fish caught were for home consumption.
The rabbits in his division are very plentiful, but he thinks the game
law was well observed.
■ Overseer S. Kraft, Ridg,eway, reports that the fishing was very good
the early part of the season, but during the sumer season not so good. A few
of the fishermen did not fish, on account of sickness and death, but those who
did fish did very well. The fish caught were mostly for the home market.
They realized a very good price, and about one-fourth were sold in Buffalo.
The law was well observed in his territory. He kept a close watch over
the fishermen. The game laws were also well observed.
Overseer Edward Lee, Lowbanks , reports that the pound net fishermen
in his division had good catches early in the season, with a falling off later
on. The nets were not set for late fall fishing on account of the loss and
damage to them by storms. The ti^^ fishermen had most excellent fishing
in spring, the catch consisting chiefly of whitefish, and fishing continued
good up to about the middle of August. They report a larger catch of white-
fish this season than for a number of years — blues on the increase, herring
better than last two years, perch not so plentiful, and not many jumbo
herring. There was an enormous catch of blue pickerel in the fall, the nets
having almost invariably been overrunning with fish when lifted. The
present season promises one of the largest catch of fish recorded in many
years. The blues, in spite of the large annual catches, seem to be on the
increase. The catch of herring also has been good, but not so plentiful as
the blues. This fall the catch of perch has been about the same as for the
past five or six years, no great quantities being caught. Although the supply
of fish was greater this year, the price was practically unchanged, owing,
the dealers say, to the high prices of meat, which caused a greater demand
for fish. The success of the fishermen who fish every day during the season
contradicts the supposition that the lake's supply of fish is giving out.
About 95 per cent, of the fish caught are exported to the United States,
the balance being used for home consumption.
No violation of the game laws was reported or came to his notice.
No abuses exist.
The several close seasons have been well observed.
He had one case of illegal fishing without license of gill net, which was
confiscated and reported to the Department.
Overseer J as. McVittie, Blenheim, reports that generally speaking, the
fish industry has been a paying investment, largely due to the favorable
weather during the fall, whicH compensated to a large extent for the small
catch in the earlier part of the year. The peculiar conformation of the shore
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line in Kent has a tendency to affect the uniformity of the fishing. While
the fishermen west of the Point of Pines were favored, the ones east lost
heavilj late in the fall; an opposite condition may prevail another year.
The regulations as to the observance of the law have been well maintained.
Although some seizures were made from his district at the Falls. The carp
fishing at Rondeau Bay has not been pushed to any extent — only four parties
having licenses. He is pleased to note the disposition of the Department
to increase the number, and would recommend that along with the seine
license, a tremmel license be granted, on account of the short season that the
fish are on shore. The tremmel net would enable them to fish in the deeper
waters, and also among reeds and in localities where a seine could not be
drawn.
Overseer J . P. Pierce, Port Rowan, begs to report that the general catch
of fish for the past season have been about the average, both in quantity and
size. The bass, however, in Long Point Bay have been far more numerous
than for several years past, owing, he believes to the enforcement of the
law prohibiting their shipment. This has led to the large increase in the
number of summer visitors. The fishermen have respected the law very well.
Game.
Ducks have been plentiful especially the smaller varieties. Squirrels
and rabbits were numerous. There were a few partridge shot, but quail
are practically extinct in this part of the country.
Muskrats have been plentiful, with fur of a good quality, and the general
opinion is that appearances are very promising for next year.
He would strongly recommend that the spearing of muskrats at any
time or under any conditions be totally prohibited.
Overseer James Vokes, NanticoTte, reports that with the exception of
some minor infractions of the laws> and some more or less groundless com-
plaints, he has not had much trouble with his licensees during the past year.
The two or three sharp lessons of the previous year evidently had a beneficial
effect. Fishing all along his frontage has been exceptionally good again,
whitefish and pickerel being very plentiful, and sturgeon more so than usual.
Overseer Lewis Wigle, Leamington, reports that the catch in his division
has been very good, more particularly in the fall. It has been a long time
since whitefish and pickerel were so plentiful, and the only way it can be
accounted for is through the hatcheries. Herring are plentiful, and much
larger than a few years ago. Some of the oldest fishermen claim that herring
are larger because the number is less, and the feeding grounds better.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte.
Overseer John Gov ell, Brighton, reports that the fishing and game of
the past year in his division were much the same as the previous year. About
90 per cent, of the fish was exported, and 10 per cent, used for home con-
sumption.
Overseer Thos. Gault, Deseronto, reports that the catch of fish with both
gill nets and hoop nets was very much larger than that of 1906. The fisher-
men were well satisfied, and mostly observed the law in not abusing the
privileges granted them. The angling was good apd on the whole a great
increase of fish was to be found in the Bay of Quinte.
It was also a prosperous season for game. The duck hunting was very
good, and the laws were fully observed.
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Overseer Irving Glass, Trenton, reports that he has only one licensed
fisherman in his district, and he has a license to fish six sets of hoop nets.
Gill net fishing is entirely prohibited in his district. He finds that fish, such
as bass, maskinonge and pickerel are very much more numerous than in pre-
vious years. Angling has been excellent, and there have been some very nice
catches made. No complaints of illegal fishing of any great consequence
have been reported. He seized a few rods of gill net on two different occa-
sions, and he thinks that the law has been fairly well observed in his district.
There have been a few cases of duck shooting in the. spring which he
investigated, but was unable to secure any convictions.
Overseer H. W. Hayes, Murray, reports that the fishermen in his dis-
trict have had the largest catch this season in fifteen years. He has had no
fault to find, as the fishermen have observed the regulations. One fisherman
reported that when he was lifting his net, his little boy took an axe and
chopped a ling in two, and he called to his father to come and look, as it was
full of young whitefish and pickerel. It was the first time he ever remarked
anything of the kind in all his experience in fishing.
He finds that since the doing away with gill net fishing in the Bay of
Quinte, fish have multiplied. He also finds that the more ling, dogfish and
carp that are caught, the more fish increase.
He has not discovered any illegal fishing this season.
Overseer Henry Holliday, Wolfe Island, reports that black bass
fishing was all that could be desired through the latter part of July and
August, but not very good the first part of the season. A great many
Americans visit the waters for the purpose of angling, paying their usual
angler's fee, although quite a number this past season availed themselves of
the international waters below Kingston, where the bass fishing has been
better than for years. The net fishermen also had an extra good catch dur-
ing the past season. All kinds of fish were plentiful with them, and to his
knowledge there were no violations among the fishermen, and not any fines.
He also found the fishermen willing to observe the law.
Regarding game. The wild ducks were not very numerous during 1907.
It was the worst year in his memory. Muskrats also were not as plentiful as
in 1906.
Overseer E. M. Huffinan, Hay Bay, reports that the fishermen of his
division declare the season of 1907, as a very satisfactory one. A number of
tourists visited there, and the catch was above the average ; maskinonge were
plentiful. There were no violations, except one case where three men from
another division fished there without license. They were fined, and at once
left. Some of the fishermen complain about the carp, and think there
should be some means provided to destroy them.
Overseer C. J . Kerr, Hamilton, reports that the catch of herring, trout
and whitefish has greatly fallen off this year, although the gasoline launch
men fished with their usual energy. In regard to the boat fishermen at
Burlington Beach, who do not fish far out in the lake, their catch was small,
as the herring did not run on the shore last fall to any great numbers. There
were 927 lbs. of pickerel caught, while previous years' returns do not show
any.
He secured 2,000,000 whitefish fry from the Sandwich hatchery, and he
planted them off the Beach on the old whitefish spawning beds in about 30
feet of water, f of a mile from shore in the finest condition. He alsq secured
500,000 pickerel (dore) from the same place, and those he planted in the bay
on the north shore well down to the Beach, in the best water in the bay. The
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500,000 pickerel put in last year are beginning to show, on several occasions
having been seen in thousands down near the beach, three and four inches
long. In a few years he hopes to see good results from this consignment.
The usual spearing through the ice on the bay was permitted, and 93
persons took advantage of the privilege, but owing to the sudden breaking
up of the ice and mild weather, and the dirty state of the water, fishing was
almost a complete failure.
An attempt was again made down at the beach by some four fishermen
there to carry on fishing in the bay in open defiance of the law, and it was
there he gave two of them the race of their life. He pursued them by boat
to land and then continued the chase by land, and made them drop their nets
to get away. The nets and fish he seized, but the men escaped. He also
seized several other nets in the bay from time to time, and effectually stop-
ped illegal fishing there, but he suggests that a good man be placed on the
beach continually during the next spring to assist him in enforcing the game
and fishery laws, as he cannot be down there all the time. This he thinks
would put a stop to all illegal fishing there.
He says he has had a great deal of trouble in regard to the whitefish caught
in Lake Erie off the Counties where the close season has been abolished. A
dealer in Hamilton states that he got all that was caught off Haldimand and
Monck — 11,000 worth. It appears that the fishermen look to November up
there for their main supply of fish during the year, as the whitefish come to
shore at that time to spawn on the reefs and rocks, and it is at this time they
are caught. All the fish he saw in the dealers' stores were spawners, and
when he questions the dealers they slap an invoice in his face and say their
fish come from these open counties, and nothing can be done in the matter.
Regarding the game he says, that at the opening of spring the wild
ducks came to Burlington Bay in thousands, and remained up to the latter
part of May. A few snap-shots were taken at them, but on the whole they were
very seldom molested, one man being convicted for illegal shooting. Rail
and other water-fowl were in abundance during the spring months.
Considerable difficulty was experienced in protecting the early fall
ducks, some of the sportsmen making a dash into the Dundas Marsh during
the month of August, but after all very little actual killing was done. The
duck hunting in Burlington Bay this fall was not of the best, some claiming
that the carp had destroyed the feeding grounds, but I cannot understand
how this can be, for thousands of ducks are to be seen on the very same feed-
ing grounds in the spring, and scarcely any in the fall. He suggests that
sportsmen put feed upon the grounds they wish to shoot, as was done at
Gage's Inlet with great success. Something of this kind will have to be done
if we wish to keep the ducks in our waters, for any length of time, during
their fall migration to the south. Some shooting from a steam launch was
done during the fall, but the prosecution and eonviction of one party of five
put a stop to the practice.
A large flock of birds known as the * 'Guillemot" visited the bay during
the fall, some few being shot before it was discovered what they were. This
is the third time that these birds have visited the bay in thirty years.
Muskrats he says have been very plentiful in the marshes, at least three
thousand pelts being taken during the year.
Regarding insectivorous birds he says; that human inclination to des-
troy bird life has not abated to any great extent since he was a boy, and a
great deal of work is necessary to prevent men and boys killing off our song
birds.
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The foreign element lie says is very hard to handle. They go about the
woods and fields, with their cast iron guns, killing everything in sight from
the robin to the ground-hog, anything in that line being considered a delic-
acy by those people. TKey are very poor marksmen, otherwise the damage
done would be more than is actually the case. Sunday is their favorite day
for this kind of work. They are dangerous people to handle, all going
heavily armed, and would not hesitate to injure anyone interfering with
them. He had some trouble with them during the year and succeeded in
putting a sto^to most of the Sunday hunting.
Overseer Thos. Mansfield, Pichering, reports that the general opinion
among the fishermen was that the fishing was a great deal better than the
previous year. The whitefish seem to be increasing every year, and the her-
ring fishing was also better than for some years past, although the fishing was
not pushed much by the fishermen in his district for several reasons. One was
the good times and high wages at other callings, which coaxed them away
from fishing. The fishermen observed the law very well. But he got some
reports of illegal fishing for pike, etc., by parties living in the vicinity of
bays and creeks, and he visited Whitby and seized 200 yards of net contain-
six pike, but did not catch the parties to whom it belonged. He also visited
Rosebank in the west end of his district, looking after things in general, and
also with the object of selling angling permits, but found none but residents
of Ontario fishing there. He watched for illegal fishing, and dragged Picker-
ing Harbor, commonly known as Frenchman's Bay, but got no nets there.
The trolling for pike has not been as good for the last two or three years. It
seems to be the general opinion that this is caused by the increase of carp,
and he thinks that if some way of catching them was allowed so that the
other fish could be liberated, and the carp sold to defray the cost of net, etc.,
it would be a good thing for the anglers.
Overseer J. C. May_^ St. Catharines, reports that the fishing for the year
1907, has been a trifle over the average, the catch of whitefish being about
the same as other years ; but there has been a large increase in the herring
catch, making it the best season the fishermen have had for some years.
Some of the fishermen in his division did very little fishing, excepting in the
fall for herring. The laws have been well observed by the fishermen. He
has been over his division several times during the season, and has always
found them living well up to the law.
Overseer J. H. Murdoch, Bath, reports that the catch for 1907, as far
as he could make out, was as good as 1906. Whitefish and trout were plenti-
ful. The catch of coarse fish was small compared with the catch of other
years. The anglers were well satisfied with the fishing, and as far as he'
knows, the law was well observed. There is no strife there between the gill
net men and the anglers. There have been no abuses of the law, and the
fishermen have well observed the close seasons. There have been no viola-
tions of the Game and Fishery laws.
Overseer Wm. Sargant, Bronte, reports a small decrease in the catch
of fish as compared with previous years. Herring fishing is the chief
industry, but had the fishermen fished for trout with the same vigor as they
do for herring, the catch would have been a large increase over the former
years. They use nothing but six and seven inch mesh, as they find it pays
a great deal the best. The German Carp are very numerous in the twelve
and sixteen mile creeks, and he thinks some way should be adopted to destroy
this noxious fish. Angling has been very fair in the twelve mile creek, but
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he is strongly of the opinion it would hdTve been a great deal better had it not
been for the German Carp.
The fishery laws have all been well observed.
Overseer J. W. Taudvin, Kingston, reports that fishing of all descrip-
tions in his district was above the average, in fact much better than in
former years. Probably there were not any more fish caught by angling
than in former years, but it was owing to a lot of stormy weather in July
and August. The black bass fishing has been the best in years.
Overseer R, J. Walker, Port Credit, reports that the season's catch has
been good, being an increase over the year 1906. The prices and demand
have both been good, a large quantity of fish being used in the vicinity of
Port Credit, the balance being shipped to Toronto. As for angling, it has
been the best for years. Black and white bass have increased considerably,
also perch. It is quite a difficult task to estimate the amount of angling
done, but as the electric cars run to Port Credit, a great many more people
came out to fish, and on holidays there are scores of people fishing along
the river for the distance of a mile and a quarter. The law has been very
well observed. He has had to keep his eye on a few parties whom he sus-
pected, but it did not amount to much after all.
Overseer H. E. Wartman, Portsmouth, reports that the bass were not
so plentiful in 1907 as the year before, but he never saw so many eels. One
could go out when it was calm and see them crawling in every direction.
The old fishermen in that section claim that eels live on the spawn of other
fish, and if that is the case he thinks that is one reason why the bass were
not so numerous this year.
The wild ducks in this section were more plentiful, also plover. There
was quite a lot of shooting done out of steam launches, but he could not
get nigh them in a rowboat. He thinks game and fishery overseers ought
to have good strong glasses to enable them to see the name of the launches
two or three miles off. The season for muskrats, he thinks, is too long,
He has noticed the rats killed in December and January were not well
furred, and the skins consequently not worth as much as if they had been
caught later. He found that some unprincipled person had cut holes in
houses the 'first of the winter, which made it ruinous to the rats. March and
April are the two months their skins are prime.
Overseer W. R. Wood, Toronto, reports that there has been a consider-
able increase in the quantity of trout caught, but otherwise the situation
remains much the same as last year, with a slight falling off in the herring
and whitefish. It may be said, however, that fishing as it is carried on here
can hardly be called a commercial enterprise, as very few devote their whole
time to the business, but depend on other forms of employment.
During the season six small gill nets were confiscated, which had been
set in prohibited waters. They were probably set by boys for sport. At
present the licensed fishermen strictly observe the laws governing the fish-
ing industry.
River St. Law^reitce.
Overs^eer Nassau Acton, Gdnanoque, reports that the fishery and game
laws were well observed in his district. He had no complaints as to netting,
etc., and the guides in his division are trustworthy and would have reported
any violations.
The fishing has been as good as the average, but the guides say they
did not do much this season on account of the summer hotel not having been
opened until late in the season.
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 31
Overseer Isaac Blondin, Cornwall, reports that the angling in his
division, which is the only fishing done, was about equal to former years.
Anglers report a catch of from 40 to 50 maskinonge, and the catch of dore,
pike and perch was also good. There were no licensed fishermen for set
lines this year; all the fish caught are for home consumption, little or no
fish being shipped from there. The close season was well observed. No
violations of the law or illegal fishing of a serious nature came to his notice.
There are no fishways in his division. The number of tourists has decreased
in the last year.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River District.
Overseer Fred. Blanchard, Fort Frances, reports that he has been over
nearly all the fishing grounds in his district, and finds the few fishermen that
are holding licenses observing the law. There are no speckled trout or
black bass in Rainy Lake; adjoining lakes in Manitou have lake trout and
black bass. Bass are the only game fish in that country, but he has beei
given to understand the whole American shore of Rainy Lake will be fi8he(
next summer, and as there is only an imaginary channel boundary, it wil
need a lot of watching. He has only had one case of poaching, which w
a conviction and fl5 fine. About 75 per cent, of the fish caught in th(
lakes are shipped to the United States. The fishermen were disappoint
in their last season's catch. The water was too high for a successful season,
but nearly all will want renewal of license. He cannot report on increase
or decrease of fish, as this is his first season as overseer.
Lake Superior.
Overseer W. Gordon, Port Arthur, reports that the fishing has not been j
good this year as last. The cause of this was the late spring, the navig
tion being considerably later in the different fishing grounds. Owing
the lateness of the spring, the run of fish to the different grounds was la't
than usual. This was especially noted in the eastern portion of his distri(
At Rossport the fishermen had small catches during the earlier montl
However, later in the summer the catches increased and throughout t
reports were encouraging, and the fall catch was large.
In the Thunder Bay grounds the herring fishing was particularly goo
some good large catches being made. As high as seven tons having be
taken from the nets in one instance. The gill nets were filled with the fi
There is but one inland lake licensed in his district, viz.. White*
Lake. The reports of the fishing on this lake were good. The licensee
been husbanding the resources of the lake during the years she has b
fishing. At times she will give the lake a rest, not putting a net in (
ing the whole season. By doing this she has kept the lake up to the S>
ard, and there has been no decrease in the output.
Owing to the large demand now for fish in the Canadian market:
shipments of fish to American points have dropped off. The local m;
also take a large supply of fish, the result of the great increase in pc
tion of Port Arthur and Fort William.
He has made every possible effort to protect the fish during the
season, and he might state that the fishermen have observed the season
Owing to the fact that the mill owners in this section do not df
their mill refuse in the waters, there has been no injury occasioned t
fisheries as a consequence. No illegal fishing came to his notice d
the season.
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During the season lie visited the different fishing grounds and found
that the fishermen were all complying with the regulations.
The fishermen of this district deem it advisable that a hatchery should
be established here. At the present time the spawn is taken to Duluth,
by employes of the Duluth Fish Commission. In the fall some fry is
returned, but it is thought that only a small portion comes back to the
Canadian waters. It is felt that if a hatchery were established at this point,
it would do considerable for the fisheries of Lake Superior.
RiVEK Nepigon.
Overseer P. A. Leitch, Nipigon, reports that the number of tourists
visiting the Nipigon waters during 1907 was not so large as on previous
years. This was accounted for principally by the season being over a month
later in opening, and the extremely cold weather generally prevailing
throughout the whole season ; making it unnecessary for the people to leave
he large centres to escape the heat.
Owing to the extraordinary dry season of 1906, when the swamps, tri-
'^tory to the Nipigon, were completely dried up, and the snow disappear-
^ so slowly last spring, the waters of the Nipigon were much lower dur-
g 1907 than on any previous season recorded. On this account fishing
m these waters during the past season was very good, until the stream was
swollen by the continuous rains of July, August and September.
The good fishing was accounted for by the low water making numerous
pools accessible, that, during high water or ordinary conditions, are too dan-
gerous to approach sufficiently close enough to fish them with safety.
The low water also gave opportunities to observe how numerous the
tarse fish are becoming in this river, and the destruction they are causing
)on the famous game speckled trout for which the river is renowned.
. Considering that for years the Nipigon has been fished for nothing but
e game speckled trout, this would naturally reduce their numbers by
•grees; but when also considering that nothing has been done to reduce
e quantity of the coarser varieties, it is quite easily accounted for why the
ver is becoming overrun with the coarser varities which live largely upon
e spawn and fry of the speckled trout. It is, therefore, not surprising
at the speckled trout should be becoming less numerous year by year when
>y have such odds to contend with.
As a natural course of events the famous Nipigon, known the world over
its large speckled beauties (attracting as it does numerous wealthy peo-
from, practically, all parts of the world), will in a very few years, if
_ething is not done to rid it of the course varities, become so unattractive
, •'„ be classed with the fished out streams.
x'he money spent annually in the country by this class of people is
, small importance. But this to my mind is only of minor importance
uparison with other benefits to be derived from attracting large num-
r of this class of people to the country annually for recreation. These
°e on such trips incidentally become acquainted with the undeveloped
•al resources of our country, and are largely instrumental for the intro-
on of much foreign capital in the development of these resources, and
lich we are so much in need.
^^There is only one Nipigon, with its world-wide reputation for its large
^tc speckled trout, and its magnificent scenery. It would, therefore, be a
^^is mistake and loss, not only to the Province, but the whole Dominion,
the necessary precautions not adopted, to not only maintain the standard
did
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of this River as a speckled trout stream^^ but to add to its attractions in
every way possible.
Any expenditure in this direction would be handsomely repaid in other
ways.
There are two different methods which could be adopted to greatly reduce
the number of these coarse fish in the river, and yet cost the 'Province but
very little. The first method is for the Department to improve the portages
on the river, and place three launches on streams between these portages,
put up ice at a couple of points on the rWer, and net th© river for these coarse
fish, transport them down here, and ship to the eastern markets. This could
all be undertaken by the Department. The Revenue from this method would
I think pay for all expenses. The second method is for the Department to
improve the portages, and grant someone the privilege of netting the river
(under proper supervision), for these coarse fish, for what they could make
out of them by bringing them down her© and shipping to markets.
Whether anything is done to rid the river of these coarse fish or not,
these portages should he repaired, particularly the two long ones, namelyj
Camp Alexander, two and one-half miles long, and Pine portage, between
three and three and one-half miles long. Horse teams are used upon these
two long portages for transporting tourists' camp outfit and supplies; also
that of prospectors and others. They are, from years of traffic, in very bad
condition, making it almost impossible to travel on them with teams, and
should he put in good condition the first thing in the spring as a puhlic
convenience.
It might be feared by some that permitting netting in the river would
be dangerous, as the speckled trout would also be netted; but when it is
considered that the Nipigon is, practically, a chain of long narrow lakes,
full of numerous arms, etc., and creating large stretches of dead water which
these coarse fish inhabit principally, while the trout keep more to the rapid
running waters, except in spawning' season when they go to gravel beaches of
the dead waters ; with the result that their spawn is practically all consumed
by the coarse fish, or that which escapes them and is hatched out. The
fry are then devoured before large enough to take care of themselves.
Hoop nets should be used principally, so that any trout netted could
b© released uninjured; and the Fire Rangers on the river each season, who
also act as Game and Fishery guardians, would be able to see that th©
speckled trout were not molested.
Some local people here are considering the advisability of putting a
system of launches on the river between the various portages, to transport
tourists up and down the river, and in speaking to them re fishing the river,
he thinks it could be arranged that they would do this work for traffic for
their launches and to make the river more attractive from a tourist stand-
point, which would also mean an increased traffic from that source for them.
To market these fish, it is absolutely necessary to have launches, owing
to the distance they have to be transported,, and ice must be put up at, at
least, two different points on the river to preserve the fish.
If anything is to be done in this direction this coming season arrange-
ments would have to be made without delay, in order that ice could be put
up before too late.
He would again strongly recommend that the Department give this
matter early attention.
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North Channel, Lake Huron.
Overseer, Joseph Hemhruff, Manitowaning, reports that the fishing in
his district was good, and that tourists could get their lawful catch in a
day. The law as to close season was well observed.
Game was very scarce. There were hardly any partridge to be seen,
and ducks were not very plentiful.
Overseer William Hunter, I'ehJcummah, reports that the fishery laws
have been fairly well respected in that part of the country during 1907.
He got one net set for trout, but has had no complaints of illegal fishing in
the streams around that neighborhood. The Manitou Fish Co., are doing
good work at Manitou Lake, stocking the lake with trout and whitefish.
There do not seem to be as many trout in Manitou River as there should
be. There are no fishways on the river, and when the water is low the fish
cannot get up from Lake Huron, as there is a dam at Michaels Bay, but no
fishway. He would recommend granting settlers' licenses to fish for their
own use in the fall, say for two weeks, for herring, as it would be a benefit
to them, and no one would object to pay for a license for that privilege.
The game laws have been well respected. He heard of no one doing
any shooting out of season.
Overseer Oliver, Little Current, reports that angling for game fish along
the North Shore in his division has been good, that is to say, for black bass,
pickerel and 'lunge; and hunting also in the shooting season has been good.
The revenue for angling and shooting this year has been a great deal larger
than any previous year. The fisheries in his division have been a fair aver-
age catch. From the best information he can gather so far, they are some-
thing less than last year. The whitefish catch has been much less. He
fears that unless some strict measures are taken to protect whitefish, they
will soon be a thing of the past ; they are going fast in his division. Prices
have averaged about five cents per pound for trout, and six cents for pick-
erel and whitefish. He thinks there were about seventy-five or eighty per
cent, shipped to American markets. He believes the fishery law has been
fairly well observed this year in his division.
Georgian Bay.
Overseer B. A. Dusang, Fesserton, reports that carp and other coarse
fish are increasing in the waters over which he has supervision. There
were about 1,100 lbs. of carp caught during the season. About 75 per
cent, of the amount of fish caught in this district are exported to the IFnited
States, 20 per cent, used in Canada, and five per cent, used for home con-
sumption.
The close seasons have been well observed throughout. He seized six
large trap nets, and also twelve small gill nets, half a mile of night line
with 85 hooks on it, all of which he destroyed. He had one of the parties
fined. There were a great many tourists this season, and they were all
well satisfied with the fishing, which has been very good. There have been
good reports from all the fishermen.
Overseer James Hewitt, Honey Harbor, reports that there has been no
netting in Honey Harbor during the past year. The angling and still fish-
ing were good, also pike trolling; the catch of maskinonge and black bass
was fairly good, and they could very nearly get their limit every day. Rod
fishing is improving, and the rules are being lived up to. He is sorry to say
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that there are some who would like to slaughter the fish. The Ameri-
cans are getting to understand that the angling permits are for the pro-
tection of the fish, and as for young bass they are getting numerous. He
says he could sit on his own dock last summer and see lots of small bass
swimming, and quite a number on the shore spawning, and he is thoroughly
convinced that they are increasing in the last three years by the numbers
caught. There are more rod fishers coming to the Georgian Bay every year,
but he thinks the pike ought to have a close season. Their spawning time
is from the 1st of April to the 20th. The pickerel have had a hard blow
with the trap nets, and it is very seldom that a pickerel can be taken on
this end of the Georgian Bay.
Deer hunting was good last year in his district. The settlers are begin-
ning to see the folly of killing them out of season, and as far as he could
see by the number that went out in the fall they are holding their own.
Partridge are not as plentiful as formerly, but if they are closely pro-
tected they may increase. The half breeds are hard on them during the
early part of the winter when they are breeding. He has never had a com-
plaint against any of them for killing them out of season, nor has he ever
run across any one with partridge out of season. Ducks have increased in
numbers in his district during the past year, but there is one thing about
it, the trappers kill quite a few in the spring. The fall shooting of ducks
was good.
Overseer J . W . Jermyn, Wiarton, reports that the fishing in his dis-
trict was not good during the early summer and part of the fall, the weather
being very rough, and heavy winds prevailing most of the time, conse-
quently the catches were light. However, the latter part of October was
fine and fish plentiful. Those engaged made a fairly good season. Dur-
ing the month of December the weather was exceptionally fine. Steam tugs
were not in commission at that date, but the fishermen with sailboats did
well, getting large catches of fine trout. The herring fishing was also good.
The trout and whitefish were later than usual this season before coming on
the shoals. About October 15th they came to Tobermory, and from there
down the Bay to Wiarton, therefore the season was short.
Most of the fishermen in his district observe the law very well, but yet
there are others (outlaws) who get no license, set nets and lift them during
the night, salt thc'r fish, hide them in caves in the rock and thick under-
bush along the shore, making it almost impossible to trace them. If the
Department could furnish a small steam launch, or even a good gasoline
one, this illegal fishing could soon be stopped.
Overseer J. A. Eraser, Prescott, reports that the "Laura" was fitted out
about the 10th April, making her first trip on the 13th, and periodical trips
through the rest of April and May, keeping on the move through June,
July and August, as the weather would permit. The balance of the season
she made a few odd trips, as occasion required. He says that the "Laura"
did good service this year, and that he did not have any trouble with her
engine, with the exception of breaking a couple of paddles off her wheel
while in shallow water. He also made a successful season otherwise, hav-
ing seized and confiscated one skiff, two spears, one large jack, one night
line, and two lots of fish, and having one fish company fined, besides repri-
manding and letting off with a caution several miiior cases, where he was
convinced there was a misunderstanding.
He collected a lot of information, which will enable him to either catch
or put down some illegal work which still exists. He believes he has
succeeded in putting a stop to the worst evil in that part of the St. Law-
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rence, namely, dynamiting. There is still, and ever will be, much hard
work to be done, as fishermen in general are bound to have fish, legally or
illegally, most especially in that locality, where the Americans come over,
fish and get out. He had the pleasure during the year to see several on the
run, which plainly gave him to understand that they kept their eyes "open
for him, and also were afraid.
Overseer James McNairn, Iroquois, reports that during the past year
in his district there was a better catch of pike and pickerel, but black bass
were not so plentiful. He thinks the close season should be extended until
the 1st July instead of the 15th June. He attributes the improvement in
the catch of pike and pickerel to the fact that the parties who fish net and
use dynamite there have been pretty well scared.
No fish were exported, but all were used at home.
To the best of his knowledge the close seasons were kept, and no illegal
fishing came to his notice.
There are no saw mills or other mills in that locality that dump refuse
into the river.
There are no fishways in his district.
Overseer Geo. M. Slate, Rockport, reports that in his district the fish-
ing has been much better this year than last, the catch being much larger
in size. In regard to illegal fishing, he has found very little of it being
done, although he has had occasion to warn several parties during the season,
especially at the opening, when he had some trouble owing to the American
season opened on the 9th and ours not until the 15th. They were under the
impression they could encroach on our territory. The license granted for
minnow catching in his division is very beneficial, as they must have the
minnows to catch the fish.
Overseer George Toner, Gananoque, reports that he captured five sets
of hoop nets, three of which he returned to the owner, who made a sworn
statement that the tags had been stolen off. The other two sets he has in
his possession. He has made repeated enquiries of oarsmen and guides,
who make it their business to row fishermen and tourists in his district, and
one and all of them distinctly state that the fishing in that locality was the
worst last season it has been for ten years. He would recommend that no
licenses for netting be granted there. He would also recommend that no
licenses be granted to net any kind of fish from the mouth of the Gananoque
River to Marble Rock.
NiPISSING.
Overseer F . Baechler, Nipissing, reports that there were no nets in
operation in the South Bay portion of Lake Nipissing, the use of pound nets
being confined to other portions of the lake. It is the general opinion of
everyone that the fish in Lake Nipissing are becoming scarce, owing to the
continued use of pound nets in some portions of tl^ lake, and^ the feeling
in the locality is that no licenses should be issued for Lake Nipissing. The
number of tourists, mostly Americans, who visit that locality, seem to be
increasing, each year showing fresh faces. But a good proportion of theja
go to Restoule and Mamasaugmasene lakes, owing to the fact that the fish-
ing in those waters is considered superior to that in Nipissing. The law
is well observed by these tourists, who scarcely ever take the legal maximum
limit.
Overseer D. McKelvie, New LisJceard, reports a slight falling off in the
quantity of fish caught, due to one licensee not operating in those waters.
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All fish were used for local consumption; no abuses existed; the close
seasons were well observed ; no illegal fishing came to his knowledge ; the
mill owners observed the law respecting dumping sawdust or other refuse
into the waters; there are no fishways in his division.
Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching and Sparrow.
Overseer Samuel Coulter, Gilford, rejjorts that the season of 1907 has
closed with the law being very well observed. The fishing season there was
hardly as good as in former years. Maskinonge seem to be on the decrease —
perhaps due to so many carp in the bay destroying the small fish and spawn.
Bass and herring were quite as good as in former years, and suckers and
whitefish also. The whitefish caught in those waters are not the same kind
as those in the Georgian Bay. If the carp could be destroyed, he thinks
the better class of fish would greatly increase. The game laws were also
well observed this year. Geese and ducks were not quite as plentiful as
usual, possibly due to the long cold spring of 1907.
Overseer Wm. McGinn, Orillia, reports that he is pleased to say that
he has had very little trouble with law breakers as to fisHing unlawfully, and
it has not been necessary to make a conviction for an infraction of the law.
He had a little trouble with the Indians in the spring of the year, spear-
ing in the east branch of the Severn River, near Washago, and they claim
this as part of their reserve.
The fishing in the Severn River and Sparrow Lake last season was very
good, especially lunge and pickerel, and the large number of tourists that
annually visit this district have some good sport.
He thinks they ought to have a few cars of bass put in these waters,
and hopes the Department will favor them with some early in the year.
In Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, the fishing was also good, especially
bass.
He is also pleased to say that he has a good gasoline launch which he
uses to good advantage in protecting the fish, as he can get around much
better and cover more ground in the time he is out.
Regarding the game report for North and South Orillia, there is very
little to say respecting game in this district, as there is very little of any
kind, but what little there is haa been protected by both himself and settlers
generally.
Overseer Donald McPhee, Uptergrove, reports that the bass is small
but plentiful, and the whitefish and trout are increasing. The carp are very
plentiful. The fishing has been better in Mud Lake this year than it has
been for several years. Pickerel, maskinonge and bass are the chief fish
caught in that lake.
Muskrats are plentiful in his territory. The partridge are scarce, the
cold spring having killed all the little ones. Ducks are plentiful, minks
very scarce.
Overseer Hector Macdonald, Beaverton, reports that he visited the dif-
ferent fishing grounds in his district, and no illegal fishing came under his
personal notice. He had a couple of reports of illegal .fishing, which he
investigated, but could lay no charge, and in all he thinks the law was
pretty well observed. There were quite a number of campers dviring the
summer, and they appeared to be very well satisfied with their catches,
although the weather was very rough in the first part of the^ season. He
would like to see the close season for lake trout from the 10th October until
the 10th November, as they come in to spawn about the 10th October.
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Overseer Harry Mayor, Painswick, reports tliat no violation of the
fishery laws came under his observation during the last year, and conse-
quently there were no convictions. He received three applications for licenses
for night lines, which were granted by the Department. I understand the
privilege of using night lines in Lake Simcoe was granted for the purpose of
getting rid of some of the objectionable coarse fish, such as dog fish, etc.
He finds that there have been verj few of this variety of fish taken, the kind
caught being chiefly whitefish, and not in very great numbers. To his mind
a greater harm is done in the destruction of vast quantities of what are com-
monly called minnows, but which he believes to be the small fry of other
fish. He did not have occasion to grant any angling permits, as all tourists
fishing in his division were residents of Ontario.
As regards game, his duties have been light, by the co-operation of the
residents. The game in that locality consists chiefly of hares, black squirrels,
partridge and ducks, the two former being very numerous.
Overseer Robert Tillett, Roach' s Point, reports a decrease in the number
of maskinonge caught in 1907, but the bass fishing was very good. There
is an abundance of whitefish and trout in Lake Simcoe, and the men who
live around the lake would like to have a license to spear them through
the ice.
Only one case of illegal fishing came to his knowledge — ^that of some
whitefish caught in close season and shipped to Toronto and seized. The
guilty parties were fined.
The close seasons were very well observed.
Overseer Henry Thompson, Brechin, reports that trout and whitefish
are very scarce, only one trout being caught last year to his knowledge, and
very few whitefish. No herring were caught last season, but bass were very
plentiful toward the close of the season. Carp are verj numerous, thousands
being along the sand and muddy parts of the shore. They are always in the
shallow water in June. The other kinds of fish have been getting scare
fast since the carp first came around five years ago. The close season has
been well observed in his division during the past year, there having been
no occasion to fine anyone. He sold one permit for angling in Rama, which
is not in his division.
Overseer C. West, Holland Landing, reports that the Game and Fish
laws have been strictly observed in his division, and he has had no occasion
to fine anyone. He regrets to say, however, that the black bass and maski-
nonge are on the decrease, but the pickerel are very plentiful, the reason
being, he thinks, that they spawn early in the season before the carp come.
The smaller fish are also very plentiful, that is to say, catfish, perch and small
rock bass.
Overseer G. W . West, Holland Landing, reports that the Game and
Fishery Laws have been well observed in his district. He regrets to say,
however, that maskinonge and other game fish are on the decrease, owing
to the carp being so numerous, which he believes destroy the spawn, and
are also destroying the rice beds on the river and baj shore. Bass fishing
is fairly good, and some very large bass have been taken.
Counties of Beant, Dufferin, Durham, Grey, Middlesex, Ontario,
Peel, Wellington.
Overseer William Boler, Byrorii, reports that the fishery laws were well
observed this year in his district, and that more bass were caught than
last year.
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The game laws were also well observed. He posted up all tlie notices in
various parts of his district. Black squirrels are getting to be very scarce.
There should be a close season for them for the next three years, or else they
will ,soon be extinct. Quail are more numerous than last year, and partridge
are very scarce. He would suggest that a license fee of |2 per year per head-
be charged all people coming out from towns to shoot on farms, as they try
to run things round Byron and vicinity.
Overseer A. Clunis, Claude, reports that he feels quite well satisfied
that the close season for fish has been very well kept this season so far. He
thinks the people are beginning to understand that if thej do not obey the
law as to close season, they will very soon have no fishing at all. He finds,
in going over some of the tributaries of the Credit, that there were some
very fine spawning beds of speckled trout. He has kept a close watch of
those beds, and has not got any trace of them having been molested.
As to game, we have quite a few partridge, but they are quite hard to
get, as the woods are run by hounds at all times of the season. They are
making rabbits and hares very scarce, as they catch and kill the young.
Overseer A. Corsant, Masonville, reports that the principal fish caught
in his district last season were nearly all suckers, although there were a few
fine specimens of black bass. The close season was fairly well observed.
He received one report of illegal fishing in the south branch of the River
Thames, which he investigated and found to be false. There are five fish-
ways in his district, two of which are fairly good. In his opinion the parties
owning dams on the River Thames should be compelled to erect proper
fish ways.
Overseer J. W. Gibson, Strathroy, reports that last spring he had some
trouble with parties putting refuse into a stream and in one instance an old
dead horse, all of which he made them remove forthwith. The anglers have
had a fairly good year's sport. Some fine pike were taken, one weighing
14 lbs. There have not been manj black bass taken. There are many kinds
of bass there, such as rock bass, which makes good sport, and green bass
in great numbers. The people there are not so afraid of the carp now as
they were, as they find they do not do much damage to other fish.
There are two sawmills in his district, but no sawdust goes into
the water.
He has had enquiries about licenses to use gill nets in the stream four
or five miles west of Strathroy, but does not think it would do to grant them,
as no fish would get up there.
Overseer James Gillespie, Berkeley, reports that he issued no license
to anyone, and cannot say anything as to the larger fish. As to speckled
trout, which are plentiful in his district, he has reason to believe that the
law has been fairly well observed. Some parties have been suspected of using
nets, but he has not been able to get any evidence. Some years ago the netting
of speckled trout was, he believes, a common thing, but the fact that there is
an overseer in the district has almost put a stop to it. In 1906 he had a
notice in the local papers warning the public that anyone violating the law
would be prosecuted, and he believes it had a good effect. No illegal fishing
came to his knowledge. There are no navigable waters in his district, and
no fishways, so far as he knows. He is of opinion that the law with regard
to netting speckled trout should be published and printed in the Fishery
Rules and Regulations, as well as the close season. He has had those rules
posted up in different parts of his district.
Overseer FranJc Hunter. Dorchester, reports that no illegal fishing came
to his notice, therefore, there were no fines or confiscations. The principal
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fish caught at that point on the River Thames are bass and pike. Some
fishermen report large catches of bass this fall. There are no mills or dams
in his district, and the fish have a clear right of way.
Overseer J . F . Kern, Burford, reports that for the past year the fishing
has been considered good by the majority. He finds that pike and bass are
plentiful in the waters known as Whiteman's Creek, and also that carp
abound in the Lower Pond at Oakland. He has no infractions to report
as those fojid of angling have helped them to prevent any illegal taking of
fish. Taking it all over his district, there was rather an increase in the
take of fish.
As far as game is concerned, he says it is scarce in his district, muskrat,
quail and partridge being all there is to be seen, and these are not at all
plentiful.
Overseer George Mojfatt, Glen Cross, reports that this has not been so
favorable a season for fishing as usual, on account of the dry summer and
the streams being so low. The trout seem to be getting scarcer every year,
which he attributes to the suckers interfering with their spawning beds;
the suckers are increasing every year.
No violation of the Fishery Act were brought to his notice during 1907,
and the mill owners are observing the law better than they did years ago.
Overseer James Myers, Orchard, reports that the chief fish in his dis-
trict are bass and speckled trout. The trout he examined were not as large
as last year. No fish were sold, all being used at home. No abuses existed,
except fishing bass out of season. The bass season was violated by a party
at Mount Forest, whom he had up before a J. P. He was let go with a
warning. No illegal fishing came to his notice, except a party at Holstein
whom he found with two trout under size. He warned him not to have
any trout under six inches. No sawdust or refuse is allowed to go into the
waters in his division. There are three fish ways in fair order. The slides
are hard to keep in order, as the high water in the spring wrecks them. It
it the general wish of the trout fishermen that the season should end Sept.
1st in place of the 14th.
No violations of the Game Act came to his notice.
Overseer John Small, Grand Valley, reports that he has nothing but
speckled trout in his division, and they are not very plentiful in the streams,
but there are three private ponds in Melancthon with quite a number of
trout in them. The close season has been well kept, as far as he knows.
No illegal fishing came to his notice. There were no fish sold in his divi-
sion.
Overseer C. Twamley, Cavan, reports that he watched the creek known
as the Cavan Creek, from the middle of May till the bass went down to the
Otonabee River. There has not been a net set since he was appointed. He
went twice a week from September till December up into Manvers to look
after the trout, and he is informed by the farmers along the creek that this
is the first year the law has been observed.
Counties of Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Russell, Carleton, Renfrew,
Lanark, Grenville.
Overseer Erwin Christinh, Pemhrohe, reports that there were seventeen
fishing licenses for domestic purposes taken out for the year, 1907, in the
district of North and South Renfrew. Licensees all complied with the law,
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 41
with the exception of one, who was prosecuted and his nets confiscated. He
thinks that the shortage of fish in different lakes is owing to the fact that
there are too many suckers and coarse fish in those waters.
He has seized and destroyed twelve nets used for illegal fishing. He
also destroyed different fish dams used for illegal fishing in the spring. He
prosecuted two fishermen, and fined one of them |50 and the other |20.
He fined three men for having venison illegally got in their possession.
Overseer H. N. Covell, Lombardy, reports that the fishery laws were
fairly well observed, no instances of illegal fishing having come to his notice,
and there were not so many applicants for licenses as in past years, owing,
he presumes, to the unfavorable season. He thinks the angling permits
have been the means of keeping the Americans from ou^ waters.
The season's catch of fish was satisfactory for the amount of angling
done, considering the increase of ling in Bass and Otter Lakes, which are
very destructive to other fish. He thinks if there were some way of destroy-
ing these coarse fish, it would be very beneficial for angling in said waters.
There is one saw mill in his division, but the dust is not allowed in the
streams, but is consumed as fuel.
Overseer J. W. Davis, Sydenham, reports that there are twenty-five
small lakes in his district, and nearly all contain large and small mouth
bass. Seven lakes contain lake trout, but none of the lakes contain pickerel
)r maskinonge.
The fishery law has been well kept. He has heard several times of par-
ties fishing illegally, but on investigation the reports proved false.
His district is nearly all settled, only a few lots at the north remain-
ing unoccupied, and the timber on these lots has been cut, and fires have
destroyed what the axes left, therefore there is little or no protection for
game. Sydenham Lake has marshes at north and east sides, which in for-
mer years afforded breeding places for wild ducks; now there are nine sum-
mer cottages on the lake and islands, and the boats are going constantly,
which has caused the ducks to seek other breeding grounds.
Overseer Ephraim Deacon, Bolinghrohe, reports that the quantity of
mixed fish taken by angling or otherwise will be about the same as last year.
He does not observe any decrease in the quantity of fish in his division. The
several close seasons were well observed, only one violation of the law hav-
ing come to his notice, that of dynamiting fish in the Fall River.
Partridge were very scarce in his district, but deer seem to be increas-
ing. He heard of no violations of the Game laws.
Overseer W . J . Donaldson, Donaldson, reports that there was no fish-
ing license issued in his district during 1907. There was considerable
angling done by tourists and others throughout the district, who appeared
to be well satisfied with the results. The fishery laws have been fairly well
observed, there having been only one case of illegal fishing brought to his
notice, but on investigating which he failed to get sufficient evidence to
warrant a conviction. The close seasons were strictly observed. There are
no fishways in his division
Regarding game, he believes the game laws have been fairly well
observed, especially by sportsmen. He is of the opinion, however, that
settlers and lumbermen sometimes violate the law by killing deer and other
game during close season. But it is very difficult to bring those parties to
justice, and although he has been very vigilant along those lines, he has not
succeeded in making one conviction. He is pleased to say the deer appear
ti» be on the increase. Partridge are getting scarcer every year. Ducks
are also scarce. Fur-bearing animals, such as beaver, fisher, otter, mink,
42 REPORT OF THE No. 32
racooon and muskrat appear to be very scarce. This is accounted for by
the high price paid for this kind of fur, which makes trappers more vigilant
in the pursuit of those animals.
Overseer John Dowker, Hartington, reports that he finds that in com-
pelling the fishermen to use three-inch mesh nets it has increased the size
of the fish. He allows no nets to be used in lakes where pickerel are found,
and they are getting very plentiful for fishing with rod and line.
He finds the muskrat very plentiful in his district this year, and he
recommends the close season to be kept on till the first day of March. The
otter are increasing. He has about ten miles of river that does not freeze
over, and the otter collect there from the surrounding lakes to winter. And
in regard to ducks, he has a large hatching ground for black and grey ducks
and found them very plentiful last year; he finds it very hard to protect
them from the trappers shooting them in the spring. With regard to
partridge, they are very scarce in his district, and he recommends them to
be prohibited for two years.
Overseer Henry Drew, Long Lake, reports that the catch for past season
was small. In regard to angling permits, he thinks it would give overseers
a better chance if guides were licensed, as he has had some trouble getting
after some of the anglers, especially on Sharbot Lake, otherwise the fishery
laws have been strictly adhered to. As he is now in about the centre of
his district, and as he does not allow any hoop nets, and there are none but
settlers' licenses issued, he can keep a pretty close watch on all the lakes.
Overseer James Dunlop, Mackey's Station, reports that the people in
his district are afraid of the law of last year, and consequently there have
been no convictions. In former years there were nets set and quite a lot
of fishing done. There is any amount of fish in both the Ottawa River and
lake, but no one comes to fish on the Ontario side — they go to the Quebec
side.
Overseer Henry Esford, Barrie field, reports that fishing has been very
good, and also angling up to late in the fall. All of the fishermen are com-
plaining about the dogfish becoming so numerous. There were tons of them
destroyed last season, and the carp are beginning to be seen, but as yet are
small. There were dozens of them caught last fall.
Game was very scarce in the fall, especially ducks. Where in other
years they were very numerous, this season there were hardly any to be seen.
Muskrats seem to be on the increase.
Ovrseer Adam Greene, Diamond, reports that there are probably no
finer places on the Ottawa than the mouth of the Mississippi and the mouth
of the Carp Rivers. These waters have plenty of bass, pike and pickerel,
and all kinds of coarse fish, and can easily be fished from boat or from shore.
There are no fish caught except for local use. The close season has been
fairly well observed.
Overseer U. R. Knight, Sunbury, reports that the season of 1907 was as
good as that of 1906, if not better. The weather was warm and the catches
were quite plentiful. The Americans and tourists appeared to be well satis-
fied. It is reported that there is a petition going around to have Loughboro
Lake closed up from foreigners for a period of three years. In his opinion
this would be a wrong move, for as long as the fish are as plentifulas they
are, and the Americans and tourists are satisfied with their catches, it would
be too bad to have the lake shut up from them. Besides, there is quite a
revenue derived from this like. He judges there were $250 or $300 collected
from parties fishing there this season, and he himself received $150.
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 43
Overseer A. Knox, Jr., Carleton Place, reports that the game and
fishery laws have been well observed during 1907. The supply of game and
fish in the waters in his district during the past season, owing to the care
and attention expended, has in his opinion greatly improved. In the month
of May he found two gill nets that were illegally set, but he could not find
out who set them.
Overseer E. T. Loveday, Ottawa, reports as follows: — In regard to fish,
bass, pickerel and maskinonge are about the same as other seasons. Some
heavy bass have been taken — 4, 5, 6 and 6^ lbs.
Sawdust is allowed to go in the river just the same as other years.
There was a big kick from boat clubs, fishermen, etc., through the papers,
and reporters and others came to see him. He in turn sent them to the
Marine and Fishery Department.
Regarding game, compared with other yeaTs not so many seizures were
made. Seven carcasses of deer were seized and placed in cold storage (ship-
ped from Province of Quebec), but were allowed to proceed to destination
upon Dominion Express Co. furnishing afiidavits and paying cold storage
and other expenses. He is sorry to say that partridge is almost nil. What
with the late, cold spring, very little snow in the winter, and the terribly heavy
slaughter in past years, by both (so-called) sportsmen and the market hunter,
it is almost surprising that there are any birds left. Hunters thought noth-
ing of killing hundreds of birds in a single fall. To-day, or rather this past
fall, the largest bag he heard of was 10 birds, and the gentleman told him
he must have walked 20 miles for them. Sportsmen here favor closing the
season for killing partridge for two or three years, and he says if this is not
done, in a couple of years partridge will be a thing of the past. He spent
two days at his old favorite place, 60 miles from Ottawa, where he has passed
a couple of days nearly every fall for the past 30 years. He walked at least
20 miles and came home without a bird. A few years ago there were thous-
ands of birds.
According to the amount of deer shipped from both Ontario and Quebec,
and the reports of hunters, these game animals are more than holding their
own. All the hunters he met with were very well satisfied, in fact a great
many of them only killed bucks.
There is the same cry about wolves. There is no doubt that wolves do
destroy deer, but in the last five years the two-legged wolves have got lessons
in fines that he believes has done more good than the bounty on the four-
legged fellows.
Early in December a deer was killed within two miles of his house.
This was about 2.80 p.m. Before 6 p.m. he had been notified by 'phone by
no less than four parties.
Wild ducks are fairly plentiful, some very good bags being made.
Plover were scarce. The usual flight did not come that way..
Overseer John McGuire, Jones Falls, reports that the season of 1907,
was a very successful one in his district. The hotel keepers, boarding house
keepers, livery men, guides, and also the farmers who get a lot of money out
of the tourist business, all report that their profits far exceeded any previous
year. The anglers or tourists were all as a rule well satisfied with the fish-
ing. The number of those may be imas'ined by the fact that he collected
for anglers' non-resident permits alone at Jones Falls and Chaffeys Locks,
the sum of |440. He says he found the non-resident anglers, who were
mostly Americans, perfectly satisfied to pay the sum of $2 for a permit to
fish, some saying they would willingly pay $5 if we would keep out the nets
and protect the fish, and he thinks there is more money for the Canadian
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people from the tourist traffic and more revenue for the Government than
there is from licenses for gill nets to catch fish for market, which fish are
mostly shipped to the United States. He thinks the time has come when
commercial fishing with gill nets should be abolished in those waters.
- He kept up almost a constant patrol of the waters of his district the past
summer. He patrolled every part of it once a month, and some of the back
inland lakes twice each month, the effect of this being that he thinks there
has been very little, if any, illegal fishing or poaching done there, and on the
whole the fishery laws were well observed.
Overseer J. H. Phillips, Smiths Falls,' Teports that he fitted out the
Eva Bell and was ready to start on the 2nd May, and kept up a steady patrol
until the 8th November, when the row-boat was used for the remainder of
the season.
The past fishing season has been a very satisfactory one, although
shorter than usual for tourists. The earlier part was so cold that they were
later in coming, but the amount of permits sold in his division was a little
in excess of last year, and he finds it is so all the way through. The salmon
fishing never was better, and some very weighty specimens have been reeled
in. On June 18th several cans of salmon fry, 30,000 in all, were deposited
in the Big Rideau. The bass fishing also was good, and some of the sports-
men reached their limit almost every time. But he must say that the laws
have been well observed, for he has not had a single conviction for illegal
angling during the whole season. The illegal fishing, if any, is done with
nets ; the old fish pirates cannot resist sticking in a net when they get the
overseer's back turned, but they are sure to get pinched. There have been
eight convictions and eight gill nets seized in the past season. He would
respectfully suggest that the close season for bass be extended to the last of
June, as bass were on their beds on the 1st July last, probably owing to the
cold season. He would also advocate a |5 fee instead of $2 to non-residents,
for if fewer sportsmen there would be as much revenue, and it would save
the fish. The weather last summer was very rough, high winds and sudden
squalls, but on the whole it was a good fishing season.
Overseer Nathaniel Shillington, Burridge, reports that the black bass
are decreasing, but the pickerel are on_the increase. The sports claim that
the pickerel are far more numerous than the bass. There were more sports
on the water this last season than usual. The herring are as plentiful as ever.
The fishermen did not stav as long on the lakes this season. No violations of
the law came under his notice, nor did he hear of any. He believes that if
the residents were only allowed to catch enough for their own use, there
would be fish there for years to come.
Game was very scarce last season. Partridge never were so scarce,
which a good many attribute to the cold spring. The ducks also are dimin-
ishing. The muskrat is about the only fur-bearing animal around there.
Overseer William Spence, Athens, reports that it is his opinion, and
also the opinion of the guides at Charleston Lake, that the small salmon fry
are of little benefit to the lake. They ought to be as large as the largest that
were put in a couple of years ago, and then they would be capable of taking
care of themselves.. He says there is no increase whatever in salmon. Before
the limit for salmon, from twenty to thirty a day would be caught by one
person, while now hardlv the limit can be caught. He thinks the limit for
pike should be down to eight or ten. The pike are a favorite fish with certain
tourists, and they are satisfied when they catch a ten or twelve pound pike.
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 45
If there is no change, they might result as the salmon. Black bass are better
than previous years, but are very small. The large-mouthed bass are
plentiful.
There are no fishways in the lake. One is needed badly at the outlet of
the lake, as the fish go through and cannot get back at the time they should,
owing to stop logs being in the lake about the time the fish are migrating.
There was just one case of illegal salmon fishing, but he got several gill nets.
He thinks the duck shooting law should be strictly looked after by all
overseers, because he has found out there is an increase in the number of
ducks in these lakes by not allowing shooting before sunrise and after sun-
set; it gives the ducks a chance to feed. Partridge are scarce.
Overseer Jas. S. Stewart, Lanark, reports that during the past year
there has not been any fishing in his district for export, no licenses having
been issued, and no net fishing of any kind. There are no game fish there
yet, excepting bass, the season for which has been fairly good for local
anglers. There have been several attempts made thefe to stock the waters
with pickerel, but it has not yet been successful. Suckers and other coarse
fish devour the spawn of bass and other game fish. There have not been
any violations of the Fishery Act, the close season having been well observed.
Overseer James Townsend, Long Point, reports that he visited the waters
under his supervision at various times, and only one violation came to his
notice, for which he imposed a fine. A number of tourists visit these waters
during the summer months, and report the fishing for the past season fairly
good. The |2 angling permit he thinks a good thing. Much dissatisfaction
exists among the people over commercial fishing, as they think the netting
rids the waters of too many fish. While some means should be used to keep
down the ling, catfish, eels and suckers, he thinks pike should be protected.
He would like to draw the attention of the Department to the xe-stocking of
Singleton Lake with bass, and Red Horse Lake with salmon fry, as he fears
they will not hold out.
Overseer J . R. Wight, Newhoro, reports that during the past season in
his district he did not detect a single violation of the fish and game laws.
The residents in the vicinity of the lake co-operated in keeping a strict
watch over the game and fish. In most of the lakes the fish are reported more
plentiful, with the exception of salmon and small-mouthed bass. He would
recommend that the fee of |2 for non-residents be left as it is, except where
they bring their own boats and guides, when the fee for angling permits
should be $5. Non-residents fishing in his district seem inclined to protect
the fish more than anglers from nearby small towns. This latter class seem anx-
ious to take all the law allows them, and take their whole catch away. Within
six miles of Newboro there is poSsibly the best lake trout fishing in Ontario.
Last season was the first time it had been tried, and every day brings fish
ranging from 10 to 26 lbs. Newboro is the nearest port to those lakes,
and is reached by railroad, steamer or stage. They have telegraph, tele-
phone, three mails daily, two good hotels, several boarding houses, a bank
and the best boat livery in Ontario. A petition is now in circulation to have
some of the lakes re-stocked with salmon and black bass fry. He strongly
recommends granting herring licenses to proper parties who reside near the
various lakes. In lakes where there are salmon, the licenses should be with-
held until Nov. 5th, when the salmon have done spawning. As the law is
now, salmon can be caught in October, which is the spawning time in all
the lakes near Newboro.
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Overseer D. E. Younghusband, South March, reports that during the
year 1907, the law was fairly well observed in his district, with a few excep-
tions. There was very little angling done. The fish generally caught are
pike, suckers, bullheads, perch, sunfish, sturgeon, catfish, a few pickerel,
and an occasional small bass. He thinks .that trout might be introduced into
the Ottawa River. If the Georgian Bay Canal goes ahead, and the proposed
work of raising the water about five feet in this district is done, there should
be room for a good supply of trout. The waterfowl would then have a bet-
ter feeding ground.
Game was fairly plentiful, and close seasons and Sundays very well
observed. One fine was imposed for Sunday shooting, and two guns were
confiscated. In his district only an occasional partridge was seen, although
ducks were numerous.
PETERBORO, NORTHUMBERLAND, VICTORIA AND OtHER InLAND COUNTIES.
Overseer Bradshaw, Lindsay, reports that bass and maskinonge were
very plentiful in the waters of his division below Lindsay, and good catches
of these fish were made. He is of the opinion that a decided increase in the
number of maskinonge is visible over last year; this he attributes to the
growing feeling amongst all good citizens that it is a great wrong to destroy
the parent fish in their spawning season, and the dread of heavy fines being
imposed by others less scrupulous, whose only aim is to escape the strong
arm of the law, if they can.
The opening of fishing in Scugog Lake on the 2nd September last was
welcomed by many people who were not allowed to fish in that lake for the
last two years. Bass were plentiful, and some maskinonge were also caught
there, but, owing to low water, and the weedy condition thereof, fishing was
not as good as some expected it would be after two years of a rest.
The water has risen in Sturgeon Lake, and the river below the dam at
Lindsay to its normal depth, while in Scugog Lake, although not as high as
it usually is at this time of the year, there is a great improvement in its
height over what it was in the past summer, and if the winter is not too
severe the fish are not likely to suffer from the lowness of the water. The
catch of coarse fish was about the same as last year.
He is strongly of opinion that the close season for maskinonge should
begin on April 1st, instead of the 15th, as he knows from practical experi-
ence, having often seen maskinonge on their spawning beds in the first week
of April, and he also believes that the number of bass and maskinonge which
is now allowed is too many.
There is one fishway in his division, and it seems to work all right in
spring when there is high water, and this is when it is needed. However,
it is reported that a new dam is to be built at Lindsay, and if so there will
have to be a new fishwajr also, if one is still kept in the dam.
The law was fairly well kept in his division during the last year. Only
three breachs (killing maskinonge) came to his knowledge, and the parties
were promptly fined and the matter reported to the Department at the time.
Mill owners and others gave no trouble during the season.
The amalgamation of the game and fish protection seems to work all
right. As a rule, when patrolling to guard the fish, water-fowl and fur-
bearing animals that make their homes along the water, also receive protec-
tion at the same time, so that extra work is avoided in each case.
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 47
Overseer T. C. Caskey, Blairton, reports that he visited all the inland
lakes, and found the law observed fairly well. Ther© were not so many
tourists during the past season, and all of them had permits procured in
Toronto, Port Hope or Cobourg, He has been all through the district at
different times, and could not find any violation of the Fisheries Act. Fish
are plentiful in Eound Lake, Belmont and Crow Lake. At Sandy Lake and
Twin Lake the bass are numerous, but much smaller than in other lakes.
He found only one man who had broken the game law, whom he fined.
Overseer C. H. Cassan, Campbellford, reports that during the summer
of 1907, the fishing in his district from Campbellford to Trent Bridge and
Crow River was as good as in any of the late years. The bass were a little
smaller, and not so numerous as formerly, while the lung© were a little
smaller but much more numerous. He would recommend that these waters
be re-stocked with bass. This could be easily done, as a suitable place along
these waters could be found for establishing a hatchery at very small expense.
The district was visited by a considerable number of American anglers, as
well as by a number from other parts of Ontario. He would also recom-
mend that guides b© required to have a license at a very small fee.
Overseer William Clarkson, Lakehurst, reports that the catch of bass
and maskinonge in his division was up to the average, there being some very
large fish caught. Th© tourist trade is increasing, the two dollar angling
permit giving good satisfaction. The fishermen report that the catch of
salmon trout in Catchacoma Lake, and those other lakes north, was below
the average, due to cold weather. Th© fishery regulations and close seasons
were well observed. The mill owners oloserve the law fairly well as to dump-
ing refuse in the waters. There are no fishways in his district.
Overseer J. F . Cryderman, NorhaTn, reports that his division is that
part of the River Trent between Campbellford Bridge and Hickory Island,
and streams emptying into the same. For several years there has been a
large number of licenses granted for netting in his division, which has had
a tendency to deplete the waters of fish. Since th© netting has been stopped
there has been a very marked, improvement in the catch by angling, the
past season having been the best in years. He believes the fishery laws have
been well observed, and it is generally conceded that there has been less
illegal fishing during the past season than for years. Illegal netting is
nearly or quit© abandoned in his division. In one or two instances mill
refuse has been found being dumped in streams that empty into Trent River,
but after notifying the parties the practice has been discontinued. He
has almost succeeded in stamping out the catching of small fish in nets in
the streams in that district for fishing in Lake Ontario, which has prevailed
to quit© an extent for a number of years. The people of his district were
very much pleased when the Department discontinued the licenses for nets,
and they consider it would be unwise to grant them in future, at least for
a considerable time.
Overseer J. A. Cunninghain, Maynooth, reports that lake trout and
speckled trout are the only fish caught in his division, and they are caught
by local fishermen, who report the catch very satisfactory and about the
same as previous years.
No fish of either kind were sold or exported, and for home consump-
tion he would say that from 1,000 to 1,500 lbs. would cover the catch, as
near as can be estimated.
He is not aware that any abuses exist.
The close seasons have been well observed. After he has explained the
matter, the settlers are anxious to protect the fish..
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He has not heard of a single case of illegal fishing.
There is one saw mill in his district where the sawdust and refuse are
allowed to go into the river, which is disastrous to the fish for about four
miles below the mill before the sawdust is arrested in another mill pond
containing brook trout. ,
There are no fishways in his district.
Overseer Edward Fleminrj, Hastings, reports that there have not been
many violations of the Fisheries Act come under his notice from Hastings
to the Narrows, or in his division, and angling and trolling have been good.
There have been some fine catches reported, and the guides in Hastings
claim the men they have rowed for went away quite pleased. There
is a power house in Hastings, where the fish, after spawning, gathered in the
swift water. He found that there was spearincr going on under it in the
raceway, and he spoke to the owner, who helped him board it up, and from
that on he had no complaints. He finds that since the nets were taken out
the bass and maskinonge are getting much more plentiful, and altogether
the sportsmen and local fishermen who fish on the division of this River
Trent seem perfectly satisfied.
Overseer John Green, Marmora, reports that he only saw one fish light
out in 1907, but could not catch them, as the wind was in their favor. The
water was about two and one-half to three feet higher in Crow Lake than
in the two previous years, and the fishing was not as good. The water stayed
up longer and higher in the spring, which he hopes has covered the eggs.
Some years the eggs are left bare from water going down. He believes it
would be a good idea to have a fish channel through the dam at Marmora,
as it would let the maskinonge go up and down.
Overseer J . H. Hess, Hastings, reports that he finds a great improve-
ment in the bass and maskinonge fishing since the removing of the hoop nets,
especially maskinonge. The small bass is particularly plentiful, and the
law regarding the taking of small bass and maskinonge has been well adhered
to by all anglers. The catch of bass was somewhat smaller than other years,
but judging from the quantity of small bass that there seem to be in the
water, in the course of a short time the bass fishing will be again up to the
standard. The law regarding fishing has been well observed.
Overseer J. E. Irish, Vennachar, reports that the catch of fish in his
district was small, owing to the fact that he would not recommend licenses
In any of the trout lakes. In November he visited a few of the lakes, and
found nothing illegal going on. The fishery regulations were well observed.
The two dollar permits gave good satisfaction, but, as he did not receive
them until late in the season, he only sold one.
The mill owners observed the law fairly well.
Partridge were scarce this year ; wild ducks were not any more numerous
than last year; muskrats are scarce; and deer are as numerous as in other
years.
Overseer W. H. Johnson, Harwood, reports that this has been a remark-
ably good year for fish and the protection of spawn, as the water stayed
about the same all through the close season. The law has been fairly well
observed. Two violations came to his notice. He found the parties with
spears and rifles, took their outfit, imposed a fine, and returned the outfit
after close season under warning. Quite a number of Americans visited
Rice Lake. Fish were plentiful, and they, as well as others, were well
satisfied with the catch.
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 49
In regard to duck shooting, he would suggest that decoys be set not
more than 100 yards from any hard shore, and no shooting done from rice
beds, as it is the feeding ground for the ducks. Shooting from the rice beds
drives the ducks from the lake.
Overseer John Jones, Fenelon Falls, reports that there has been no
illegal fishing in these waters since his appointment, that he is aware of,
although he has kept close watch at all times.
The fishing in these waters during the summer of 1907 was better than
ever before, which would show that the fish are on the increase. There is
one thing he wishes to draw attention to, namely : The water on the dams
at Fenelon Falls, Rosedale and Bobcaygeon is kept too high during spawning
time and the water goes out on the low lands around the borders of the lakes.
The fish then go out to the warm shallow water to spawn, then tlie water
after a time recedes and leaves the spawn on the dry lands. No doubt but
this diminishes the quantity of fish materially.
Overseer Thos. H. Johnston, Royston, reports that fish is a very scarce
article in his division. There is no net fishing done there, and a person
cannot go out in the evening and catch fish as in years past. The tourists
also complain of no fish. Some advise him to get calico bass, or croppy, as
some call it — a good fish, and very prolific. But he says the great impedi-
ments are the dams on the Magnetewan River, and the absence of fish slides.
There is not a fishway on the whole Magnetewan River. He has gone down
it, and it is obstructed all the way by dams.
There were no fish sold there — only what were imported.
The great obstructions are the lumbermen's dams, and they should be
compelled to put in fishways. The only attempt at a fishway was done by
Knight Bros, at Burk's Falls — from there to Bying Inlet there are some
twelve or fifteen high dams.
The close seasons have been well observed. He has always put up notices
nbout this.
There were no fines imposed. He caught a few fishing without permits,
but they immediately bought them.
During the summer he visited Rainy Lake, Doe Lake, Cecebe Lake and
Ahmic Lake. The first two lakes have a few tourists from our own Province,
while the two latter are getting quite popular for Americans, four new
houses being built last summer, and one hotel on Ahmic Lake. The majority
of the tourists get permits at Niagara. He happened to visit this lake in a
very stormy time, but he waited, and watched some parties fishing, who
willingly bought permits. He visited every American hamlet and house
on the whole lake. A great many denj^ fishing at all, and he has to watch
them, but they are getting to understand the law better. There is another
lake coming into prominence — Sand Lake near Kearney in Armour township.
Several houses are being built there.
Overseer Wellington Lean, Apsley, reports that the close season and
fishery regulations were well observed, there being only one case of
illegal fishing, in which case a fine was imposed and reported to the
Department.
The mill owners observe the law, and there is no sawdust or mill refuse
allowed to go in the water. There are no fishways in his division.
The granting of angling permits to non-residents, he thinks a good thing.
All seem perfectly satisfied to take out permits and pay the sum required.
A larger number of tourists visited Loon Lake this summer than usual.
All report good fishing. More tourists are expected next summer, as there
will be another summer boarding house built.
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Overseet J. R. McAllister, Gore's Landing, reports tliat there were
more maskinonge taken in 1907 than for years, one weighing 32^ lbs., and
a great many over 20 lbs. But there were fewer small-mouth black bass
taken in 1907 than he can remember since 1895. There was very little
illegal fishing in his division. He found two farmers trying to kill fish on
the marsh behind Jubilee Point, but he got them before they got any fish
and took the spear from them. He also got a gill net in Kent's Creek about
five miles up the Otonabee River. It had killed three maskinonge; the net
was 100 feet long.
Ducks are quite plentiful, but there were not many killed. What few
were killed were got out of blinds built in the water some 150 yards from
shore. He wishes that blind building in the open water in Rice Lake was
stopped, as it drives a great many ducks to Lake Ontario in the day time.
Overseer A. W. Mclntyre, Keene, reports that there was a good catch
of fish in his division — an increase, he thinks, over the previous year. They
were all consumed in the neighborhood. There were no infractions to report.
The close seasons were strictly observed.
Overseer Enoch Merriam, Harv)ood, reports that the fish were as plenti-
ful last spring as ever he knew them to be, and the water was in their favor.
The law was very well observed, with few exceptions, and after the fishing
started the catch was good. He saw several, and heard of more, maskinonge,
that weighed twenty pounds each. There were about as many Americans
there as usual, and they were all well pleased.
Ducks were not so plentiful as usual. ^ good many were under the
i^mpression that as the spring was so late and cold, the young ducks did not
have time to become well fledged and come south with the older ones.
Overseer F. J. Moore, Lakefleld, reports that the laws have been fairly
well observed on Stony Lake waters during the jear, by the settlers. The
catch of bass and maskinonge was not quite so large the Tatter part of the
season as in other years. This was caused by the waters being very low
during the year.
He issued about 173 fishery permits, and would suggest that the guides
be asked to take out a license, and that they be compelled to see that the
fishermen observe the laws while they are in their employ.
He would also recommend that the Stony Lake waters be restocked
with parent bass this year, as it is of great importance that the supply of bass
be kept up in these waters in order to encourage tourists who come there
to fish.
Overseer J. W. Morton, St. Ola, reports that the catch of fish last year
was not as large as the previous year. There seemed to be plenty of fish,
but they did not bite so well; high water was supposed to be the cause. "No
illegal fishing came under his notice, and no fines were imposed or any con-
fiscation of nets or fishing apparatus made. There was no sawdust or any-
thing injurious to fish allowed to be thrown into the water to his knowledge.
Overseer Garner Nichols, Bobcaygeon, reports that the catch of fish
was about the same as 1906, but there were smaller maskinonge caught this
year, which had to be put back into the water.
Deer in his locality were very plentiful, there having been somewhere
in the neighborhood of 112 killed round Bass Lake, Long Lake, Black Duck
Lake and Round Lake, and he is glad to say the law was well kept. There
was no muskrat trapping done there in the fall.
Overseer P. Pilon, Sudbury, reports that the year 1907 was the first
year he was employed as overseer, and he cannot say whether there was an
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increase or decrease. The only licensee in his district reported a catch of
about 100 lbs. of mixed fish, and he did not apply for renewal.
All fish caught were used for home consumption. jVo abuses existed,
so far as he knows. The several close seasons were well observed. No illegal
fishing came to his notice. The fish are not prevented from free circulation
by mill owners, and no injury is done by sawdust or mill refuse thrown
into the watei ii. his* district. There are no fishways in his district.
Overseer H. R. Purcell, Colehrook, reports that bass are increasing in
the Massanoga, Marble and Long Lakes. There is one of the finest summer
resorts on Lake Massanoga in the Province, and fine hotel owned by Dr.
Price. Several of the lakes in that district have been stocked with black
bass, and some with the large-mouthed bass, and those put in three years
ago are twelve and thirteen inches long.
With the exception of a couple of complaints and a few nets destroyed
by him, the law has been very well kept. On© case was dismissed, one
allowed to go on suspended sentence, and one party fined |5.
His district is somewhat large, some seventy-five miles in length, with
some of the finest bass and trout lakes in the Province.
As regards game, deer this season was plentiful, but not so many were
taken out as some seasons on account of the swamps being full of water and
cold. A deer will run a long way before taking to the water in cold weather.
Overseer Neil Sinclair, Glenarm, reports that there was very little fish-
ing done in his district, and very few bass or maskinonge were taken during
the past season. No violations of the Fisheries Act were brought to his
notice. The laws were well observed.
Wild duck were not so plentiful as in other years, and very few wild
geese were on the lake this fall. Muskrat are not as numerous, and mink
are very scarce. There are no deer in his district.
Overseer William Smith, Gravenhurst, reports that the fishing opera-
tions of 1907 have been equal to any former years. The number of anglers
has increased, and some of them report the fishing very satisfactory, in fact
the fishing in the immediate vicinity of Gravenhurst has greatly improved
and some splendid large bass have been landed by local sportsmen.
The close seasons have been well observed, and the game and fishery
laws generally. Except in two cases no violations of the law came to his
notice, and these two were of catching bass under size. The offenders were
convicted and fined |5 and costs each.
The law respecting the pollution of the waters was not violated, as great
care is taken by the several mill owners to keep the sawdust and other refuse
out of the lakes.
Overseer C. St. Charles, Madoc, reports that he has given careful super-
vision during the close season of 1907, and has had no instance of illegal
fishing brought to his notice. He sold one angler's license during 1907.
In former years there was considerable fishing done during the close season,
but this has been stopped and the laws have been very well observed. The
fishing in Moira Lake during the past season has been very good, the prin-
cipal fish caught being pickerel, black bass and maskinonge. Large quan-
tities of the spawn of those fish are destroyed annually by the eels, cat-fish
and suckers that abound in those waters.
Overseer D. C. Stuart, Codrington, reports that he has taken every pre-
caution in regard to the fishing and game under his supervision. He has
not issued any licenses or permits during the year, nor found any person
violating the law, therefore has not collected any fines. There has not been
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No. 32
any net fishing m his territory during the past two years, therefore there
appears to be quite an increase of fish, judging from the great number of
small fish that are there now compared with two years ago.
Overseer B. H. Sweet, Bancroft, reports that the fishery and game laws
were fairly well observed in his district in 1907. The angling was very good
in that locality last year. He seized one net illegally set for trout in Clear
Lake in the Township of Dungannon, but he could not find the owner of
the net.
As for the game laws, they have been fairly observed. He has not heard
of any complaints.
Overseer Thomas Swift, Port Perry, reports that in the early part of
the season the law was well observed, as he did not see nor hear of anyone
spearing fish. The season was so cold and rough that the fish had to spawn
in the deep water. There is any amount of small bass and maskinonge in
Lake Scugog this season. Owing to the water being so low, and the rice so
high, not many fish were caught— some bass, but no maskinonge. The
water has not been so high for the last ten years.
Overseer W . H. Switzer, Gooderham, reports that there is only one small
lake in his district (known as Horseshoe Lake), containing bass. They were
placed in the lake by a settler in 1901, and now there is plenty for the settlers
near by. There are also German carp in the same lake, placed there by a
settler some years ago, but it seems they cannot be caught, although they
may be seen. There are a number of fine lakes in that locality which he
thinks ought to be stocked with black bass and salmon trout, as they contain
only coarse fish, such as shiners, catfish, chubs and perch. The settlers have
caught quite a number of bass in Horseshoe Lake and placed them in other
lakes to stock them.
The close season for fish and game was well observed. He heard of
one instance of illegal fishing, and that was with night lines. There was an
increase in the catch of bass and trout, some weighing 13 lbs. All were used
for home consumption, none exported or sold, so far as he knows.
There are no fishways in his district. There are nine saw mills, but
none of the refuse is thrown into the water.
He heard of no illegal hunting going on. The deer killed this season
were not up to the average in number, but there was quite a number shipped
out of his district.
Overseer Fred. Taylor, Huntsville, reports that he had many complaints
during the months of September and October about netting, and spent con-
siderable time trying to bring the parties to justice. But it would require
all his time at this season of the year to anywhere near cope with the netting
that is going on. He does not think the fish are increasing in Vernon, Fairy
and Peninsula lakes, and he believes the lowering of the water by taking
out stop logs at locks at close of navigation has considerable to do with it.
He would recommend close season from Sept. 1st instead of Sept. 15th, as
female trout are full of spawn after that date. These are the fish the people
are after', and if not protected more than at the present they will soon be
a scarce article.
There are no fishways in his district to his knowledge.
Overseer Ira Toole, Omemee, reports that the fishing during the summer
was fairly good for maskinonge and bass, but the former were chiefly small
in size, owing he believes to the large ones having been caught for some
years past by snaring through the ice in winter, but with proper protection
he thinks they will become plentiful again in a couple of years. There
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were seven violations, all being for the same offence— snaring maskinonge,
and the usual fine was imposed in each case, which seems to have consider-
ably lessened the amount of illegal fishing up to the present time.
There are no fishways in his division, although there is one badly
needed there, as the maskinonge come up to the mill dam and cannot get
any further in the spring of the year. There has been no trouble up to the
present time with sawdust here, as there is only one saw mill, and the owner
observes the law in that respect.
Wild ducks were plentiful until the season opened, and then they seemed
to fly away before daylight and did not return to the rice until after dark.
Muskrats are becoming more plentiful, as trappers are beginning to find
out that it pays to observe the law and protect the rats during the close
season, and he believes from his own experience, with the close season as it
is at present, and if it is properly observed, they will continue to increase
m numbers, as the fall trapping and the cutting of their houses open in winter
is where the trouble has been with the muskrat. Mink are becoming very
scarce in that locality, and if they are not protected in some way before long
they will be a thing of the past around there.
Overseer John Traves, Sr., Fraserburg, reports that for the past two
years in his vicinity he had found that deer have increased considerably,
and beaver have also increased in numbers. Partridges were scarce, and
he blames dogs for destroying the eggs and young birds before they are able
to take care of themselves.
Overseer John Watson, Ccesarea^ reports that, as the fishing on Lake
Scugog has been prohibited for the past two years with the 2,200 small and
adult b,ass put into the lake in 1904-5-6, he thinks that they have a fairly
good supply of fish at present. As the fishing season did not open on that
lake until the 2nd of September, there was a fine lot of maskinonge caught
for that late season. There was but little fishing done for bass. There were
more small bass around the shallow water the past season than he has ever
seen in the past 42 years. He says that the spawning season has been fairly
well observed, and very little illegal fishing (if anyj, has been done. He
made four convictions for buying and selling maskinonge.
He also made six convictions for violation of the game laws. There
were but two Americans fishing in his district the past season, as the sea-
son came in so late. As our mink are not protected at present, he would
advise that they be protected, as they are the most valuable fur-bearing
animal in Ontario to-day.
y Overseer John Watt, Peterboro, reports that he has a very difficult
task, and a never ending one, watching his territory, it being in and around
the city. Nevertheless, the law is being better observed now than any time
in his recollection. The catch of bass, maskinonge and catfish has been
very good as to numbers, but small in size. The waters there are being
overfished. It is quite common to see twenty canoes trawling at one time
in a radius of half a mile, and this is kept up all summer. There are great
numbers of suckers caught at the dams in the early spring when running.
There have been a few good specimens of pickerel caught this year and last —
the result of fry deposited about five years ago. No noticeable damage from
sawdust or mill refuse, and no fishways in his territory, but considerable
injury is done by the lowering and raising water levels in the spawning
season. There has been some illegral fishing, but less than in past years.
He imposed a fine on six persons for violations of the law, and seized three
gill nets. He sold six game dealers' and seven hotel keepers' licenses, and
disposed of eight angling permits to tourists passing through the city, all
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of which were cheerfully paid. There have been complaints of fish being
sold in the city, brought in by squaws, Indians and settlers from Rice and
Chemong Lakes principally, but no one is brave enough to give the infor-
mation necessary for a conviction. He spent a great deal of fruitless time on
this affair. They have so many spotters and sympathizers who keep them
posted on the movements of the officer, that it makes it very difficult to
catch them red-handed. It would require an overseer to go around in dis-
guise. If a small fee were levied, say fifty cents a rod or line, he believes
all would most willingly pay to have the fishing better looked after, and he
thinks they would take more interest in the preservation of our fish and
game.
Fines and Confiscations during the year 1907 on Account of Fisheries :
7 Spears; 5 Jacklights; 1 Dip net; 30 Trap nets; 65 Gill nets, and 8,190
yards of same; 3 Seines; 6 Hoop nets; 1 Night line; 8 Boats; 58 Boxes of
fish. Amount of fines, |956."94.
Game : Amount of fines and confiscations, |1,462.71.
Biological Department,
University of Toronto,
December 31st, 1907.
E. TiNSLET, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries.
Dear Sir, — I beg to report on the operations carried on at the Biologi-
cal Station, Georgian Bay, during the summer of 1907.
The following workers were in attendance during the season: Dr. E,
M. Walker, Lecturer in Zoology; Dr. A. G. Huntsman, Instructor; Mr. E.
V. Cowdry, and Mr. W. J. Eraser, students all of the University of Toronto.
Considerable progress was made in the collection and study of aquatic
animals bearing on the natural history of fishes, particularly the study of
the life histories of aquatic insects, of fish parasites in relation to their hosts,
and the microscopic life of the water.
The experiments begun in the former season with a view to the relation
of size of mesh in nets to the size of fish taken were continued, in-shore fishes
being used for the purpose. Owing to the inclemency of the weather it was
not possible to continue the work on the measurement of fishes taken by fish-
ermen in nets of authorized mesh.
Further collections were made illustrating the food and growth of in-
shore fishes.
Arrangements were made for tagging experiments with the object of
studying the movements of the black bass. The experiments will be begun
on the opening of next season and the co-operation of sportsmen and others
will be invited in reporting the locality and the weight and sex of the fish
taken.
The station has now in preparation a card catalogue which when com-
pleted will furnish an index to the fauna of the region.
Tours respectfully,
B. A. Bensley,
Assistant Director.
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Report of the Work Performed by the Steamer "Lurline" during :^art
OF sTEASON 1907 ON Lake Erie, Rivers Detroit and St. Clair, and
Lake Huron.
Left Walkerville October 15tli at 4 p.m., and arrived at Amherstburg
at 6 p.m., and stopped all night. Mr. Holden and Mr. Shooan were on
board. Left Amherstburg next morning at 7 for Pelee Island, soutb wind
blowing bard, and returned to Amherstburg for the night, and spent all
next day there waiting for orders. On the 18th we left again at 7 a.m. and
went in to the harbor at Kingsville, where we stopped the balance of the
day, leaving again next morning at 9, going down around the Pelee Point,
and from there to Wheatley, where we overhauled two steamers, the "Dres-
den" and the "Louise" of Sandusky, both with fish on board and found them
all O.K. Returned to Pelee Island west dock, thence back to Amherst-
burg at 9.30 p.m. Weather stormy, rain and wind northeast blowing hard.
Sunday morning at eight it was still raining hard when we left for Wind-
sor, where we arrived at 10.30 a.m. From there we went to Walkerville,
and next day went out on Lake St. Clair and looked over the pound nets,
which we found to be all O.K., and returned to Walkerville at 2 p.m.,
where Mr. Holden and Mr. Shooan left the "Lurline," and as the engine
was not running properly, we remained there for repairs. The engineer
left, as he did not understand the engine. We stayed over at Walkerville
until October 25th, when we left at noon for Lake Huron. Wind blowing
hard. Stopped at Courtwright all night. Left again next morning at
seven, and stopped at Sarnia, to repair engine, and left at eleven for God-
erich. Arrived off Goderich at 5.10 p.m., and there ran upon a submerged
crib at 5.20. We then worked at the boat until midnight with the tug "Hor-
ton" but could not pull her off, so left to wait for morning. The weather
at that time was calm. Went out to the boat at daylight, and found she
was filled with water. Wind at that time was northwest, and commenced
to blow hard. Returned and got tug "Horton" and lighter and returned
to wreck and stripped all the gear that could be got off and left her at 10
a.m. with the wind fresh and the seas making fast.
On Monday the 28th there was nothing left of the hull of "Lurline"
boiler and engine on the crib, both having been washed off.
V
Report of the Work Performed by the Yacht ''I'll See" and other
PATROL boats ON THE GEORGIAN BaY AND THE NoRTH ChANNEL DURING
THE YEAR 1907.
The "VTi See" left Penetang on Tuesday the 30th April at 3 p.m. on
her first trip up the North Shore, and arrived at Muskoka Mills at 5 p.m.
in a snow storm. The weather was very cold. The next few days we
patrolled among the islands and bays searching for nets, but found only
one trap net, which we destroyed. By the end of the .week the weather was
so rough we had to put in to Go Home Bay for shelter, and while looking
around there we found some gill nets, which we lifted. We remained there
all night, and went to Penetang on Sunday morning.
The following week we patrolled around One Tree Island,
Indian Harbor, Burrowes Point. Shawanaga Bay. Point au Baril, and Mc-
Coy's Island. At the latter place we saw some Indians fishing illegally,
but, as our engine was not in good working order, they got away from us.
After stopping the engine we could not start it again, so we towed the yacht
with our patrol boat to a place of shelter, where we had to stop for two or
three days on account of the rough weather.
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On Monday the 13tli May we left Toad Island and patrolled around where
there had been seining don© in other years, but we saw no signs of any fish-
ing. We then went through Shebeshekong to Thistle Island, and arrived
at Moon River at 6.15 p.m. On Tuesday, while patrolling Sweets Bay,
we found two trap nets, which we burnt, and the next day two more in the
Moon River Channel. Searched the remainder of the week, but found
nothing. Spent Saturday in Penetang cleaning and painting.
The weather was too rough and stormy to do any patrolling until the
following Thursday, when we went to Giants Tomb Island, but, although
there was formerly quite an amount of illegal fishing done there, we saw
no signs of any, so returned to Penetang and remained over Friday the 24th
May, it being a holiday. Left Penetang for Victoria Harbor at 8 a.m.,
and as it was blowing hard w© had all the sea that our boat could stand.
We captured one trap net, which we burnt, and then returned to Penetang,
where we had to remain until Wednesday on account of the bad weather. We
had to put out two anchors to keep our boat from blowing ashore. Wed-
nesday and Thursday we patrolled Woodruff and Whalesback Shoals, Ken-
nebec Island and Moon River. W© found no nets, but found a lot of dead
pickerel, which had been caught and put in pens to keep until the open
s©ason, but we were keeping such a strict watch they could not be taken to
market. For several days we were unsuccessful in finding anything irre-
gular, but on Friday, June 7th, at the Bustard Islands we found a seine
drying on the rocks, which we confiscated; and the next day as we were
entering the harbor at Killarney we saw two men with a seine in a punt,
but they got to the shore and escaped. We got the seine and punt, but
found nothing more.
On Monday the 10th June, we left for Little Current, where w© saw Mr.
Oliver and got a list of licenses from him. I told Mr. Oliver our engine
was not working well enough to take him over his division, and he said that
around Killarney was where there was need of someone to look after things.
We had to remain all next day at Little Current, as it was blowing too hard
to leave. We started on Wednesday for Killarney, where we got one seine
and a trap net, both of which we burnt. We then went and looked at the
books of the Dominion Fish Co., and the Wolverine Fish Co., to see who
were selling fish. I found the names of some Indians who had no licenses,
and who had sold a few. I told the buyers that if they bought any more,
they would have to pay a fine. We left Killarney on Thursday, and when
about eight miles from the Bustard Islands, the engine stopped, and it was
one hour before we could get under way. The wind was blowing too hard
the next few days to do any patrolling. We made several attempts, but
always had to turn back, on account of the rough sea. The engine also
gave us a good deal of trouble, stopping every now and again.
On Friday the 21st June I went to Toronto to report about the engine,
and was given orders to get a gasoline launch and go to Point au Baril and
seize a tug and nets that were being fished without a license. We could not
get a launch until Monday the 24th, and then, as the rain was coming down
in torrents, and it was an open boat, we could not start imtil the next day.
We arrived at 3 p.m. and seized the tug. The party said that as his nets
were all in the water it would be some days before we could get all his net?
lifted. The following two days the weather was too rough to venture out,
but on Friday the tug went out and lifted one gang of nets, and on Saturday
another. Monday and Tuesday were too foggy to go out, so we spent the
time drying the nets we had ashore. Wednesday being a fine day we got
another arang lifted, on Thursday another, and on Friday the last gang.
Saturday being a fine day, all hands worked at the nets trying to g©t them
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 57
dried, also on Monday and Tuesday. As there had been nothing done
towards repairing the "I'll See" there was little patrolling done for the rest
of the month. I got an occasional chance to go among the islands, but
found nothing irregular.
On Thursday, the 1st August, went to Point au Baril on the steamer
■'Lee" with a number of tourists who were going on a fishing trip. I asked
them to show their permits, and found they were 14 short, so they bought
them from me. For a week or ten days we went between Parry Sound and
Penetang on the steamers' "Lee" and "City of Toronto, '^' waiting while the
Department was trying to get a boat. On Monday. August 19th; we left
Penetang, with the steamer "Mary L.," calling at Minnecog on our way
to Muskoka Landing for the night. On Tuesday the wind was too strong
for us to go up the shore, so we spent the day patrolling among the islands.
On Wednesday we left Muskoka Landing, and called at the Iron City Club,
where we were told the fishing was not as good as other years, and that the
law was well observed. We then went to Moon River, where we took on
some wood. We tied up at Wassoon Island for the night, and next day
called at Copperhead, Spider Bay, Sans Soucie, and then on to Parry Sound,
where we had to tie up, on account of the strong wind. On our way we saw
nothing irregular. On Friday we left Parry Sound and went by Shebeshe-
kong to the Ojibway Hotel in the Point au Baril Channel.
The guests were nearly all gone. At Hang Dog we found two men who
had caught 52 bass in one day. We took them back to Point au Baril,
where they paid their fine of |20 each. It being too late in the day to go
my further, we remained at Point au Baril over night, and as the weather
was too rough to go out, we were compelled to stay for three days. We
went into Sturgeon Bay and cut some fuel, as we were getting short.
On Tuesday August 27th we went by Hang Dog and Bayfield to Byng
Inlet, where we took on wood, and saw Mr. Knight,. :sjho said, that there
was nothing doing there in the way of fishing. We then went as far as
Key River, where we stopped for the night. Next day we visited the Bus-
tards, where we found the fishermen taking out their nets and getting ready
to leave. Their nets were ruined by the bark off saw logs. We next called
at Killarney, and then at Little Current where we took on wood and sup-
plies, and left, with Mr. Oliver on board, for Kagawong for the night. The
fishermen there said they had had better fishing than for some years. From
there with^'n the next few days we went to Gore Bay, Meldrum Bay, Cock-
burn Island, Kitchener Island, Rickett's Harbor, Duck Island, Providence
Bay, South Bay, Rattlesnake Harbor, Squaw Island, Centre Island, and
back to Little Current, where we took on wood, and remained over Sunday.
On Monday, September 9th, we left Little Current with Mr. Oliver on
board, and went to Killarney, where there were complaints about some par-
ties not lifting their pound nets for three weeks, but found there was no
truth in these complaints. Next day Mr. Oliver returned to Little Cur-
rent, and on our way down we called at Black Point. We patrolled for a few
days around Byng Inlet, Point au Baril, Shawanaga, Oak Islands, Mink
Islands, Copperhead and Muskoka Mills, and on Saturday the 14th arrived
at Penetang. On Monday received a telegram from Mr. Holden to come
to Parry Sound, so we put on wood and left that evening, took Mr. Holden
on board next day and went to Byng Inlet, next day to French River, and
thence to Killarney, where we had to remain all day on account of the
weather. It was too rought to go to Squaw Island, where Mr. Holden
wished to go and see the fishermen. It was still too rough on Friday^
so in the afternoon we left for Little Current and had a very rough trip.
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On Saturday we left for Kagawong, remaining there over Sunday. On Mon-
day we started for Meldrum Bay, but liad to go in to Barry Bay for shelter,
as the wind was too strong for our boat. After the wind went down we
continued our journey to Meldrum Bay, where we had to stay for two days
owing to the rough weather. Mr. Holden left on Wednesday evening by
the steamer "Caribou" to return to Penetang. On Thursday we left for
Meldrum Bay on our return trip, and when we were off Gore Bay the wind
blew so l;ard from the northwest we had to run in to Gore Bav for shelter.
The fishermen said they had not had as rough weather in two years.
On Friday the 27th September, the weather being more favorable, we
left for Little Current, where we took on wood for fuel, and saw Mr. Oliver,
who said there was nothing for us to look after round there. From there we
went to Killarney, where we had to remain all next day. Sunday being
more favorable, but not by any means a nice day, we left for Collins Inlet
and Beaverstone, and on to the Bustards for the night. The fishermen there
said the weather had been so rough they had only been out once in ten days.
In the afternoon of Monday we went to t^e mouth of the French River,
where we could get on the inside channel, and went by Dead Island and
inside to Byng Inlet. From there to Point au Baril and Camel's Rock, and
to Penetang.
On Thursday, October 3rd, we patrolled at Green Island and Quarry
Island, and in the bay near Pine Point. We were wind bound all next
day, and could do no patrolling. On Saturday went to Waubaushene, where
we found the fishermen getting their nets ready for the fall fishing. On
Monday the 7th, I left Penetang and went to Walkerville to go on the
steamer "Lurline."
On Tuesday the 29th October I returned to Penetang from Goderich,
after the "Lurline" was wrecked, and remained in Penetang until the 4th
November, when I left with the steamer "Mary L." for the North Shore,
spending the night at Jubilee Island, as well as the whole of the next day.
We saw no fishermen on our way up the shore. The next two days we
visted Point au Baril and Byng Inlet, and on Friday the 8th, the weather
being more favorable, with Mr. Knight on board, we went to Dead Island,
where we made a seizure of the boats and nets of two fishermen, it being
the close season. When we got to Byng Inlet we fined them $10 each, and
the boats and nets were left with Overseer Knight at Byng Inlet. We then
took on some wood for fuel, and left for Point au Baril, but when we got
to Duffey Island it was blowing too hard for us to go out, so we tied up and
waited two days for better weather. On Friday we went to Point au Baril,
and from there to Indian Harbor, and on Saturday to Penetang. As the
small bays were , freezing over^ and our boat was not ironed to break ice, we
took all that belonged to the Department off the boat, and stored it away
for the winter.
Report of the work done by the patrol steamer "Pearl" during the
SEASON OF 1907 ON THE GEORGIAN BaY.
On July 12th she left Parry Sound, called at Rose Point, Sans Souci,
Philadelphia Club House, Somerset Island, and various other places to sell
permits to the tourists. Continued thus calling at various tourist • points
for some time. No evidences were seen of illegal fishing of any kind. All
the tourists had taken out permits. After calling at Snug Harbor, Dillen's
Port, Shanagan Point, Grancaw, Point aux Baril, Palestine Island, she
went to Good Cheer Island. From thence she returned to Parry Sound by
way of Long Sault Channel, calling at many islands on the way.
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 59
On July 28th she left Parry Sound again, and continued cruising among
the islands. On August 3rd one trap net was seized at Grancaw; one was
also seized and burned on Aug. 4th, and on Aug. 6th still another at Moon
Falls. She then returned to Parry Sound. On her next trip she seized
a trap net at Pose Point. She went to Blair's landing on August 19th, to
investigate a report that gill nets were being set there. None were found,
however, so she cruised among the islands for a few days. On August 23rd
she went to Iron City Club House where she seized some gill nets in the bay
east of the club house. She grappled in other bay^s, but got nothing.
On September 1st she left Parry Sound and for a month cruised among
the islands and elsewhere, grappling for nets and looking after the interests
of the fisheries in general. She generally returned to Parry Sound for
over Sunday. During this month no nets were seized, although the
grappling operations carried on by the steamer were extensive.
On October 1st she left Parry Sound, and after calling at many places,
had to remain for a day or so at Shebeshekong on account of a gale. While
the boat was laid up, the crew went around among the islands in the row-
boat. She had to stay at Sans Souci for two days, because of another heavy
gale. As soon as the gale abated she continued patrolling and searching
for nets and shoal fishers. This continued for some weeks. On November
6th she went to Shanagan Point, where there was a hunting party. All of
them had licenses.
On November 11th she left Parry Sound, called at Sans Souci, Copper-
head Island, Burnt Island, where she grappled for nets, but without success.
She spent the night at Long Sault. On November 12th she left Long Sault,
went to Campbell's Rock, thence to Palestine Island, Snug Harbor, Dillen's
Port, and finally arrived at Shebeshekong Point, where she stayed for the
night, She was forced by the gale to remain here all next day. During the
day it snowed very hard. On the 14th in the afternoon she went to Shana-
gan River, then to other places. On the 15th November she returned to
Parrv Sound, whre she was laid up for the season.
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LIST OF GAME AND FISHERIES WARDENS.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Burt, William
Simcoe
Niagara Peninsula.
Chauvin Victor
Windsor
Western District.
Hand, T. A
Hunter, Capt. A
Parks, Gr. M
Sault Ste. Marie
Belleville
District of Algoma.
Eastern District.
North Bay
District of Nipissing.
Thunder Bay and Rainy River .
Muskoka and Parrv Sound .
Sterling, C. N
Willmott J. H
Kenora
Beaumaris
LIST OF OVERSEERS.
Name.
Residence .
District.
Acton, Nassau
Gananoque . . .
Gananoque River and for that part of the River St.
Lawrence lying between Wolfe Island and Rockport.
Baechler, F
Nipissing
Callander
South River and South Bay, Lake Nipissing.
Lake Nipissing, in the Districts of Parry Sound and
Nipissing.
Bailey, G. L
Birch W J
Delta
Upper and Lower Beverley lakes and rivers .
Province of Ontario .
Black J. N
Killarney
Fort Francia . .
Blanchard, F
Rainy River and adjacent waters.
Blondin, Isaac
Cornwall
Co. ' s Stormont and Glengarry and St. Lawrence River.
Blunden, H. A
Sarnia
Co. Lambton, exclusive of Walpole and St. Ann's islands.
Boland, Jno
Wahnapitae. . .
District of Nipissing.
Boler William
Byron
River Thames, between London and boundary line be-
tween Townships Delaware and Westminster, County
of Middlesex.
Bourgon, J. B
Rockland
Counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont and Glengarry,
with jurisdiction over so much of the Rivers Ottawa
and St. Lawrence as lies in front of said counties.
Boyd, J. H
Merrickville . .
Rideau River and tributaries, fronting on County of
Grenville.
Bradshaw, A
Lindsay
Townships Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
Briees. T. J
Bridgeburg . . .
County of Welland.
Tlnrtp Gpo
Perth
For the Town of Perth, Tps. of North Emsley, Drum-
mond, North Burgess, and the first two concessions
of the Tp. of Bathurst, Co. Lanark.
Burtcheall, C
Coboconk
Balsam and Mud Turtle Lakes, County Victoria.
Campbell, John
Sylvan
River Aux Sauble and tributaries.
Caskey, T. C
Blairton
Townships of Belmont and Methuen, County Peterboro'.
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GAME AND FISHERIES.
61
Name.
Residence.
District.
Cassan, C. H
Campbellford .
Trent River and tributaries, County Northumberland,
from Campbellford to Trent Bridge.
Chambers, Thop
St. Clair Flats.
For St. Clair Flats.
Chapue, Alberique . .
Ojibwa
Caldwell Marsh, Co. of Essex.
Chauvin, Victor
Windsor
Province of Ontario.
Christink, Irwin
Pembroke ....
County Renfrew.
Clark, Marshall
Picton
County of Prince Edward exclusive of the Townships of
Ameliasburg and Sophiaeburg.
Clarkson, William . .
Lakehurst
West half of Township of Smith, Township or Ennismore,
west half Township Harvey, Townships of Galway
and Cavendish, County Peterboro'.
Clunis, A
Claude
In and for the Townships of Chinguacousy, Caledon and
Albion, in the County of Peel.
Colter, Samuel
Gilford
Lake Simcoe, from the 10th concession, Tp. Innisfil, to
the mouth of the Holland River.
Corsant, A
Masonville
Co. Middlesex, east of boundary line between the Tps.
of Westminster and Delaware, London and Lobo.
Covell, H. N
Lombardy
Township South Emsley, County Leeds.
Covell, John
Brighton
Lake Ontario, fronting County of Northumberland, also
inland waters tributary to said lake in the above
counties .
Cook, H. G. A
Niagara Falls . .
County Welland.
Cox, Matthew
Howe Island . .
The waters of St. Lawrence River around Howe Island.
Cox, James
Hillsburg
Province of Ontario.
Crotty, John
Bothwell
River Thames between Village of Wardsville and east-
erly limits of County of Kent, in County of Middlesex
Cryderman, J. F
Norham
Trent River and tributaries, County Northumberland,
from Percy Boom to Campbellford Bridge.
Cunningham, Jas. A.
Maynooth
Townships Bangor, Wicklow and McClure, Co. Hastings.
Davieau, H
Michipicoten I.
Sydenham
Bolingbroke. . .
Michipicoten Island.
Township Loughboro. •
Townships Bathurst and South Sherbrooke, Co. Lanark.
Davis, J. W
Deacon, Ephraim . . .
Donaldson, W. J
Donaldson . . . ",
Townships of Palmerston, Clarendon, Barrie. Miller,
North Canonto and South Canonto, electoral district
of Addington.
Dowker, John
Hartington
Township of Portland.
Draper, Samuel
Elmvale
For the County of Simcoe.
Drew, Henry
Long Lake
Townships Hinchinbrooke, Oso, Olden and Kennebec,
District of Addington.
Dun lop, James
Mackey's St'n .
Ottawa River between Deux Joachim and Mattawa, and
over waters in townships in Ontario bordering on
said river.
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Name.
Residence,
District.
Dusang, B. A
Fesserton
Tps. of Freeman, Gibson, Baxter, Wood and Morrison
in District of Muskoka, also over Severn River.
Elliott, Robert
Bayfield
County of Huron.
Englehart, G. M . . . .
Inglewood
Province of Ontario.
Esford, Henry
Barriefield
Rideau waters between St. Lawrence River and Brewer's
Mills.
Fisher, James
Sunbury
Tp. Storrington, including Rideau waters from Brewer's
Mills to south limit of the township with jurisdiction
over all of Loughboro Lake and the lakes of the
Township of Storrington.
Fleming, E
Hastings
Village of Hastings.
Fogg, Thos
Sunderland
County of Ontario.
County of Kent.
St. Lawrence River from the head of Cardinal Rapids
Forbes, Hy
Jeannette's Ck.
Eraser, J. A
Prescott
west to Rockport .
Gainforth, Wm
Haliburton . . .
Townships Stanhope, Guildford, Harburn, Dudley.
Dysart and Minden, District of Haliburton.
Gallagher, Hugh
Eganville
County of Renfrew .
Gault, T. G
Deseronto
Bay of Quinte, East Riding County of Hastings and for
Moira River and other waters in said Riding .
Gibson, J. W
Strath roy
County of Middlesex .
Gidley, W. C
Penetang
Province of Ontario.
Gillespie, James
Berkeley
Electoral District of Centre Grey and for Township of
Glenelg in South Grey.
Glass, Irving
Trenton
Bay of Quinte from City of Belleville west to the Trent
River and for Trent River from its mouth to Chis-
holm's Rapids and for the tributaries thereto.
Glendeuning, John. .
Vallentyne . . .
County of Ontario.
Godfrey, James
Pefferlaw
Township of Georgina, County of York.
Gordon, Walter
Port Arthur. . .
In and for the District of Thunder Bay.
Green, Adam
Diamond .....
Townships Huntley and Fitzroy, County Carleton.
Green, John
Marmora
Township of Marmora, County Hastings.
Hales, Hiram
Brigden
County of Lambton.
Hastings William. . . .
Aurora
Wilcox Lake.
Hayes, Henry
Murray
Bay of Quinte, as lies in front of the East Riding of
Northumberland, for that portion of the River Trent,
lying between the Township of Sydney and the Bay
of Quinte, and for the Inland waters of the Tps. of
Murray, Dry den and Cramahe and Haldimand.
Hembruff, Jos
Manito waning.
Lake Manitou on Manitoulin Island and the streams
tributary thereto.
Henderson, H. A . . .
Pelee Island . .
For Pelee Island and the other islands in Lake Erie,
south of the County of Essex.
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
G3
Name.
Residence.
District.
Hess, James
Hastings
Trent River and tributaries, in County Northumberland,
from Trent Bridge to Rice Lake.
Hewitt, James
Honey Harbor
Province of Ontario.
Holliday, Henry
Wolfe Island. .
Township of Wolfe Island and for the islands of Simcoe,
Garden and Horseshoe, and any other islands com-
prised in the Township of Wolfe Island.
Horton, H
Sand Bay
Hay Bay
Province of Ontario.
Huffman, E. M
Townships of Richmond, Adolphustown, North and
South Fredericksburg, with jurisdiction over Hay
Bay and Bay of Quinte, in County Lennox and
Addington.
Hughson, George
South River. . .
Township Laurier.
Hunter, Frank
Dorchester
Thames River, easterly to the boundary line, between
Oxford and Middlesex.
Hunter, William
Tehkummah. .
Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron.
Irish, John
Vennachar
Townships of Anglesea, Effingham, Ashby, Denbigh and
Abinger, Counties Lennox and Addington.
Jack, jr., Jas
Forester's Falls
County of Renfrew.
Jermyn, J. W
Wiarton ......
Georgian Bay, County of Bruce, lying east and south of
Tobermory Harbour, but exclusive of the said
Harbour.
Jickling, Chas
St. Paul's Sta-
tion.
County Perth and for Townships East Nissouri and East
and West Zorra, in County Oxford.
Johnson, John
Port Hope
Townships Hope and Cavan, in the County of Durham,
with joint jurisdiction with any other Game and
Fishery overseer or overseers over County Durham.
Johnson, Henry
Brantford
That part of Grand River lying between the southerly
boundary of Town of Gait and the boundary line
between Tuscarora and Ono daga Townships in
County Brant and the Townships of Seneca and
Oneida in Haldimand County ; also concurrent juris-
diction with Overseer Kern over Tributaries to the
Grand River in Burford, Oakland and Brantford
Townships west of the Grand River.
Johnston, D
Peterboro
River Otonabee and tributaries, between the Canadian
Pacidc Railway Crossing in Peterborough and the
mouth of the River and Rice Lake, Township
South Monaghan,
Johnston, Thos
Royston
Townships of Lount, Machar, Laurier, Croft, Chapman,
Strong, Jolly, Spence, Ryerson, Armour, Proudfoot,
Monteith, McMurrich, Perry and Bethune, District
of Parry Sound.
Johnston, W. H
Harwood
Rice Lake, in the Townships of Hamilton and Alnwick,
County Northumberland.
Jones, John
Fenelon Falls.
For the north end of Sturgeon Lake, and Cameron Lake
to Rosedale Locks, Burnt River and Rosedale River
in the County of .Victoria.
Karr, Richard
Forest
For the Townships of Plympton, Boeanquet and War-
wick in the County of Lambton.
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Name.
Residence.
District.
Kehoe, D
Kennedy, John
Kern, Jacob
f
Kerr, C. J
Kinder, Jos ,
Knight, C. H
Knox, A., Jr
Kraft, Samuel
Laframboise, Remi . .
Landoni, Louis
Langford, Newton. . .
Latimer, George
Laughington, Henry.
Laughlin, J. H
Leadley, Robt
Lean, Wellington . . .
Lee, Edward
Leitch, P. A
Little, Richard
Millarton .
Meaford
Burford
Hamilton
Rockingham. .
Byng Inlet
Carleton Place
Ridgeway .
Canard River.
Dracon
Dorset
Eugenia
Parry Sound.
New Lowell. .
Barrie
Apsley
Lowbanks
Nepigon ,
Wallaceburg .
That portion of County Bruce lying South of Indian Re-
serve and Township of Amabel, with jurisdiction
over Lake Huron in front of said county, south of
Southampton.
County of Grey, exclusive of Townships of Proton, Egre-
mont and Normanby.
County of Brant, comprising Townships of Burford,
Oakland and Brantford, west of Grand River, but
exclusive of said River.
County of Wentworth.
Lake Charlotte, Township of Brudenell, Co. of Renfrew.
For the River Magnetewan, and for the waters of
Georgian Bay lying between the said river and
French River.
Townships Fitzroy, Huntley and Goulbourn, County
Carleton ; and Townships Beckwith, Drummond,
Ramsey and Packham, County Lanark.
In and for Electoral District of Welland, with jurisdic-
tion over so much of the waters of Lake Erie and
the Niagara River, exclusive of the waters of said
river north of the Niagara Falls, as lies in front of
the said Electoral District.
Detroit River, fronting Townships of Sandwich, West
Anderdon and Maiden, and also Canadian Islands in
said River, County Essex.
County of Wellington.
Townships McLean, Ridout, Franklin and Brunei, Dis-
trict of Muskoka, and Townships McClintock, Liv-
ingstone, Sherbourne and Havelock, District of
Haliburton.
Township of Artemesia.
For the Townships of Shawanaga, Ferguson, Carling,
McDougal, McKellar, Christie, Foley, Parry Island,
Cowper and Conger in the District of Parry Sound.
For the County of Simcoe.
For the Township of Vespra and the Town of Barrie, in
the County of Simcoe, and over so much of the
waters of Kempenfeldt Bay as lies in front of the said
town and township ; also, that portion of Kempen-
feldt Bay, lying in front of the Township of Oro.
Tps. of Anstruther and Chandos, County of Peterboro.
Townships of Moulton, Sherbrooke and Wainfleet in the
District of Monck and Lake Erie.
River and Lake Nepigon.
County of Kent, fronting on Lake St. Clair, exclusive of
Dover West Township, also Walpole and St. Anne's
Islands, County Lambton.
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Name.
Loveday, E. T.
McAllister, J. R.
McClennan, Kenneth
McEwen, A.
McGinn, William.
McGuire, J
Mclntyre, A
McKelvie, D
McLeod, A
McM array, R
McNairn, Jamee. . .
McPhee, D
McVittie, James. . .
Macdonald Hector.
Macdonald, J. K . .
Macdonald, S. C. . .
Major, William . . .
Mansfield, Thomas
May, J. C
Mayor, Hariy
5 F.
Residence .
Ottawa.
Gore's L'nding
Grovesend
Aldboro'
Orillia
Jones Falls
Keene
New Liskeard.
Credit Forks. .
Bayfield
Iroquois
Uptergrove . . .
Blenheim
Beaverton
Toronto
Bear Island . . .
Woodlawn. . . .
Pickering
St. Catharines .
Painswick
District .
In and for the Townships of Nepean, Gloucester, North
Gower and Osgoode, in the County of Carleton,
with jurisdiction over so much of the River Ottawa
land the River Rideau and the Rideau Canal as lies
in front or within gaid Townships, and over the
tributaries to the said rivers and canals.
Rice Lake, between Jubilee Point and Lower Close's
Point and the waters tributary thereto, in the Tps .
of Hamilton and Alnwick, Co. of Northumberland.
Townships of Yarmouth, Malahide and Bayham, with
jurisdiction over so much of the waters of Lake Erie
as lies in front of the said townships and the tribu-
taries thereto .
Townships of Southwold, Dunwich and Aldborough,
exclusive of the River Thames, with jurisdiction
over so much of Lake Erie as lies in front of the said
townships and tributaries thereto.
Townships of Orillia, and Oro, in the County of Simcoe,
and over so much of Shingle and Carthews Bays, and
Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, as lies in front of
said townships and over River Severn.
Rideau River, fronting on the Township of South Crosby,
County of Leeds.
Tps. of Otonabee and Asphodel in Co. of Peterboro'.
Lake Temiskamingue and tributaries.
Province of Ontario.
County of Huron.
River St. Lawrence, fronting on County of Pundas.
Lake Simcoe, fronting on Tp. of Mara and the tribu-
taries thereto, and for Mud Lake, in the Tps. of
Mara and Garden.
Lake Erie fronting on Co. Kent, together with inland
waters of said Co. tributary to Lake Erie.
Lake Simcoe and tributaries thereto fronting on Tp. of
Thorah, in County of Ontario.
Lake Kagawong on Manitoulin Island.
Lake Temagami and tributaries.
Townships of March and Torbolton, County Carleton.
Electoral District of South Ontario, exclusive of the
Township of Reach.
County of Lincoln and over so much of the waters of
Lake Ontario as lies in front of the said county, and
with jurisdiction over the Niagara River between
its mouth and the Falls.
Lake Simcoe, from Lovers' Creek, near Barrie, on Kem-
penfeldt Bay, to concession 10 of the said Township
of Innisfil.
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Name.
Residence .
District.
Merriam, Enoch
Harwood
Rice Lake, Townships Hamilton and Alnwick, between
Clone's Point and Rock Island and waters tributary
thereto, County of Northumberland.
Meyers, James
Orchard
Townships of Proton, Egremont and Normanby, County
Grey, and Townships Minto, Arthur and West Lu-
ther, County Wellington.
Mitchell, Geo
Flesherton
County of Grey.
Moffatt, George
Glencross
Townships of Mulmer, Mono and East Garafraxa.
Moore, F. J
Lakefield
Townships of Douro, Dummer, east part of Smith, Tp.
of Burleigh and east half of Harvey, Co. Peterboro'.
Morton, John
St. Ola
Townships Limerick, Tudor, Wollaston, Cashel Lake
and Grimsthorpe, County Hastings.
Munro, H. G
Ivy Lea
River St. Lawrence.
Murdoch, John
Bath
Townships of Adolphustown, South Fredericksburg,
Ernesttown and Amherst Island, County Lennox
and Addington.
Murphy, Timothy J .
Calabogie
Calabogie Lake in Countj^ Renfrew.
NichoUs, Garner
Bobcaygeon. . .
Townships Verulam, County of Victoria, and Harvey,
in the County of Peterboro'.
Oliver, R. C
Little Current.
District of Algoma lying east of Algoma Mills, including
Cockburn and Manitoulin Islands.
01ton,W. 0
Sand Lake . . .
District of Parry Sound.
Osborne, Henry
Dante
River Thames, between the Village of Lewisville and
the easterly limits of Kent County.
Palliser, Squire
Foxboro
County of Hastings.
Patterson, S
Dunkerron. . . .
County of Simcoe.
River Thames from Lewisville to its mouth, also the
tributaries of said river between these points ; also
the Township of Dorer West, County Kent.
Peltier, Theo
Dover South . .
Phillips, J. H
Smith's Falls. .
County Frontenac lying north of the Townships of
Kingston and Pittsburg, the Townships of North and
South Crosby, Bastard, South Elmsley and Kitely,
County of Leeds, and the County of Lanark.
Pierce, J. P
Port Rowan. . .
County of Norfolk.
For the Townships of McKim, Broder, Dill, Neelon,
Garson and Blezard in the District of Nipissing.
Pilon, Phillippe
Sudbury
Poupore, Andrew
Westmeath —
For that portion of the River Ottawa lying between
Des Joachim and Fort Coulonge.
Purcell, H. R
Colebrook ....
Townships Camden, Sheffield, Kaladar and Barrie.
Raphael, J. C
Mallorytown . .
Townships of Front of Yonge and Elizabethtown in the
C unty of Leeds and over the waters of the River
St. Lawrence fronting the said townships.
Rivet, Jos
Sturgeon Falls.
That portion of the District of Nipissing lying west and
north of the Townships of Widdifield, Merrick,
Stewart and Osborne, exclusive of Lake Temiscaming
and its tributaries.
5a F.
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Name.
Residence .
District.
Robertson, C
Hillsburg
Townships of Erin and West Garafraxa.
Robertson, D
Southampton .
County Bruce fronting Lake Huron, lying between
Southampton and Tobermory Harbour"
Robinson, G
Bradford ....
Holland River.
Robinson, T. W
Collingwood . .
Townships Collingwood and Osprey, County of Grey,
and the Townships of Nottawasaga and Sunnidale,
County of Simcoe.
Robinson, Wm
Kilworthy ... .
Severn River and Sparrow Lake.
Rose. Wm
Nobleton
County of York.
Township Kawdon, County Hastings.
Rupert, Thos
Springbrook . .
Sargent, W. J
Bronte
County of Halton, also County of Wentworth north of
the Canal, and Lake Ontario.
Saunders, W. H
Toronto "...
Province of Ontario.
Savage, Thos. Chas. .
Waterford
For the County of Norfolk.
Schell, S
Port Perry
Lake Scugog, lying southerly and easterly of the Scugog
Bridge, and southerly and westerly of the Cartwright
Bridge.
Senecal, John
Cornwall
County of Stormont.
Shillington, N
Burridge
Township of Bedford, County of Frontenac.
Sinclair, N
Glenarm
Balsam Lake, County of Victoria.
Slate, George
Rockport
River St. Lawrence, between Jackstraw Light and
Mallorytown Landing.
Small, John
Grand Valley.
Townships of Melancthon, Amaranth and East Luther,
County Dufferin.
Smith, William
Gravenhurst . .
Lakes Muskoka, Rousseau and Joseph, in the District o
Parry Sound.
Spence, William
Athens
Charleston Lake and its tributaries, County Leeds.
Spracklin, Jos
Windsor
County of Essex.
Stewart, Albert
Goodwood
County of Ontario.
Stewart, Alex
Sand Point —
For the County of Renfrew.
Stewart, James
Lanark
Townships of Drummond, Lanark, Darling and Lavant,
County Lanark.
St. Charles, C
Madoc
Townships Madoc and Huntington, County Hastings.
Stuart, D
Codrington . . .
Trent River and tributaries, County of Northumberland.
from Chisholm's Rapids to Percy Boom.
Sweet, B. H
Bancroft
Townships Faraday, Dungannon, Mayo, Herschel, Mont-
eagle and Carlo w, County of Hastings.
Swift, Thos
Port Perry....
Township of Reach, County of Ontario, and Township
of Mariposa, County Victoria, also River Scugog,
and joint jurisdiction over Lake Scugog.
Switzer, W. H
Gooderham . . .
Townships of Snowden, Glamorgan, Monmouth, Cardiff,
and Harcourt, District of Haliburton.
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Name.
Taudvin, J. W.
Taylor, Fred...
Thomson, Henry
Tillett, R
Timlin, M.
Toner, Geo.
Toole, Ira. . .
Townsend, J .
Traves, J. A., Sen.
Turner, Samuel.
Twamley, C
Vincer, Wm. ...
Yokes, James . .
Wadsworth, C.
Walker, R. J. .
Wartman, H. iE.
Watson, Hy. . . .
Watson, J
Watt, John Peterborough
Webb, R. H. .
Weldon, J. O.
Weasels, E. M.
West, Chas . . .
West, Geo. W.
Residence .
Kingston
Huntsville
Brechin
Roach -s Point.
Atherly
Gananoque .
Omemee . . . .
Long Point.
District.
Fraserburg. .
London . . . .
Cavan
Mindemoya
Nanticoke . .
Queenston . .
Port Credit .
Portsmouth .
Toronto
Cseserea
Barrie
London
Wooler
Holland Ldg.
Holland Ldg.
For the City of Kingston, and for the waters fronting
the County of Frontenac.
For the Townships of Stephenson, Stisted, Chaffey, Sin-
clair and Brunei in the District of Muskoka.
Lake Simcoe and tributaries fronting on Tp. of Mara.
North York, with jurisdiction over Holland River and
that portion of Lake Simcoe lying in front of North
Gwiliimbury and Georgina Townships.
Lake Couchiching and tributaries fronting Townships
Mara and Rama.
River St. Lawrence between Rockport and Brothers Is-
land.
Township of Emily, County of Victoria.
Lyndhurst waters south of Lyndhurst ; also South and
Gananoque Lakes.
For the District of Muskoka with joint jurisdiction with
any Game and Fisheries overseers who have been or
may be appointed over the District of Parry Sound.
Province of Ontario.
Townships Cavan and Manvers.
Manitoulin Island.
Townships Walpole, Rainham, South Cayuga and
Dunn, County Haldimand.
Lake Ontario, fronting County Peel, and for Rivers
Credit and Etobicoke, tributary to said lake.
For the Township of Kingston in the County of
Frontenac .
Province of Ontario .
Townships of Cartwright and Manvers, the waters of
Lake Scugog fronting on said Townships and the
waters tributary to said lake .
River Otonabee and tributaries lying between the Cana-
dian Pacific Railway Crossing in Peterborough and
the Village of Lakefleld.
County of Simcoe.
Province of Ontario.
For the County of Northumberland.
Joint jurisdiction along the east bank of the Holland
River, through the Township of East Gwiliimbury,
and along the shore of Lake Simcoe, through Town-
ship of North Gwiliimbury in the County of York.
With joint jurisdiction along east bank of Holland River,
through Township of Gwiliimbury, and along the
shore of Lake Simcoe, through Township of North
Gwiliimbury, in the County of York .
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
69
Name.
Residence.
District.
West, Wm. F.
Midland
Tadenac Club waters, Georgian Bay.
Widdup, J. W
Brantford
For all waters in County of Peel owned or leased by the
Caledon Mountain Club.
Wight, J. R
Newboro'
For the Township of North Crosby extending to Smith's
Falls on Rideau waters, together with the inland
lakes and tributaries thereto.
Wigle. L
Leamington. . .
Townships of Maiden, North Colchester, South Col-
chester, North Gosfield, South Gosfield and Mersea,
in the County of Essex, with jurisdiction over so
much of the waters of lake Erie as lies in front of
said Townships.
Williams, J. T
Penetang
Townships of Matchedash, Tay, Medonte, Tiny, Flos,
County of Simcoe and over Christian, Beck with and
Giants Tomb Islands.
Wilson. H
Elphin
Townships of Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke, County
of Lanark.
Wilson, Luke
Orillia
Province of Ontario.
Wood, John
Whitestone . . .
Townships Mackenzie, Hagerman, Burpee, Burton and
Ferrie.
Wood, P. V
Port Severn . . .
For the District of Muskoka, with joint jurisdiction with
other overseers over the District of Parry Sound.
Wood, W. R
Toronto
Township of Etobicoke, York and Scarboro, and City of
Toronto, County of York.
Worden, F
Courtice
County of Durham.
Wornnoorth, F. L. . .
Arden
Townships Kennebec and Barrie, County Frontenac.
Younghusband, D . . .
South March . .
Townships March and Nepean, County Carleton.
70
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1906, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH.
1901 .
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Muskoka Lake Base ... 1,205
Lake Rosseau Bass 700
Lake Joseph Bass 1,052
Fairy and Vernon Lakes Bass 244
Lake of Bays Bass 693
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass 225
Thames River at Woodstock Bass 225
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass 396
Thames River at Dorchester Bass 696
Lake Couchiching Bass 436
Stoney Lake Bass 751
Lake Simcoe at Jackson's Point Bass 603
Holland River Bass 387
Golden Lake Bass 372
Severn River Bass 526
Grand River at Cayuga Bass 400
Grand River at Brantford Bass 274
Kempenfeldt Bay Bass 300
1902.
Waters stocked. Species.
Muskoka Lake Bass . .
Lake Joseph Bass . .
Lake Rosseau Bass . .
Lake Couchiching Bass . .
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass . .
Stoney Lake Bass . .
Huntsville Lakes Bass . .
— Winnipeg River , Brook trout.
9,481
Number.
. . . 246
. . . 256
. . . 227
. . . 285
. . . 395
. . . 330
. . . 265
55
2,059
1903.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass 926
Lake Rosseau Bass 1,130
Lake Joseph Bass 500
Muskoka Lake Bass 1,002
Lake of Bays Bass 371
Sparrow Lake Bass 650
Lake Couchiching Bass 258
Long Lake at Rat Portage Bass 460^
Golden Lake Bass 100
Mink Lake Bass 85
Clear Lake Bass 85
White Lake Bass 100
Lynn River, at Lake Simcoe Bass 355
Grand River at Brantford Bass 425
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass 75
Thames River at London Bass 200
Thames River at St. Marys Bass 205
Grand River at Fergus Bass 100
Grand River at Grand Valley Bass 70
Grand River at Paris Bass 130
Musselmans Lake Bass 200
Lake of Bays Bass 500
7,927
1907 GAME AND FISHERIES. 71
WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1906, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH. —Continued.
1904.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Credit River Bass 115
Lake Rosseau Bass 380
Green Lake Bass 135
Opinicon Forks Bass 50
Lake near Barry's Bay Bass 30
Barry's Bay Bass 100
Gorman Lake Bass 75
Golden Lake Bass 565
Mink Lake Basp 60
White Lake Ba«8 160
Clear Lake Bass 50
Snell's Lake Bass 100
Lake Joseph Bass 725
Bass Lake Bass 200
Lake Couchiching Bass 230
Lake Joseph Bass 415
Lake of Bays Bass 530
Lake Simeoe at Jackson's Point Bass 785
Beaver River at Cannington Bass 250
Balsam Lake Bass 400
Lake of Bays Bass Fingerlings 5,000
Oxbow River at Komoka Bass Fingerlings 1,200
Lake Scugog Bass Fingerlings 1,400
12,955
1905.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Lake Scugog Bass 400
Stoney Lake Bass 600
Muskoka Lake Bass 500
Thames River at Stratford Bass 250
Thames River at Mitchell Bass 350
Lake Couchiching Bass 500
Gull Lake (near Gravenhurst) Bass 100
Lake of Bays Bass 400
3,100
1906.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Lake Simeoe Bass 450
Lake of Bays Bass 700
Gull River Bass 610
Grand River Bass 575
Lake Scugog Bass 400
Muskoka Lake Bass 700
River Nith Bass 600
Lake Simeoe Bass 700
do Bass 700
5,435
72
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
Statement of Revenue received from the Fisheries during the year ended 31st December, 1907.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Total
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River
District
Blanchard, F
$ c.
85 00
1,269 00
30 00
$ c.
Nash, John
Sterling, Chas
Leitch, P. A
1,384 00
River Nepigon . .
1,200 00
Ashforth, J. G
1,200 00
Lake Superior
321 05
160 00
2,275 00
1,188 00
460 00
Calbeck, A
Gordon, Walter
Hand, T. A
Van Norman, R. M
Hembruff, Jas
4,404 05
Lake Huron (North Channel)
24 00
16 00
6,928 65
5 00
Hunter, Wm
Oliver, R. C
Vincer, Wm
Bennett, E. C
6,973 65
Georgian Bay
8 00
5 82
121 00
35 00
60 00
105 00
39 00
41 00
698 85
812 00
25 00
1,164 00
447 00
230 00
Cautley, J. C
Dusang, B. A
France, Jr., W
Free, John
,
Gidley, W. C
Grise Bros
Hewitt, James
Jermyn, J. W
Kennedy, John
Knight, Chas
Laughington. H
Robinson, T. W
Williams, J. T
Blunden, H. A
'3,791 67
Lake Huron (projier) and River St. Clair. .
3.901 83
106 00
222 00
646 00
1,249 45
7 50
23 00
169 37
18 00
1,068 00
479 00
44 00
423 00
165 00
58 00
1,468 00
7 00
216 00
292 00
69 00
844 00
3,709 00
3,300 00
Karr, Richard
Kehoe, D
McMurray, R
Robertson, D
Lake St. Clair, River Thames and Detroit
River
Campbell, John
Chambers, Thos
Chauvin, V
6,125 28
Crotty, John
Drouillard, A
Little, Richard
Osborne, Hy
Peltier, Theo
Lake Erie and Grand River
Briges, T. J
2,231 87
Fradenburg, D. A
Henderson, H. A
Johnson, Hy
Kraft, S
Laframboise, R
Lees, C. H. A
Lee, Edward
McClennan, K
McEwen, Arch
Carried fonoard
10,158 00
26,110 52
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES,
73
Statement of Revenue. — Continued.
District.
Lake Erie and Grand River — Con.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte
Counties, Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Rus-
sell, Carleton, Renfrew, Lanark, Gren-
ville
Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria
and other inland counties
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Total.
Brought Forward
McVittie, Jas
Moriarity, J. J
Pattison, F. T
Pierce, J. P
Wigle, Lewis
Wigle, W. D
Vokes, Jas
Scott, Wm
Brick wood, J. H
Buckley, G. E
Clark, Marshall
Covell, John
Gault, Thos
Glass, Irving
Hayes, H. W
Holliday, Hy
Huffman, E. M
Kerr, C. J
McGlynn, P. J
Mansfield, Thos....
May, J. C
Murdoch, John . . . .
Sargant, Wm
Taudvin, J. W
Starling, J. H
Walker, R. J
Wartman, H. E
Wood, W. R
Birch, W. J
Bourgon, J. B
Boyd, J. H
Christink, E
Davis, J. W
Deacon, E
Drew, Hy
Esford, Hy
Hull.Chas
Hunter, A
Knight, U. R
Loveday, E. T
McGuire, John
Phillips, J. H
Shillington, N
Spence, Wm
Taylor, Chas
Townsend, Jas
Wight, J . R
Best, S. G
Blea, Daniel
Bradshaw, A
Burtcheall, C
Cassan, C. H
Carried forward
10,158 00
5,998 00
49 00
19 00
2,780 00
2,580 00
10 00
2,380 15
87 00
146 00
2,190 00
355 00
99 00
443 00
30 00
55 00
240 00
523 00
218 00
155 00
22 00
482 77
244 00
405 00
269 00
51 00
27 00
35 00
171 57
16 00
53 00
52 00
23 00
34 00
15 00
29 00
152 00
55 00
24 00
184 00
268 50
497 00
265 00
91 00
142 00
2 00
118 40
240 00
15 00
19 00
50 00
76 00
89 00
249 00
$ c.
26,110 52
24,031 16
6,161 34
2,260 90
58,563 91
74
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
Statement of Revenue — Continued.
District.
Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria
and other inland counties. — Con.
River St. Lawrence.
Lakes Simcoe. Couchiching and Sparrow .
Nipissing.
Name of Overseer.
Brought forward .
Clarkson, Wm
Crump, C. J. C. . . .
Gaudree, E. E
Green, John
Greenwood, T. D. .
Heath, A. J
Hess, J. H
Irish, John
Johnston, W. H. . .
Johnston, David . .
Jones, John
Langford, Newton
Lean, Wellington .
McAllister, J. R. . .
McElwain, S. C . . .
Mclntyre, A. W. . .
Merriam, E
Moore, F. J
Morton, J. W.. ..-.
Muir, Capt
Nicholls, Garner . .
Pilon, P
Purcell, H. K
Rice, M. A
Smith, Wm
St. Charles, C
Taylor, Fred.
Telfer, J. A
Toole, Ira
Watson, John ....
Watt, John
Widdup, J..
Willmott J. H . . . .
Worden, Frank...
Acton, Nassau .
Blondin, Isaac.
Cox, Matthew .
Dowker, John .
Eraser, J. A
Doolittle, H
Dodds, W. T
McGinn, Wm
McPhee, Donald,
Mayor, Harry , . .
Tillett, Robt
Thomson, H. S. . .
Baechler, Fred . .
Cartier, A
Ferguson, 0. L. .
McKelvie, D
Macdonald, S. C.
Rivet, Jos
Carried forward.
Amount.
9 c.
249 00
127 00
30 00
6 00
18 00
43 00
2 00
25 00
2 00
22 00
12 00
57 00
50 00
CO 00
76 00
114 00
2 00
79 00
361 00
17 00
24 00
522 00
10 00
36 50
14 00
47 00
2 00
22 00
6 00
60 00
9 00
70 00
61 00
159 00
5 50
15 00
5 00
20 00
11 00
15 00
48 00
16 00
87 00
23 00
3 00
9 00
2 00
24 00
110 00
19 00
75 00
955 00
4,159 00
Total.
$ c.
58,563 91
2,400 00
66 00
188 00
5,342 00
66,559 91
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
75
Statement of Revenue. — Continued.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Total.
Brought forward
f c.
$ c.
66,559 91
Unclassified
Licenses issued from
office
538 00
26 00
5 00
8 00
850 00
125 00
Fines
Sale of boat
Sale of fish
Sale of boiler and engine,
Lurline
Balance account, J. K.
McCargar, 1904
1,552 00
68,111 91
Game.
Hunting and other Licenses
Deer Hunters' Licenses, 1906
do do do 1907
$ c.
93 00
12,068 84
7,327 00
1,440 35
641 97
180 00
1,485 91
$ c.
Non-resident do 1907
Moose do 1907
Game dealers' do 1907
Hotel and Cold Storage Licenses, 1907. .
Fines and Confiscations, 1907
23,237 07
76
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
during the
Districts.
Fishing Materia
.
Tugs or Vessels.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
a
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake of the Woods and Rainy
River District.
Lake ot the Woods
4
300
1
6,000
12
9
3
1
3
1
4
2
3
$
1,950
800
200
375
200
800
450
75
19
8
3
7
2
8
5
5
12,000
6,000
2,000
6,000
2,000
9,000
3,000
4,000
1,625
9.
Shoal Lake
875
3
Wabigoon Lake
250
4
Vermillion "
800
f>
Eagle "
250
6
Denmark Star, Long and San-
dy Lakes
1,150
7
Dryby and Hawk Lakes
450
8
Whitewater, Rainy and Big
Clearwater Lakes
400
Totals
4
300
6,000
12
26
4,850
57
44,000
5,800
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs
Districts.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy
River District.
Lake of the Woods
Shoal Lake
Wabigoon Lake
Vermillion "
Eagle "
Denmark, Star, Long and San
dy Lakes
Dryby and Hawk Lakes ,
Whitewater, Rainy and Big
Clearwater Lakes
Totals .
Values .
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
239,600
147,640
20,000
12,500
85,000
18,260
13,000
76,000
612,000
$61,200
lbs.
2,960
80
10,000
16,400
9,020
3,350
500
42,310
$4,231
lbs.
CLi
lbs.
88,990
24,220
500
6,800
16,000
8,000
8,200
6,300
159,010
$15,901
lbs.
66,600
29.450
2,000
10,250
1,500
6,350
6,000
122,150
$9,772
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
77
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials, also the kinds and quantities of fish caught,
vear 1907.
Fishing Material.
Other Fixtures used in
Fishing.
Seines.
Pound Nets.
Hoop Nets.
Night Lines.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
Wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
a
$
14
2,000
2
250
$
4
5.000
$
1
9.
1
8
2
5,075
1
200
4
1
5
3
750
6
7
8
?
14
2,000
250
9
10,825
1
200
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc. — Continued.
4)
be
C
c
a
Sturgeon.
Eels.
u
Tullibee.
Catfish.
Mixed and coarse
fish.
Caviare.
Sturgeon Bladders,
S
'6
S
CO
w
CO
IS
Value.
a
5
lbs.
lbs.
83,900
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
8,950
750
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
4,300
No.
200
brls.
brls.
$
56,025
19,595
3,050
9,105
11,822
4,764
2,678
8,920
1
9.
3
300
6,000
100,000
4
5
7 220
600
6
7
1,400
8
1
92,520 300
15,700
100,000
4,900
200
115,959
$13,878
$15
$942
$5,000
$4,900
$120
■■>
$115,959
78
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts .
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessels.
Boats
Gill-nets.
a
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake Superior.
Thunder Bay . . . .'
23
1
249
$
46,020
1,500
90
5
37
2,605
31
270,600
24,000
10,500
24,000
48,000
7,500
48,000
18,100
$
15,670
o
Point Mamainse
1,500
65
s
Gras Cap
3
300
4
4
Michipicoten Island
1
2
15
58
1,500
10,000
3
16
1,500
5
Gargantua
3,000
fi
Goulais Bay .
4
400
5
500
7
Richardson's Harbor
2
71
15,000
18
3,000
8
Batchewana Bay
5
600
10
765
29
393
74,020
132
49
3,905
50
450,-700
26,000
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and ^'alue of tugs.
a
pi
Districts.
GQ
a
J3
1
c
o
o
M
<]5
1
o
o
S
6
1
Lake Superior.
Thunder Bay
brls.
lbs.
799,200
lbs.
223,810
4,060
7,500
6,200
14,350
4,350
13,820
27,050
lbs.
1,104,170
56,590
4,500
24,000
149,530
5,650
200,350
30,250
lbs.
lbs.
63,090
lbs.
1,950
2
Point Mamainse
^
Gras Cap
150
4
Michipicoten Island
5
Gargantua . .
6
Goulais Bay . . ...
900
7
g
Totals
799,200
300,640
1,575,040
63,240
2,850
Values
$39,960
$30,064
$157,504
$6,324
$228
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
79
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc, — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice-houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards
Value
No.
Value .
-No.
Value.
No.
hooks .
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
a
31
3,700
8
$
1,250
1
1
$
lOO
2,000
1
?
s
1
2
350
6,000
4
5
6
2
7,000
7
i
8
'
31
3,700
13
14,600
2 2.100
#
'
i
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc. — Continued.
8)
a
o
c
s
o
3
_0B
1
0)
3
1
8
G
OS
r3 ^
lbs.
22,200
6
a.
o
B
OQ
1
E
1
1
Value.
a
s
lbs.
lbs.
2,540
lbs.
29,600
lbs.
lbs.
44,400
200
lbs.
lbs.
No.
brls.
brls.
$
185,154
6,077
1,215
3,020
16,595
1,072
21,841
5,730
^
?.
3
4
3,450
5
6
7,900
7
8
2,540
29,600
55,950
22,200
$240,704
$381
$1,776
$3,357
$1,110
$240,704
80
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
during the
Districts.
Lake Huron (North Channel).
Thessalon ,
St. Joseph's Island
Bruce Mines
Mississauga
Blind River
Haywood Island
Manitowaning Bay
Kaga':vong
Badgely, DarshJA Innis islands.
Meldrum Bay
Club Island
Cockburn Island
West Bay
Fitzwilliam Island
Squaw Island
Duck Islands
South Bay Mouth
Killarney
Bustard Islands
John and Aird Islands
Providence Bay
Cape Robert
Bedford Islands
Pt . Aux . Grondine
Totals
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessels.
No,
22
Ton-
nage.
394
Value.
Men*
2,000
2,000
2,000
18,000
3,500
5,000
15,060
13,000
8,000
7,000
8,000
2,000
80,500
10
122
Boats.
No.
Value.
1,100
200
45
500
650
700
300
110
260
1,050
175
560
200
1,100
1,270
1,510
750
200
100
300
800
11,^
Men.
Gill-nets.
Yards.
30,000
11,000
6,000
12,000
6,000
24,000
78,000
20,000
36,000
12,000
36,000
102,000
114,000,
132,000
63,200
84,000
6,000
4,000
Value .
1,200
90
500
1,100
900
3,000
150
776,200
8,100
2,500
3,600
450
2,775
10,700
9,000
8,465
5,500
10,800
300
600
69,580
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
81
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials, also the kinds and quantities of fish caught
year 1907.
j
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Night lines.
Freezers
and
ice houses.
Piers
and
wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
2
1
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
hooks .
Value.
No. Value.
No.
Value .
s
25
.
500
175
1
?,
3
6
5
5
10
2,000
1,200
1,200
3,000
1
1
2
500
200
475
4
5
6
1 .^00
7
1
200
8
12
2,400
9
1
1,500
1
1,500
10
n
2.
400
1?
1
75
18
14
15
5
1,250
1
300
1
1,000
16
17
6
1,500
18
19
10
2,400
.
2
500
?0
?A
7
2,000
2,000
3,000
1
750
?.?.
8
11
^^3
1
800
?4
90
23,025
13
5,600
2
2,500
"■■■|
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82
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boatB, the
during the
District.
iMke Huron {North Channel) .
Thessalon
St Joseph's Island
Bruce Mines
Miseissauga
Blind River
Haywood Island
Manitowaning Bay
Kagawong
Badgely, Darsh & Innis Islands
Meldrum Bay
Club Island
Cockburn Island
West Bay
Fitzwilliam Island
Squaw Island
Duck Islands
South Bay Mouth
Killarney
Bustard Islands
John and Aird Islands
Providence Bay
Cape Robert
Bedford Island
Pt . Aux Grondine
Totals .
Values . .
ffi
bis.
19
19
$190
w
lbs.
100
2,000
400
4,000
2,900
100
2,200
20,000
31,700
$1,585
lbs.
26,460
800
100
26,000
13,000
8,040
39,100
18,100
101,390
27,000
22,500
27,700
2,000
110,600
126,200
36,790
56,440
90,000
2,960
300
22,100
1,200
30,000
787,780
$78,778
lbs.
48,340
1,600
500
2,000
7,000
3,970
12,600
76,000
23,530
209,000
56,950
1.000
83,500
249,400
372,000
326,750
52,540
101,000
26,000
2,800
4,000
1,600
3,000
1.665.080
$166,508
pq
lbs.
^
lbs.
1,650
100
20,000
18,000
23,210
19,180
1,600
9,060
2,000
8,000
10,000
25,950
20,000
120,000
5,700
60,300
1,200
345,950
$34,595
lbs.
1,950
1,400
1,000
10,250
3,850
325
3,000
1,775
1,460
3,100
19,900
.6,000
54,000
$4,320
6a F.
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
83
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials also the kinds and quantities of fish caught
year 1907.
<0
bO
a
o
.s
1
8
Oh
X3
o
Mixed and coarse
fish.
o
1
a
o
1
s
1
S
Value.
B
3
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
No.
bis.
bis.
$ c.
7,636 00
634 00
359 00
6,500 00
4,400 00
4,424 00
7,833 00
9,570 00
13,765 00
24,340 00
2,460 00
■ 8,465 00
960 00
9,150 00
37,000 00
50,020 00
36,964 00
13,562 00
21,100 00
16,655 00
315 00
3,840 00
9,629 00
5,500 00
1
2,340
3,780
20,000
4,000
140
1,140
o
300
3
4,000
2,000
500
1,320
100
4
5
6
150
80
9
7
H
1,180
50
2,400
20
9
49
21
25
10
11
]?,
200
13
14
15
20
41
16
17
180
18
19
3,666
600
20,000
?.o
21
1,960
8,200
2,000
. 8
?.?.
900
8,500
2,000
23
200
24
24,540
300
1,700
64,300
408
140
25
295,081 00
13,681
$15
$136
$3,215
$408
$1,400
$250
$295,081 00
84
REPORT OF THE
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the quantity and
!2,
Districts.
Georgian Bay.
Parry Sound
Waubaushene
Penetanguishene
CoUingwood
Meaford
Byng Inlet
Colpoy's Bay and Tobermory
Total'
Fishing material.
Tugs or Vessels.
No.
24
Ton-
nage.
105
14
170
i65
494
Value.
17,800
700
24,800
17,500
60,800
Men.
29
32
111
Boats.
No.
Ill
Value.
980
1,950
980
2.400
1,125
515
2,822
10,772
Men.
18
Gill-nete.
Yards.
222,000
54,000
45,600
101,000
266,000
18,000
306,700
204 1,013,300
Value.
19,860
1,660
3,625
18,090
1,000
21,795
66,030
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs.
Districts.
1
W)
.S
u
0)
Herring fresh.
4
1
Trout.
Pickerel or dore
Pike.
1
Georgian Bay.
Parry Sound
brlB.
lbs.
lbs.
211,515
11,750
33,800
14,870
3,500
17,600
205
lbs.
334,100
15,700
28,200
51,790
358,900
lbs.
lbs.
1,400
6,575
lbs.
1,300
2
3
Waubaushene
Penetanguishene
CoUingwood
Meaford
5
50
25
4,900
39,720
6,000
100
24,180
47,280
4
500
5
6
Byng Inlet
10,400
10,900
7
Colpoy's Bay and To-
bermory
Totals
Values
19^
513,493
15
18,375
m
74,900
293,240
1,302,183
59,995
$995
$3,745
$29,324
1130,218.30
$1,837.50
14,799.60
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
FISHERIES.
value of all fishing materials, etc. — Continued.
Fishing Material
Other fixtures used
in fishing.
Seines .
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value. : No.
Value.
No.
Hooks
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
a
0
$
1
$
7
1
$
1.1 SO
200
6
$
925
I
9
3
4
2
200
5
1
400
B
10
15,200
2
6,500
7
1
400
20
17,750
8
7,425
■
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc. — Continued.
i
o
o
So
Si
6
1
si
O
CD
2
'^
5
o
3
c
o
3
1
1
M
OQ
la
Value.
a
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
No.
brls.
10
brls.
10
$ c.
55,005 50
8,134 90
7,555 00
11,398 00
36,700 00
4,087 00
53,335 00
1
1,500
600
100
12,400
17
?
35
34
16
26
10
s
4,940
600
5,100
995
4
5
400
7,000
6
56
7
6,840
1,100
100
24,500
1,012
151
46
176,215 40
$1,026
155
18
$1,225 $1,012
1
$1,510
$460
$176,215 40
!
86
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts.
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
0)
a
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
Yards.
Value.
1
2
3
Lake Huron (Proper).
Cape Hurd to Southampton. .
Southampton to Pine Point . .
County Huron
9
2
1
1
246
60
13
25
34,000
6,000
1,500
1,500
47
12
6
7
51
5
12
60
5,476
250
2,250
7,965
94
8
37
99
505,500
116,150
127,200
35,000
$
29,121
6,615
3,500
1,200
4
County Lambton, including
St. Clair River
Totals
13
344
43,000
72
128
15,941
238
783,850
40,436
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs
a
5^;
Districts,
•73
a
'b
cc
p
2
H
u
o
o
o
■p-i
1
9
Lake Huron {Proper).
Cape Hurd to Southampton .
Southampton to Pine Point.
County Huron
brls.
462
lbs.
47,680
lbs.
5,840
lbs,
748,690
171,700
63,790
78,080
lbs.
lbs.
290
lbs.
1,500
s
6,120
114,700
28,400
47,580
6,540
391,570
4
County Lambton, including
St Clair River
700
Totals
Values '
462
$4,620
168,500
81,820
1,062,260
398,400
2,200
$8,425
$8,182
$106,226
$39,840
$176
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
87
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc.^ for 1907. — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoep nets.
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Hooks
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
a
*10
$
2
$
300
t2
$
$
4
2
4
12
$
6,500
700
400
2,500
$
1
9
7
67
1,200
14,580
s
15
939
293
2
10
4
^5
939
293
76
16,080
t4
10
22
10,100
* Dip-nets.
t Spears.
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc., for 1907.— Continued.
0)
a
o
a
'2.
1^
o
GQ
'a
H
3
C3
8
IS
a
o
o
00
E
OQ
IS
Value.
u
a
!z;
lbs.
lbs.
980
lbs.
lbs.
64,560
lbs.
lbs..
lbs.
3,280
lbs.
No.
brls.
823
brls.
1
$
94,385
17,170
21,998
68,150
1
9:
960
4,260
223,620
33.500
9,880
83,360
•
3
1,650
1,127
4,825
4
6,200
321,680
1,650
96,520
1,127
4,825
823
1
201,703
$930
$16,084
$132
$4,825
$1,127
$2,895
$8,230
$10
$201,703
88
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs.
Districts.
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessel
s.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
s
s
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No
Yards
Value.
1
Lake St. Clair.
River Thames
$
20
11.660
39
19
156
88
*43
$
9,
Lake St. Clair
11 .(
7
5
"io
2,600
1,350
12
8
13 365
8
96
25
2,655
335
4
Detroit River
Totals
12
10
3,950
20
154
15,015
302
*43
Dip nets.
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
a
5
Districts.
1
be
a
■ 'B
<v
2
H
i
O
S-i
a>
6
1
Lake St. Clair.
River Thames .... ...
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
21,331
9,036
46,400
2,000
lbs.
8,100
2
Lake St Clair
22
5,545
50
9,510
3
i> ((
119,310
24,500
15,620
4
Detroit River
10,365
Totals
5,617
143,810
78,767
43,595
Values
$280 85
$14,381
$7,876 70
$3,487 60
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
89
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc, for 1907.— Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in fishing
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop Nets .
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
s
2i
7
2,100
1,616
4,710
1,840
770
320
1,525
672
$
56
38
44
$
2,575
2,215
2,320
900
1
38
$
?
1
5
2
3
325
450
3
3,050
?
36
10
2,625
2,300
140
3
25
1)
14
3,545
4
775
73
10,266
3,287
10
2,625
138
7,110
3,200
178
5
6,595
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc., for 1907. — Continued.
a
o
a
1
o
a>
3
1
H
J3
3
Mixed and coarse
fish.
i
>
O
c
8
3
1
2
H
'6
.a"
cc
IS
Value.
M
3
lbs.
lbs.
1,960
1,290
37,625
lbs.
lbs.
21,007
5,040
26,390
625
lbs.
lbs. j lbs.
19,140 187,860
4,945 128,070
17,850 249,240
401 50,690
lbs.
No.
brls.
brls.
$ c.
15,049 65
8,909 30
40,212 10
6,051 45
1
?.
1,261
8
4
1
40,875
53,062
41,975| 615,860
1,261
$70,222 50
$6,131 25i....
$2,653 10
$3.3581 $30,793
«1.261
$70,222 50
90
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts.
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessels .
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
Boats.
No. Value. Men
Gill-nets.
No. Yards. Value
Lake Erie.
Pelee Island
Essex County
Kent County
Elgin West
Elgin East
Houghton .
Walsingham '.
Long Point
Charlotteville
Inner Bay
Woodhouse
Haldimand
Port Maitland to Port
Colborne —
Port Colborne to Niagara
Falls
49
88
254
25
94
55
22
10,500
8,000
15,100
8,000
17,450
10,500
2,500
1,000
7,445
14,450
7,750
3,120
12
66
109
39
- 38
530
370
1,205
850
11,500
18,200
6,300
178
700
36
763
108,050
214
319 45,596
587
14,500
10,000
8,000
24,000
136,000
32,000
10,000
5,000
26,000
5,000
32,000
85,800
31,700
60,500
$
5,500
2,239
2,070
2,000
12,445
1,100
700
264
1,110
473
1,800
10,119
6,623
450
480,500 46,893
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs
Districts.
ffi
6
u
o
TJ
IH
o
(1>
<v
2
1
H
CQ
s
Ah
Lake Erie.
Pelee Island
Essex County
Kent County
Elgin West
Elgin East
Houghton
Walsingham
Long Point
Charlotteville
Inner Bay
Woodhouse
Haldimand
Port Maitland to Port Colborne
Port Colborne to Niagara Falls.
brls.
Totals .
Values
$10
lbs.
87,220
206,900
669,740
396,100
854,700
124,060
45,520
1,900
3,580
lbs.
4,300
194,530
52,850
48,5C0
7,760
2,370
19,560
230
183,860
162,900
83,400
1,240
53,880
157,970
31,540
800
2,821,120
574,290
$141,056
$57,429
lbs.
150
310
1,000
300
1,760
$176
lbs.
lbs.
4,760
88,760
205,350
595,400
108,800
12,530
99,610
150
52,320
1,490
371,430
342,630
4.980
7,620
lbs.
31,250
144,000
1,097,300
1,000
14,650
800
6,550
5,850
1,895,830
$189,583
2,200
185,800
30,800
1,520,200
$121,616
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
91
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc., for 1907. — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
0)
No.
Yards
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No. of
hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
a
a
2
40(»
900
3,150
33
400
1,590
9
57
110
54
$
3,000
20,975
41,050
20,000
$
3
13
41
22
15
2
2
$
1,200
4,220
15,350
7,200
10,275
1,500
400
$
1
s
9
6
1
100
%
4
*6
5
200
400
2
4
1
50
8
8
3,200
2,000
4,000
3,600
1,125
410
1,135
1,000
7
6
2
8
IS
9
13
3,000
30
1
50
10
3
21
1,900
5,025
n
20
4,400
*57
2
800
1?
18
8,500
85
14
65
51
17,250
5,693
250
89,425
12,100
121
122
47,070
5
1,000
*Dip nets,
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc., for 1907. — Continued.
i
c
c
o
J3
o
00
g
2
si
1
OT3
bCoJ
-1.3
CO
1
S
H
s
'3
B
s
lbs.
lbs.
1,360
6,620
9,240
3,680
lbs.
lbs.
6,100
75,420
213,320
43,800
25,600
6,400
24,620
740
17,760
2,700
5,440
26,040
12,640
11,940
lbs.
lbs.
725
6,000
lbs.
8,940
231,500
194,580
41,500
11,380
180
35,560
58,520
57,140
133,000
lbs.
97
550
1,182
325
No.
brls.
brls.
$ c.
8,878 00
67,563 00
170,054 00
89,473 00
56,330 00
8,022 00
18,875 00
4,719 00
9,955 00
8,182 00
52,027 00
65,962 00
24,936 00
7,653 00
1
2
3
1,700
4
5
6
6,075
100
3,150
9,750
7
4,800
854
8
9
10
11
9,820
4,300
12 100
3,050
50
19,640
9,120
11,020
468
513
1,145
20
....
300
12
13
245
14
51,920
472,520
30,600
812,080
5,134
265
300
592,629 00
$7,788
$23,626
$2,448
$40,604
$5,134
$159
$3,000
$592,629 00
92
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts.
Fishing material.
^
Tugs or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
a
No.
1
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No.
Yards.
Value.
1
9
Lake Ontario.
Lincoln
Wentworth
52
$
5,000
3
83
17
18
2
17
7
1
16
59
99
39
31
$
3,466
3,715
4,060
400
1,250
104
150
935
1,390
4,581
1,300
458
98
34
37
2
*47
96,128
52,200
122,000
5,000
44,600
7,900
3,000
54,000
37,200
38,900
19,000
5,280
$
4,822
2,088
4,345
375
3
Halton .
4
Peel
5
York
3
1,900
25
2 567
6
Ontario
i2
2
19
90
182
48
40
'214
Durham
150
8
Northumberland
1,150
874
q
Prince P^dward
10
Bay of Quinte
503
n
Amherst Island
1,450
T>
Wolfe Island and vicinity. .
.
79
Totals . . ,
4
52
6,900
28
389
21,809
564
*47
485,208
18.617
Dip nets.
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts.
Lake Ontario.
Lincoln
Wentworth
Halton
Peel
York
Ontario
Durham
Northumberland
Prince Edward
Bay of Quinte
Amherst Island
Wolfe Island and vicinity.
Total
Value
tn
brls.
399
476
1,760
lbs.
470,540
79,380
209,000
10,000
40,000
6,140
16,000
12,520
15,280
47,920
6,680
913,460
$45,673
lbs.
23,600
13,050
3,000
4,350
990
800
8.310
57,940
99,890
131,660
100
343,690
$34,369
lbs.
8,000
1,800
5,000
11,320
40
1,500
29,680
32,260
16,190
m
lbs.
105,790
$10,579
lbs.
14,730
930
60
2,450
40,520
13,410
290
72,390
17,239
jbd
s
lbs.
3,200
40,000
450
550
50
33,000
13,500
155,050
22,800
27,600
296,200
$23,296
lbs.
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
93
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, fishing materials, etc., 1907. — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
fSpears.
Hoop nets.
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
1.:
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
5
$
$
$
200
100
4
2
•
2
3
18
I
2
200
675
885
100
600
$
^
90
?.
3
300
6
4
5
6
7
8
14
138
200
415
2,065
8
18
4
558
110
9
600
12
10
n
e>
60
62
62
35
745
100
2
1
50
^?.
90
H
60
195
3,425
1,300
26
49
3.178
vessels and boats, fishing materials, etc. — Continued.
c
o
CD
QQ
H
m
o
i
T3
C
OS
'O -•
hi °Q
o
8
1
i
Whitefish, salted.
Value.
M
s
S3
lbs.
4 800
lbs.
1 Of,C\
lbs.
5,440
1,460
lbs.
lbs.
3,500
700
lbs.
10,580
21,700
lbs.
No.
brls.
bils.
$ cts.
33,470 00
10,617 00
1
' 600
9,
10.630 00 [ 3
1,414 00 4
300
500
160
225
340
6,180
20
2,000
35,920
28,360
l.^n 880
3,928 00 1 5
1
415 OOi 6
40
23,940
10,600
98,300
11,460
17,020
1,132 00' 7
! inn
2,666
550
24,150
17,600
221,625
12,002 OOi 8
380
, 1,950
5,400
iV,666
15,019 00! 9
59,900 OOilO
1,900
600! 1,200
28,900| 25,960
1
19.260 00 11
7,471 0012
7
7 080
20,400
168,920
3,150
297,3001 28.^ 140
7
1
175,258 OOl
'
$1,062
$1,224
$8,446
$189
$23,784
$14,157
$70
$10
$175,258 Ool
94
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Recapitulation of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts.
Lake of the Woods and
Rainy River
Lake Superior
Lake Huron ( North
Channel)
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron (Proper)
Lake St. Clair and River
Thames
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Inland Waters, including
Lake Nipissing
Totals
Fishing material.
Tug8(
)r vessels
Boats.
Gill nets
Ton-
Value.
No.
Value.
Men.
No.
Yards.
iz;
nage.
1=5
$
$ ■
4
29
300
393
6,000
74,020
12
132
26
49
4,850
3,905
57
50
44.000
450,700
22
24
13
394
494
344
80,500
60,800
43,000
122
111
72
75
111
128
11,880
10,772
15,941
150
204
238
*4
776,200
1,013,300
783,850
12
36
4
10
763
52
3,950
108,050
6,900
20
214
28
154
319
389
15,015
45,596
21,809
302
587
564
*43
*65
*47
480,500
485,208
5
30
4,400
14
197
4,857
303
*8
14,860
149
2.780
387,620
725
1.448
134.625
2,455
*167
4,048,618
5,800
26,000
69,580
66,030
40,436
46,893
18,617
663
274.019
* Dip nets.
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
District.
Lake of the Woods and
Rainy River
Lake Superior
Lake Huron (North
Channel )
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron (Proper)..
Lake St. Clair and River
Thames
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Inland Waters, includ-
ing Lake Nipissing
Totals
Values.
ffi
bris
19
99^
462
1
476
7*
1,065
10,650
lbs.
799,200
31,700
74,900
168,500
5,617
2,821,120
913,460
66,890
4,881,387
244,069.35
lbs.
612,000
300,640
787,780
293,240
81,820
143,810
574,290
343,690
29,620
3.166,890
316,689
lbs.
42,310
1,575,040
1,665,080
1,302,183
1,062,260
1,760
105,790
2,205
5,756,628
$ c.
575,662.80
pa
lbs.
lbs.
159,010
63,240
345,950
18,376
398,400
78,767
1,895,830
72,390
160,290
3,192,252
$ c.
319,225.20
CL,
lbs.
122,150
2,850
54,000
59,995
2,200
43,595
1,520,200
296,200
82,850
2,184,040
$ c.
174,723.20
lbs.
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
1^5
FISHERIES.— Continued.
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc., for 1907. — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Night Lines.
Freezers and
iice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
1^
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
B
o
$
14
31
90
1
76
10
250
*90
20
2,000
3,700
23,025
400
16,080
2,625
89,425
90
7,900
145,245
2
1
250
$
9
13
13
20
22
5
122
49
22
e
10,825
14,600
5,600
17,750
10,100
775
47,070
3,178
5,815
1
2
2
8
200
2,100
2,500
7,425
1
?
3
4
95
939
10.266
17,250
60
255
293
3.287
5,693
62
330
3
138
65
195
80
10
7,110
3,425
1,530
5
73
51
6
3,200
12,100
1,300
4,300
178
121
26
46
14
5
6,595
1,000
6
7
8
n
9
166
28.770
9,665
582
483
12,325
20,900
371
275
115,713
32
19,820
* Spears,
vessels and boats, fishing material, etc., for 1907 — Continued .
o
g>
i2
'0
H
1
0
m
u
C
ScS
6
1
a
0
B
1
H
1
1
A
ca
Value.
a
s
lbs.
92,520
2,540
24,540
6,840
6,200
40 875
lbs.
" 29,666
" 20,466
lbs.
300
lbs.
15,700
55,950
"3,156
lbs.
1,700
100
1,650
41.975
30,600
297.300
65,000
lbs.
100,000
22,200
64,300
24,500
96,520
615,860
812,080
283,140
198,890
lbs.
4,900
No.
200
brls.
brls.
$ c.
115,959.00
240,704.00
295,081.00
176,21.5.40
201,703.00
70,222.50
592,629.00
175,258.00
67,253.00
1
?
300
1,100
321,680
53,062
472,520
168,920
15,800
408
1,012
1,127
1,261
5,134
4.825
140
151
823
25
46
1
3
4
5
6
51,920
7,080
84 030
265
7
300
1
7
8
9,455
q
316,545
$ c.
47,481.75
50,000
$
3,000
1,033,682
$ c.
51,684.10
74,800
4,488
438,325
$
35,066
2,217,490
$ c.
110,874.50
23,297
23,297
5.290
%
3.174
1,121
$
11.210
373
$
3,730
1935.024.90
$ c.
1935.024.90
96
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
Districts.
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessels.
Boats .
Gill-nets.
s
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value
Men.
138
78
45
36
6
No.
Yards
Value
1
Inland Waters.
Frontenac, County
$
77
55
41
18
6
8
1,133
725
284
2,615
100
*8
2,720
1,080
6,560
4,500
$
310
?
Leeds, Lennox & Addington. .
99
3
Russell, Prescott, Carleton and
Renfrew Counties
104
4
Nipissing District
5
30
4,400
14
150
5
Simcoe . . .
Totals
5
30
4,400
14
197
4,857
303
*8
14,860
663
Dip nets.
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs
a
Districts.
IS
0
m
'a
-1^
2
OQ
i
o
o
M
o
0)
-[
Inland Waters.
Frontenac, County
brl.
7i
lbs.
4,880
5,000
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
25,150
2
Leeds, Lennox & Addington. .
Russell, Prescott, Carleton and
Renfrew Counties
570
27,800
1,250
1,000
6,950
3
590
159,700
1,850
4
Nipissing District
56,990
20
1,000
205
48,900
f>
Simcoe ....
Totals
7i
66,890
29,620
2,205
160,290
82,850
Values
$75
.«3..S44 50
$2,962
$220 50
$16,029
$6,628
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
97
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, fishing^materiali-etCi^for 1907. — Continued.
Fishing material .
Other fixtures used in fishing.
Seine?
.
Pound-nets.
Hoop nets.
Night lines.
Freezers and
ice-houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards
Value
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
B
s
(
$
28
52
572
958
1
2
3
1
90
75
$
1
11
255
330
2
2,400
46
3
20
7,900
17
5,650
4
1,900
5
11
255
330
20
7,900
80
1,530
4,300
46
22
5,815
1
vessels and boats, fishing material;, etc., for 1907. — Continued.
4
§
a
Sturgeon.
a
QD
O
8
a
X
Caviare.
a
1
1
1
V^alue.
a
3
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
6,720
8,986
100
lbs.
lbs.
27,200
37,300
500
lbs.
61,530
33,320
53,000
50,390
' 650
lbs.
No.
brls.
brls.
$ c.
7,919 50
6,005 00
2,966 50
50,183 00
179 00
1
2
50
83,980
3
9,455
1
5
84,030
15,800
65,000
198,890
9,455
$67,253 00
$12,604 50
$790
$5,200
$9,944 50
$9,455
$67,253 0©
7f.
98
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
Comparative Statement of yield 1906-7, according to Districts.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Dis-
trict :
Whitefish lbs....
Trout " ....
Pickerel "
Pike " ....
Maekinonge "
Sturgeon "
Tullibee " ....
Catfish "
Coarse fish "
Caviare . " • . . .
Bladders " ....
Lake Superior :
Herring " . . . .
Whitefish " ....
Trout " ....
Pickerel " ....
Pike " ....
Sturgeon "
Tullibee " ....
Coarse fish " . . . .
Caviare "
Trout ' bbls....
Whitefish " ....
Eels " ...
Lake Huron, N. C.
Herring bbls
Herring lbs
Whitefish " ....
Trout " . . . .
Pickerel "
Pike " ....
Sturgeon Bladders "
Sturgeon "
Perch " ....
Catfish "...
Coarse fish " . •• •
Caviare "
Trout bbls
Whitefish ... " ....
Georgian Bay :
Herring bbls
Herring lbs
Whitefish " ....
Trout •"....
Pickerel " •.•-
Pike " •..-
Sturgeon "
Perch " ....
Catfish " ....
Coarse fish " . . •
Whitefish 1 bbls. . . .
Trout " ....
Caviare
Sturgeon Bladders
Lake Huron (proper) :
Herring bbls. . . .
Herring lbs
Whitefish " ....
Trout " • • •
1906.
388,200
100,100
244,600
113,800
54,000
4,900
82,900
3,050
100
196,500
420,700
1,173,1-50
19,250
2,300
300
6,100
9,'000
1,138
1.580
380
36,600
879,500
1,997,200
479,300
46,300
22,100
200
6,100
63,600
725
108
41
76
35,400
379,950
1,538,410
43,650
40,100
17,050
800
3,400
12,600
31
278
760
250,900
43,300
967,700
1907.
612,000
42,310
159,010
122,150
92,520
15,700
100,300
4,900
200
799,200
300,640
1,575.040
63,240
2,850
2,540
55,950
22,200
29,600
19
31,700
787,780
1,665,080
345,950
54,000
24,540
300
1,700
64,300
408
140
25
99^
74,900
293,240
1,302,183
18,375
59,995
6,840
1,100
100
24,500
46
151
1,012
462
168,500
81,820
1,062,260
Increase.
223,800
8,350
38,520
10,800
100,300
1,850
100
602,700
401,890
43,990
550
2,240
49,850
13,200
29,600
7.700
2,440
100
700
32
2^
39,500
19,895
"366
11,900
15
1,012
38,520
94,560
Decrease .
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
99
Comparative Statement of yield 1906-7, according to Districts. — Continued.
1906.
1907.
Increase.
Decrease.
Lake Huron (proper) : — Co
Pickerel
ntinucd.
lbs....
425,800
4,300
15,300
158,800
700
101,600
3,750
10
847
398,400
2,200
6,200
321,680
1,650
96,520
1,127
1
823
4,825
143,810
27,400
2,100
9,100
Pike
Sturgeon
Perch
162,880
950
Catfish
Coarse fish " . . - .
5,020
2,623
9
Caviare
.■..'.".'.'bbls'. '.'.'.
n
. ......\hs....
Whitefish
Trout
24
Sturgeon Bladders
Lake & River St. Clair and
Whitefish
4,825
97.610
Thames River:
lbs....
bbls....
lbs
46,200
2,000
Herring
Herring
Eels
2,000
5,617
5,617
((
Pickerel
<(
u
((
it
n
124,900
59,200
38.350
56,900
41,200
665,400
1,225
4,200
3
2,823,200
359,100
2,400
1,557,000
1,386,900
65,600
334,000
20,800
33,880
932,800
2,770
78,767
43,595
40,875
53,062
41,975
615.860
1,261
46,133
15,605
Pike
Sturgeon
Perch ... .
2,525
3,838
Catfish
775
Coarse fish . .
49,540
it
36
Tullibee . .
4,200
2
Lake Erie :
Herring
Whitefish
.. ...bbls....
lbs....
1
2,821,120
574,290
1,760
1,895,830
1,520,200
51,920
472,520
2,080
215,190
Trout
n
t(
1(
(1
((
<(
640
Pickerel
338,830
183,300
Pike
Sturgeon
Perch
13 680
138,520
Tullibee
20,800
Catfish
30.600
812,080
5,134
265
300
476
913,480
343,690
105,790
72,890
296,200
7,080
20,400
168,920
297,300
283,140
3,280
Ciiarse fish
120 720
2,364
265
300
398
Sturgeon bladders
Whitefish
.... bbls.!!.
Lake Ontario :
Herring
Herring
Whitefish
bbls....
lbs....
i(
((
<(
<(
((
78
924,200
354,000
107,300
54,100
251,400
13,100
18,400
194,200
275,000
220,500
10,740
10,310
Trout
Pickerel
'18,296
44,800
1.510
Pike
Sturgeon
Eels
6,020
2,000
25,280
Catfish ,
22,300
62,640
Coarse fish
Caviare
((
•(
Tullibee
(1
!!!!." .bbls!!!!
bbls....
2,000
4
13
3,150
7
1
1,150
3
Trout
Whitefish
12
Nipissing District :
Herring
Whitefish
lbs....
25,000
4,000
56,990
27,800
1,000
31,990
23,800
1,000
Trout . .
100
REPORT OF THE
No. 32
Comparative Statement of yield 1906-1907, according to Districts. — Concluded.
Nipissing District : — Continued.
Pickerel IbB .
Pike " .
Catfish " .
Sturgeon " .
Perch " .
Coarse Fish " .
Caviare , " .
Bladders " .
Eels " .
Inland Waters :
Herring bbls.
lbs.
Whitefish " .
Trout " .
Pickerel " .
Pike " .
Sturgeon " .
Eels: " .
Perch " .
Catfish " .
Coarse Fish " .
Caviare " .
1906.
3,200
500
103,100
9,950
19
9,200
500
4,400
45,400
100
9,800
87,700
132,700
1907.
159,700
48,900
83,980
50,890
9,455
7J
9,900
1,820
1,205
590
33,950
50
16,800
65,000
148,500
Increase.
156,500
48,400
50,390
700
1,320
1.2e5
6,000
15,866
DecBfeaee.
19,120
495
lU
3,810
11,450
50
22,700
Comparative Statement of the yield of the Fisheries of the Province.
Kinds of Fish.
1906.
1907.
Increase.
Decrease.
Whitefish
.. lbs
2,875,450
52,200
4,280,500
263,200
6,456,260
475,000
2,956,200
1,950,200
329,000
21,520
20,100
754,700
530,800
2,138,200
38,000
500
3,166,890
74,600
4,881,387
213,000
5,756,628
224,200
3,192,250
2,184,040
316,645
23,297
50,000
1,033,682
438,825
2,217,490
74,800
5,290
291,440
22,400
600,887
(salted)
Herring
(salted)
Trout
50,200
699,632
250 800
(salted)
Pickerel
236,050^
233,840
i',777
29,900
278,982
Pike ■
Sturgeon
Caviare
12,455
Eels
Perch
Catfish
92 475
Coarse Fish
79,290
36,800
4,790
TuUibee
Bladders
Total
23,141,830
23,852,424
1,816,156
711,594
1,105,562
Total increase 1907
1907
GAME AND FISHERIES.
101
Statement of the yield and the value of the Fisheries of the Province for
the year, 1907.
Kinds of Fish.
Quantity.
Price.
Value.
$ c.
$ c.
Whitefish
bbls
373
10 00
3,730 GO
II
lbs
3,166,890
10
316,689 00
Trout
bbls
1,121
10 00
11,210 00
II
lbs
5,756,628
10
575,662 80
Herring
bbls
1,065
10 00
10,650 00
II
lbs
4,881,387
5
244,069 35
Pickerel
i<
3,192,252
10
319,225 20
Pike
II
2,184,040
8
174,723 20
Sturgeon .
II
316,545
15
47,481 75
Caviare
II
23,297
1 00
23,297 00
Bladders
II
5,290
60
3,174 00
Eels
<i
50,000
6
3,000 00
Perch
II
1,033,682
438,325
5
8
51,684 10
Catfish
II
35,066 00
Coarse Fish
<<
2,217,490
5
110,874 50
Tullibee
II
74,800
6
4,488 00
Total
1,935,024 90
Value of Ontario Fisheries from 1870 to 1907 inclusive.
Years.
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
Carried forward
Value.
$264,982
193,524
267,633
293,091
446,267
453,194
437,229
438,223
348, 122
367,133
444,491
500,903
825,457
1,027,033
1,133,724
1,342,692
1,435,998
1,531,850
$11,760,646
Years.
Brough t forward
1888 ■
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1607
Total
Value.
$ c.
11,760,546 00
1,839,869 00
1,963,123 00
2,009,637 00
1,806,389 00
2,042,198 00
1,694,930 00
1,659,968 00
1,584,473 00
1,605,674 00
1,289,822 00
1,433,631 00
1,477,815 00
1,333,293 00
1,428,078 00
1,265,705 00
1,535,144 00
1,793,624 00
1,708,963 00
1,784,865 00
1,935,024 90
44,902,376 90
102
REPORT OF THE GAME AND FISHERIES.
No. 32
Recapitulation.
Of the Fishing Tugs, Nets, Boats, etc., employed in the Province.
Articles.
Value.
149 tugs (2,780 tons), 725 men . $387,620
1448 boats, 2455 men 134,625
4,048,618 yds. gill net 274,019
166 seines (28,770 yds) 9,665
582 pound nets 145, 155
483 hoop nets 12,325
121 dip nets
Articles.
Value.
20,900 hooks on set lines $371
275 freezers and ice houses 115,713
32 piers and wharves 19,820
90 spears 90
Total $1,099,403
Statement showing the number of fry distributed in the waters of the Province
by the Federal Government from Dominion hatcheries.
Years.
1868-73....
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
190T
Total
Newcastle
Hatchery.
1,070.000
350,000
650,000
700,000
1,300,000
2,605,000
2,602,700
1,923,000
3,300,000
4,841,000
6,053,000
8,800,000
5,700,000
6.451,000
5,130,000
8,076,000
5,846,500
7,736,000
7,807,500
4,823,500
9,835,000
6,000,000
6,000,000
5,200,000
4,200,000
4,325,000
4,050,000
5,175,000
5,900,000
650,000
2,500,000
1,475,000
1,480,000
1,550,000
1,807,000
145,911,700
Sandwich
Hatchery.
8,000,000
8,000,000
20,000,000
12,000,000
13,500,000
16,000,000
44,000,000
72,000,000
37,000,000
68,000,000
57,000,000
56,500,000
56,000,000
21,000,000
52,000,000
75,000,000
44,500,000
68,000,000
47,000,000
73,000,000
61,000,000
72,000,000
71,000,000
73,000,000
90,000,000
67,000,000
100.000,000
90,000,000
75,000,000
106,000,000
88,000,000
103,000,000
1,844,500,000
Ottawa
Hatchery.
5,732,000
7,043,000
4,909,000
6,208,000
4,480,000
3,210,000
3,950,000
4,100,000
3,020,000
3,700,000
3,450,000
3,410,000
1,245,000
1,201,000
877,000
1,103,000
1,123,000
1,152,000
59,913,000
Total.
1,070,000
350,000
650,000
8,700,000
9,300,000
22,605,000
14,602,700
15,423,000
19,300,000
48,841,000
78,053,000
45,800,000
73,700,000
63,451,000
61,630,000
64,076,000
26,846,500
65,468,000
89,850,500
54,232,000
84,043,000
57,480,000
82,210,000
70,150,000
80,300,000
78,345,000
80,750,000
98,625,000
76,310,000
101,895,000
93,701.000
77,352,000
108,583,000
90,673,000
106,359,000
2,050,7X4,700
Second Annual Report
OF THE
Game and Fisheries Department
1908
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO
TORONTO :
Printed and Published by L. K. CAMERON, Printer to the King s Most Excellent Majesty
1909
WARWICK BRO'S & RUTl'ER, Limited, Printers
TORONTO.
la G. F.
To His Honour John^ Morison Gibson,
a Colonel in the Militia of Canada,
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour :
I have the honour to submit herewith, for the information of Your
Honour and the Legislative Assembly, the Second Annual Report of the
Game and Fisheries Department of this Province.
I have the honour to be,
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
J. 0. Reaume,
Minister of Public Works.
Toronto, 24th March, 1909.
[3|
Second Annual Report
OF THE
Game and Fisheries Department.
To The Honourable J. 0. Reaume,
Minister of Public Works.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit for your approval the Annual Report
of the Department of Game and Fisheries for the year ending December
31st, 1908, which I venture to hope will be found even more satisfactory in
some respects than those of past years.
The usual statistics, Reports of Inspectors, Wardens and Overseers
appear in due order.
Enforcing Laws and Regulations.
Divided jurisdiction has, I regret to say, during the past year, as in
former ones, resulted in destructive infractions of the laws of nature and
common sense. No matter how expensive or efficient the protection of the
fisheries of the Province is during the open season, the desired effect of pre-
serving and perpetuating this valuable asset will be of no avail so long as
those controlling the seasons submit to be periodically held up by those
determined to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. I know of no con-
ceivable cause, except national and wide spread famine, that would justify
any man or men, no matter how exalted their position may be, in issuing
orders or instructions having the effect of allowing fishermen to invade the
spawning grounds of our most valuable species of fish with impunity during
the time alllotted by nature for the propagation of the species. I am char-
itable enough to believe that those directly responsible for allowing fish to
be taken from the spawning grounds when full of spawn and unfit for food
have not the least conception of the sin they are committing against nature's
laws and future welfare of the Province, unless they do it on the pernicious
principle that the end justifies the means. Those responsible for the period-
ical encroachments on the inadequate close seasons may attempt to justify
their unwise and questionable policy by referring to what they are doing
with the hatcheries. The hatcheries may be useful in assisting nature, but
will certainly be a miserable failure to those attempting to reverse and
supersede the perfect plan of nature's reproduction. The time is not far
distant, unless close seasons are extended and strictly enforced, when the
miserable work of extermination will have reached that stage when spawn
will not be" procurable for the hatcheries. This is not an exaggerated view
of future possibilities ; it is. a state of affairs that will occur as sure as fate
unless a halt is called in time, and wiser councils prevail to prevent such
an undesirable consummation. It is utterly impossible to compute with any
degree of accuracy the percentage of fry from hatcheries that mature after
being placed in public waters. The result of encroaching on the close sea-
sons is demoralizing and destroving the fisheries of the Province to the
15]
THE REPORT UPON No. 32
detriment of the general public, and from which the dominant fish companies
reap a rich and illegal harvest. I hope the combined wisdom of the two able
representatives of our respective countries, who are so eminently qualified,
from their vast experience, to solve the problem of an equitable system of
fish protection in international waters, will succeed in so doing to the satis-
faction of all concerned. This important matter has been in abeyance, and
going from bad to worse during the last eighteen years, when General R. TJ.
Sherman and Dr. G. A. MacCallum, assisted by leading fishery authorities
and economists from both sides of the border, unsuccessfully endeavored to
reach a mutual understanding on this very important question. To prove
the disastrous effect the ignoring of nature's laws and close seasons has had
on the fisheries of the Great Lakes, I quote from Report of joint Commission
appointed to confer on the subject of fish protection in the International
waters between the Canadian Provinces and the State of New York. This
meeting, at which I was present, was held at Hamilton, Ontario, on Decem-
ber 8th, 1891. The Committee of that Commission reported : "That the
food fish supply of the Great Lakes has been for the past thirty years suffer-
ing rapid diminution is too apparent to need statistical proof. On the New
York side of Lake Ontario, where salmon trout, whitefish, and even the
lordly salt water salmon were so abundant as to furnish all the near markets
with an abundant supply at prices within reach of the means of the day
labourer, the product now scarcely recompenses the netter, and these fish,
once so abundant and cheap, are no longer available for food to the multi-
tude, but have become table luxuries to be enjoyed only by people of ample
means. On the Ohio side of Lake Erie there has been a nearly equal falling
off of the higher grades of fish. On the Canada side of these waters, the
supply, though showing each year an additional falling off, yet holds good
for profitable netting, and it is from the fisheries of Canadian waters that
the principal market supply for the State of New York comes."
The remedy. Given then that the food fish supply needed for the con-
sumption of the border States is approaching practical exhaustion, what
is the remedy? Two leading measures are obviously necessary. They are
protection and multiplication, and to make these effective, concert and har-
mony of action is necessary between all the Government authorities inter-
ested. If this was the unfortunate state of affairs eighteen years ago, what
must it be now, with comparative absence of close seasons in many of these
States, and the frequency with which on any flimsy pretence permission
has been given our fishermen to continue their destructive work, in some
cases during the entire close season, and in others during a considerable part
of them. It is unfortunate that by design or otherwise instructions have
been sent to the fishermen to continue fishing during a portion of the close
season, without those responsible for those instructions having considered ^t
necessary to notify you or this Department. I regret during the past tourist
season having had to put the law in force against a number of non-resident
visitors, some of them occupying prominent positions in judicial and financial
affairs, who no doubt claim to be gentlemen. They are not the genuine
article who ignore the laws and regulations when temporarily sojourning in
a neighbouring country, and when caught try to condone their wrongdoing
by traducing the officers they cannot corrupt. Money does not make men
gentlemen — that is nature's prerogative. I am glad to know that a con-
siderable majority of tourists who spend their vacations in our northern
country are gentlemen in all the term implies, who not only obey our laws,
but value the facilities for health and enjoyment our lakes and rivers accord
them. Those of our summer visitors who are not gentlemen have compelled
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES.
the Department to abolisli family angling permits, in consequence of their
miserable system of subterfuge and evasion.
Since referring as above to the International Commissioners, a draft
of the proposed treaty, result of the Commission's work, has been loaned
me by a party to whom it was sent, and endorsed by the United States mem-
ber of the Commission. To say that I read it with surprise and indignation,
is to put it mildly. Of course, it would be very nice, and eminently satis-
factory to our American friends, to be allowed to come when and where they
choose into the waters of the Province, and without let or hindrance, or
restrictions as to numbers, take our bass and other fish for the alleged pur-
pose of re-stocking their own depleted waters. This would result in deplet-
ing ours. It is also proposed to allow Americans holding licenses or permits
issued by United States authorities to angle in certain waters of the Province
irrespective of provincial authority. These gentlemen also propose to
improve the fisheries by abolishing close seasons. If the Commissioners
responsible for these one-sided measures expect them to be tamely submitted
to by the people of Ontario, they, the Commissioners, must have an abiding
faith in the Barnum theory, that people like to be humbugged.
Referring to the proposed Treaty, in which it is proposed to have the
North Channel of Georgian Bay included as being International waters, I
take the liberty of copying from the forty-first Annual Report of Depart-
ment of Marine and Fisheries for 1907-8, issued in 1909, page 182, as fol-
lows :
''General Description of Georgian Bay and Contiguous Waters. '
"The fisheries of Georgian Bay and the North Channel are in maiiy
respects the most valuable fresh water fishing grounds in the world. They,
are so for two main reasons : The physical and biological conditions which
they provide are precisely those most favourable to fish life, especially cer-
tain species of prime value for commercial and food purposes, while they
possess the advantage of being exclusively within the Canadian territory,
and not liable to injury and contrariety in regulations resulting from divided
international jurisdiction and control. With the exception of Lake Superior,
the vast area thus opened to the operations of Canadian fishermen exclu-
sively, and restricted by law to exploitation by British subjects under the
fishery regulations of Canada, is larger than any other inland fishing rrea
in the Dominion, being more than twice the area of the Canadian portion
of Lake Ontario, almost exactly twice the extent of the Lake Erie fishing
grounds, and more than one thousand square miles vaster than the part of
Lake Huron which lies within British territorial boundaries.
The area of the Canadian waters in the Great Lakes may be estimated
as follows : Lake Ontario less than 4,000 square miles ; Lake Erie about
5,000 square miles; Lake Huron 11,000 square miles; whereas Georgian Bay
and the North Channel exceed 12,000 square miles in extent. From CoUing-
wood, at the northern end of the bay, to the outlet of St. Mary's River, the
distance is 225 miles, and the greatest width is 54 miles. The fact that in
the Great Lakes and other contiguous waters Canada shares the fisheries with
the United States, and that fully one half of the area of these waters is
within the bounds of the Republic to the south.
It is entirely different with the Georgian Bay fisheries, for they are
wholly within Canadian limits, and under Dominion laws and regulations,
and no such disadvatage affects them as affects the Great Lake fisheries."
THE REPORT UPON No. 32
It is inconceivable, in view of the above statements published by author-
ity of the Honourable the Minister of Marine and Fisheries, and sanctioned
by His Excellency the Governor- General, that any man, no matter how
exalted his position may be, should be allowed to decide that the North Chan-
nel, which to all intents and purposes is a Canadian inland water, should
be international. International boundary lines between the United States
and Canada have for some years past been fairly well defined, and while it
is no doubt the duty of the Federal authorities respectively to guard and
protect those boundaries for the purpose of preventing international compli-
cations, the provinces should have the power untrammelled to transact and
administer provincial affairs. It having been decided that the fish in pro-
vincial waters are the property of the Provinces, it naturally follows that
the provincial authorities have the right or power, and they alone, to say
what aliens or others should pay for the privilege of catching them. Pro-
vincial authorities should not be compelled to acknowledge licenses or per-
mits issued by alien authorities to aliens empowering them to take provincial
property from provincial territory.
The only way the fisheries can be perpetuated in the international
waters of the Great Lakes is to have identical and adequate close seasons on
both sides of the boundary, ajid preventing the use of nets of any descrip-
tion with small mesh that destroy immense numbers of immature fish.
Each section of our waters should produce revenue at least equal to the
cost of protecting them. It cannot be reasonably expected that the Govern-
ment should continue to spend upwards of |5,000 a year to protect the fish-
eries of the Eiver St. Lawrence between Kingston and Prescott for the almost
exclusive benefit of residents of the State of New York. To prqtect the fish
effectively in those beautiful waters, it is imperative that fees for angling
should be collected, and the non-sale of bass and maskinonge enforced on
both sides of the river. Residents on the Ontario side bitterly complain,
and not without cause, that the waters on the Canadian side of the river
are being depleted for the purpose of supplying the State of New York with
bass and maskinonge, where these game fish are allowed to be sold.
I regret that, with the construction of railroads in the sparsely settled
parts of the Province, professional and business men, for speculative pur-
poses, apply for licenses for net fishing in many of the small lakes in the vicin-
ity of the new roads. Many of these lakes are shallow, and others small areas,
and would soon be depleted, for the purpose of enabling these gentlemen to
add to their professional incomes, and supplying the American market with
fish. These lakes, if kept free from the speculative fishermen, will be a
prominent factor in opening up and settling these new districts.
Nepigon.
The Nepigon River was not visited by as many tourists this year as form-
erly, owing for one reason in particular to the unhappy state of the financial
situation in the United States, and also the pending election. The fishing,
however, was good, and to those who were able to take advantage of it,
it afforded excellent sport, and many a visitor was heard to remark that it
would not be his last visit.
Re-Stocking.
The re-stocking with parent bass in the inland waters was unfortunately
begun later than usual, and was not carried on to the extent that the Depart-
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES.
ment would liave liked. Those lakes, however, which were re-stocked were
done so most successfully, and the results will doubtless in a few years' time
be a source of much gratification to those tourists who make their summer
home in the vicinity of these lakes. One inland lake which lies in close
proximity to an important inland city was stocked with fingerlings, and
should in the near future afford to the inhabitants of that city good fishing.
I am glad that you have given your consent to the establishing of a breed-
ing pond for bass at Brantford, which place is excellently situated for hand-
ling them on account of the facilities offered by the different railways, and
it is the intention of the Department to use every means in its power to make
this venture a success, which in my opinion is the best means of carrying
on the important work of re-stocking. Should this prove successful, many
thousands of fingerlings will be available for re-stocking next autumn, and
this would encourage the Department to use other ponds for this purpose.
The experience of some of the adjoining States with bass ponds has been
exceedingly successful. Sometimes the first year's experience was not very
encouraging, but after that, apparently there was no trouble, and from a
small beginning they have now in many instances very extensive hatcheries.
Angling Permits.
Tourists who visited us this past summer expressed themselves as being
much pleased with the fishing, which must have been good, if the reports
of our ofiicers can be relied upon. The sale of angling permits was in excess
of last year to a considerable extent, in spite of the falling off of the revenue
from Nepigon. The only regret the Department has is that the family per-
mits that were issued, in many instances were abused. Many officers were
satisfied in their own minds that in some instances they were transferred
several times, but the officers were unable to procure sufficient proof to lay
an information; and from the numerous requests received from them that
they should be abolished, I felt it my duty to ask for your consent to have
this class of permit discontinued, and accordingly an Order-in-Council was
passed abolishing them. The revenue from these permits should increase
year to year, as the tourist traffic is bound to increase owing to the many
excellent summer resorts the Province can offer to all sorts and conditions
of men.
Patrol Service.
I am glad to say that last year's patrol service was most satisfactory,
as far as it went. I venture to say that never in the history of the Province
have the fisheries received that protection they did last year. The "Edna
Ivan" was chartered and put in commission about the first of May, and kept
in commission until the end of November. She patrolled the waters of Lakes
Superior, Huron, St. Clair and Erie, as well as the Georgian Bay and North
Channel of Lake Huron, and the result was most satisfactory. Many a dis-
pute was by this means settled that otherwise would have been impossible,
and arrangements of a similar nature for next year would be what the
Department would like. Several excellent launches were supplied to different
officers, particularly on the Georgian Bay, enabling them to better discharge
their duties. The yacht "Vega," which was procured for the officer in
charge of the North Channel and part of the Georgian Bay, was a happy
find, and is not only a credit to the Department, but should render excellent
service in the protection of those important fisheries, where such open viola-
tions have been carried on in the past.
10 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
The "I'll See" and the "Eva Bell," which had outlived their usefulness,
were disposed of, and the "Naiad," a much more suitable boat, was secured.
She was kept on the Rideau waters, from Kingston to Smith's Falls in par-
ticular, and sometimes as far as Ottawa, until the 15th October, when the
crew was changed, and she then patrolled the waters between Kingston and
Belleville. Her presence on the Bay of Quinte during the spawning season
broke up the illegal fishing which had been regularly carried on for years.
This boat during the summer patrolled the Rideau waters under direct
instructions each week from the Department, and no services in past years
could be compared with those which she rendered last year.
The overseers at Kingston and Gananoque were provided with launches
which gave satisfactory service. The overseer at Inner Long Point Bay
was also provided with a launch, which was very needful. The usefulness
of these launches to offiecrs is plainly shown by the one furnished to our
overseer at Hamilton. The results obtained from this boat proved conclu-
sively how handicapped an overseer is if he has not the means at his disposal
to go upon the water when necessity requires.
There is one locality in particular that I feel it my duty to point out
to you that needs a patrol service similar to that of the Rideau waters, viz.,
Lake Simcoe, Couchiching, and the Kawartha Lakes, which now, owing to
the Trent Canal, can be patrolled by one boat. I feel satisfied that should
you authorize this, the results would be most gratifying to you and the
Department. Overseers on these waters in the main give good service, but
are unable to cope with the situation when the summer season with its
thousands of tourists is in full swing. This boat would be the means also
of preventing to a considerable extent the early duck shooting in the autumn,
and also the illegal setting of nets in Lake Simcoe during the spawnino: sea-
son in October.
Special Overseers.
Several of these were appointed for a number of months during last sum-
mer to inspect every shipment of fish, and to see that none, excepting those
legally caught, were being shipped. They were supplied with tags to attach
to each box inspected, which authorized them to be sent through to their
destination without any further examination. This experiment was one of
the most successful that has ever been tried by the Department, and pre-
vented to an enormous extent the exporting of undersized whitefish and
salmon trout. These special overseeers were also required to keep an account
of all the fish which were shipped from these different fishing stations, and
forms were provided them to send in at the end of each week to the Depart-
ment statistics of the fish that were shippped, and which gave the Depart-
ment more reliable reports regarding the catch of fish than they ever obtained
before.
As in the past, the Department received all possible assistance from the
press, railroad and express companies during the year. Railroad and express
companies now realize the value of the tourist and hunters' traffic. As a rule
inspectors, wardens in charge of districts, overseers and deputy game wardens,
have performed their respective duties with credit to the Department and
themselves. Fish and game have a value far in excess of amount realized
from the sale thereof. Anything that has a tendency to improve the people
morally and physically has a value beyond computation. The attraction of
game and fish induces residents of cities and towns to spend their vacations
in the enjoyable and health giving districts with which the Province is so
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 11
liberally endowed. I have had the pleasure of meeting numbers of deer
hunters on their return from their annual hunting trips, many of them
farmers from the older settled parts of the Province, and many of whom have
enjoyed these annual outings for forty or fifty years. One grand old man
in particular, in his eightieth year, said it was only the anticipation of going
the next season that kept him alive from year to year. As a rule, by the
first of November farmers have completed their fall work, enabling thousands
of them to enjoy their annual deer hunt, and looking forward to it with each
recurring year as one of the most enjoyable events of their lives.
RxjFFED Grouse — Partridge.
The close season of 1908 for ruffed grouse, better known as partridge,
had the expected beneficial effect. This, in conjunction with a favourable
nesting season, resulted, except in the older settled districts, in a large and
satisfactory increase in number of these grand and valued game birds, to the
extent of justifying an open season for 1909. To what extent open seasons
may prevail in the future depends upon the self-denial practised by sportsmen
and hunters in general. It may be necessary in the near future, as in the case
of quail, to reduce the open season to one month.
Quail.
The wisdom of having close seasons and re-stocking was apparent last
season, when these grand little game birds were fairly numerous in the south
western counties. As I have stated in former reports, it rests to some extent
with the sportsmen whether the quail in the Province are perpetuated or
exterminated, as in some of the States. It may be necessary to even further
reduce the present open season to make the protection of quail more effective.
Ducks.
Ducks were abundant all over the Province, but in consequence of the
prevailing fine weather, with few exceptions, they were enabled to stay out
in the open waters, by so doing affording only moderate sport. Ducks were
more numerous during the present winter in the vicinity of Toronto and
Hamilton Beach than ever before during the winter months.
Woodcock.
vSome very fine bags of these beautiful game birds were made in the
Province during the past open season, much to the surprise and pleasure of
those who delight to hunt these beautiful and elusive birds.
Snipe and Plover.
These birds were found as usual fairly numerous, and afforded in many
localities sport equal to that of past years.
Capercailzie.
Mr. G. AV. Bartlett, Superintendent of Algonquin Park, reports that
several broods of these magnificent birds were seen by the rangers in the
Park during the past summer. That more adult birds have not been seen is
in a large measure due to their shyness and retired habits, the old birds
retiring to the dense and most inaccessible woods.
12 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
Caribou.
Few have as yet been killed in the Province by sportsmen, but with the
extension of railroads into and through the caribou haunts, making them
more accessible to sportemen, many will take advantage of the improved
facilities to hunt these wary denizens of the far north.
Deer.
The number of carcases of deer carried by express companies during the
open season of 1908 was 4,387 as against 3,886 in 1907 — increase 501. This
number, large as it is, is not one-third of the totdl actually killed, when taken
into consideration that 11,353 deer hunters' licenses and settlers' permits were
issued, holders of each being entitled to kill two deer. In addition to the
above, Indians and settlers in unorganized territory were allowed to kill two
each without licenses or permits, for their own use, but not for sale or barter.
In view of the large increase of hunters and the number of deer killed, it may
be necessary in the near future to limit the number to one that may be legally
kill on each license. It seems incredible that our northern districts should
continue to supply these immense numbers year after year with no apparent
diminution, except in older settled portions of the Province, where the deer
are disappearing with the woods.
Moose.
Fifty-nine moose, or heads of such, were carried by express and rail-
road companies during the open season. A number were taken out of the
woods by teams, of which we have no record. To state the number killed
at one hundred is a low estimate. Many very fine heads were procured, one in
particular killed near the Montreal Hiver in the Temiskaming district by a
Toronto sportsman having the unusual spread of horns of 71^ inches, and for
which it is reported he refused the sum of |300.
Fur Bearing Animals.
Beaver and otter are reported as being found fairly numerous in some
portions of the Province, but in waters adjacent to lumber camps and other
works in which large numbers of men are employed, it is a difficult matter
to protect these valuable animals. Although a number of the employees of
these camps have been convicted, many still consider the venture equal to
the risk. Muskrats are still found in large numbers in all portions of the
Province, and should have most effective protection. The skins of these
animals will be utilized in the near future in the manufacture of sealskin
coats, when the seals have become things of the past. It may be necessary
to have a close season for mink, for the purpose of preventing them being
killed when the fur is of little value, although they kill large numbers of
muskrats in localities where both species are found. The coarser species
of furbearing animals appear to be holding their own, judging from the
condition of the atmosphere in the vicinity of shipping points and express
offices. It is considered advisable to license trappers to enable the Depart-
ment to have the espionage over them their wrong doing ncessitates.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Your obedient servant,
E. Tins LEY.
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GAME AxXD FISHERIES INSPECT0K8.
Toronto, March Ist., 1909.
E. Tins LET,
Superintendent Game and Fisheries,
Sib, — I beg to submit report for the season of 1908.
Commercial Fishing.
The catch of the past season was, with a few exceptions, as good as in
former years, in some cases much better, notably that of herring in Lake
Erie, where the lifts of fish were so heavy that the market was glutted, and
for a time it was impossible for the 'fishermen to dispose of them at a
remunerative price.
Lake Ontario produced during the season of 1908, at least double the
number of whitefish that were caught during 1907, most of this increase
being in the Bay of Quinte, and adjoining waters. The catch of herring
was also far above the average. Lake trout were also a good catch, and would
have been better if the weather about the 1st of November had been more
favourable : it was very stormy about that time and interfered with the work
of the fishermen, but this was in some ways a blessing, as the extension of
open season for seven days in November was not as harmful as it otherwise
would have been.
Yellow pickerel were not as plentiful as formerly, and sturgeon are almost
a thing of the past, and if a close season of a few years for the latter is not
soon made, they will be entirely depleted.
The patrol boat "Edna Ivan" visited nearly all commercial fishing ports
from the Niagara River to Port Arthur, and no doubt was the means of pre-
venting a great deal of illegal fishing ; although she did not succeed in finding
a great number of illegal nets (20 trap nets and 3 seines being seized and
destroyed) her presence would prevent these nets being used to the extent
they were formerly. If this boat, or a similar one, is again in commission,
as well as the gasoline launches and the auxiliary yacht provided for the
overseers on the Georgian Bay, where most of these nets were used, I believe
in another season it will be practically stamped out. ^Another great help,
both in preventing the destruction of immature fish and illegal fishing, was
the placinar of inspectors at several of the more important fishing stations ;
these men being on the ground all of the time did more to destroy the market
for these fish than could have been done bv any other means, and if the
market is destroyed the temptation to catch fish illegally is considerably
lessened. I would recommend that this system be increased, as there are
several stations where they could be placed advantageously.
I congratulate you on the success of this new plan, and ^.so on the class
of men secured to fill the rather difficult position, th«y all having done
splendid work, and I can say the same of your whole staff of overseers with
very few exceptions.
Before leaving the commercial fishing, I wish to say a word in favour of
the fish hatcheries. The fishermen in Lake Ontario give the Sandwich and
Cape Vincent hatcheries credit for the increase of whitefish in those waters ;
those at Point Edward give the same credit, and T must acknowledge that I
believe they are right in doing so, along with the better enforcement of the
close season.
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Angling.
Nearly all of the auglers with whom I came in contact were well satisfied
with the results; they have no fault to find with angling permits, only ask
to have this regulation more strictly enforced.
The time will come when it will be necessary to consider every person
outside his home township a tourist and compel him to have a permit. This
cannot be done too soon. It would make it easier for your officers to enforce
the law, as no one could escape by saying he was a resident of Ontario, as is
done now in some cases, \kLt 1 am satisfied not to any great extent ; But why
should not our own anglers help to pay for the protection of the game fish?
Licensed Guides and Trappers.
I wish again to call your attention to the licensing of fishing and hunting
guides. This should be done for the protection of the fish and game, also
for the protection of the anglers and hunters. If these licenses were only
granted on the recommendation of the overseers, it would be a guarantee to
the parties engaging them that they were procuring the services of a capable
man, and would place these guides in a position to enforce the Game and
Fisheries Act. Why should not trappers be compelled to take out a license
as well as fishermen? They need regulation as well as the others, and if
licensed and provided with blanks for making returns would give you in a
few years an idea of the value of the fur industry of the Province. It would
also give your officers a chance to have a certain amount of control over them,
and would also prevent foreigners from coming into the Province and doing
pretty much as they like during the winter months. This is done in the
northern parts of Ontario at present.
I am pleased to know that you have succeeded in procuring a suitable
pond for bass propagation. This no doubt will be more satisfactory for
restocking purposes, as the young fry will stand the transportation much
better than the parent fish, and will not suffer as much from the change of
water, being taken from water of nearly the same temperature. I was on
board the patrol boat during the month of November, and believe that the
close season for whitfish and trout was well observed, not a single case of
fishing during that time coming to my knowledge. Of course, the close
season commencing on the eighth instead of the first of the month may have
made it easier for the fishermen to quit, as the run of trout is nearly over by
that time, in some places quite over. There is no doubt a growing feeling
among fisherman generally that it is necessary to keep within the regulations.
I have the honour to be.
Your obedient servant,
Wm. W. Holden,
Inspector.
Toronto, 15th March, 1909,
Sir, — During the past season I made further investigation respecting the
inland waters of Rainy River and Thunder Bay Districts, and found that they
are all well stocked with fish, and of easy access by rail.
In many cases the lands surrounding these waters are fit for agriculture,
and will no doubt soon be taken up bv settlers, while the surroundings of
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the other lakes are fit only for hunting and mining. I would not, however,
recommend the granting of licenses for commercial fishing in any of these
waters, as the present supply of fish will be required as food for the incoming
settlers.
So far, these waters have not required much supervision, but, as they
are within easy access to the International boundary line, there will be great
danger should the contemplated arrangement with the United States citizens
be carried out. It is a very large and sparsely settled territory, and it will
be found difl&cult to give it the required supervision.
Moose are very plentiful throughout, and can be seen daily. I have
already reported the necessity of appointing an officer for the mouth of
Rainy River, owing to the raids made by residents of the State of Minnesota,
after the moose.
The inland waters of the Province are showing the result of the protection
given them during the two seasons past.
It gives me pleasure to report the active interest taken by the wardens
and overseers in the performance of their duties. This interest is not occa-
sioned by the remuneration received, which is in many cases a mere pittance,
but from the sportsmanlike interest in protecting the game and fish.
I feel that with the advent of a boat patrol service in the inland waters of
the Province, and with a more liberal remuneration to the most active officers,
the anglincr would improve to such an extent that the revenue derived from
the sale of permits would be more than ample to pay the cost of protection,
and at the same time cause a considerable outlay among the settlers.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. S. Webster,
Inspector.
E. TiNSLET, Esq.,
Superintendent Game and Fisheries,
Toronto.
GAME AND FISHERY WARDENS.
Game and Fishery Warden Wm,. Burt, of Sinicoe, reports as follows: —
Speckled Trout.
These are still very scarce in his district, but from all reports, do not
seem to have materially decreased in numbers during the year.
Bass.
The bass in Long Point Bay are reported more plentiful than for some
years past. The anglers, however, have not taken as many bass as in former
jears, the decrease being attributed to the fact that the bay was full of
minnows, so that the fishermen supposed the bass were so well fed that
they did not take the bait as well as usual. The bass that were caught,
however, were much larger than have been caught for a number of years
past. This is attributed to the prohibition of the sale of the bass, and the
enforcement of the law against illegal fishing.
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Commercial Fish.
The fishermen report that herring and carp are increasing, and that
larger catches have been made than for several years past. The other com-
mercial fish seem to be in about the same quantity as in previous years.
There is considerable dissatisfaction amongst the fishermen owing to the
fact that there is no close season for white fish opposite certain counties in
Lake Erie. In the counties where there is a close season, the fishermen feel
that they are not fairly treated, as they report that large numbers of white
fish are taken when full of spawn in the counties where fishing is allowed
during the close season. He would, therefore, recommend that a close sea-
son be instituted for all parts of Lake Erie.
Quail.
As he reported last year, this bird is not very numerous in his district.
This year they are reported even fewer than in the previous year.
Ruffed Grouse and Partridge.
These birds are still very scarce, although, owing to the prohibition
of shooting, more were reported this fall than a year ago. He would recom-
mend that neither quail nor partridge be allowed to be shot in his district
during the season of 1909.
Black Squirrels.
Owing to the clearing up of land, these are now becoming scarce. They
are reported, however, to have been as numerous this year as last year.
Wild Geese.
The wild geese seem to have changed their flight as it is seldom that
one is killed in his district.
Wild Ducks.
Along the Niagara River and the Grand Eiver ducks are reported to
have been as numerous as the last year, while at Long Point Bay they are
reported to have been more numerous. The bags were not as numerous as
in past years, as the weather during the shooting season was too fine for
good shooting. It was also thought that the enactment of the law prohibit-
ing shooting more than two hundred yards from the shore, by allowing the
ducks a chance to rest, has been to some extent, responsible for the decrease
in the bags, and also for the increase of the ducks in the vicinity. Since the
amendment of the last season, allowing persons to put out decoys, and shoot
within two hundred yards of the line of any private property, there has
been less dissatisfaction with this law, and th^'s law has been well lived up
to. After making one seizure of ducks, shipped illegallv to the United
States, he has been unable to find any illegal shipping. There is no evi-
dence of coupons being used again as appeared to be the case last year, and
he is satisfied that the law in this respect has been well observed.
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Fur-bearing Animals.
Large quantities of muskrats were taken last spring, and it is reported
that many rat houses have heen built in the different marshes in the district
for the present winter, so that the prospects of a good catch next spring is
good. He still finds that there is considerable illegal killing of rats in his
district. It is very difficult to get evidence of the illegal killing as so many
of the residents along the shore are in sympathy with the persons who break
the game laws. He has already secured two convictions for having rat
skins in possession out of season, and one for spearing rats, and have other
complaints, but without sufficient evidence to warrant a prosecution. He
would again suggest that the carrying of rat spears in or near any place
where rats frequent should be prohibited. He would also suggest that the
killing of muskrats by dogs or by any other means than trapping, except on
a person's own lands, be prohibited. The legitimate trapper only uses traps.
It is only the law breaker who desires to use dogs, spears or guns, which
depreciate the value of the furs. He does not think the public at large
realize what an important animal the muskrat is. The furs have doubled
in value in a very few years, and if the wholesale destruction of these
animals is continued, they will soon cease to be a source of supply of furs.
Although these animals are very prolific, their natural enemies kill a great
many, so that men should only catch them in conformity with the game
laws if it is desired to keep their numbers. The numbers of mink, fox and
skunk skins taken in the district seem to be about the same as in the previous
year.
He is of opinion that the game laws in his district, owing to the efficient
manner in which the deputy wardens and overseers have discharged their
duties, have been better observed than in the previous year.
Game and Fishery Warden Victor Chauvin, of Windsor, reports that
the fishermen claim that the catch of fish was much smaller than last year,
especially whitefish, but perch has been a fairly good catch, only the most
of them were very small, and he thinks there should be a regulation as to
size. He saw some of them shipped from three to five inches long. The blue
pickerel also was a large catch, and they were also small. He has seen a
box full no more than from six to eight inches in length. There was an
immense catch of herring this fall in Lake Erie, but the majority were small,
and the prices very low — about one-half cent per pound at times. He
thinks the regulation for mesh nets should be enlarged so that so many
small ones could not be taken. It has been a good year for angling for bass
and other game fish, and all the sportsmen he has seen in his district have
been satisfied with their catch. He has had very few convictions in regard
to the fishermen breaking the law.
Quail were very plentiful, but it was a poor season for shooting, as the
fall was so dry, and such a covering for the birds, that it was impossible
for the dogs to locate them.
Partridges are still very scarce, also black squirrels. Gray and black
ducks around Detroit River are very fair shooting. The river ducks were
very small around St. Clair Flats, but the Mitchell Bay ducks were more
numerous, especially the redhead and canvas back.
Muskrats are very numerous this year, and he thinks they should be
looked after, as the skins are worth about 35 cents apiece. He thinks there
should be a small license put on the trappers, so that it would do away witli
all the young boys who chase around the marsh skating with a spear and
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destroying the cabins and spearing a rat whenever they can. By having h
trapper's license, he could make a report once a year to the Department of
how many rats he caught and the price he got for them.
The law was fairly well observed, except by the Americans fishing and
trapping without a permit or license.
Game and Fishery Warden A. Hunter, of Belleville, reports during the
past year fishing on the whole has wonderfully improved, especially com-
mercial fishing in the Bay of Quinte district. There has been a slight falling
off of the tourist trade in the Rideau waters, caused possibly by the American
Presidental election last year. He has been informed that angling in the
Hideau waters has never been as poor as last year, and the cause is claimed
to be the increased number of ling found in the different lakes. Tourists
claim that ling destroy the game fish, and he is glad to know that the Depart-
ment is taking steps to eradicate this noxious fish from the Rideau waters.
He would recommend that more hoop net licenses be granted in waters
frequented by ling, as, in the Bay of Quinte, where so many hoop net licenses
are granted, no ling are found.
He thinks that if there were a few fish hatcheries erected at different
points; say, at or near the Bay of Quinte, and on the Rideau waters, the
results would be more than noticeable.
He is told that ducks are on the increase. He knows for a fact that
partridges have t-ecame very plentiful, but would suggest that the closed
season be extended still another year, or until September, 1910. He has
been over his district several times during the past year, and has found that
both the fish and game laws were fairly well observed. Several cases of
infractions have been brought to his notice, and the different parties pun-
ished. He is told that deer are becoming scarcer each year, as not nearly
so many were killed in 1908 as in former vears. He knows of several parties
returning without even having seen a deer. An old deer hunter lately
informed him that in ten years deer would be as scarce as wild pigeons if
something was not done to prevent their destruction. He suggested that
no permits be issued for at least two years to shoot deer, and by that time
they would have become tamer and more plentiful. He found that the
wolves destroyed a great number of deer during the past spring and winter,
and in many cases the poor settler is credited with having killed deer that
the wolves killed.
Game and Fishery Warden G. M. Parks, of North Bay, reports the fish-
ing to have been good this season in nearly all of the lakes and rivers, more
especially Lake Nipissing, as almost every angling party camping in various
places around the lake and in the French Eiver were well pleased with the
fishing. ISTo doubt this is due to the stopping of net fishing, and there is no
doubt that Lake Nipissing will be one of the best fishing grounds in the.
district, if well protected and no nets allowed.
There have been very few infractions of the law during the year. No
doubt a great many reports are circulated by parties who do not make any
effort to ascertain if such reports warrant investigation.
He regrets to say that in nearly every township a large number of
settlers' permits are being issued to parties who are not bona fide farmers
or householders, and in many cases men living in towns and villages obtain
permits from the issuers.
Judging from the success met with bv the various hunting clubs during
the past open season, it would appear that the deer were holding their own.
This certainly is the case in many sections, and there is even a marked
increase in some of the old hunting grounds, and in many places further
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north the red deer are abundant, whereas some years ago the species was
unknown. Moose are quite plentiful in some sections along the southern
part of the district, but hunting parties wishing to have success must go into
northern parts of the district, where the moose are to be found in large
numbers.
Beaver and otter are becoming very plentiful again, and the protection
of these animals is a very difficult matter to contend with, owing to the high
prices realized from the pelts, which many of the trappers are unable to
resist.
Mink, muskrats, and other small fur animals are quite plentiful, but
he would suggest that mink and muskrat be grouped together, having the
same close season.
He is pleased to say that there has been a great increase in the number
of partridge this season. The close season has been well observed by the
hunters, and he thinks that the close season for partridge should be enforced
for another season.
He would like to see a general gun license established in the Province
at a moderate license fee.
Game and Fishery Warden C. N. Sterling, of Kenora, reports that uj»
till fifteen months ago there was no game warden in that district, which
meant to go as you please, and which has made it very difficult for him to
get it in any kind of order. But he found a greut improvement during the
past year. A large portion of his district is unorganized, and extremely
difficult for him to travel over, which makes it hard to secure evidence suf-
ficient for conviction.
He says that fishing has been, if anything, a little better than last year,
and he has had little or no trouble in this connection, most of his trouble
])eing along the line of construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific, but as this
is nearly completed in his district, he hopes to have things a great deal
better next year.
With regard to game. Moose and caribou are very plentiful, and there
have been more red deer this fall than he has seen in the last twenty-five
years. He thinks the reason of this is the numerous fires in Minnesota.
The wolves are very numerous, and he would suggest that a larger
bounty be given for the female.
Partridge are very plentiful a few miles back from the railways.
Ducks and geese are also plentiful in the western portion of his district.
There have been more mink and muskrat caught this year than for any
single year for some time.
The protection of beaver and otter has been the most difficult to contend
with. Although it ig well known that there is a large traffic in illegal fur,
yet the protection has had a most beneficial effect.
He has been over a large portion of his district, which is very extensive,
being about six hundred by four hundred miles. He would strongly
suggest that more deputy wardens be appointed, in fact in two or three
places he would like to see salaried officers, as they are bounded on the north
by Keewatin Territory, on the west by the Province of Manitoba, and on
the south by Minnesota, U.S.
Game and Fishery Warden J. H. Willmott, of Beaumaris, reports that
anglers during the past season have met with better success than for
several seasons. This has not onlv come under his own observation, but has
been corroborated by others in various sections. There is a difficulty in
collecting the fee from non-residents, as many only remain for a day or two.
He would recommend that in lake districts where summer resorts are num-
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erous, gasoline launches should be provided, and should visit hotels and
boarding houses, say twice a week, and should also be on the lookout for
nets and other illegal contrivances for procuring fish, etc.
He would again point out the mistake in the close season for lake trout. On
the Georgian Bay, and in our inland lakes, these fish go on the spawning
beds about the 8th or 10th October, and by the time the close season sets in,
viz .,the 1st November, they are through spawning and off the beds again.
The laws have been fully as well observed as could be expected. Of
course there have been violations, and always will be, especially in illegal
netting, but this is not carried on to nearly so great an extent as formerly.
During the past season he has forwarded to the Department eleven con-
fiscated nets.
Deer. Judging from the number of these animals which were taken
out by the hunters during the late open season, the natural conclusion would
be that they are numerically holding their own. The reason of this, how-
ever, is that the best hunting ground on the continent has been opened up
by the construction of the new lines of railway, which has made the hereto-
fore inaccessible hunting grounds easy of access, and are constantly crowded
with hunters along those lines. He thinks the time is not far distant M^hen
huiiters will have to be satisfied with one deer as the limit allowed, instead
of two as at present. He noticed numbers of does and fawns being taken
out at the close of the past hunting season.
Moose hunters have been fairly successful, but many complain that it
is much more difficult to procure good specimens than it was a few years ago.
This of course, he says, could be remedied by putting a close season of say
three years on these animals when found necessary.
Partridge. It is most gratifying to notice the increase in these birds.
The favorable breeding season, coupled with the protection for the past
season should leave a nice number for breeding for the ensuing spring,
which, if favorable, will produce a good crop for the fall shooting. He
would, however, recommend a further close season for another year.
Beaver and otter. These animals have undoubtedly increased to a large
extent, but the law in regard to their protection is most difficult to enforce,
it being so easy for law-breakers to get their pelts out in various ways.
Wolves have been reported as numerous in various sections. He still
thinks it would be advisable to increase the bounty on females, so as to give
hunters an impetus to seek these animals, on the chance of procuring some
of this sex.
SPECIAL GAME AND FISHERY OVERSEER.
Overseer Henry Watson, of Toronto, reports that the net fishing during
the past season was about the same as last. The season on the whole was
very stormy, the latter part of it being the best, when some very good catches
of herring were taken. Those engaged in the business who attended to their
duties properly were fairly successful. The law was well observed by the
licensed fishermen. A very little illegal netting was attempted by poachers
in prohibited waters.
The rod fishing does not improve any around Toronto. The large
amount of deleterious matter poured into both Ashbridge's and Toronto Bay
has driven nearlj all the fish away; even the carp are not nearly as num-
erous as they were a year or two ago.
With reference to angling permits. He found the tourist, when a
sportsman, not only willing but anxious to contribute his two dollars towards
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the cost of protecting the fish for his enjoyment. The summer resort keeper
and tradespeople, who supply tourists and campers, and some of our people
who have become American citizens and "struck ile," are the only persons
who consider the small fee charged a hardship, included in the latter class
are some of the worst "game hogs" and fish butchers we have to contend
with. Illegal shipments were fewer than in former years. The falling off
in the number of seizures made may be attributed to the new regulation
requiring the fish to be inspected at point of shipment. With a water-
proof tag and a better method of cancellation it can be made more efficient
still.
Concerning game. In Toronto and vicinity all kinds are about holding
their own. The snipe shooting was the best for years. The game laws
were well respected, onlj an odd snap shot being attempted, and that gener-
ally on the coldest days in the winter. It will no doubt be news to many to
learn that we have remaining with us during the whole winter a large number
of blue-bills, red-heads and canvass backs, besides thousands of coween.
Illegal shipments of game and furs have greatly decreased in the last two
years.
The express companies give all the assistance possible and do their best
to help put down all illegal work.
Returning deer hunters all report a remarkable increase in the partridge
in the northern country. In parts where none were seen last year, quite a
number were seen this, and in other places where only an odd bird was in
evidence last year they were quite numerous this season.
Lake of the Woods and Eaint River District.
Overseer Fred Blanchard, of Fort Frances, reports that the fishing for
the past season has been up to the average both in catch and size. The
fishermen have observed the close season, and are well satisfied with the
season's catch. He has had one case of gill net poaching by a Canadian,
and is waiting for a conviction.
There is a terminal at that point for two American railroads, and there
is considerable rod and line poaching in the summer, but he thinks it is
through ignorance of the fishery laws.
Ninety per cent, of the fish caught is shipped to American markets from
Rainy Lake.
The big game poaching is carried on by tourists with American guides.
The tourist seldom knows which side of the boundary he is on, but the guide
is well informed as to his whereabouts, and can mislead the tourists and
jump the boundary if occasion calls for him to do so.
There are nearly two hundred miles of frontier to protect, and, unless
a man is constantly on patrol, by the time he is informed of the offence the
offender is across the boundary.
The timber wolves are greatly on the increase on both sides of the
boundary line.
River Nepigon.
Overseer P. A. Leitch of Nepigon, reports that the number of tourists
visiting the Nepigon during the past season was much smaller than for
some years, owing principally to the general depression throughout Canada
and the United States, and also owing to the elections in both countries.
Those visiting the Nepigon during the past season invariably reported good
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sport and fair catches. The regulations were well observed, and no prosecu-
tions were necessary.
The construction of the Transcontinental Railway along the north end
of Lake Nepigon, which was started during the past season, made it necessary
to place a steamer on the Nepigon River betwen Nepigon Station and Camp
Alexander — a point 12 miles up the river, as far as it is navigable. From
that point to South Bay on Lake Nepigon, a distance of 18 miles, a steam
tramway was constructed, making a system of transportation for supplies,
etc., for the contractors constructing the Transcontinental Railway. This
tramway does not interfere with the river, as it keeps about three miles west
of the river, after it leaves Camp Alexander. He says that should the
Department desire to open Lake Nepigon for commercial fishing, this
sjstem of transportation would furnish an outlet for the catch packed in
boxes.
Lake Superior,
Overseer W . L. Gordon of Port Arthur, reports that the fishing business
throughout the district has been fair this year, the fishermen at different
stations reporting the catches about the average. In the fall the herring
catches in Thunder Bay were particularly large and the market for this
class of fish was found to be good, large shipments being sent east to Toronto
and other points.
This year licenses were issued for fishing on White Fish Lake and Lac
de Mille de Lac. On both these lakes catches were fair, the licensees not
overdoing the fishing. During the year he visited Savanne and inspected
the fishing being done by Messrs. Bowman, Little and Laurie, and they
were meeting with the requirements of the law. He also went up to White
Fish Lake and there discovered that there had been several Finlanders
evading the law and were fishing. He lifted all the nets and destroyed them
and learned afterwards that they had stopped the illegal fishing.
He also visited Rossport, Jackfish, Port Caldwell, Wolf River and Heron
Bay on different occasions during the season, and found the fishermen living
up to the requirements of the law.
He thinks that the fishing industry has been quite as good this year as
in former years, and all the fishermen report having had a good season.
Lake Huron (North Channel).
Overseer Joseph Hembruff, of Manito waning, reports that the angling
for bass was as good as last year, but there were not so many tourists.
The laws were well observed all through the season. The Manitou Lake
Fish Co. fished all summer, but their catch was small.
Game has been more plentiful this season. There are more partridge
and ducks, but deer were scarce. He has not heard of any partridge being
shot in his neighbourhood.
Overseer William Hunter, of Tehkummah, reports that the fishery laws
have been fairly well observed in that part of the country, and there have
been no complaints of any illegal fishing. There are not as many trout in
Manitou River as some years ago, and the only reason he can give is the need
of a fishway at Michaels Bay. Different parties have been complaining
about the matter.
As for game, it is a difficult matter to get proof sufficient for a con-
viction, as the parties complaining are not able to prove their statements
about illegal shooting, and the only way to stop it, he thinks, is for the
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Department to give overseers fair wages and let them put in the whole of
their time in the woods in hunting season. He thinks a few heavy fines
will stop the practice. He would also recommend two more years of close
season for partridge, though owls and foxes kill a great many.
Overseer David Irwin, of Killarney, reports that the fishing at Killarney
during the past season has been very good, quite up to the average, but,
owing to the dense smoke which prevailed and the rough weather during
the latter part of the season, it was not quite as good as it otherwise would
have been.
The close season was well observed, there being no law-breakers in his
division. The angling was good, the tourists being well pleased.
Regarding game. The deer and moose back of Killarney were very
plentiful, quite a number of these having been shot during the season.
Some moose were killed without a license, the parties having secured a
license afterwards, but he seized the moose.
Overseer Oliver, Little Current, reports that the fishing in his division
for the past j^ear has been a fair catch, considering the amount of nets used
by each licensee. Whitefish, trout and pickerel have brought a good price,
averaging about six cents per pound. Although the catch has been a great
deal less than last year, fishermen have done fairly well owing to the prices
being good. There has not been much herring fishing in his division during
the year. Prices for herring averaged about 2\ cents per pound. He finds
that the catch of whitefish, trout and pickerel, especially whitefish, is
decreasing verj^ fast, and he has come to the conclusion that there are too
many nets being used in his division. In his opinion, if there are not some
of the heavy rigs shut off, or some other means taken to keep up the supply,
the fish will soon be so scarce that fishermen will not be able to make it pay.
They have been gathering whitefish spawn and trout spawn this fall, and
he believes they are taking it out of Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay to
hatch. If these young fish are not returned to the lakes they were taken
from, he thinks it is an injustice to these fisheries.
No violations of the fishery laws have come under his notice, but he has
not been able to patrol his division as well as he hopes to next year, with the
yacht with which the Department has furnished him. It is well equipped
and suitable for the business, except that it should be supplied with a small
boat, which is very much needed for grappling and lifting nets. The "Vega"
went into commission on the 26th October, and was laid up on the 25th
November. During that time he was able to do some very good service with
her, although the weather was very rough.
The angling in his division for the past year for black bass and pickerel
has been good. There were not quite as many tourists as the year previous.
Only one serious violation of the Game Act came under his notice, and that
was a party from Collingwood shooting two moose in McGregor Bay. He
notified Overseer Irwin, and had it attended to. He is afraid the Game Act
has not been as well enforced as it should have been, as he has had several
reports of violations, but he hopes to be able to give a better report of its
enforcement in future.
Georgian Bat.
Overseer John Beatty, of Old Fort, Midland, reports that the fishery
laws were fairly well observed, no illegal fishing having come to his notice.
The principal fish caught in his division were pike and maskinonge, there
being more maskinonge caught in 1908 in the Wye River and Mud Lake
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than for a number of years past, and angling fishing for bass was good.
There has also been a good number of tourists around there this summer.
The muskrats are numerous as ever. Quite a number of wild geese
stop with them for two weeks on their way south. The black and gray duck
were in abundance, and the sportsmen enjoyed hunting them. The fall
duck was not so plentiful as blue bills, redheads and whistlers. The deer
hunting has been the best for a number of years, and the hunters were well
pleased.
Overseer B. A. Dusang, of Fesserton, reports that carp has been plenti-
ful, but very few were caught. Trout and whitefish have been plenti-
ful, and angling has been as good as last 3/ ear. Pickerel have increased.
There were quite a number of tourists, but not as many as the year before.
The close season has been well observed. He fined one fisherman |20 and
costs, also seized over a mile of night line, and 425 .hooks, which he destroyed.
About half of the fish this year were consumed in Canada, the other half
going to the United States, as the Canadians are paying better prices. He
has travelled 2,500 miles in 1908 by gasoline launch and train and other
conveyances. He has sixteen licensed fishermen in his division, besides
about seven or eight others who get their licenses from other overseers.
Overseer James Hewitt, of Honey Harbor, reports that rod fishing has
been good in Honey Harbour. He has had guests at his house who caught
their limit for three days; and as for small black bass below the limit, the
guests remarked upon their catching so many little ones that had to be put
back again, and thought that it went to show that the bass is increasing.
As for pickerel, he says they had more caught at their house than for
the last four years, so he believes that the pickerel is catching up a little,
but yet there are some trap nets found inside of the boundary line. Trolling
for maskinonge was better, and pike trolling was good. Bass was plentiful
on the shores in spawning time, and he also saw quite a few schools of little
bass swimming around the shore this year. There were bass around all
the shoals and rocks and in places where he never knew bass to be before.
Deer was prettj plentiful in his district. There are a number staying
in the little swamps near by, and if let alone will be free from the wolves.
There are quite a few partridge, and he believes they have increased over
last year. Duck hunting was not very good in the early part of the season,
but from November till it froze up they were plentiful, in fact there are some
around yet, as he saw some on the 5th January. Snipe and woodcock were
rather plentiful.
The laws have been fairly well observed around Honey Harbor as
regards game.
Overseer J . W . Jermyn, of Wiarton, reports that the fishing in the early
spring and summer was very light, small catches being general. In the
fall the fish were late in coming on the shoals, and the latter part of the
season the weather was rough and high winds prevailed, so that the fisher-
men could not either set or lift nets for several days at a time. Another
cause was the dense clouds of smoke from bush fires, which made it impos-
sible to see any distance on the waters. While there were not as many fish
caught this year as last, he cannot attribute this cause to the scarcity of
fish, as thej were plentiful wjien the weather permitted the fishermen to
take them. He is pleased to be able to state that the game and fishery laws
were well observed in his division during the past season.
In respect to the game on the Bruce Peninsula. He regrets to state that
it suffered severely from the terrible bush fires. During the hunting season
1908 GAME AND FISHEI^IES. 25
they found several dead carcasses of deer that perished in the fires. He also
saw two more that were shot by hunters, but were not fit for use. The front
feet were off, and other parts of the bodies were badly burned, and they
considered it a humane act to destroy them. Eabbits and partridge also
were destroyed by the same cause.
Overseer John Kennedy, of Meaford, reports that the summer fishing in
his division was fairly good. The trout fishing came on earlier than usual.
The fishermer. say the fishing was better this fall than it has been for a
number of years. They had some very heavy catches in October. He has
seized a number of herring nets of undersized mesh, which had been used
for catching bait for night lines. He also tried to find out who owned them,
but failed. Angling has not been as good this year as in 1907.
Partridge are increasing, as the people have observed the law. The
number of red deer landed at Meaford station was 25, which all had coupons,
and which had been killed in different parts of Muskoka.
Overseer C. H. Knight, of Byng Inlet, reports that the fishing has been
up to the average, and no complaints have been received from the fishermen.
Out of fourteen licensed fishermen in his division, there were no prosecu-
tions or convictions, as against two fined in 1907. There was some seining
for whitefish in the early spring carried on by Indians and others, who take
advantage of this opportunity, the whitefish coming in shore as soon as the
ice goes out. The gasoline boat furnished by the Department will, he trusts
put an end to the seining in his division, as it will enable him to get on the
fishing grounds more easily.
The angling was fully as good as in 1907, bass and pickerel being as
plentiful. The pickerel in the Magnetawan River were more plentiful, and of
a larger size than the two years previous. The French River was reported
to be not so good as in previous years, the bass and pickerel being scarcer,
which he believes is due to fishing the river with nets. He had an oppor-
tunity of visiting this river on the line of the C.P.R., where he located and
destroyed a large trap net used for catching pickerel.
The deer were very plentiful in the summer months, but the bush fires
that raged through there destroyed their feeding grounds, so when the
open season came very few deer were to be found in that vicinity, and a
number of hunters failed to get their deer. He thinks that hunting deer
with dogs should be prohibited.
The partridge were more plentiful than for a long time, and very tame.
He thinks it would do no harm to have another year of close season for them.
Overseer Henry Laughington, of Parry Sound, reports that the fishing
for 1908 was on an average about the same as in 1907, only a slight increase
in the month of October for trout. He thinks the fishermen should not be
allowed an extension of time in November, but that the last ten days in
October should be added to the close season.
As to the angling for game fish, it was good, and a larger number of
the anglers are non-residents of Ontario, which means a large revenue to
this country. He thinks there should be a small patrol boat which could go
through among the islands and the shallow waters, and it should be on from
the opening of navigation till the close of same. The steamer "Pearl" was
on at short intervals last season, and proved a success looking after non-resi-
dents' licenses and also illegal fishing.
The close season for partridge was a good move, and if we have a fair
average spring they will be quite numerous. He says it would be a good
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idea to make 1909 a olose season also, and then the flocks would get a chance
to spread out. The close season has been well observed here.
Deer were not so plentiful as last year, although there was a large
number taken out of the district, bat that was owing to the greater numl)er
of hunters in the woods. He would suggest to make the limit next year
one deer to one man.
Overseer T. W . Robinson, of Collingwood, reports that there was a
slight decrease in the catch of whitefish and sturgeon, and a very large
increase in carp, of which very little is caught in that district, owing to
poor markets and the general dislike to this class of fish. All other kinds
remain about normal. The reasons for decrease in whitefish and sturgeon
are that the fishermen did not prosecute their work as briskly as usual,
and continual foggy weather.
The percentage of fish shipped to the United States was about one tenth
of total catch.
No abuses exist, to his knowledge.
Close seasons have been strictly observed.
No violations of the law came to his knowledgj'e.
There are no fish ways in his district, nor any dumping of mill refuse.
Lake Huron (Proper) and River St. Clair.
Overseer H. A. Blunden, of Samia, reports that the season opened with
a period of very uncertain winds, making it very difficult for the fishermen
to get their stakes and nets in place. During the latter part of the month
of May, and part of June there was a spell of strong south wind, which
the fishermen claim caused very uncertain hauls of pickerel. But taking
the season as a whole, the fishermen received very fair returns, more par-
ticuarlj on whitefish grounds north-east of Kettle Point. He thinks that the
reason the pickerel and whitefish are not decreasing in Lake Huron the way
it is claimed they are in other waters is because th'^re are few large towns
or cities to empty their sewage into these waters.
There were no prosecutions in his division during the year, although
he seized two American gill nets ir> Sarnia Bay and destroyed them, but
he could not find the guilty parties.
Overseer Dan Kehoe, of Millarton, reports that the fishermen in his
division have observed the law, both as regards fish and game. No viola-
tions have come to his notice.
Game is not plentiful in that locality.
Overseer Robert McMurray, of Bayfield, reports that the catch of fish
during the past season has not been as good as the previous season. Perch
were not as plentiful, but whitefish are becoming more plentiful. The close
seasons were well observed. He made special trips more frequently during
the close season, often going out to the nets with the fishermen, and found no
cause for complaint. Of course once in a while a few fish out of season will
get into the nets, but this cannot be entirely stopped, although the men are
careful not to make a point of catching fish which they know to be out of
season. He had no complaints about illegal fishing. There have been no
violations that he has heard of.
Game is scarce in that section of the country.
Overseer D. Robertson, of Southampton, reports that the fishermen in
his division have not had quite as good a season as in 1907. The tugs have
had a fairly good season, but the sailboats not as good as in 1907. The fishing
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 27
season opened late, and in the first part of the season the tugs did well. In
July and August the catch was light, in September very good but the
fishermen could not make regular trips on account of rough weather.
In October (the weather was very -stormy, and the fishermen did
not do much on that account. On the 9th and 10th November there
were landed at that port fully 30 tons of fine large trout, principally female
trout, undoubtedly on their way to the spawning beds. In his opinion there
could not be a better way of depleting the waters than by extending open
season. Otherwise the close season was fairly well observed.
In his division there were four convictions, one for shooting fish, two
for spearing pike in Chesley Lake, and all fined $5 and costs, one for retain-
ing undersized bajss taken from Saugeen River, fined |10 and costs.
Pai-tridges are more plentiful this year than for some years. The past
spring was dry and favourable to the young birds, and the close season was
better observed.
Hares are very numerous this season, and close season was well observed.
Lake St. Clair, River Thames and Detroit River.
Overseer John Crotty, of Bothioell, reports an increase in catch as per
statement of last year, but that is accounted for by returns being received
from all the fishermen this season.
Probably 75 per cent, of the catch was exported, the balance being for
home consumption.
No abuses came to his notice.
The close seasons, as far as he knew, were strictly adhered to.
No violations of the Act were brought to his knowledge, and consequently
there were no fines or confiscations.
There are no mills in use in his division, and no dams or fishways.
Overseer Remi Laframhoise, of Canard River, reports that the carp fish-
ing has been very light, having fallen off about 40 per cent, from last year.
He thinks from what he can learn from the fishermen that the high water
was the cause, as the carp had the chance to get into the big marshes where
the fishermen could not get at them. Pike has also fallen off, while the
])ickerel, bass and perch have increased. Whitefish have also been scarce in
the Detroit River, I presume on account of the constant northwest and west
winds, and the river being nearly half its width west of Bois Blanc
Island, and the heavy blasting going on at that point would naturally keep
them back during the year. He seized one hoop net, one minnow net, night
lines, and also prosecuted three different parties for illegal fishing. Two were
fined, and one let off on suspended sentence. He has been over his territory
on different occasions, and is satisfied that our licensed fishermen have fairly
well observed the laws.
Re Game. There was any amount of ducks in the Detroit River in the
spring of the year, but very few in the fall. Quails are quite numerous, but
on account of the dry fall there were not many killed. Muskrats are very
plentiful. He has found some of their houses broken, and he is informed
that some people are hunting them with guns and dogs, and it is the dogs
that are destroying the houses. He thinks that any person hunting muskrats
in the marshes should be prohibited from having a dog with him.
Overseer Richard Little, of WaJJaceburg, reports that the fishing for
both large and small mouth bass has been the best since he has been acting
as game and fishery overseer, and old anglers tell him that it has not been
equalled in ten years.
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Partridge are becoming more scarce eacli year, no doubt on account of
less cover. Quail, in the districts where re-stocking was done, showed good
results, but in the other districts there were not many reported.
Woodcock seemed to be plentiful on St. Ann's and Walpole Island
Indian Reserve. There was the usual supply of snipe and plover. The marsh
variety of ducks, such as Mallard, etc., show no improvement, and have for
the last few years been growing less. The canvas back, blue bill and red
head were abundant, but, owing to the feed growing so far out, and the 200
yard limit, with rough weather, there were very few shot.
Muskrats seem to be plentiful, judging from the number of houses they
have in the marshes and along the streams. Fox, mink and racoon about the
usual number.
The laws were well observed, excepting in one instance by Americans
placing decoys outside the 200 yard limit. They had their license taken
from them.
Overseer Henry Osborne, of Dante, reports that the catch of the papt
season exceeded that of the previous season. The fishery laws were fairly
well observed, apparently from a desire to protect the fish. He discovered
two violations of the law and seized two nets, but found no person operating
them. However, owing to the nature of the evidence, he was afraid to prose-
cute for fear of not being able to secure a conviction. He says that there are
very few except those living on the river who fish, and when any violation
exists it is by some one coming from a distance.
Overseer Theodore Peltier, Dover South, reports that the catch of fish
has been very good, considering the short season on account of wind, it hav-
ing been a remarkably windy spring and fall. There is no indication of a
decrease. The close seasons have been well observed, and no violations of
the law came to his notice.
Lake Erie and Grand River.
Overseer T. J . Briggs, of Bridgeburg, reports that there are whitefish in
the Niagara River, and the Americans are running back and forth with
seines all times of the night. Two seines were seized from parties who were
supposed to be Americans, who dropped their nets and rowed away. The
nets were burnt.
The angling was poor last year, caused, it was supposed, by so much
dynamiting. Every month, or sometimes once a week, this was used to
kill fish.
Overseer H. A . Henderson, of Pelee Island, reports that the season has
been a very prosperous one, that the catch of fish largely exceeds that of
previous years, and might even have been greater had not the market become
glutted and dealers unable to handle the supply. This bears out his former
reports that the fish are in the lake, and a more vigorous prosecution of the
fishing will give greater returns. Of course he does not mean that fishing
should be overdone, but he believes that Lake Erie is not so nearly depleted
of fish as some reports would make people believe. He is also of opinion
that the stocking of the waters with young fry is having a good effect. The
season, too, has been very favourable — ^the best in years, as formerly all fish
caught were exported to the United States except a small quantity sold for
home consumption.
No abuses existed in his district, and no illegal fishing came to his notice.
Overseer Henry Johnson, of Brantford, reports that the fishing in his
division has been good. Coarse fish was never better, bass was good, pickerel
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 29
not so good as last year, trout fishing good. There has been some illegal
fishing. There were five fines for fishing out of season, and four for Sunday-
fishing. Most of those fined were fol-eigners. The fish are all used for home
consumption. The fishways at Caledonia, Brantford and Paris should be
put in repair, as they are in very bad condition.
Muskrats were plentiful. He had some complaints about rabbits, which
were very plentiful. There were two fines for shooting rabbits out of season.
A Game Protective Society has been formed there, which he thinks will help
the law, as the members are all good sportsmen.
Overseer Samuel Kraft, of Ridgeway, reports, that fishing M^as very
good the fore part of the season, but during the latter part it was not so good.
Some of his fishermen did not fish at all on account of sickness and death.
The fish they caught were mostly sold at the home market, and the
remainder shipped to Buffalo sold for a good price.
The game and fishery laws were well observed by our own citizens,
but once in a while some Americans would steal over, but when they found
out they were closel;y watched, they stopped fishing and hunting. The law
was well observed during the year 1908.
Overseer Edward Lee, of Low BanJcs, reports that the fishermen in
his division have had a successful year. The catch of whitefish by the tug
fishermen during the spring season and up to the end of May was one of
the heaviest they have had in years. This is one of the most profitable fish
the lake produces, and every means should be used for their protection dur-
ing the spawning season. The catch of herring in his division has been
good, but above there it was unusually heavy during the month of June,
although the fish taken were small. The catch of pickerel (blues) was as
heavy as last year, but on account of bad weather the fishermen could not
get out when run was heaviest, consequently the returns may not exceed
those of last year. Pickerel (dore) was about the same as last season, perch
also about the same. The pound net fishermen have had an increased catch
over last season. There was a decrease in sturgeon and caviare, carp,
suckers, mullett and sheepshead. Although carp are very numerous in lake,
very few are taken, fishermen giving as a reason they do not lead well into a
pound net.
About 95 per cent, of the fish caught are exported to the United States,
balance used for home consumption. ^
No abuses exist.
The close seasons have been well observed by licensed fishermen, and
nothing irregular except minor matters already reported.
The game laws have been very well observed.
Overseer K. McClennan, of Grovesend, reports that the catch of fish
during 1908 shows a vast increase over that of 1907. The catch of herring
has been exceptionally large all through the year, and especially in the fall
season, such large hauls were never known in that district. The quality also
compared favourably with the quantity, evidencing very plainly that the
waters are not being depleted. But the prices were so remarkably low that,
notwithstanding the large catch, the fishermen came out in debt, owing to
the extra amount of help required to take care of the fish. The close season
having been taken off blues from April 15th, to May 15th, the fishermen have
been considerably benefited. One fishermen informed him that his catch
of blues during last season amounted to about |3,000, but had the close
season been left on it would not have exceeded |700. The close seasons
were all well observed, as were all other regulations.
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The close season on game was also well observed, no violations of the
Game Law having come to his notice. This is largely due to the notices being
posted up in conspicuous places, so that the public were well acquainted
with the rules and regulations.
Overseer A. McEwen, of Aldboro, reports that the catch of fish in West
Elgin during the year 1908 by pound net men was below the average, and
prices were not all satisfactory, being much below the level of 1907.
The laws and regulations were well observed.
Gill net fishing proved somewhat of a surprise, owing to the immense
catch of herring made by tugs late in the fall, but prices were very low.
Overseer James McVittie, of Blenheim, reports that personal observa-
tion and authentic reports both agree that the year 1908 has been the ban-
ner year, as far as quantity of fish taken from Lake Erie is concerned. This
was decidedly noticeable during the last half of the year. The catch being
principally herring, the fishermen complain that there has been little money
made, but this is only the result of over production. This difficulty could
be easily overcome, if the regulation demanded a larger mesh for gill nets,
and also for cribs in pound nets, when only the larger or full grown fish
would be marketed. This year has demonstrated beyond doubt that Lake
Erie has not been depleted.
The fishermen in his district have obeyed the regulations to the letter,
as far as he could see, giving no trouble at all. The carp catch has been
small this year, on account of the water being very high, letting the fish get
over the marsh. The prospects for next jear look better,, as the water is
some two feet lower.
Overseer J. P. Pierce, of Port Rowan, begs to report that the fishing
season of 1908 in that district was one of the most successful that they have
ever had there. No violations of the law in any way came to his attention.
The bass fishing was very successful from the date of the opening of
the season until about the last day of July. The number of tourists here
Was greatly in excess of any other year and the amount received for non-
resident licenses consequently considerably in excess of other years. For
some reason, the bass, while still numerous in Long Point Bay, ceased to
bite at any usual bait about the end of July, although some were caught by
using small crabs for bait.
The seine and gill net fishing was about average. If anything, the catch
was slightly larger than last year.
With regard to the game he would report that the number of ducks
shot during the year was much less than any previous year of which he
has any knowledge. The limit of 200 yards for setting decoys was generally
lived up to, he having neither seen nor received any information as to any
breach of the law in this respect. Personally he considers that this limit
is not great enough, and instead of this provision increasing the number of
ducks in the Bay it has had a totally opposite effect. Sportsmen, not being
allowed to place decoys outside of this limit, have taken to running the
ducks in boats, at. times twenty or more boats chasing about the bay, prac-
tically clearing the water of ducks and totally ruining the shooting of other
persons. A great many complaints have been made to him of this practice
and he has been requested to call the attention of the department to it.
One very flagrant violation of the law respecting the shipping of ducks
came to his attention during the season by the holder of a game dealer's
license. The license was cancelled by the Department. He would strongly
recommend that all officers of the Department be strictly enjoined not to
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hand over any licenses with coupons to any person but the one for whom
the license is taken. If every person wanting a shooting license was com-
pelled personally to apply for and receive his license it would almost
certainly do away with shipping coupons coming into the hands of other
persons who could make use of them to avoid the law against shipping ducks
out of Canada. He should also recommend that no game dealer's licenses
be granted without the endorsement of the Local Overseer.
There were three violations of the law with respect to muskrats reported,
in all of which cases action was taken and fines imposed.
Overseer James Yokes, of Nanticoke, reports that the season has been
very good, as far as fish are concerned, and large catches of whitefish and
herring are reported. Pickerel and perch were plentiful at times. Unfor-
tunately prices were somewhat low during the late summer, and some of
the tugs were laid up for a few weeks, preferring to leave the fish in the
lake rather than dispose of them at such a low figure.
The catch of sturgeon was somewhat less than usual. Coarse fish were
ver- plentiful, carp steadily increasing in numbers.
The fishery laws were well observed by his fishermen, and, excepting
some few minor complaints, he has had no trouble with them, although
there are always some men who require constant watching.
In May he reported an important seizure of seine nets and boats, impli-
cating some 10 or 12 men for illegal fishing in the Grand River. The matter
was turned over to the police magistrate at Dunnville for settlement.
The game laws in his district, and the close seasons were fairljf well
observed.
Muskrats appear to be very plentiful.
The duck shooting in the Grand River was well up to the average.
Overseer Lewis Wigle, of Leamington, reports that there was good
spring fishing on the east side of Point Pelee, but not so good in the fall,
while the fishermen on the west side did scarcely anything in the spring,
but made nearly their whole catch during the latter part of November and
fore part of December. About ten or twelve pound nets are frozen in the
lake. Herring, whitefish, blue pickerel or pike, and pickerel or dore, are
well up to the mark in quantity. The prevailing winds during the fall were
from the south and south-west, which appeared to have driven the bulk of
herring towards the north shore of Lake Erie, and which made that kind
of fishing extra good, in fact almost too good. In several instances herring
perished in the gill nets and became almost valueless before they could be
taken care of. He is informed upon good authority that on account of the
prevailing wind blowing from south and southwest to this shore the fall
fishing was much better, more particularly herring, than along the south
shore in the State of Ohio.
Lakp: Ontario and Bay of Quinte.
Overseer Irvine Glass, of Trenton, reports that he has had only one
licensed fishermen in his district. There were quite a large number of
domestic licenses issued, and there were not any violations of the laws.
They all report very good catches of whitefish. Gill net fishing, except for
domestic purposes, is strictly prohibited in his district. Angling has been
excellent. Pickerel, maskinonge and bass have been very plentiful. There
have been more anglers there than ever before, and all have been successful
and no violations on their part. There is good accommodation for anglers
at hotels, and plenty of boats and guides can be had at Trenton.
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Overseer Thos. Gault, of Deseronto, reports that the fishing season was
on the whole considerable better than last year. The laws and regulations
were well observed by the fishermen. The home market was well supplied
with good fish, the result being generally satisfactory. Angling was good,
there being quantities of bass. The whitefish and herring have not been
80 plentiful in years.
Overseer Henry Holliday, of Wolfe Island^ reports that the angling in
his district never was better through June, July, and August for bass fishing,
and pike fishing was good all season. Pike are very plentiful, and the net
fishermen have had good catches, and are willing to observe the law, there
having been few fines. Hoop net fishing was also good, bullheads were larger
than for years, and the fishermen report good catches. The dogfish are very
plentiful, and seem to be increasing. He saw over 25 taken out of one hoop
net at one time.
E-e game. The wild ducks were very scarce through September and
October, but the rest of the season very plentiful. He thinks that trolling for
pike with those gasoline boats cause the ducks to stay away, for they troll
where the du6ks feed, and the ducks do not have a chance to light or rest.
Muskrat were not very plentiful, and not many were caught. The trap-
pers think the cause was the water being so high last spring.
Overseer U. W . Hayes, of Murray, reports that during? the year 1908
the fishermen observed the law, with the exception of one, who kept his hoop
nets in one week longer than the law allowed. He captured one hoop net and
about 10 rods of gill net belonging to parties unknown. The fishermen report
good catches. Very few carp were caught in the Bay of Quinte in his dis-
trict. American anglers were reported to have caught bass and let them spoil,
and that great quantities are found lying dead on the shores. It has also
been reported that a great many ducks were caught in nets in Weller's Bay.
Overseer E. M. Huffmom, of Hay Bay, reports that the past season has
not been as good as last for the net fishermen, but the angling was very suc-
cessful, especially for bass. The close seasons were observed, but there were
some fishermen fined for fishing more net than their license called for, and
their licenses were cancelled. He made one seizure of about 4,000 yards of
gill net, which was confiscated and sent to the game warden at Belleville.
He approves of the raise in gill net fees, as the returns from them were much
greater than the hoop net, and the fish of more value. He would also recom-
mend that anglers be located and take out permits for whatever division
they fish in. The local fishermen complain that they are located to one
division, or else pay a license in another if they wish to fish there, whereas
anglers for the one permit, be it two or five dollars, fish wherever they like
for three months.
Overseer John Johnson, of Port Hope, reports that he has taken every
precaution in regard to the game and fishery law in his division during the
past year.
He has not found any person violating the law, therefore has collected
no fines.
Speckled trout are very scarce, also partridge and grouse.
Overseer C. J. Kerr, of Hamilton, reports that there has been an increase
in the catch of whitefish, trout, pickerel, perch and herring, over the catch
of last year. The whitefish were of a uniform and fair size, and commanded
good prices. The trout caught were also good. In handling the herring
during the busy fall when the bulk of them were caught in a short time, with
the exception of one case no fish were lost, and all reached the market in good
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shape. The fishermen in his district fish no herring nets less than 2^ inch
extension measure, with the exception of one man, and he has orders to
destroy it before his application can be received for a license for 1909. The
herring caught were of a good size, and he heard of no complaints of small
and useless herring caught at any time during, the season by the fishermen,
while complaints were continually heard of the Bronte, Grimsby, Jordan,
Port Dalhousie and Niagara fishermen, who are reported to use exclusively
a 2| inch mesh, glutting the markets with small herring, to the injury of his
fair fishing licensees.
He would recommend that the size of the herring gill nets in the waters'
of Lake Ontario be confined to the two sizes — 2| and 2|, all nets under 2^
to be destroyed before next fishing season, and the 2| inch mesh be allowed
one year to be fished out, and then 2f can become the lawful size under
Order-in-Council, or otherwise the blue back herring of Lake Ontario may
be classed with the ciscoes, which are almost extinct. He would strongly
recommend that no herring fishing be permitted during the months of June,
July, and August. This will stop the catching of small and immature white-
fi-h. which congregate on the herring grounds at this particular season, and
daring these months.
The spearing in Burlington Bay during the winter was a part failure,
owing to the continued dirty water and bad ice.
The usual good trolling for pike in the bay was enjoyed by the fishing
public. Angling for black bass was good, and one sportsman made some
good catches, being forced to stop fishing on four different days, owing to
his having caught his lawful number. This party and his son brought to
the overseer's house 16 black bass for his inspection, a lawful day's catch,
weighing 40 lbs.
The angling for sun fish, cat fish, perch and eels continued good through-
out the season, and taking into consideration the number of anglers who line
the shores of Burlington Bay from spring to fall, it is a wonder there are
any fish left.
The usual number of whitefish fry and pickerel fry were received by me
and planted in their proper grounds — 1,000,000 and 500,000 respectively.
The taking of carp in Burlington Bay was tried again, but owing to
high water not many could be taken out.
The ducks on Burlington Bay have greatly increased in numbers this
fall, being 25 to 1 last year, and he has no complaints of a shortage of ducks
of any kind. In September the ponds were full of rail, having witnessed
dozens at one time in Big Creek Pond, and everywhere else it was the same.
There was also good duck shooting early in the season, and altogether 1908
has been the best season in a great number of years.
The protection service of Burlington Bay has always been a difficult
question, but he is pleased to say that this year it is in a perfect condition.
The gasoline patrol boat "Panger" was placed in his hands on the 5th
September, and after it was repaired he caught three men shooting from a
launch at the Beach. He fined them |5 each, and seized 400 yards of net
cut in Lake Ontario, and did a great deal of patrolling on the bay. No other
attempts of shooting from launches on the bay were made. The launch will
be of great service next year, as he will have his protection complete then.
Several contraventions took place, and all were more or less severely
punished.
There are some quail east of the city, and he suggests that an open sea-
son for meadow larks during the month of November might be made.
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He also suggests that the King Fisher be placed on the free list, and a
license fee be placed on muskrat trappers, as 4,920 skins were taken this sea-
son at 30c. per skin, amounting to |1,476.
Overseer Thomas Mansfield, of Pickering, reports that he visited up and
down the lake on several occasions, got a report that some one was fishing
at the extreme west end, and went up to investigate, but found that they had
left. He got some track of the parties, and will be on the lookout for them
in the future. Outside of this he did not hear of any illegal fishing.
There are no fishways in his division. There was very good fishing in
the lake, especially of salmon trout and whitefish, which are without a
doubt on the increase, but the fishermen did not do quite so well with herring
on account of the winds off the lake, which were quite frequent. They are
ai the present time complaining of the Department making the size of mesh
3 inches for herring, which they say is too large, and that they cannot make
a living with that sized mesh. He also thinks it is too large, from his per-
sonal experience. There is the same complaint from the anglers about the
carp as in previous years doing considerable damage to the line fishing.
As for game, he does not think that the law has ever been better observed.
Everyone seemed to observe the law, the consequence being that the ducks
stayed around quite late.
Overseer J. C. May, of St. Catharines, reports that there has been a
marked increase in whitefish and herring, but the fishermen had to stop on
account of the very poor prices.
The law in his division has been well observed, except in a few cases of
illegal dip net fishing. He confiscated several dip nets at the Twenty Mile
Creek, and also one at Port Dalhousie.
As far as the game laws are concerned, there have been no violations that
he knows of.
Overseer J. H. Murdoch, of Bath, reports that there has been an
unusually good catch during the past year, all kinds of fish having been
plentiful, especially whitefish, which are the most profitable to gill net
fishermen. To his knowledge there have been no violations among the fisher-
men.
Angling was good. Bass were abundant. A good number of tourists
visited there in the summer.
The close seasons were well observed, and all felt pleased with the seu-
scn's catch.
Overseer W. Sargant, of Bronte, reports a large increase in the catch of
fish during the past year, and had the fishermen obtained the same price as in
the former year they would have almost doubled the money as compared with
last year, but owing to such a large catch on Lake Erie the result was herring
was very cheap.
The fishermen smoke about three-quarters of their fish, and in that way
realize a great deal more than if they were sold fresh. In fact there are
more fish smoked in Bronte than any place he knows of. All the fish have
been sold in home markets, Toronto being the chief place. He has seen
Toronto take 2,000 baskets a week and realize a fair price.
Trout fishing is increasing each year, and he has seen some very fine
ones caught. One catch of 400 lbs, averaged 13 lbs. per trout.
Angling was very fine in the Twelve Mile Creek.
The laws have been well observed by the fishermen. He has been over
his division a number of times during the year, and has always found them
living well up to the law.
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Overseer R. J. Walker, of Port Credit, reports that there has been an
increase iu the herring and trout fishing over last year, while whitefish was
about the same. The increase was not on account of more vigorous fishing,
but the fish seemed more plentiful in the locality of the fishing grounds.
As to the amount caught by angling, he would judge it to be about the
same. While he has urged in the past that some measures be taken to get
rid of the carp, they do not seem to destroy the fishing as much as at first
thought.
The laws have been very well lived up to.
In reference to game. The laws have been well observed, except by the
Italians and young boys coming out from Toronto and shooting the small
birds, but the Italians were informed they could not shoot the birds, and
since that he has had no further troublr.
Overseer W. R. Wood, of Toronto, reports that conditions remain about
the same as last year in this part of the lake. The catch is poor, but it
would be difficult to form an opinion as to the real condition of these waters
from the figures submitted. The fishermen as a rule do not devote their
whole time to the business, and some who were the best equipped with plant
did not fish at all. The whole catch was sold in the local market at good
prices.
Line fishing for pike seems to be improving, but this is not the case
regarding other species.
He has every reason to believe that the law regarding the close seasons
was thoroughly observed. A few nets were set in Ashbridge's Bay, but
there was no evidence as to the identity of the offenders.
Counties Frontexac, Leeds, Prescott, Russell, Carleton, Renfrew,
Lanark, Grenville.
Overseer J . H. Boyd, of MerrichviUe, reports that during the year 1908
he kept close watch in his division, and found less* infringements of the
Game and Fisheries Act than in previous years.
Five licenses were issued for fishing for coarse fish. A very small
quantity of fish was taken by those to whom licenses were issued, as they were
fishing merely for their own use.
In the reach from Merrickville to Kilmarnock he finds that fish are
increasing rapidly. From Burritts Rapids to Wellington there appears to
be no increase, if anything, a decrease is taking place. This is probably due
to the fact that summer campers are numerous along this reach, and a
great many fish are caught by them.
He has had very little trouble with sawdust being allowed to run into
streams during the past year.
The game laws are well observed, only one case of deer killing being
reported, and that case too late to prosecute.
Overseer George Barr, of Harrow smith, reports that Napanee and Pond
Lily Lakes have an increase this year (said lakes contain pike and catfish
only). The reason of increase is that no hoop nets are allowed to be put in,
and formerlv hoop nets were used continuously.
Rock and Long Lakes, near Verona, are about the same as last year.
Those persons who went angling said the sport was a little better than last
year, as no fish has been caught, except by hook and line, and entirely for
home consumption. These lakes contain pike, pickerel, bass and suckers.
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Silver Lake contains pike, bass and suckers. All fish caught therein
are caught by hook and line, and the reports are the same as last year, as
near as he could gather from those engaged in fishing there.
Thirteen and Fourteen Island Lakes contain pike and suckers. Not
much fishing done there, except by the settlers or residents of the place.
Knowlton Lake contains herring, salmon and a few small perch. An
increase reported this j'ear, being more closely watched against netting. In
this lake he found there were more licenses granted than these waters could
supply without being depleted. He sent five there to fish, and the Overseer
at Sydenham sent four, as he was not aware that it was not in his division,
so to remedy this the fishermen were told to fish three or four nights each
and then leave, and they agreed to this.
Mud Lake on stream from Knowlton to Desert Lake, contains abundance
of catfish. He had none engaged in fishing in this lake. The residents catch
them with "bobs" for their own use. The lake is very backward and out of
the way.
Desert Lake contains herring, salmon and suckers. This is a very
popular resort for fishermen. He found it very difficult to watch, as other
overseers had granted licenses, and he was not aware of this and found
difficulty in locating them. The catch was not as great this year, owing to
the waters being so rough, and .the men were unable to put out their nets,
except one night. In this water the fish run at a later date than in the
other lakes.
He does not think there are any fish to spare in the waters in his dis-
trict, if the residents get justice. He does not approve of overseers grant-
ing permits or licenses to non-residents over-crowding the fisheries so that
residents cannot be allowed to fish, as cases like this have come to his
notice, of residents seeking a license, and though living on the banks of the
waters there was no room for them to fish.
There are no fish ways in his district.
There is but one mill, and he has watched closely to see that no rubbish
is being dumped in the water.
He has a few violations to report on Napanee waters, the marshes of
Long and Eock Lakes, viz., the cutting open of muskrat houses, which des-
troys more than are caught. He could not find proof as to who did it. He
ventures this suggestion, to prohibit trapping muskrat until 1st March, as
they are very plentiful and have become very valuable. It was estimated
that the catch in that township alone last year totalled |1,500.
Overseer W . J. Birch, of Delta, reports that the chief fish in the waters
in his division that need protection are small and large mouthed bass, which
w^ere very plentiful there about twenty years ago, but kept gradually decreas-
ing until about five years ago, and since that time they seem to be on the
gain, and this last season they have been very plentiful, sportsmen having
very little trouble in getting their limit at any time.
Lower Beverley Lake has twelve fine cottages on its islands and shores
owned by residents of Leeds County, and they are interested in the welfare
of the fishing, occupying the cottages for a lengthy time every year. They
prove a great help to him in stopping illegal fishing. He patrolled the
waters quite regularly, and seized two giir nets, but although finding the
owners, was unable to prosecute. The law was quite well observed in his
division. The fishermen of Upper Beverley Lake report much better
catches this past year than previous years.
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Tlier^ is no summer hotel or boarding house in his division, therefore
very few non-residents visit that locality. He considers the angling permits
very good.
There are no fishways in his division, but he thinks there should be one
at Lyndhurst, the outlet of Lower Beverley Lake, which would be a great
benefit to those waters.
Muskrats were very plentiful last spring, over 2,000 being taken out
of Upper Beverley, and prospects good for another year, unless the water
being so low they freeze out this winter.
Ducks w?re more numerous last fall in that section than for years past,
also black squirrels which ore quite plentiful round there.
. Partridge were verj- scarce, very seldom one being seen in a day's
travel .
Oreri<eer J. B. Bourgon, of Roclland, reports that there was a slight
increase in the catch of coarse fish in 1908 over 1907 and previous years, but
the same number of fishermen. Fish in the Ottawa River is as plentiful as
in former years. He thinks means should be taken to keep the river as free
from sawdust as possible, so as to preserve the fish.
No illegal fishing has been brought to his notice during the past season.
He has not received any complaints to that effect.
No hunting has been done in his territory, as very little game can be
found on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River. He has not received any
complaints in regard to game during the past year.
uverseer ixeorge L>urke, of J:^ert/t, reports that in his district the fish
and game laws have been observed better than in previous years, partly
owing to the increased vigilance of the Department, and partly to the edu-
L-ational and otiier ehorts of the local branch of The Ontario Forest Fish and
Uame i'rotective Association.
Infractions of the law have not however ceased, as nineteen convic-
tions were obtained last year making in fines $lbU, and |55 worth of nets
seized. No cases were brought which did not result m convictions, but in
bome cases of strong suspicion, warnings, which had a good effect, were
given. Up to the date of this report four more cases are pending in which
the evidence will justify convictions.
Bass are decreasing in the Rideau lakes, and the legal limit as to num-
bers is not strictly observed. There are no fishing licenses in his district.
Hoop and gill nets in these inland waters he thinks should be abolished.
Non-residents paying a license strongly object to them, and would willingly
pay a license fee of ^b if this were done. An increase of revenue would
thereby be secured. Most of these non-residents observe the law, but many
do not. The netting of the destructive ling, under the direction of the
Department, has been a success, and should be extended to the Rideau lakes,
which are of paramount importance as revenue producers.
Partridges are still scarce, but increasing under the wise protection now
afforded them, which should be continued for a couple of years more.
Deer are not noticeably decreasing, but this may be accounted for by
the fires to the north driving them down here.
The lumber camps outside his district still continue to illegally kill deer
in large numbers. The still hunters in the northern parts of the county con-
tinue to kill more deer illegally than are killed by any one else in the open
season. Now that his district is extended he hopes to be able to change this.
Ducks are decreasing in numbers, but infringements of the law as to
them are also decreasing. At Mississippi Lake near Carleton Place the
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poaciiers did as they pleased, until one conviction having been obtained,
much good resulted.
The system of deer hunting permits is not giving satisfaction either to
the settler or the sportsmen. A settler in one township gets a permit for
twenty-five cents, and hunts in the neighboring townships, where the resi-
dents have to pay the regular fee of |2. Eesult — the settlers in the sur-
rounding townships are angry and jealous.
Overseer H. N. Covell, of Lombardy, reports that the game and fishery
laws have been well observed. There are no saw mills in his division, as
the former one was destroyed bv fire. There has been no non-resident
angling, and the angling has not been as satisfactory as past seasons, on
account, he presumes of the steady increase of ling. The ling, he says, is
very destructive to the lakes, and he is very much pleased with the steps
the Department has taken to rid Otter Lake of those destructive fish. There
have been up to the present date over four thousand ling taken, and although
it no doubt will take a few years to touch the standard of past seasons, if
those steps are continued it will do much to improve the angling.
Overseer Erwin Christinh, of Pem,broJce, reports that the game and
fishery laws were pretty well observed. He destroyed two gill nets which
were illegally set, took four beaver traps and seized one beaver skin. There
are different so-called trapper camps near the Algonquin Park, and he was
,until now unable to look particularly after these, as the distance is very
great, and it is all wild bush.
Beavers are increasing, also deer and partridges, and sportsmen are
fairly satisfied with the result of deer hunting this year.
Overseer J. W. DavHs, of Sydenham, reports that the numerous lakes in
his district abound with large and small mouthed bass, which makes it an
ideal spot for rod fishing.
There is a decided increase in the number of partridges, and the law
has been strictly observed.
Ducks are every year decreasing in number and variety.
There are a few deer in that district, and he thinks that if hunting were
prevented in the Townships of Storrington, Loughboro' and Bedford, in the
County of Frontenac, and the Townships of North and South Crosby, in the
County of Leeds, for two or three years, there would be a good many deer
in the territory named.
Overseer Henry Drew, of Long Lake, reports that there is no fishing
in his district, except by farmers living near the lakes. He would recom-
mend that there be some way provided to catch catfish and pike in Sharbot '
and Eagle Lakes, as those fish are getting so numerous as to destroy a large
quantity of game fish, and he asks if it would be possible to let some
responsible man have a hoop net license for a time and watch results.
Overseer W. J. Donaldson, of Donaldson, reports that there has been
only one license issued in his district, and this was for domestic use only.
There have been a greater number of tourists than in past years, and all
report satisfactory results by angling. All appear to have observed the law,
with a few exceptions. In the month of October last, a party of six men
camped on the shore of Trout Lake and were reported to him as having nets
set, taking salmon trout, and also shooting partridge in that vicinity. He
at once went to investigate, and found that thoy had left for home
previous to his visit. He also found considerable evidence of illegal work.
He reported the fact to the Warden of that District, who, he understands,
had the parties summoned before him and dealt with according to law. A
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 39
number of other cases of illegal fishing have been complained of, and sum-
monses have been issued for them to appear before the Warden. He has at
present quite a number of cases of illegal fishing under investigation,
and the parties will in due course be called on to answer to the charge against
them. He savs that, although considerable illegal fishing has been going on
during the past three months, nearly all of the oiienders were people living
in his district, and that they are very hard to watch, but as a number of
prosecutions will take place at an early date, he hopes to have the law better
observed in future in this respect.
Re game birds and animals. He was notified about the 5th Octol>er
last that two men were trapping muskrats on the waters of Gull Lake, Town-
ship of Clarendon. He immediately went to investigate, and found their
camp abandoned. He was advised by residents living in that vicinity that
they had taken over two hundred skins. He followed them to Snow Road
station, and found that they had shipped their camping outfit to Cache Bay.
He immediately wrote the Game and Fishery Warden at North Bay, advising
him of the matter, and he has since advised him that he has located the men
referred to. About the 8th October he was notified that a party of Indians
were killing deer on Crutch Lake, Township of Palmerston, and on investi-
gation he found them camped on the shore of the lake with sufficient evidence
to prove their guilt. He had them summoned before the Warden and after
proving their guilt they were let go on suspended sentence. The law in
other respects appears to have been fairly well observed.
Overseer Ephraim Deacon, of BolinghroJce, reports that the close seasons
were well observed, and no informations were laid against anyone.
The season for angling was a good one, but there is no appreciable
decrease in the number of fish.
Deer and partridge are increasing in his district. Several deer have
been seen where some years ago there were none.
Overseer Henry Esford, of Barrief\.eld, reports that the net fishing in
his district has not been as good as last year, but angling has been better,
and has been good up to a late date, on account of such a fine fall. His
fishermen report that dogfish are very numerous. He has not seen any carp
since last spring, and the fishermen have not reported any. Plenty of black
bass are reported in his section of Rideau Canal, where there never were
ar^- before. There were always plenty of large-mouthed bass, but now there
are plenty of small-mouthed as well.'
Ducks are scarce this fall, but last spring there were thousands. Musk-
rats are plentiful, the catch being larger last spring than other years. Mink
was a little scarcer than other years.
The law was strictly kept.
Overseer James Fisher, of Sunhury, reports that he cannot say whether
there was an increase or decrease in the catch of different kinds of fish, as
compared with that of previous years, as this is his first year, only that
the Americans claimed this to be one of the best years for bass fishing.
There were no abuses to his knowledge.
Five men were fined for illegal fishing, and one net confiscated.
There was no injury done to the fish by mill owners.
The fishways in his district are in good repair.
Overseer Adam Greene, of Diamond, reports that the fishing in the
Mississippi, Snye, Ottawa, and mouth of the Carp River was better the past
season than in 1907. Pickerel and bass were plentiful, but pike were scarce,
owing, he thinks, to being too well fed. Small fish were very plentiful. Ho
40 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
seized two gill nets, and confiscated them. There were no fish caught for
sale.
Overseer Hugh Gallagher, of Eganville, reports that during the first half
of the year he heard of no illegal fishing or violations of the Game and
Fisheries Act,
He was appointed on the 1st August to look after the Townships of Jones,
Raglan, Radclilfe and Sherwood, and on that date he went to Combermere in
the Township of Radcliffe and spent some time in the territory assigned to
him posting notices received from the Department, etc. Later on he visited
Lake Clear on request of Department on two different occasions. On his first
visit he secured five nets which were in the water, but the owners having
been put on the alert by a former visit from another game warden, he found
it impossible to obtain evidence against any of them. After his first visit
netting on the lake was abandoned.
In November, he visited hunting camps throughout the country, as per
instructions from the Department, but found nothing illegal.
Overseer E. T. Loveday, of Ottawa, reports that from his own experi-
ence, and from what he has heard from others, fishing in his district has been
better than for past years, in fact he has on several occasions been reminded
of from 20 to 25 years ago. Bass, that noble fish, has been plentiful, good
catches having been made with both fly and bait. The largest he got weighed
4| lbs. Quite a number larger than that have been taken, he understands,
but a two pounder is considered a good one. These catches have been made in
Ottawa River from city limits upwards above falls. Below the city there
are no bass, or at least he has not seen or heard of any being caught — ^too
much sawdust, the river is full of it. However, there are pike, perch, etc,
to be had. He only seized 3 nets during the summer, and these were
small ones.
Game. He claims that deer are on the increase, within say 50 miles of
the city, all things taken into consideration ; also there are more partridge.
Ducks were not plentiful, but plover were for a short time. He saw only
one woodcock during the summer ; they are very rare. He believes beaver are
on the increase. He knows of about fifty places where beaver were at work
last fall, within 50 miles of city limits. If they were let alone they would
close in on the settlements. The price of otter skins is too high for them to
be plentiful — 150 to |75 is a snap. He thinks it is time a close season was
put on mink, as their fur is very valuable.
The laws have been well observed all along the line. He has covered
more territory and met more trains, but he says "things" were not coming
his way, and he has not made anything like the number of seizures he has
made in other years, and concludes that perhaps law breakers have come to the
conclusion that it is better to observe the law than to lose their fur, game or
fish, and run up against a good stiff fine.
Overseer John McGuire, of Jones Falls, reports that on the whole the
past season has been a very successful one, although the spring was very cold
and late, which made the tourists later in coming over by about two weeks, but
all this drawback was more than made up later on in the season. He says, he
knows this to be so, as he sold more non-resident angling permits than any
previous year, and returned more money to the Department. The hotels at
Jones Fails and Chaffey's Locks, which are both in his district, also private
boarding houses, all report 1908 to be the best season in their business.
The men who furnish the bait say they have made more money. Although the
two men who furnish the bait at Jones Falls were both fined during the season,
nevertheless, they report favourably and are well satisfied. They have made
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 41
more money than any other season, and it is the same at Chaffey's Locks.
The guides, too, say it has been their best season. Some of them had work
asvlate as the 15th October, and some of them are living on the money they
made last summer. The tourists also were well satisfied. He did not hear a
complaint from one of them, and he was amongst them every day the whole
season through.
The fishing was good on that part of the Rideau Canal up to the close
of the season^ fully up to other past seasons, both in numbers and size. He
never saw finer specimens of both large and small mouth bass than he saw
brought in. by the anglers this past season, large-mouthed variety weighing
from four to seven pounds were frequently brought in to the hotel by the
very much delighted tourist. He thinks the fee, $2, for non-resident anglers
permits quite right as it is, and that if it was raised to $5, as some of the over-
seers suggest, it would tend to lessen the number of tourists considerably, and
that would badly affect all the Canadian people concerned in the tourist busi-
ness. Even the farmers who produce a good deal of the stuff' consumed at the
summer hotels and boarding houses would be affected by this change ; but if the
limit of the daily catch by each angler could be reduced from 8 bass to five
or six, he believes it would save the fish and please the tourist just well after
he found it was law and affected all alike. They in nearly every case try to
catch the full limit and bring them in at night, for fear some one might say
thev did not catch them. If five was the limit, it would fill the bill just as
well and save a lot of fish for another day. Where there are 40 or 60 tourists
or anglers stoDning in one hotel, as there often are , all bringing 8 bass and
some pike besides, it is too many fish, and some of them are certainly lost.
If the limit were reduced to five, it would prevent part of the above waste.
After the tourist season was over he was not in his own district very
much of the time. He was first assisting Overseer Phillips on Devil Lake in
Frontenac County to protect the salmon trout during their spawning season,
which is the last half of October in this lake. They seized a number of gill
nets and secured two convictions, and had some lively times with the .inhabit-
ants. During the month of November, he was on Big Rideau Lake in Mr.
Phillips' stead, who was assigned other work. He was there the whole month
for the purpose of protecting the salmon trout and whitefish, the month of
November being the spawning season in this lake for those species of fish,
He kept up a steady patrol whenever the weather would permit. The lake ^s
a large one, and pretty rough weather prevailed the greater part of the time,
but when the rough weather affected him, it affected the fish pirates as well.
He is furnished with a first-class rowboat and a good assistant, and could
go out with any of the poachers. He seized two gill nets and secured one
conviction while there in November.
He says he spent almost his whole time in patrolling and looking after
the fisheries this past season, and is quite sure there has been little or no
illegal fishing done in these waters of the Rideau. In June, he received 8
cans of salmon fry, for which he had applied, and which he distributed in
Indian and Dog Lakes in his district.
Overseer William Major, of Woodlaivn, reports that during the year
1908, the law wa^ fairly well observed in his district. There was very little
angling done. The fish generally caught are pike, bullheads and suckers,
which are all plentiful. Bass and pickerel are scarce. He seized one old
net in the spring, and destroyed it, not finding the guilty parties.
Game is scarce. The law is well observed. No Sunday shooting in his
district.
42 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
Overseer J . H. Phillips, of Smitiv s Falls, reports that he started out with
the "Eva Bell" on her usual patrol the first week of May, and continued until
the last of June, when the Department put in commission a more efficient
boat — the "Naiad," with which he was enabled to run over his division more
quickly, and also to stand a rougher sea, and on the whole was much more
comfortable, which he highly appreciated.
They lost the first ten days in July in painting the boat and overhauling
pumps, but finally got started and kept up a constant patrol according to
orders until the 14th October, when she was taken off the E-ideau and sent
to finish the season on the Bay of Quinte.
On Rideau Lake there were fewer tourists this season. The salmon fish-
ing, he believes, was very satisfactory, but the bass fishing was not so good
as in former years, owing it is said to the immense quantity of ling, which
are rapidly depleting our lakes.
The fishery laws were fairly well observed.
During the entire season they seized one gill net in June off Stonehouse
Point, one minnow seine in July in Rideau Lake, six gill nets in October in
Devil Lake, and one gill net in December in Otter Creek, all of which were
delivered over to the Department or destroyed.
No violations of the game laws came to his notice.
There are no licenses for commercial fishing in his division. A number
of minnow licenses to guides who supply the summer tourists with bait, and
a few domestic licenses for dip nets are all he has.
He was taken from his division the latter part of October and sent to
Christy's Lake, where the Department were doing a grand work in having
the ling fished out. They took out about 300 ling in three weeks. He then
got orders to go to Otter Lake for the same purpose, and there is where they
got them, the farmers drawing them away in sleighloads for hog feed. At
one lifting of the nets they took out 507 ling, 5 small pike, and 13 very small
bullheads. They are very destructive on other fish, and he has found as many
as seventeen small pickerel in one ling, besides several other fish of different
kinds. 'In six weeks the aggregate taken out was 2,348, and the last lift alone
brought out 775. He thinks if the Department continues this excellent work
for a few seasons in different lakes, that a much better class of fish will be
supplied, both in quality and quantity.
Overseer John C. Raphael, of Mallorytown, reports that the bass fishing
was very, good this season, and the maskinonge fishing was also good in his
district, but pike were very scarce, and he has found no illegal fishing.
The wild ducks were very plentiful in the spring, and the law was well
observed by our people, but while the ice was shoving out the Americans
would come across and shoot in Canadian waters. But as soon as the river
was clear of ice he had no trouble with them. There was a great flight of wild
ducks in the fall, and good shooting in the first part of the season, but the
latter part of the season the put-puts would hardly give thera time to light,
and you cannot catch them with a rowboat, as they are Americans, and when
they see him coming they are not long in getting into American waters.
Overseer Natha/niel Shillington, of Burridge, reports that during the
past season the fishing in general was good. The tourists report a good catch
of pickerel, and also of black bass. There were some fine salmon caught this
season, some of them tipping the scales at 25 pounds. He thinks the close
season for salmon in his district should start about the 15th October, as the
salmon in those waters spawn in October.
No violations of the law came under his notice.
19(18 GAME AND FISHERIES. 43
Partridge and ducks are scarce there, and also the fur bearing animals.
There have been some deer seen around this season.
The laws in regard to game were strictly observed.
Overseer William Spence, of Athens, reports that there was an increase
in the catch of salmon over previous years. Black bass were better, but were
very small. The large-mouthed bass were very plentiful.
The fishery laws were well observed. There were a few cases of illegal
fishing with nets. He got one gill net and two night lines. He kept up
almost a constant patrol of the waters of his district during the summer, the
effect being that there was very little illegal fishing done.
Partridge and ducks were more plentiful than previous years.
Overseer James S. Stewart, of Lanark, reports that the past year has
not been marked by anj special feature.
The Game and Fishery laws have been fairly well observed, and the
catch of fish about normal.
The open season for fur bearing animals was up to the average, about
1,800 muskrats having been taken.
Overseer J. W. Taudvin, of Kingston, reports that during the months
of June, July and part of August the angling was better in his district than
it had been for twenty years. All kinds of fish were plentiful, especially
bass. The fishing was not so good during the latter part of August and the
month of September, and very little was done, owing chiefly to rough
weather, fogs and smoke.
He would recommend the doing away with family licenses, and charg-
ing |2 per rod for non-residents who are domiciled in the Province in the
summer, and |5 per rod or more for those who return to their own homes
or hotels, etc., outside of the Province.
He would also recommend charging non-residents for fishing in the St.
Lawrence River between Galoups Rapids (4 miles below Prescott) and King-
ston the same fee as elsewhere. There is excellent bass fishing at the head
of Galoups Rapids.
Overseer James Townsend, of Long Point, reports the past season to
have been a very satisfactory one. More tourists are visiting tnose waters
every year. He sold three times the number of permits that he sold the year
previous, and the prospects for the coming season are still better. Bass fish-
ing was never better in Gananoque Lake. He would approve of keeping in
hoop nets to rid the waters of coarse fish, and would refer for an example to
the above mentioned lake, which has been fished continuously for years, and
is the best bass fishing ground in his division. He does not approve of gill
nets, as thej are destructive of game fish. He thinks the |2 angling permits
are all right.
He says that as his district is about twenty-five miles in length, besides
its tributaries, it is almost impossible to watch it with a row-boat. Quite
a few tourists got away from him last season, as a number of them come for
only two or three days' fishing.
Overseer H. E. Wariman, of Portsmxmth, reports that the catch of
bass in his division was up to the average, there being some very large ones
caught this year. The Americans who got permits for angling were well
satisfied. Fishermen in Ward's Bay, a portion of Cataraqui Creek border-
ing on Lake Ontario, report a large increase of carp and dogfish — 900 dog-
fish and 4,522 lbs. of carp. The carp have just appeared in the last two or
three years.
44 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
Ducks and plover are on the increase, especially black and the late kinds.
The law was well observed this season. Muskrats are plentiful. He has
examined a great many muskrat houses, and found quite a few broken and
damaged by some unprincipled parties who do not care how many rats they
destroy as long as they can catch one. He thinks the remedy would be to
allow no rats to be taken, only in March and April, when the skins are the
best.
Overseer J . E. Whaley, of Westp.ort, reports that he has in every way
tried to fill his office in the true sense of the law, and can certainly vouch
that very little, if any, illegal fishing was done in his jurisdiction, as he
made the impression on the minds of the fishermen that great harm would be
done in destroying fish in the close seasons, as we derived quite a revenue
from summer tourists throughout Ontario, and by their acting in con-
junction with him, they could make the Rideau waters one of the most
attractive summer resorts in Canada, and every one living near the respec-
tive lakes he had to inspect would reap a certain amount for such supplies
as they could deliver to each visitor who might be a guest in their neigh-
bourhood.
They had not many tourists there this season, as the lakes in that
locality are not very well advertised, but they are certainly the best bass
and salmon fishing lakes in Ontario, and he will be pleased at any time to
give any information regarding these lakes to intending visitors for the
coming season.
Overseer J. R. Wight, of Newhoro, reports that, with the assistance of
tourists, guides and hotelmen, and others interested in the preservation
of game and fish, he has been able to give the lakes in his district proper
protection without any cause for inflicting a single fine. The lakes adjoin-
ing Newboro contain some of the finest bass in Ontario, and the lakes directly
west of there are reached bj crossing Newboro Lake, and contain some very
fine salmon. One specimen caught in Buck Lake in August v.'eighed 34
lbs. and other catches in Devil Lake weighed from 10 to 15 lbs. These fish
are the original species, the lakes never having been re-stocked with fry by
artificial means. He thinks that the fee of |2 for non-residents should be
left as it i^, for if it was raised to |5 it would close the lakes to a number of
good people who have only a few days to spend. If some provision could
be made tor charging tourists who bring their own help and yachts or house
boats a fee of at least |10, it would be a good thing, as this class leaves
little or no money in the country, and are the hardest to watch, as they have
every facility for taking their full catch away when they go home. He
thinks more licenses for hoop nets should be granted than heretofore, for
the reason that bull heads, ling and other coarse fish are a nuisance to the
game fish, and the sooner the lake is rid of them the better. He uses dis-
cretion, of course, in recommending licenses, and recommends only those
who do not have to be watched too closely. The granting of licenses to catch
herring in lakes where they are is also a good move, as the herring cannot
be taken in any other way, and they are relished ver;v much by settlers as a
rare article of food. There was no bass or other game fish caught
in any of the nets licensed in his district, and he would strongly recommend
the planting of a large quantity of small-mouthed bass fry in Newboro Lake,
as that species is getting scarce. The large-mouthed are plentiful as ever
through the natural increase and respect for our laws and close seasons by
the guides and tourists. Newboro is fast becoming a tourists paradise.
There are two good hotels, and a number of good boarding houses, a bank,
long distance telephone and telegraph, the mails every day, steamer and
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 45
railway connection, a good boat livery, and an extra good lot of guides,
who by the way are good cooks, and best of all plenty of fish, which is
natural, as Newboro is the higest point between Kingston and Ottawa, and
in the centre of Rideau Lakes.
Overseer Hugh Wilson of Elphin, reports the game and fishery laws
to have been well observed in that section.
Six years ago some 60,000 whitefish and 30,000 salmon were put in
Dalhousie Lake, and no one has ever seen them since. This year 70,000
pickerel were put in the same lake, and they seem to be doing well. There
were no fishery licenses sold in his division in 1908.
Partridges were plentiful. He thinks they should not be killed for a few
years yet.
Overseer F. L. Womnoortli, of Arden, reports that there are two sum-
mer hotels in Arden. With the exception of two fines for net fishing, the
law has been well kept in that district. In each case the parties were fined
|5 and costs. He sold only two settlers' permits for fishing, and they only
caught a little over a 100 lbs. each of herring. There are quite a number of
tourists coming there every summer. He has sold a good number of non-
resident permits, but only a couple of deer licenses.
The fishing in that locality is very good, the principal fish caught being
pickerel and bass, and the ling and catfish are destroying the spawn of those
fish. He thinks the |2 angling permit is a good thing, and very few non-
residents object to paying this amount. He had quite a time last summer
with sawdust by parties allowing it to go into the river and lake, but he
thinks there will be none of that this summer.
He says the lakes there are in need of some bass, and that they do well
in those waters.
There are no fishways in this district. The non-residents enjoy the
fishing, and were well satisfied with what they caught. They did not violate
the law with refrence to the size caught.
Deer are very scarce. Most of the residents are pleased with the close
season for partridges. In other years there were a great many partridges
killed, but he does not know of one case where there were any birds killed
this season. There are a lot of mink caught around there. He thinks they
should be protected, as they are the most valuable fur bearing animal in
that part of Ontario.
Overseer D. E. Young husband, of South March, reports that there has
been no fishing of any account in his division. Angling was very poor.
The only fish obtained there are pike, sturgeon, suckers, bullheads, perch,
sunfish, and an occasional bass and pickerel.
He would suggest that the Government consider the advisability of
stocking Lake Constance and the Ottawa River with trout such as are found
in the Rideau Lakes and other waters of the Province.
Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria and Other Inland
Counties.
Overseer William Boler, of Byron, reports that the fish and game laws
have been very well observed. No violations have come to his immediate
notice. He saw only one partridge during 1908. Quail are also becoming
scarcer. He saw one flock of wild geese numbering fifty about the middle of
October. Black squirrels are not any more numerous than they were a year
ago. He would ask the Department to put them on the prohibited list for
1909.
46 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
Overseer A. 0. Boynton., of Kirhfield, reports that the waters of the
Trent Valley Canal afford plenty of sport to the local fishermen. The bass
are becoming more plentiful every year, and there are a few maskinonge.
Carp are to be had in thousands west of the "Lift Lock."
His division includes one of the best duck shooting grounds in the Pro-
vince. The marshy lands lying along the Trent Valley Canal were sown a
few years ago with wild rice, which now makes an ideal hatching and feed-
ing ground. The ducks were more plentiful this year than for some years
previous, and although hosts of sportsmen took advantage of the open season,
no violations of the law were brought to his notice.
Muskrats are increasing rapidly, although a large number are taken
every spring, nearly 500 being taken by trappers in April, an Increase of
nearly 200 over the same month of the previous year.
A few deer have been seen, but none were to be had during the open
season, and no violations have been known. It is to be hoped that they may
become more plentiful. All the citizens are quite anxious to see the law
enforced, so that each year may see both game and fish more plentiful.
Overseer A. Bradshaw, of Lindsay, reports that the number of bass and
maskinonge caught in that section during the trolling season was about
the same as last year, although fishing when the season opened was better
than last year, larger sized fish having been taken, but the dry, hot month of
September was not as good for fishing as that month had been last year.
The close season was an ideal one for the protection of the fish while
spawning; rough and windy weather for the most part of that season pre-
vailed, a,nd this protection given by nature herself while the fish were
depositing their ova on the spawning beds, and the vigilant watch which
he kept up, prevented destruction, which under less favourable conditions
might have been attempted by unscrupulous poachers.
He cannot too strongly reiterate his opinion that the close season for
maskinonge should begin on April 1st and not the 15th of that month, and
he also believes that one-half the number which is now allowed to be caught
in one day by one person would be enough. Owing to the number of people
who come there to fish from other parts of the Province of Ontario, and
live in camps or cottages along the waters during the summer, two mas-
kinonge and four bass each in one day should be sufficient for them.
Frogs, which are protected during May and June in each year in Vic-
toria County should in his opinion have general protection, if not over the
whole Province, at least in all the northern counties along the wa'^ers of the
Trent Valley Canal.
The law was well observed in that section, as far as he could usceriain.
Millmen and others lived up to the law, and gave no troubb-* iluring iLe
year. The water is low at this time of writing in the river and lakes, but
is expected to reach its normal condition when the fall rains are over.
Surveys for the new lock and dam at Lindsay are about completed, and work
is supposed to begin on them in the near future, and the old fishway in the
dam is not likely to be of any more use. Next spring a new one will be
required, if it is to be maintained there.
Partridge. It is to be sincerely hoped that the measure of protection
given these splendid game birds may increase their numbers, which have
sadly diminished during the last few years.
Ducks were plentiful when the shooting season opened, and some good
bags were gotten by local sportsmen. The protection given these fine game
birds during their breeding season is naturally being felt in their yearly
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 47
increase iu numbers, and is being thorouglily appreciated by all good
citizens.
Muskrats are a great boon to local trappers, and many thousands of
these valuable little furbearing animals are required to give up their life
and skin yearly in that section. He has been told by Indians and old trap-
pers that the chain of waters in that locality is the best breeding ground in
Ontario for muskrats, and as long as their destruction in fall and winter can
be prevented, they will increase and multiply in abundance.
Mink, which are the most valuable of all the small fur-bearing animals
are becoming scarcer every year, owing to the wanton destruction at all
times. They should receive protection of some sort.
Overseer C. Burtcheall, of Coboconk, reports the fishing on Balsam and
Mud Turtle Lakes to be good at the first part of the season, but the catches
were not so good towards the end.
Regarding the close season. He finds it quite hard to watch certain
parties during the close season for both fish and game, and also finds it
hard to protect the partridge. He has to make a great many trips through
the woods and around where there are likely to be deer and partridge. Deer
seem to be scarce this fall. Some of the hunters who went a distance were
more lucky in getting their number. Ducks and geese are not very plenti-
ful around in that vicinity, although there seemed to be quite a number of
ducks in the spring. He thinks there should be a clause in the Act to pre-
vent boys frojm doing so much unnecessary shooting.
Overseer J. D. Campbell, of Sylvan, reports that the general catch of
fish for the past season has been about the average, both in quality and size,
there being but few game fish.
The law was well observed.
There is one dam in his division, and it has a good fishway.
Ducks have been plentiful, especially along Lake Huron. Rabbits were
numerous. All other game was very scarce. The law was well observed.
Overseer T. C. CasJcey, of Blairton, reports that he made several trips
and visited different lakes in his district, and found the law fairly well
observed.
A number of tourists visited Belmont and Crow Lakes during the past
season, having secured their permits in Toronto.
The fish are quite plentiful in all the different lakes — Round Lake, Bel-
mont, Crow, Sandy and Twin.
He found one man who had violated the law in regard to trapping
muskrat out of season, and find him for same.
Overseer C. H. C assart, of Campbell ford, reports that the fishing in his
division has not been as good this year as last, that is in some parts of it.
And he thinks the cause of it is that there were Government works going on
and the waters was held back, and that made the water high above where
the works were going on, and low below. The fishing was better where the
water was low. But he would recommend that the water be stocked with
bass, as the Americans would much rather catch bass than any other fish on
account of their being so gamey.
He would also recommend the licensing of guides at a small fee, and if
they did not abide by the law, have their license taken away for that year.
This he thinks would be a great help towards keeping the laws. He would
also recommend that fish hatcheries be built, as the supply of fish must be
kept up or our revenue will drop off.
48 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
He thinks that close season should be put on frogs, as they are getting
very scarce. He would also recommend that pickerel fishing and bass fish-
ing come in at the same time for the better protection of the fish laws.
He thinks there should be something done to destroy the bill fish, as,
in the spring of the year when the bill fish are running, they come up the
rapids in hundreds, and there should be some means taken to kill them, as
they are hard on the game fish.
Overseer William Clarkxon, of Lahehurst, reports that the bass an.d
maskinonge caught in his division was over the average ; also the catch of
salmon trout.
The game and fishery laws were well observed. The regular patrol in
the close season is a good preventive of any violations.
The tourist trade is also increasing. The |2 angling permit is giving
satisfaction.
The mill owners observe the law well.
There is no fishway in his district.
Overseer Alex. Clunis, of Claude, reports that he has gone over his brook
trout territory a great deal this season, and found no room to complain regard-
ing the way the law was observed. He thinks that if the overseer is not too
severe, the people try to keep the law much better. He came across quite a
few very fine spawning beds this fall, which means brook trout fishing for
1909. if all goes well.
The closing of this year against shooting of partridge was a good act,
only it would have been better if it had been two or three years instead of
one. There has not been nearly the amount of shooting nor the running
of dogs this fall to frighten everything out of the woods. He came across
a very nice covey of quail a short time ago, the like of which he has not
seen for a great number of years. Now, he thinks if there was a close season
for partrido-e for a couple of years longer, there would be abundance of both
quail and partridge, and it would be like old times again.
Overseer Arthur Corsant, of Masonville, reports that the principal fish
caught in his district were suckers, with a fair number of black bass. He
thinks the supply of fish is on the increase since the nets have been removed
from the Eiver Thames. The close season has been very well observed.
There was just one violation of the fisheries law, and that was catching
black bass under size. As the fish were all alive — eight in number — he
returned them to the water, and let the party go with a warning.
There are five mill dams in his district, and only one properly con-
structed fishway. He thinks there should be some way of compelling mill
owners to construct proper fishways, as the fish get as far as the dams at the
city, and are slaughtered by a few fishermen.
Overseer Frank Coultous, of St. George, reports that there is no fishing
in his district, and the only game in that division are rabbits, grey and black
squirrels and some partridge and muskrats. He has looked after these.
Overseer, J. A. Cunningham, of Maynooth, reports that he notices a
decided decrease in speckled trout in Lake St. Peter this season, and would
recommend that fishing therein be prohibited for a period of one year, as
the lake has been overfished.
From all he can learn from different sources, the total catch in his dis-
trict would not exceed 1,200 lbs.
No abuses exist to his knowledge.
The close seasons have been well observed.
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There has been no proof of any illegal fishing.
There are no fishways in his district.
Overseer Eduard Fleming, of Hastings, reports that there have not been
any violations of the law in his division. The fish were in the marshes very
early spawning, and there was little or no spearing done. There were not
many big catches this summer, on account of the river being so low, although
he thinks the maskinonge and bass were plentiful in the River Trent.
While deer hunting in the north of Hastings Co., he found the deer
plentiful, and is satisfied that the settlers are living strictly up to the law.
They told him that the wolves were very destructive among the deer last
winter, in fact, one settler told him that he had to knock eight deer on the
head that had been torn and were on the ice and could not live.
Overseer William Gainforth, of Halihurton, reports that there are no
fishery licenses issued in his district, and no fishing done except by settlers
for their own use.
There are no fish exported.
No abuses exist.
The close seasons were well observed. He visited the different lakes
several times during close season.
No violations of the Act came to his notice, and there were no fines
imposed.
The Act respecting mill refuse was observed.
There are no fishways in his district.
Overseer J. W. Gibson, of Strathroy, reports that there are no licenses
issued in his district. There are two sawmills, but they do not put their
sawdust into the stream. He has had some trouble with different parties
putting rubbish on the banks of the stream when inside of the town limits.
He told them he would fine them unless they removed the nuisance at once.
The anglers there have had fairly good sport with pike and many differ-
ent kinds of bass. There is abundance of rock bass, and chub as large as
a medium sized lake herring. Black bass are scarce, but carp is very abund-
ant, and he cannot see that they do much damage.
The quail have had a good fall, as the season was as dry as summer, and
the dogs could not find the birds, so there are lots of them left. There are
a few partridge left, but not many. He has got the pot hunters afraid of
the law.
Taking it all together, everything is in good shape in his district.
Overseer James Gillespie, of Berkeley, reports that his duties are more
particularly confined to looking after inland streams and small lakes, and
preventing the netting of speckled trout in those; also to see that the close
season for those fish is observed. He has every reason to believe that the
law is being fairly well observed. People in the vicinity of lakes and streams
where brook trout are, tell him that they have very little reason to suspect
anyone of netting now, although it was much indulged in a few years ago,
and claim that it is due to the fact that they know there is an overseer and
believe they are being watched. The same may be said of the close season,
which he believes is being observed, no violation of the Act having
come to his knowledge.
He is not aware of any fishway in his district, nor has the pollution of
any stream by sawdust or mill rubbish been brought to his notice.
He has reason to believe that the close season for game has been fairly
well observed in that part. There was some uncertainty about the shooting
of grouse and partridge. He had the notices sent from the Department dis-
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tributed through the district, and they may yet be seen in many places. He
is of the opinion that dogs do a great deal of harm to hares in the close sea-
son, particularly in the spring of the year. It is a common thing in spring,
where parties own dogs and live near a swamp, to hear those dogs day after
day running rabbits until dark, and he thinks many are killed. He is of the
opinion that owners of dogs should keep them for at least three months in
spring-time.
Overseer John Green, of Marmora, reports that last year he found the
fishing fairly good, and he saw only one light out.
He has a summer hotel on the shore, where he can see everything that
is going on. He got one net, and fined one party for shooting partridge and
one for catching bass under size. He also fined two men, one for selling
maskinonge, and one for buying. One party caught one maskinonge that
weighed 21 lbs, on a rod, and landed it alone on Crow Lake.
Overseer R. H. Gunter, of McRae, reports that during the latter part of
the year he visited Mud Turtle Lake and waters in other townships in his
division, where he had heard rumours of the law being violated, but after
making an investigation he found nothing.
Overseer F . H. Heneilley, of Warkworth, reports that there are not any
licenses for net fishing issued in his district, but from the anglers he finds
that fishing is improving since nets have been banished from these waters.
All fish caught in his district are used by the parties who catch them.
No abuses exist, so far as he knows.
The close seasons have been well observed.
One case of using a net was brought before the Warden, and was settled
by him, the net being confiscated.
No refuse is put in the river.
No fishways in his division.
Overseer /. H. Hess, of Hastings, reports that during the fore part of
the season bass fishing was very poor, and he is not prepared to state the
reason, unless it was owing to the high water, as later, when the water had
fallen, there were some good catches of bass, and maskinonge seemed quite
plentiful and, of a nice large size. The quality of both bass and maskinonge
was better than last year-, which he attributed to the better observance of the
fish law by anglers.
The law was well observed in his territory, with the exception of one or
two cases just before the season opened of parties gaffing some maskinonge
at Hastings dam, but it seemed impossible to get evidence to convict the
guilty ones.
Regarding game. He thinks the law is being well observed, as he has
not heard of any infractions.
Overseer J. E. Irish, of Vennachar, reports that the fishery laws have
been fairly well observed, as he has not heard of any illegal fishing going on.
Regarding Game. He has had a great many complaints about hunters,
and he has spent considerable time trying to bring the parties to justice, but
could find nothing positive. He says it would require all his spare time
to cope with the complaints about hunting going on.
Overseer Charles Jickling, of St. Paul's Station, reports that the black
bass have been fairly plentiful in some streams, where they have been stocked,
but being a dry fall and water being low, they have been fished out pretty
close. He would like if the Department would grant the overseers permis-
sion, in case of a late spring, to post up notices to protect the spawning season
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on those small streams. He has repeatedly seen parties in 1907 taking the
bass right on the spawning beds, but it being the open season he did not
dare interfere with them.
There is one mill pond near his own house, which is half a mile long,
and touches on two hundred acres. The parties whose farms touch on this
pond have asked him to see if there is no way to have it protected. It appears
to be a natural spawning bed at the head of this pond. He has visited this
pond on several occasions, and in spawning season could count as many as
17 to 20 black bass spawning in a distance of five or six rods, and he says
that in this mill dam there is no fishway, and there was never known to be
a bass in this pond till after the river had been stocked at St. Mary's, so
they must make their way up in high water. They seem to thrive and do
well.
The law with regard to fishing has been fairly well observed. He has
had some little difficulty in regard to muskrat and rabbits, but he went right
after the parties to a finsh.
As regards Game. In districts where last year the partridge were quite
plentiful, this year he has not seen a single bird. He thinks it would be
wise to have the closs season extended for another year to see if these birds
cannot be increased in numbers. There are a few quail to be heard, but not
many. He has interviewed the various gun clubs in his district, and all
seem to take a great interest in protecting the birds and want them to live
over. The black and grey squirrel seem to be plentiful in some localities.
Wild ducks seem to be very scarce in his district, and woodcock are nearly a
thing of the past. Occasionally there are a few plover, but they are not very
plentiful. The wood hare or cotton tail are quite numerous. They have in
the vicinity two or three deer running at large, and the farmers are taking
great interest in protracting them. The muskrat are rather on the increase,
and are quite plentiful.
Overseer W. H. Johnson, of Harwood, reports that this year has been a
very good one for the protection of spawn and little fish, although not quite
as good as last year, as the water was higher than for some years previous.
Quite a number of Americans visited Rice Lake this season and were
quite satisfied with their catch.
The law was fairly well observed. No violations came to his notice.
Duck shooting was not as good this year, on account of blinds not being
allowed in rice beds. He destroyed a number of blinds that were built in
the rice beds for duck shooting, but found no one occupying them at the
time. Partridge are very scarce in that vicinity, also black squirrels.
He would recommend that the close season for mink and muskrats be
the same, as he lifted a number of traps that had been set for muskrats
before the muskrat season came in.
He would also suggest a close season of from 3 to 5 years for frogs, as
they are becoming scarce, and at the end of that time any persons wanting
to catch, sell, or export frogs, to pay a license for same.
Overseer D. Johnston, of Peterboro, reports that the fishing on the
Otonabee River has been very good, considering the remarkable number of
fishermen there in close touch with the city all the time. Last spring the
water was very high and cold, and remained high until the spawn should
have had plenty of time to come out.
There was very little illegal fishing done. He got only three gill nets,
and none of these had any fish in them.
He suggests that the close season for maskinonge should begin on April
Ist, as some seasons he has noticed them coming in to spawn very early.
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He thinks that Americans and all foreigners should pay |5 instead of
|2 for permits to fish in Ontario. If there is good fishing they will pay the
price, and if there is not they will not come.
As to Game. Ducks were very plentiful on the river, in fact he saw
more ducks last fall than at any time during the past twenty years. He
thinks the close season for muskrats should begin on May 1st, and last until
March 1st. On account of the scarcity of mink, muskrats have been in
great demand, and bring good prices.
Overseer Thomas H . Johnston, of Royston, reports that in the l>eginning
of the close season he put up notices about the size and the close seasons for
the various fish. At the same time he examined the several saw mills in the
vicinity of where he has to make a trip during the season, and found two
mills putting sawdust into enclosures of pretended wharfs, which would be
destroyed by a storm. He threatened them with the law, and at the same
time advised them to change their stop chains, which they did.
In the tourist season he visited Rainy Lake, Doe Lake, Ornick and Horn
Lakes. The latter has some fine trout, but nothing else in the line of fish.
It is a long spring lake on the boundary between Ryerson and Chapman
townships.
During the fishing season he found some four or five fishing without per-
mits, who owned houses and claimed to be residents. One man who lived in
Georgia thought he could do so because he was a Canadian, but when it was
explained to him that he could not vote here he bought a permit.
He would suggest the Department providing a small gasoline launch,
which could be procured for about |200, and on which a man could watch
these lakes and rivers forty miles long, and it would also come in well in
hunting season, in fact it is very necessary, as tnese lakes are just fine m
summer and are becoming prominent.
He would further suggest that dogs be stopped hunting deer. To see a
big buck come out of the lake, and before he can shake the water o^ to be
surrounded by several hounds and torn to pieces while alive is a sight he
says he does not wish to see, any more than a Spanish bull fight. He saw a
deer chased past his farm by hounds with his tongue out the length of his
hand, and thinks that if there is a humane society in Ontario, or a Member of
Parliament who does not care to see the deer extinct, let him stop dogs during
the hunting season.
Overseer David Jones, of Welland, reports that the catch of coarse fish
was very fair according to the statement of the anglers, but there was con-
siderable poaching before an overseer was appointed. Since his appoint-
ment he has had very little trouble with any one, but there is liable to be'
trouble next spring.
Overseer John Jones, of Fenelon Falls, reports that fish are more plenti-
ful now than they have been for some years previous, owing, he believes, to
the law being observed, and the water in the lakes and rivers being kept
at a uniform height. He only found one infringement of the law, and that
was in the month of June last while patrolling Cameron Lake. He came
across 60 ft. of gill net, which he immediately took possession of, but has
been unable to find out who placed it in the water.
Frogs in Victoria County had a close season last year, and those engaged
in catching them observed the law to the letter. They were plentiful last
season, and the close season will no doubt make them much more numerous
during next year.
Muskrat and mink are plentiful, some 2,000 rats having been caught
within a radius of three miles from here on Cameron Lake and Burnt River
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during three weeks of the season of 1908. The law in this respect is well
observed. Beaver are not in evidence in his territory, but in the northern
portion of that county the number are increasing, and he thinks that dis-
trict should be carefully watched.
Overseer J . F . Kern, of Burford, reports that the fishing for the past
year has been very good, the chief fish caught being pike, bass and trout.
Although he kept a strict watch for infringements of the law, he has found no
evidence of illegal fishing.
As far as game is concerned, it is far less plentiful than usual. Muskrats
are in abundance, and doing much damage to mill dams. Rabbits are espe-
cially plentiful, but all other game is scarce.
Overseer Wellington Lean, of ApsJey, reports that the close season for
fishing has been well observed, and he is not aware that a single abuse exists.
The fishing was better than last year. Quite a number of American tourists
visited Loon and Long Lakes this summer. They report good fishing, and
are all willing to pay for angling permits. He thinks it would be well to
hSve the guides pay a small fee for license.
Mill owners observe the law. There are no fishways in his division.
He would like to call the attention of the Department to the stocking
of Wolf and Crab Lakes with bass, as it would be giving new grounds for
tourists, and would also help the settlers. These lakes are both of a rea-
sonable size, and suitable for fish.
Deer were very scarce this fall. They are growing less numerous every
fal], owing to the large number killed by wolves every winter. No case of
illegal hunting came under his notice. Wolves were very numerous this
winter. There is quite a number of beaver in his division, but none have
been caught, so far as he knows. He found one trap net set for beaver near
where they had been working, but although he watched and made enquiry
and did everything he could he was unable to find who had set the trap.
Overseer J. R. McAllister, of Gore's Landing, reports that there has
been more maskinonge taken out of Rice Lake by angling than he has known
for a great many years. Black bass for some reason unknown to him has
been very scarce, but those that have been taken were very fine fish.
Muskrats are plentiful, and are well protected. There was a very large
catch in April, one man catching over 700.
Ducks have been more plentiful than usual, but very few killed. Since
the duck hunters have been stopped from putting out decoys by the rice
bed, duck shooting has not been any good.
He thinks they had more non-residents at Gore's Landing this past
s\immer than ever before.
The law was well observed on his part of the lake, both as to fish and
game.
Overseer A. W. Mclntyre, of Keene, reports that the fishing for bass
and maskinonge last season was very good.
The close season was well observed.
There is no mill refuse dumped into the water.
There are no fishways in his division, and none required, as the fishing
is as good above the dams as below.
Overseer Enoch Merriam, of Harwood, reports that last spring was a
very suitable one for fish. The water was very high, and as soon as it began
to recede the heavy rains came on and held it up till long after all the
fish were out and the spawn was hatched and gone. The fishing was good
last summer, and they had more Americans than ever before, who were all
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well pleased. Tlie law was well observed, wi.h the exception of two cases,
and they were fined and reported to the Department.
The muskrats were very plentiful last spring, and the ducks were in
larger flocks this last fall than he has seen them for years. There was no
shooting last spring, and very little in the fall, as you could not shoot in
the rice beds with blind or decoys. The ducks would go out in the lake in
large numbers and feed on water celery in day time, and then come to the
rice beds at night, then back again to the celery beds at daybreak.
Overseer George Mojfatt, of Glen Cross, reports that the fish in his
division are mostly trout and suckers, which seem to be about as numerous
as last year. He has not discovered any violations of the fishery laws, nor
has any been brought to his notice. The law was well observed by mill
owners and others.
The game in his division are partridges, and they are scarce. Foxes
are plentiful, and there have been quite a number shot.
Oiferseer F . J . Moore, of LaJcefield, reports that the fishery regulations
and close seasons have been well observed, except by a few of the miners
and tourists, there being complaints of them using dynamite and gill nets.
He seized a couple of the gill nets and spent several days trying to find out
the parties that were suspected of using dynamite, but could not get suf-
ficient evidence in either case to convict.
Tourists have had fairly good luck fishing with rod and spoon this
year. He issued about two hundred fishing permits. The fishery laws have
been well observed by the settlers.
He would recommend that something be done to compel the guides to
comply with the fishery laws. He would suggest that guides be required
to have a license at a small fee. These guides could be a great help to the
overseers if they wished.
He would again strongly recommend that Stony Lake be restocked with
parent bass, as it is of great importance that the fish supply b-e kept up»
Even if the Americans had to pay more for their permits, he does not
think they would mind as long as the supply of fish was kept up.
He thinks the close season also for maskinonge and bass should be from
the 1st of April instead of the 15th, as these fish run immediately after the
ice disappears.
Hunters and trappers have had a fairly good year, about sixty deer
hunting licenses being issued by him at Lakefield.
Ducks and partridge are very scarce in his district. Muskrats have
been very plentiful.
] Minks are becoming very scarce in this locality, and if they are not
protected in some way before long they will be a thing of the past around
here. He would suggest that a close season be put on them, as their
fur is becoming very valuable, and when trappers are trapping mink they
are apt to kill rats as well.
Overseer J. W. Morton, of St. Ola, reports that there was no increase
in the catch of fish over that of the previous year. The water in the lake>
has been pretty high for the last couple of years for good fishing.
As far as he knows, the fish have all been used for home consumption.
There have been no abuses existing. No illegal fishing came to hi>
notice, and consequently no fines were imposed, and no confiscations made.
The close seasons for game and fish have been strictly observed, as far
as he could ascertain.
There are no fishways in his division.
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He sold more licenses to foreigners in 1908 than in any previous year,
angling principally for sport.
Overseer James Myers, of Orchard, reports tliat as far as lie can learn
there was no difference in the catch of fish between last year and this, but
fairly good catches were made.
The chief fish in his district are speckled trout and black bass. None
are sold, but all used at home.
No abuses exist that he is aware of.
The several close seasons were well observed.
There were no violations, except some boys fishing bass, and no fines
were made.
The Act is well observed by mill owners, and no sawdust or rubbish is
allowed to go into the water.
There were three fishways in his division, but they are out of order. The
high water in the spring wrecks them. But he says it seems to him there
are more fish above in some of the ponds than below, for the reason that
they winter better in the deep water in the pond, and in the dry time in
the summer they do better in the dee-^ water.
The general wish of the people in his district is that the trout season
should end on August Ist.
Overseer Garner Nicholls, of Bohcaygeon, reports that the maskinonge
fishing was even better than 1907, Bass was not as good, but much larger
lunge were caught during 1908. He says that the law was well kept last
spring during spawning season, both for lunge and bass. There is no fish-
ing through the ice this winter for bass at all. Giving a rough estimate of
the boats fishing every day, would say there would be about twenty-five.
There must have been about 4,000 lunge caught, all told, and about 3,000
Overseer C. W . Parkin, of Valentia, reports that fishing was fairly good
during the past season. Green bass were quite plentiful, and some very fine
black bass were captured, and he saw quite a number of maskinonge weigh-
ing from 5 to 16 lbs. caught around Bald Point. He thinks fishing through
the ice should be prohibited, as when a man cuts a hole through the ice over
a bass bed, he can fish away until he has taken every bass feeding near. He
is of the opinion that if the close season was from December 15th to June
15th, and the laws strictly enforced, in a few years fish would again be really
plentiful there.
The laws have been fairly well observed in his division. No reports of
illegal fishing were brought to his notice.
He sold only one family permit, as the Americans who came preferred
not to fish rather than pay the fee.
Ducks were very plentiful, but owing to fine calm weather there were
not as many killed as last year. He thinks the law forbidding the hides
being built not more than 200 yards from shore is a good one for Scugog
lake, as it gives the ducks a chance to feed. He is very glad the use of
automatic guns was prohibited, as they are regular slaughtering machines.
He has heard a lot of fault-finding with regard to them, and he hopes they
will never be allowed in use again. Muskrats are becoming numerous since
their houses have been closely watched and protected. He thinks the mink
should be protected, as they are the most valuable fur-bearing animal we
have, and they are nearly extinct around that lake. He would advise an
open season from December 1st to March Ist. He had one conviction for
spearing muskrat houses. He had some difficulty in keeping hunters from
building their duck hides too far from shore.
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On the whole, the game and fishery laws are beincf better observed than
ever before, owing, he thinks, to there being more inspectors on the lake
during the past year, and through the people getting to understand the laws
better. He has not lost an opportunity of explaining the reasonableness of
our laws to the people and that it is to their benefit to observe them. The
result is, that a much more friendly feeling exists towards the laws and the
inspectors than he has ever known to exist before.
Overseer H. R. Purcell, of ColebrooJc, reports that the angling has been
very good, and that there were not so many Americans as in former years
visiting in his district. There have been no net licenses taken out. He sug-
gests that every trapper should take out a license at a fixed price, and all
dealers in fur should take out a license, and only one deer should be allowed
to each hunter. There were not so many deer taken in his district as some
years on account of fires on the best hunting grounds, as the deer were
scattered and had no particular runways.
There were some violations in his district the first part of the year, and
he took proceedings against the guilty parties. He thinks fall trapping for
muskrats should be stopped.
Overseer Chas: St. Charles, of Madoc, reports that there is only one
small lake in his di.strict where any fishing is done, and that is Moira Lake.
There have been no violations of the game and fishery laws. What
fishing is done is principally by residents for their own private use, and
the law has been well observed.
Overseer Neil Sinclair, of Glenarm, reports that the fishing was fairly
good the first of the season, but towards the end of the season the fish did
not take the bait, although there seemed to be lots of them in the water. The
lake was very low in the fall.
MusKrats were plentiful last spring, and trappers made a good catch.
Mink were scarce. Very few wild geese light on the lake this fall. Ducks
seem to be getting fewer every year in his district. He would like to see
decoys prohibited. One man will shoot from thirty to fifty ducks with
decoys, when he could not shoot six in the same time without them.
No violations of the Act were brought to his notice.
The laws were well observed.
Overseer Small, of Grand Valley, reports that the fishery laws in his
division in 1908 were well observed, he not having had one complaint dur-
ing the year.
With regard to game. There are a few deer and partridge in his divi-
sion, but they have not much swamp or bush to harbour in on account of
the heavy fires this fall. There have been some complaints about dogs hunt-
ing deer last spring, but he could not prove the owners of the dogs.
Overseer William Smith, of Gravenhurst, reports that it is the opinion
of anglers that the fishing in this section compares very favourably with
other years' fishing.
He has had little or no trouble with tourists in regard to size and quan-
tity of fish taken, as they seem to realize the importance of the enforcement
of the laws to protect their own interests.
No violation of the fishery or game laws have come to his-notice. Several
complaints have been made, but upon investigation proved to have been made
on little or no foundation. A complaint was made that mill refuse was being
put into the lakes, but upon investigation it was found that this was not the
ease, and indeed, the mill owners are very careful to dispose of their mill
refuse otherwise, so that it is impossible for it to get into the waters.
The close seasons have been well observed.
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Overseer D. C. Stuart, of Codrington, reports that the law has been
fairly well observed in the waters over which he has control. He has taken
every precaution against allowing sawdust to run into any of the waters.
There appears to be quite an increase of fish, and he is satisfied the increase
would be much greater if the Government would take some action in the
destruction of cranes, as he has seen as many as 25 or 30 at one time on the
drowned lands walking around in the water, and picking up the young fish,
as they live entirely on the young fish instead of the dead fish, as supposed.
He had a little trouble at first preventing the shooting of partridge, but
has succeeded very nicely.
Overseer W. H. Switzer, of Gooderhamfi, reports that the close season
for fish was well observed, no instances of illegal fishing having come to his
notice. He is sorry to say that some settlers do not stop fishing when they
catch the number of fish the law allows them, but catch all they can, large
or small, and take them away. The salmon trout catch was more than up
to the average, some fine specimens having been caught; but the black bass
fishino- was not up to the average, as the settlers fished so much they fished
out all the large ones.
There are no fish ways in his district. The mill owners have observed
the law fairly well. There were no tourists visiting that neighbourhood, but
he believes that in a very short time they will have them there, as some of
the lakes are getting fairly well stocked and fish more plentiful. There was
one salmon trout caught in Litte Bear Lake, which weighed 7^ lbs.
The game laws were well observed, so far as he knows. He was talking
to some sportsmen concerning deer, and they said they did not seem to be
as numerous as formerly. He thinks the bush fires had something to do with
it, as it seemed to drive them further back.
Overseer Fred Taylor, of Huntsville, reports that, as far as he could
learn, bass was more plentiful than other years, but lake or salmon trout not
so plentiful.
There were no fish exported from his division.
An abuse exists — a lock in Brunei, and he would recommend that a
proper burner be built and lower part of mill be repaired to prevent sawdust
from falling in river.
The close seasons were fairly well observed.
There were violations reported to him, but not sufficient evidence to
warant him to proceed, hence no fines were imposed.
There are no fish ways in his division.
Overseer Ira Toole, of Omemee, reports that the maskinonge seem lu
be on the increase in Pigeon Lake and River, as the fishing was good all
through the open season. Bass fishing was not so good as in 1907, although
the fish seemed to be just as plentiful as other years.
Frogs appear to be on the increase, the close season having certainly
helped them, but he thinks it should extend further than Victoria County.
Wild duck were very plentiful when the season opened, and the shoot-
ing was good in the early part of the season, but not so good later on.
Muskrat were also plentiful, last spring there having been the largest catch
of rats that he has ever known in these waters.
Partridge are about the same as they have been for the last three years
— pretty scarce.
The game and fishery laws have been fairly well observed during the
past year. There were only two cases where fiines were imposed, one for
snaring maskinonge, and the other for illegal trapping of muskrat, fines
being collected in both cases.
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Overseer John Traves, St., of Fraserhury, reports that the fishing in
his division is chiefly angling. He has watched the lakes carefully during
the fishing season and found no one violating the laws. The laws have been
well observed.
Deer has been increasing for the last three years as reported by the
different hunters that he visited during the open season. Partridge are
scarcer. Fur-bearing animals, such as beaver, otter and muskrat, are increas-
ing very fast. He travels the woods considerably all the year round, and
finds the settlers in his division trying to preserve our game in the close
season for three or four years past.
Overseer C. Twamley, of Cavan, reports that there has been no illegal
fishing in his division. He watched Cavan Creek during the bass spawning
season a little more carefully than usual, and found nothing wrong. The
trout are becoming very scarce, and he would recommend that fishing in the
creek be prohibited for two or three years.
Ducks and partridges were scarce this year.
Overseer John Watson, of Caesarea, reports that he is pleased to say
that the fishing in Scugog Lake the past season has been verj good, a lot of
fine maskinonge being caught, none less than 4J lbs. As for bass, there
appear to be lots of them, but very few caught in his division. At port
Perry they caught plenty of bass, but no maskinonge, and he thinks that
by good protection — that is each overseer doing his duty, they will soon
have plenty of fish. There were just 8 Americans there this season.
He would recommend that permits be issued to all residents of the
Province at 50c. each for fishing with rod and line and angling for any kind
of fish, and 25c. should go to the overseer and 25c. to the Department. It
would help the overseers to do more work, and it would help them to discover
any non-residents better, and also be a help to the Department.
The water in Lake Scugog is lower than it has ever been since the dam
was put in at Lindsay, and if there is not plenty of rain now, or an open
winter, the fish will be gone again. He says that unless some means can
be devised whereby the water can be kept up to a fair level, it is no use
expecting to have any fish for all time to come. He would suggest that the
Government buy out the Flavelle water tower at Lindsay, and then the
water can be kept up to high water mark, and there would be good boating,
fishing, trapping and shooting, and it would be much better for the health
of the inhabitants at large. As it is at present they have not been able to
run their private launches, and had to pull them out of the water.
With regard to game. He notes a marked change in the number of
ducks at the opening of the season. Owing to little or no shooting having
ijeen done last spring, thej stayed and hatched in the marshes, and the
hunters are pleased with the protection the game has had in his division.
He thinks the sale of ducks should be prohibited.
Muskrats are very plentiful in his division, as there has been no fall
trapping to speak of for the last two seasons, and there will be a good spring
catch if he can keep them from being taken out of the houses in the winter
time. But he says this is a hard thing to prevent, as they are taken out on
very stormy days, and after night, and the only way this can be overcome is
by taking a trip around the marsh every morning, let the weather be what
it will. This means a lot of hard, laborious work for very little money for
him, and still expensive to the Department, but he intends to do his best
for the protection of the game and fish.
Mink is nearly a thing of the past in his division, and unless they get
protection, these valuable little animals are done for. He thinks that they
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 69
should be protected with an open season from November 1st to December
15th, as they are not prime until November, and when the snow comes is the
time the trappers skin them out; and besides, he finds that if traps are set
in September or October, the excuse is that they are trapping mink, and at
the same time it is muskrats they are after.
Partridge are verj- scarce of late years, owing chiefly to the destructive
bird called the owl, which he understands is protected. He thinks there
should be a bounty paid for the killing of them.
He is pleased to say that there are some deer in his division, and he is
very anxious to protect them so that they may increase. A doe and two
fawns have been around near his home since May, and last month he could
have shot three deer, and it has been reported to him that eight deer have
been seen around Pigeon Creek.
Overseer John Watt, of Peterboro, reports that he has had a very busy
season trying to see that the laws were observed, and the result is that there
has never been such good fishing in his district. He picked up four nets,
also captured several spears, and a number of snares which he destroyed.
He has not had many convictions, as the offenders in most cases were minors,
whom he let go with a warning, as it was a first offence in each instance.
He has had difficulty in apprehending those parties who operate on the
ice under a blanket, as by the time he would get to them they would have
whatever instruments of destruction they might be operating with shoved
under the ice out of sight and almost impossible to find. They go in pairs,
usually one keeping on the lookout.
Overseer G. W. West, Holland Landing, reports that the fishing and
shooting were about the same as in 1907, excepting partridge, which is
very scarce in that neighbourhood. The game and fish laws have been well
observed, and he had no occasion to fine anj one.
Overseer Chas. West, of Holland Landing, reports he made several
trips during the close season over his district, and found the law being still
observed, and there was no occasion to fine any one.
The catch was about the same average as last year, with a slight increase
in the catch of black bass.
River St. Lawrence.
Overseer Nassau Acton, of Gananoque, reports that, as far as our own
people are concerned, the season has been very agreeable, no serious com-
plaints having been received. The fishery and game laws have been well
observed. The catch of fish has been good, fully up to the average. Customs
receipts there show 40,948 lbs., valued at |2,770, exported to Clayton, N.Y.,
during the year, and about a like amount shipped by express to Kingston,
Ont., and thence to Cape Vincent, N.Y.. The above is what is termed coarse
fish, and legally taken. For home consumption 7,200 lbs. would be a fair
estimate. A small percentage used for home consumption would consist of
game fish, A large percentage of citizens have decided objections to allow-
ing foreigners from the American side of the river coming into our waters
in their own launches, bringing their own guides and supplies and returning
again with probably excessive catches of our fish, and not even reporting at
our custom houses. He considers this a serious abuse, as no benefit what-
ever is received from this source, and he would suggest that a suitable rod
license fee be imposed in this connection. In the event of these parties
above mentioned becoming domiciled in our hotels or boarding houses for a
60 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
week or ten days and employing our guides, no license might be required.
He considers that non-residents or foreigners owning and occupying cottages
should have the same fishing privileges *tis residents on the St. Lawrence.
There are no fish ways in his division, and no sawdust or mill rubbish.
Overseer Isaac Blondin, of Cornwall, reports that the fishing this year
has been as good as in previous years. Anglers in that vicinity report a
good catch of maskinonge — about 40. Perch and pickerel are very plenti-
ful and a good size, and a few bass are also reported caught. He had a
number of applications for set lines early in the season, which however,
were not granted, so all the fishing was by angling Most of the fish caught
are for home consumption. He disposed of five angling permits to tourists
passing through the town, all of which were cheerfully paid. It is difficult,
however, to watch Americans who come across the line for a day's fishing.
There seems a decrease in the number of tourists. No violations of the
law or illegal fishing came to his notice, and to his knowledge there are no
fishways in his division.
With regard to game. There were plenty ducks, but less shooting than
in previous years on account of the very foggy and smoky weather in the fall.
He destroyed a number of ilegal blinds, and found a rather general ignor-
ance of the law concerning them. No Sunday shooting came to his notice,
and no fines were imposed.
Ovei^seer Mattheto Cox, of Howe Island, reports that fishing of all kinds
in his district is much the same as in former years, except bullheads, which
are much more plentiful than last year.
Overseer J. A. Fraser,^ of Frescott, reports that the "Laura" was fitted
out on the 3rd April, but could not be got out until the 15th May, on account
of high water under iron bridge. Having a good many complaints up the
river, she was filled up with bags of sand until she was clean down near the
water's edge, and got her under bridge, when the sand was dumped into the
river. On tEe same day he seized two nets and boat. Before this he had
occasion to go to Morrisburg, where there had been some illegal work, and
not being able to obtain a conviction, he settled with some of the friends of
the party paying the costs.
Nothing of any note happened again, except patrolling up and down
the river, until June 25th, when orders from the Department came to go to
Cornwall. The canal bank gave way at Cornwall at that time, therefore he
took train to Cornwall, and got Mr. Senecal, Game Warden, with his
gasoline boat, and went to Stanley Island and across the lake to Lancaster,
where he interviewed some people and found the fishermen had quit work
altogether. Next morning went up the river and viewed the great break in
the canal, and on up and down south side of Cornwall Island, interviewing
American Emigration Agent, South end New York & Ottawa R. R. bridge,
who gave much information, then back to Cornwall and home.
July 2nd went up to Gananoque, taking boat up from Cornwall for Mr.
Taudvin, Game and Fishery Overseer, Kingston. Patrolled up and down
until the 14th, when he started a cruise down the river to Cornwall, Stanley
Island, Hamilton Island, then patrolling home again. Only got one jack
and one spear, which he threw into the Long Sault. On July 20th went
down to Iroquois, got Mr. McNairn, Game and Fishery Overseer, to go up
the river to Shavers Island, where they searched two houses and barns for
net, but got only two spears. Nothing more of note occurred until Aug.
7th, when, by a pre-arranged plan, one of the American overseers and he
went up the river, and when opposite Jones Creek they met two American
poachers, who at once put up a fight. They did not succeed in capturing
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 61
them until they got into American waters, when they ran into them for the
iifth time, nearly swamping them and jamming his boat pretty badly. Being
now in American waters, the American overseer examined their tags, took
their names, and let them go. One man proved to be the same from whom
T took a boat and net once before, and probably having a gasoline boat this
time made them more desperate for fear of losing it. They proved to have a
very large minnow net and a barrel with minnows, and a big stone about 20
lbs. weight, which he raised and threatened to throw into his engine, (Mr.
Fraser's). They then proceeded up the river again to Eockport, patrolled
down south side of Grenadier Island, at the foot of which there are a few
very small islands. On one of these he got a couple of spears and jack last
year, and thought it well to look over the place again. On landing he found
hanging up to dry a large gill net and another in a box, also another jack,
which he seized and brought away under great protestations from a woman
who was there.
To sum up, he says that from all sources and information the fishing in
the St. Lawrence has been better than in previous years for most kinds of
fish, except black bass, which are getting scarcer all the time, rarely a man
catching the limit, and he would recommend that they be replenished in
some way.
Ducks were plentiful where there was any open water on April 1st and
many a hunter spoke to him very wishful.
Overseer James McNairn, of Iroquois, reports that there has been a
decrease in the catch of small-mouthed bass, caused by the shortness of the
close season.
No fish are exported from there. They are all used for home consump-
tion.
The only abuses that exist are catching bass while on nests after the
season opens. He would suggest that the close season be from 1st July
instead of the 16th June.
The several close seasons have been strictly observed, so far as he knows.
There were no violations except that some parties were fishing with gill
nets. j\o fines were imposed, as the parties were not caught. The net was
seized and destroyed.
There are no fishways in his division.
Overseer George M. Slate, of Itockport, reports that the last season for
bass and pickerel fishing was the best for some seasons past. The river in
places were swarming with minnows, and he considers the allowing of min-
now fishing to be a great benefit.
During the latter part of the season, maskinonge was quite plentiful,
and a goodly number was caught weighing from 10 to 40 lbs.
Good duck shooting was limited to a couple of weeks, although there
were plenty flying.
He has pleasure in reporting that there were no violations of the law.
Overseer George Toner, of Gananoque, reports that for many years pre-
vious to the season of 1908 net-fishing was very prevalent in the St. Law-
rence River, with the result that fish of almost any kind became very scarce.
This militated against the interests of those who wanted to fish for profit and
who desired to keep within the law, as well as against those who, for various
reasons, wanted to promote the reputation and increase the attractions of
Gananoque and the Canadian Thousand Islands as a tourist's resort.
On assuming the duties of overseer there was much opposition offered
to his work, on the part of those who had heretofore used these waters much
62 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
as they pleased, whether legally or not he does not say. He is pleased to be
able to state, however, that the great majority of the people, who are anxious
to promote the best interests and welfare of their town and the St. Lawrence
supported and encouraged him in his work. The results have been very
encouraging indeed.
During the season of 1908 there was, perhaps, more trolling -and rod-and
line fishing done than for many years, and it was the unanimously expressed
opinion that not only did the fishing improve as the season advanced but
that the fish were more plentiful at all times during the season than in
former seasons. This improvement can only be accounted for by the fact that
net-fishing was practically done away with.
He has also discussed the question with as many of the river guides as
possible, and they all agree with the general opinion expressed above, that
is, that there was a decided improvement in the number of fish over former
years. That net-fishing was practised extensively until the past season also
accounts for the fact that many of the fish taken in a legitimate way were
small in size, but he is firmly convinced that if net-fishing can be contin-
uously prevented, it will not be long until the St. Lawrence shall have
recovered its reputation as a sportsman's paradise.
He calls the attention of the DeDartment to the fact that much net-fish-
ing is carried on in the winter months, and in the opinion of a great many
of the best and most responsible citizens your overseer vshould be appointed
for the full year, so that a few, who h^ve the facilities, may not reap illegally
the benefits for which your overseer works during the summer months.
Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching and Sparegw.
Overseer Saviuel Coulter, of Gilford, reports that with but one exception
he has had very little trouble with either illegal fishing or game.
In the early part of last winter there were about 80 huts on the bay for
the most part of the day fishing for herring with hook and line. The herring,
though small, seemed for a time to be quite plentiful, some parties being so
successful as to catch as many as eighty a day. But maskinonge and white-
fish seem to be on the decrease, owing to the large number of carp in the bay
eating the small fish.
For the past two seasons game in that locality was quite scarce, the long
cold and wet springs of 1907 and 1908 proving too severe for the hatching
of the wild fowl.
The law was well observed, with but one exception. In April of the
past year five parties appeared before the magistrate in Lefroy to answer
to the charge of illegal duck shooting. Two of the parties were innocent,
and the remaining three convicted. They were fined the smallest possible
fine, owing to it being their first offence.
Overseer George G. Green, of Bradford, reports that the run of fish in
Holland River was very late this season, and also very light, in fact very
few fish were seen, and each year they are becoming scarcer.
Regarding illegal fishing, there was practically none done. He had one
report of a net, but on going up and investigating no trace could be found,
and dragging failed to discover anything. He had occasion to put out only
one light in his territory. The Deputy Warden in the village, caught a
couple of parties who were fined for having maskinonge. This was the only
case that was heard of, and these fish came from King Township.
He says the waters this past spring were simply alive with carp, hun-
dreds being killed and shipped by express to Toronto, the men killing them
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 63
with clubs out on the flooded lands, and he thinks this is the primal reason
for the depletion in both fish and game. A few years ago this river was a
natural breeding ground for ducks of the following varieties : Black, Wood,
a few Blue Bill and the Teal, and thousands bred there. This season hardly
a bird was to be seen, and as a matter of fact not a dozen duck have been
killed. There were simply no snipe^ and not a single bird has been killed.
All this is owiiig to the carp. This river and Cook's Bay were formerly a
mass of rice, but is now an open sheet of water — not an acre of rice in the
whole stretch.
Partridge and Woodcock are very scarce, in fact, he says, only one wood-
cock is reported to have been seen on grounds where formerly there were
dozens. He would earnestly recommend that something be done to exterm-
inate the carp plague, and so restore what was once one of the finest nesting
grounds for our game birds.
Overseer Robert Leadley, of Barrie, reports that bass are small but plenti-
ful. There have not been as many whitefish caught as in other years, on
account of bait being scarce. Trout are plentiful in Lake Simcoe, but seldom
ever caught in Kempenfeldt Bay. He thinks it is on account of the refuse
from the tannery running into the bay.
Partridge are increasing, and ducks have been more plentiful than in
1907.
Overseer Heot^r McDonald, of Beaverton, reports that the bass fishing
in his district was very fair, and the campers seemed well pleased. He
thinks the quantity of fish is increasing in Lake Simcoe. He would like to
see licenses granted for spearing through the ice.
The law has been well observed, no reports of illegal fishing having
come to his notice.
Partridges are very scarce in* that district. ,
Overseer William McGinn, of Orillia, reports that the fishing in Lakes
Simcoe and Couchiching has been exceptionally good, especially bass and
lunge. The trout in Lake Simcoe are also plentiful, and good catches in
all have been reported. The law has been fairly well observed, only an
occasional disregard of same having been reported. In one case he found a
net had been placed in Lake Simcoe, which he seized and sent to the Depart-
ment, although he never found the owner. In the Longford district the law
has been broken in a number of cases, a lot of illegal fishing having been
carried on in the Narrows between Mud Lake and Lake St. John, where
the settlers took large numbers in other ways than by rod and line. These
lakes are fine breeding grounds for bass, pickerel and lunge. He thinks
there should really be more protection on these lakes at once. He made a
number of trips to these points during the summer putting up notices, etc.
The fishing has been very poor in Bass Lake, and it being protected ought
to be much better. There ought to be something done to protect this small
lake again.
The fishing in Sparrow Lake has been very good, especially lunge, which
were more plentiful than bass. The settlers and tourists are very thankful
to the Department for the car of parent bass put in this lake in November
last, and would be most happy to have another car in the spring. There
was an association formed among the tourists and residents for the pro-
tection of fish and game in and around the lake, as well as for promoting
business in all ways for the good of Sparrow Lake. As there were no fish
deposited in Lake Couchiching since 1906, he thinks they should have at
least two cars in the spring.
64 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
The tourist business in Orillia has been up to the average, and in
Sparrow Lake and places on Lake Simcoe has been rather better than in
former years.
He was out on Lake Simcoe during the trout season and found very
little illegal fishing, where in other years the law has been disregarded.
Game has been very scarce in the Orillia district, very few deer, and part-
ridge almost extinct.
Overseer DonalJd McPhee, of Uptergrove, reports that bass has been
plentiful in Lake Simcoe this year, more so than in past years, and much
larger. Trout, whitefish and herring are increasing. Carp also are more
plentiful.
The tourists all were satisfied with the angling this season.
Angling was good in Mud Lake. Pickerel and maskinonge are the
chief fish caught in that lake. There are no carp. No illegal fishing came
to his hearing, and the law was well observed in his territory.
There are no saw mills or fishways in his district.
Game. Muskrats are very plentiful, but mink seem to be scarce. Ducks
are numerous. Partridge seem to be more plentiful than they have been.
OV'erseer Harry Mayor, of Painswich, reports that during 1908 there
were no violations of fishery or game laws in his division. The local anglers
report the bass fishing not so good as last year. Trout are also very scarce.
Other fish seem to be about as numerous, in fact the coarse varieties are
becoming more numerous.
As regards the game. He finds the hares are very plentiful, and black
squirrels quite numerous. In the protection of the latter the farmers and
people in this community give every assistance, all being anxious to pre-
serve these beautiful creatures. Partridge are very scarce. He picked up
one lying dead on the shore and examined it carefully, but found no trace
of injury, which leads him to believe in common with others that disease
is the cause of such rapid extermination. Duck and the other smaller
varieties of game seem about as plentiful as usual.
Overseer S. Patterson, of Dunkerron, reports that during the past year
he did his duty in keeping a close watch in the close season in his division.
He did not receive any fines, and for the future he will do his duty regard-
ing game and fish.
Overseer William Robinson, of Kihcorthy, reports that the tourists were
not pleased with the fishing this season. It was not as good as 1907.
The deer are increasing, and partridges are as plentiful this fall as he
has seen them for years.
The law has been well observed, both by Americans and settlers.
Overseer Henry S. Thompson, of Brechin, reports that there are no
licenses for netting granted in the waters of Lake Simcoe to his knowledge.
There are angling permits, of which he could not sell any on account of
there not being any foreigners camping in his division. There were several
gasoline launches in his division last summer, and he could not get near
any, but one that was from Beaverton.
There was fine bass catching at times last summer, and very poor
trolling for trout.
There is no game of any account. There are no deer, and partridge are
very scarce. There is no feeding place for ducks.
Overseer Robert Tillett, of Roach's Point, reports that there was about
the same catch of maskinonge caught as the vear previous. There are abun-
dance of whitefish and trout in the lake. There was quite a lot of illegal
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 66
fishing done with nets for trout in October. He got a lot of net that he
grappled on the shoals, but could not get the guilty parties. He would
like to see the close season for trout start on the 10th October, as that is
about the time the trout come in to spawn. The bass fishing was very good.
The game laws are very well observed. There are not very many ducks
or geese. Old sportsmen say it is owing to the carp destroying the wild rice,
and there is no food for them.
Overseer Michael Timlin, of Atherley, reports that the game and fishery
laws have been well observed in his division during the past year, and he
has had no occasion to fine anyone. He posted up all the notices in various
parts of his district.
There are four mills in his division, and the law regarding the deposit-
ing of sawdust and mill refuse in the waters was well observed.
Herring, maskinonge and bass fishing was fairly good. Pickerel, cat-
fish and perch are also plentiful in Mud Lake.
As to game. Muskrats, rabbits and raccoons are quite numerous in the
marshes. Ducks are plentiful, but partridge scarce.
NiPISSlNG.
Overseer G. L. Bailey, of Callander, reports that the laws have been
well observed in regard to fishing. As there is no licensed fishing with nets,
the angling has been much better than in former years when net fishing
was permitted. The bass fishing in particular was exceptionally good, and
in the early season pike and pickerel were quite numerous. There are no
streams of speckled trout close by running into the lake. He had occasion
to visit a stream about 20 miles away, where they filled their baskets in less
than two hours with speckled trout that measured not less than ten inches.
Lake Nipissing is becoming more of a resort every year for tourists from
different parts of Ontario, and Americans, who have cottages on the islands
and shores of the lake.
The hunting season was not so good as former years, on account of the
bush fires in the district making it almost impossible getting through the
bush. The deer did not keep to the runways, there being so much falling
timber. However, the hunters were numerous, and they got a good supply.
The law pertaining to partridge was well complied with, and by another
season the birds will be more plentiful.
Overseer James Dunlop, of Maclcey's Station, reports that the people
in his district between Des Joachim and Mattawa have learned to abide by
the laws regarding game and fish.
He sold no licenses for fishing or hunting.
As regards the game. The close season law has helped considerably,
as the deer are now quite plentiful, and are often seen to enter farmers' fields.
Overseer D. McKelvie, of New Liskeard, reports a slight falling off in
the quantitiy of fish caught, due to the inexperience of the fishermen.
All the fish were used for local consumption.
No abuses exist that he knows of.
The close seasons have been well observed.
No violations came to his knowledge.
The mill owners observed the law as to dumping refuse in the water.
There are no fishways in his division.
Overseer Philippe Pilon, of Sudbury, reports that no applications have
been received by him for fisheries during the year 1908. No licenses have
been issued, and no money has been received by him.
5 G. F.
66 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
He has visited the townships of Broder, Dill, Capreol, Neelon and Gar-
son in his division at different intervals, and has found nothing against the
game and fisheries regulations.
Overseer Joseph Rivet, of Sturgeon Falls, reports that there were no
licenses issued in his division for nets of any kind, and he only sold twelve
angling permits.
As for game, there was no complaint against any one, and there was
no illegal fishing in his district, as far as he knows. •
Fines and Confiscations During the Year 1908 on Account of Fisheries.
5 spears, 6 jack lights; 17 hoop nets; 111 gill nets, 10,149 yards of same;
18 seines ; 24 trap nets ; 14 dip nets ; 12 night lines ; 2 scoop nets, 7 boats ;
3 gaffs; 6 iron anchors; 33 boxes fish, 2,000 lbs. of same.
Amount of fines fisheries, |1,575.77.
Game, amount of fines and confiscations, |1, 524.33.
Biological Department,
University of Toronto,
December 31st, 1908.
E. Tinsley, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries, Toronto.
Dear Sir, — I beg to submit the following report on operations at the
Biological Station, Georgian Bay, for the season of 1908.
Those engaged at the laboratory during the summer were: Dr. E. M.
Walker, lecturer in Zoology; Messrs. T. R. Hanley, W. P. Thompson, and
J. M. Livingstone, students of the University of Toronto, and Dr. S. Silcox,
of the Normal School. The work was distributed as follows : Dr. Walker
and assistants — studies of life-histories of aquatic insects, faunistic work,
and studies of the time of appearance and growth of parasitic worms in
larval and young black bass; T. R. Hanley and J. M. Livingstone — statisti-
cal studies of whitefish and other species taken in gill nets; Dr. Silcox and
W. P. Thompson — studies of aquatic vegetation; B. A. Bensley — examina-
tion of the lower portion of Georgian Bay with respect to habits and dis-
tribution of carp, and tagging experiments with adult black bass with a view
to determining the movements of the fish.
In addition to several improvements in the appliances of the labora-
tory, a new building, giving better living accommodations, was erected in
connection with the station dwelling house.
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the courtesy of your Department in pro-
viding for the use of certain nets in connection with the station's work.
Tours sincerely,
B. A. Bensley,
Assistant Director.
5a G.F.
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REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE STEAMER "EDNA
IVAN" ON THE GEORGIAN BAY AND NORTH CHANNEL
OF LAKE HURON DURING THE YEAR 1908.
We left Gore Bay on Monday, the 11th May, at 8.20 a.m., arriving at
Little Current about noon, and left again in the afternoon for Killarney,
where we remained all night and up till noon of the following day, when
we left for Club Island. Found no one there, nor any signs of any one
having been there so far. Went on to Rattlesnake Harbor, which place we
left next morning at 7.20, and proceeded to South Bay. There were no
tugs in, so we waited all afternoon for them to come in. Weather cloudy.
The following morning we started at 6.20, going as far as Providence Bay,
where we remained an hour, and then went on to Duck Island. Wind blow-
ing too hard to go any further that night. Next day laid our course for
False Detour Channel and from thence to Kitchen Island, Cockburn Island,
and Meldrum Bay, where we remained all night. Big sea all the way from
the Ducks. Weather cloudy on Saturday with rain and fog. Called at
Cutler and John's Island, and then on to Gore Bay, where we spent Sunday.
On Monday, the 18th May, we were detained at Gore Bay to finish the
Inspector's room, but left at 11 a.m., with Mr. Holden on board for Little
Current, where we landed Mr. Oliver, and proceeded to Killarney for the
night. Next day, started at 7.15 a.m., but the weather was cloudy, with
rain and high wind, and also thick fog. The engine stopped at 1.30, but
about 3.30 the fog cleared, and we arrived in Byng Inlet at 5.30, losing two
hours by fog. The next day the fog lifted about 9, allowing us to start out.
Mr. Holden and Mr. Knight left with boat and went up the shore about
three miles, where we met them, after which we shaped our course for the
Bustards, arriving at 3.30. Made two stops, and came on to French River,
leaving there again next morning at 7.30 for the Bustards, where we remained
until noon, and then left for Point au Baril. Remained there over night,
and in the morning came out through the inside channel and out by Red
Rock Light, and into the Parry Channel, arriving at Parry Sound at 11.45
a.m. Mr. Holden left for Toronto at 2 p.m., and Mr. Knight for Byng Inlet.
Left Parry Sound at 6 a.m. on Saturday, came out by Red Rock, and shaped
our course for Giant's Tomb. Lost two hours with fog. Arrived at Pene-
taug at 3 p.m., where we spent Sunday.
On Monday, 25th May, left Penetang at 7.25 a.m., out Christian Chan-
nel, and made for Griffith Island, and then on to Wiarton, where we met
Mr. Jermyn and Mr. Robertson and arranged for the trip. Left next morn-
ing at 8.10, with Mr. Robertson and Mr. Jermyn on board. Stopped at
Griffith Island for one hour, and landed Mr. Jermyn by boat. The fog was
so dense from there to Cape Croker that we had to stop the engine at the
Cape at 11.45. At 2.30 the fog lifted and we made our course for
Lion's Head, which place we left next morning for Tobermory. Heavy
banks of fog on Lake Huron. Stopped at Tobermory for balance of day.
Found all the tugs in port on account of fog on the lake. Next morning
came out through Cape Hurd Channel and shaped course down Lake Huron.
Arrived at Southampton at 1.30 through thick fog. Mr. Robertson left the
boat in the afternoon, and Mr. Holden came on board this afternoon.
Detained at Southampton the next day until 2.30 p.m., and when about one
mile out the fog again shut us in and continued all the way down to Goder-
ich. Engine stopped four hours, and fog cleared with a squall about mid-
night from the south. On Saturady, the weather was cloudy, with rain.
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Left Godericli at 9.50 a.m., with Mr. H. Blunden on board, ran down the
shore and past Point Kettle, and struck a squall from the west. Arrived
at Point Edward at 5.15 p.m., where we landed Mr. Holden, and Mr. Blun-
den at Sarnia, where we spent the night. Left Sarnia on Sunday morning,
arriving in Walkerville at 1.30 p.m., with Mr. Chauvin on board. Remained
at Walkerville until Wednesday repairing boiler, etc., when we left for
Pelee Island, calling at Sandwich and Amherstburg on the way. Next day
went over to the Old Hen Island, and cruised about around East Sister
Island and North Harbour, but no one to be seen on those islands. Returned
to the west dock of Pel^e Island about noon, expecting steamer "Louise,"
but she passed the dock. We left again at 3 p,m., arriving at Kingsville
at 5, and made fast for the night. Left again next morning for Amherst-
burg, where Mr. Holden left the boat for Windsor. The three following days
were spent at Walkerville, and on Tuesday, as Mr. Chauvin reported that
he would be ready to leave, we started at 1.45 with Mr. Chauvin and Mr.
McVittie on board, arriving at Kingsville at 6.35. Left Kingsville at 9 a.m.
next day, with Mr. Chauvin, Mr. McVittie and Mr. Wigle on board. Stop-
ped at Leamington, where Mr. Wigle got off. Left again at 10, and down
along the shore and hailed for Wheatley, stopping the steamer "Louise"
while Mr. Chauvin and Mr. McVittie examined the fish for about 20 minutes.
Then continued along the shore and arrived at the Rondeau at 5 p.m., where
Mr. Holden came on board. Left again at 5.30 in the morning in the teeth
of a gale with a big sea. Arrived at Port Stanley at 11 a.m., and left again
at 1 p.m., for Port Burwell. Remained there over night, and started again
at 6.30 a.m., with Mr. Holden and Dr. Burt on board. Rounded Long
Point with a big sea from the east and arrived at Port Dover at 2 p.m., and
waited there for Mr. James Vokes, who arrivied about 6 p.m. Left Port
Dover on Saturday at 6.20 a.m., with Mr. Holden, Mr. Vokes and Dr. Burt
on Board. Ran down the coast, but too much smoke to see. Arrived at
Port Maitland at 11.30, where these gentlemen left the boat to go to Dunn-
ville. Left Port Maitland at 1 p.m., and arrived at Port Colborne at 3.30,
and stopped for the night, and over Sunday. Mr. T. J. Briggs on board.
Remained at the Port all morning waiting for Capt. C. Moller and Mr.
Holden, who arrived at noon. Left dock at 12.30 noon, with Capt. Moller
out on the lake and adjusted the compass, returning at 2.30 and left again
with Mr. Holden, Dr. Burt and Mr. Briggs on board. Arrived at the ship-
yards at Bridgeburg, below Fort Erie, at 5.45 p.m., where they all left the
boat. Left Bridgeburg at 7.30 a.m. Weather fine. Passed the outer buoy
at 9 a.m., and shaped our course to Long Point. Arrived at Port Burwell
at 8.45 p.m., remained there all night, and proceeded next morning at 5.30
for the Rondeau, arriving at the harbour at 1 p.m. Wind blowing a gale,
with a big sea on. Left again next morning at 6.30 for Kingsville, reaching
that place at 1.30 p.m., after a rough passage all the wav up. Mr. Chauvin
came on board at 2 p.m., and as he wished to see the fishermen we remained
over night. Next day we visited Pelee Island and stopped at the west dock
for an hour, but as there was too much sea there we went over to the north
dock, and put up for the night, leaving next day at 7 a.m. for Sandwich
coal dock at 12.30 noon and put on 18| tons of coal. Started again at 3
p.m. for Walkerville, and then on to Windsor for a couple of hours, and
back again to Walkerville, where we spent both Saturday and Sunday.
On Tuesday, the 23rd June, left Walkerville, and when about three
miles out on Lake St. Clair, picked up a buoy with gill, net, about 130 yards,
and continued along the shore, arriving at the Thames River at 2.30 p.m.,
where we stopped for two hours and left again at 4.30, up the river to
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Chatham, where we remained for the night. Wednesday, we called at
Walkerville, and had to stay there a couple of days looking after the power
boat, which was not giving satisfaction. On Saturday went up the lake and
through the River St. Clair past Fort Gratiot and on to Goderich, remain-
ing there till Monday morning, when we proceeded to Kincardine. We there
handed out laws, notices and reports, and left again at 1.40, arriving at
Southampton 5.30 p.m., Mr. Chauvin on board. Remined there all day wait-
ing for orders, which Mr. Holden brought at 5 p.m. Stopped there for the
night. Mr. Chauvin left next morning. Started from Southampton at 7.40
a.m., with Mr. Holden on board, and arrived at Providence Bay, where we
spent the night waiting for Mr. Oliver. Left next morning and ran down
the shore, stopping at South Bay, arriving at 12.30 noon, and stopped bal-
ance of day. Next morning at 8.45, shaped our course through the Owen
Channel, and stopped at Rattlesnake Harbour, and then on to Killarney, and
thence to Little Current, where we remained over night. Mr. Holden on
board. Next morning proceeded on our way to Kagawong, and from there-
to Gore Bay, where we remained over Sunday.
On Monday, July 6th, left Gore Bay at 10 a.m., with Mr. Holden and
Mr. Oliver on board. Headed for Little Current, where we arrived at J1.40
a.m., took Mr, Irwin on and proceeded on to Killarney for the night. Left
Killarney next morning, running down the shore and stopping at Tod
Island, with Mr. Oliver, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Holden on board. Dropped
anchor and put power boat in the water, and Mr. Holden and men left the
"^dna Ivan" and found trap nets around the shore of Tod Island. Picked
up 6 traps and one seine, and destroyed same by burning on the rocks.
Reached Killarney at 6.15, where Mr. Irwin left the boat. Next morning
we went to Little Current, leaving Mr. Oliver there, and proceeded to Gore
Bay with Mr, Holden on board. Put on coal and provisions at Gore Bay,
and left again on Thursday morning for Little Current, going down through
Maple Channel to Little Current, Got power boat in shape to run and left
Little Current at 11.40, with Mr. Oliver and Mr. Holden on board. Ran
down Wabuno Channel to Wells Island, where Mr. Oliver and Mr. Holden
left by power boat and returned at 5 p.m. After leaving Wells Island, rtin
west to Holy Island, and then returned to Little Current, where we arrived
at 11 p.m. The power boat had broken her coupling pin, which we repaired
next day before leaving for Killarney^ where we remained one hour and left
again in a big sea foj the Bustards. Mr. Oliver and Mr. Holden left in the
power boat to go to one of the fish houses, and they returned with Mr. Black,
fish inspector. The power boat worked well all day. Left the Bustards on
Saturday morning at 7.40. Weather fine but smoky, with a big sea on.
Detained outside in getting hold of the ranges on account of the haze on
the land, but found them and proceeded to Byng Inlet j arriving about noon.
Took Mr. Holden up the river by power boat to the bridge to take the train.
Mr. Oliver still on board. Remained at Byng Inlet over Sunday, and also
over Monday, waiting for Mr. Knight. Worked all day at gasoline boat
and could not get her to run. Left Byng Inlet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with Mr.
Knight. Arrived at Point au Baril about 1.30 p.m. Stopped at two docks,
and left there at 3.30, ran down the channel and stopped five miles from
Point au Baril, put power boat in and called at fishing cottages and disposed
of some permits to parties who had not got them, and returned to the steamer
for the night. On Wednesday morning, left the boat with Mr. Knight and
called at more cottages, and patrolled all round the bays, returning again
to the steamer and got under way at 9.15 a.m. Ran down the channel five
miles and stopped, made tug fast to rock and left with power boat at 10 a.m.,
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dragging and patrolling all around Shawanaga Bay, and returned to
steamer at noon, after being out two hours with the power boat, which was
running all right. Got under way again at 1 p.m., and as the wind was too
strong to do more, we went on to Parry Sound, where we remained over
night, leaving again next morning at 6.45. Ran down through the Wabuno
Channel and stopped at Tottens Island. Mr. Knight left with the power
boat at 12.45 with two men to patrol as far as Moose Point, returning to
steamer at 7.40, After supper called at two cottages, and returned at 9 p.m.
for the night, making the boat fast to a rock. The weather was stormy on
Friday morning, with rain, and wind blowing a gale. Not fit to send the
boat out, so left Turning Island at 8.45, and came out by Lone Eock and on
to Methodist Bay. Still raining hard with a big sea all the way down.
Arrived at the dock at 1 p.m. Still too stormy to work the boat, so remained
over night, leaving again next morning at 7.30. Mr. Knight put the boat
in the water and patrolled round Methodist Bay and Point, but found
nothing wrong. Then ran over on east side of Giant's Tomb, when it started
to rain hard. Ran down to the north end and stopped at 10 a.m. The boat
broke down after patrolling the west side of Giant's Tomb. Got under way
about 2.30 and reached Penetang at 4.30, where Mr. Knight left for Parry
Sound. Spent Sunday at Penetang.
On Monday, the 20th July, left Penetang at 5.45 a.m., passed through
Christian Channel and shaped our course to Griffith Island, thence down
the bay to Owen Sound, where Mr. Jermyn came on board. Left
Owen Sound at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, taking Mr. Holden and
Mr. Jermyn. Ran out in the bay and circled around off Griffith
Island, but found nothing out of the way. From there went on to Cabot's
Head. Abreast of Winfield Beacon picked up a fish buoy with small mesh
net attached — about 536 yards, which Mr. Holden ordered taken on board.
We then continued on our way to Tobermory, where Mr. Jermyn left the
boat. Did not leave till ten o'cock next morning, being detained by fog.
Went out by Club Island, and found nothing doing there, so proceeded to
Killarney, and thence to Little Current. Next morning shaped our course
up 'the bay through rain and fog, arriving at Gore bay at 11.30 with Mr.
Holden still on board. Remained at Gore Bay balance of the day and all
night, and next day went to Blind River and on to Thessalon for the night.
Left again on Saturday morning for Bruce Mines, and thence to Sault Ste.
Marie, calling at Hilton, Richard's Landing and Desbarats on the way.
Remained at the Soo over Sunday and until 4 p.m. on Monday, when, with
Mr. Hand and Mr. Holden on board we left for Point au Pins, where we
spent the night, leaving again next day for Gros Cap and along the coast
and down the bay to Goulais Bay, and thence to Batchewana Bay. On
Wednesday we put the gasoline boat in the water and ran over to the Chip-
pay River and up the Batchewana River about three miles, returning to
steamer at noon. Left again at 1 p.m., and ran up the shore to Rosseau
Harbour, and then to Agawa Bay.
On Thursday as the wind was off the lake with a big sea, we shifted out
into deep water and hung on till 3 a.m. Started to get under way, got anchor
up at 4 a.m. and worked slowly up the lake, ran past Sand and Gravel Rivers,
but did not call as there was too much sea to land a boat. Arrived at Gar-
gantau at 7 a.m. and were shut in by fog until 1.25 p.m., when we started
for Michipicoten, but could not make any stops on the way on acount of the
wind and heavy sea. Left next morning for the Island, and were out li
hours when the wind came down from the west with a big sea. Turned back
at 11.30 a.m. and ran for Gros Cap, where we remained until next morning
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at 4,50, when we shaped our course for Michipicoten through squalls and
rain all the way over. Arrived there at 10 a.m., with Mr. Holden and Mr.
Hand on board. Spent the balance of the day putting in new bridge wall
in furnace and cleaning boiler. Remained there over Sunday. Left again
at 5.45 a.m. Monday for Jackfish with the sea dead astern. Shut in with
fog until 5 p.m. and had to stop for two hours. Arrived at Jackfish at 6.30
p.m. after a hard day's run with sea and fog. Left there next morning at
7.15 for Rossport, where we arrived at 11.15 and waited for Mr. C, N.
Sterling, Game and Fishery Warden, and found lots to do, as Mr. Holden
wanted to see some of the fishermen. Remained there over night, and left again
at 2 p.m., steaming slowly up Nipigon Bay and stopped at Simpson's Island
one hour on account of fog. Came to anchor under the main land, wind blow-
ing hard. Mr. Holden and Mr. Sterling on board. Commenced to get under
way on Thursday morning at 7.30. Ran down to Jack Pine Bay, where we
left gasoline boat in water and went on shore and found a party of 13 men'
camped in the Bay from Houghton, Michigan, without angling permits.
After supplying them with permits, we returned to the steamer and headed
for Nipigon River, arriving off the river at 1 p.m. Weather stormy. Anchored
and came into river with gasoline boat, then returned and got under way,
and came in the harbour, as it began to blow a gale. Arrived at dock at 6
p.m. Yery stormy. Left on Friday at 2 p.m. after the wind died down,
and came slowly down the river and got over the bar all right, hoisted gaso-
line boat on deck and shaped our course for Nipigon Straits, anchoring inside
Moss Island at 6 p.m. for the night. Left on Saturday at 5.40 a.m. Arrived
at Port Arthur at 2 p.m., where we landed Mr. Holden and Mr. Sterling,
then shifted to coal dock and put on coal, returning to Booth dock, where we
made fast for the night. Left Port Arthur on Sunday at 5.45 a.m. for Ross-
port, arriving there at 5 p.m. Mr. Holden and Mr. Gordon on board. Left
again next morning by the steamboat channel and hailed down the shore to
Jackfish harbour, where we had to remain till next day on account of fog.
We then called at Michipicoten Island, and from there on the day following
shaped our course to Whitefish Point and thence to Sault Ste. Marie. On
Thursday called at Thessalon, and on Friday at Gore Bay, where we painted
the deck and overhauled the engine. Remained there until Monday the 17th
August, when we left for Little Current and Killarney, and on Tuesday at
the Bustards and Byng Inlet. Yery heavy sea. On Wednesday, after the
weather cleared somewhat, we went on to Point au Baril and Ojibway, and
the next day went down the Inner Channel to Parry Sound, leaving again in
the morning early for Carling Rock light, but as the wind was blowing a gale
had to turn back to Depot Harbour and remain all day. On Saturday, started
again at 4 a.m., but as there was too big a sea on, had to turn back to the
Pancakes, where we dropped anchor and remained all night. On Sunday
we tried it again, but once more had to return to Depot Harbour, which place
we left on Monday at 4.30 a.m., arriving at Penetang at noon. Next day
called at Beckwith Island, Lone Rock Island and Big Gull Rock, and on to
Sans.Souci, where we arrived at 4 p.m., and at 7 p.m. shifted over to Copper
Head Island and made fast for the night. On Wednesday went up the
Wabuno Channel and out by Snxrg Harbour ranges, up Point au Baril Chan-
nel and stopped at Point au Baril. Called on some of the hotels, and stayed
all night. Patrolled round Copper Head and Sans Souci with power boat,
and found everything all right. Sold three angling permits at Oldfield's
House. On Thursday had small boat round Point au Baril and Ojibway for
three hours, and called at some cottages, where we found all with permits.
On Friday the 28th went down the inner channel and out by Red Rock to
Parrv Sound, leaving next morning for Penetang, where we remained over
Sunday.
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On Monday left Penetang with Mr. Holden on board, out by the Christian
Island for Collingwood. The next few days were spent between Collingwood,
Meaford, Wiarton, Owen Sound, Lion's Head and Tobermory, with Mr. Hol-
den and Mr. Jermyn on board. The week following called at Southampton,
Goderich, Sarnia, Walkerville, Windsor (where we took on Mr. Victor
Chauvin), Sandwich, Kingsville, and Pelee Island. Weather very smoky.
Searched for gill nets round the Hen and Chickens, but found nothing. Spent
Saturday and Sujiday at Walkerville. Navigation stopped on account of
smoke.
On Monday, the 14th September left Walkerville for Lake St. Clair,
where the smoke was so dense we could see nothing, so turned back to Windsor
and landed Mr. Chauvin and then ran down to Sandwich coal dock, where we
filled up with coal and returned to Walkerville. Left again on Tuesday with
Mr. Chauvin, stopped at Toronto Club a short time, and continued on up the
river, when we ran into the smoke again. Arrived at Sarnia at 5.30 p.m.,
and remained for the night. Started at 6.15 Wednesday morning, and found
it very smoky up the coast to Kettle Point, where we found a gasoline boat,
which we found belonged to a party who was fishing with gill nets, and as his
name was not on my list, Mr. Chauvin made note of same. Proceeded on to
Grand Bend, where we arrived at 11.30, put the gasoline boat in the water,
and found she was leaking badly, and engine would not work, so used the oars
and rowed ashore. Next day called at Lambton and the Toronto Club, where
Mr. Little, Game and Fishery Overseer came on board. Shut in by fog on
Friday until 9.10 a.m., when we went out through the cut and over to
Mitchell's Bay and let go anchor in 12 ft. Mr. Little and Mr. Chauvin
went out by gasoline boat and boarded us at 1 p.m., and after dinner left for
the Thames. Yery smoky. Coasted along the shore, arriving at the Thames
River at 4 p.m., where we stopped for the night. Left again next morning
and ran down the lake. Still very smoky. Ran for two hours, stopped to
lift a buoy, and found nothing on it. Mr. Chauvin took the boat and went
over to the pound nets and down the Isle aux Peches Channel.
On his return, left for Walkerville, where we were forced to remain for
the next nine days on account of the smoke.
On Wednesday, September 30th, left Walkerville at 9 a.m. with yacht
"Yega" in tow out on Lake St. Clair. Found the sea too much for the yacht,
as the wind had freshened to a gale and the sea choppy. Turned back to
Peche Island, when it commenced to rain and wind shifted to southwest, so
left the island and ran across the lake with the wind and sea astern, about
all the yacht could stand, and up the river, stopping at the Crystal Salt dock,
and discovered that the yacht had made some water while crossing the lake.
Left next morning at 6.15 a.m. Weather fine. Arrived at Sarnia at 10 a.m.,
where Mr. Holden came on board. Northwest storm warnings were out, so
remained there for change of weather, as it was necessary to choose good
weather with the yacht in tow. Left Sarnia on Saturday, having had to
remain there all day Friday. Called at Point Edward and went on to
Goderich. The "Yega" behaved very well all the way up. Left Goderich
at 8 a.m. Sunday, October 4th, for Kincardine. Yery smoky. Next morn-
ing went on to Southampton, got Mr. Robertson, Game and Fishery Overseer,
and ran out five miles, but found too big a sea for the yacht, and the smoke
too dense, so returned to the harbour and remained over night. Could not
leave next day until 1.30 on account of the smoke, when we went in to Main
Station and stayed till Friday till the sea calmed down. Called at Johnison's
Harbour on our way to Tobermory, and on Saturday proceeded to Little
Current and found the "Yega" in good shape when we handed her over to
Mr. Oliver, Game and Fishery Overseer. Left Little Current on Sunday for
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Gore Bay, and on Monday, with Mr. Holden and Mr. Oliver on board pro-
ceeded to Meldrum Bay, where we were detained until Wednesday by smoke.
Left there for Duck Islands, and were again detained by smoke until Sunday,
October 18, when we left for Gore Bay^ and on Monday proceded to Little
Current, where we had to remain Wednesday the 28th. Navigation was
completely blocked by smoke. No boats running. On Wednesday stopped
at Tobermory on our way to Southampton, at which place we were storm
bound until Monday the 2nd November, when we returned to Tobermory
through a very heavy sea. Left again Tuesday at 7 a.m., and ran in to Lion's
Head for shelter from the gale. Very heavy seas next day breaking over
the pier and the "Edna Ivan." All hands at work getting out ropes. At
T.30 shifted into more sheltered place. Blowing a gale all day and very cold,
Lion's Head a very poor harbour in gales from the north and northeast. Three
boats broke away from pier and went on the beach — one tug a total wreck.
Left Lion's Head next morning in the teeth of a gale with a big sea, cleared
Cape Croker at 9.30 a.m., and arrived Owen Sound at noon, and did not
leave again until Saturday when we went out the bay and past Cape Rich,
but could not make Meaford on account of the big sea, so shaped our course
for Collingwood, arriving at 1.30 p.m. after a big rolling all the way down.
Spent Sunday at Collingwood, and left on Monday for Meaford, and on Tues-
day returned to Collingwood for inspection, and as the weather was very
stormy remained there until Thursday, when we only got as far as Meaford.
Went to Wiarton on Friday, and got Mr. Jermyn, Game and Fishery Over-
seer. Mr. Holden got ashore at Whitecloud Island dock, and there found a
quantity of salt fish, which he put on board, and then went slowly round the
island, but saw nothing more. Returned to Wiarton, when Mr. Jermyn left the
boat, and we proceeded through a heavy snow storm to Tobermory and
remained over Sunday. The following day ran to Killarney, and from there
to the Bustards with Mr. Holden and Mr. Irwin on board. After dinner
they put on board about twelve trap nets and one seine, and found nothing
more, so left the Bustards at 3.30 p.m. for French River. Next day went to
Byng Inlet through stormy weather, and on Thursday tried to get out but
had to turn back to harbour. As the sea was calm next morning we left at 6.45
and had a fine passage all the way to Killarney, where we arrived at noon.
On Saturday went to Little Current, and left for Gore Bay, where we remained
till Monday, putting ofE all the trap nets and boxing up one large seine and
one small seine. Made an attempt to leave Gore Bay at noon, but after being
out about an hour had to return on account of bad weather. The same thing
happened next day, but on Wednesday we were more successful. Left at 6.10
a.m.. shaping our course for Cockburn Island. Arrived at Thomson's Point
at 11 a.m., got two lines on steamer "Winona," which was stranded, and
helned to pull her ofF. Worked two hours and returned to Cockburn dock,
nnd then on to Meldrum harbour. Went on to Gore Bay next morning,
leaving again at one for Little Current, where we had to remain until Sunday,
when we left for Gore Bay, and on Monday turned the steamer over to Messrs.
Purvis Bros.
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REPOET OF WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOATS "EVA
BELL" AND "NAIAD" ON THE RIDEAU WATERS DURING
THE SEASON OF 1908.
The "Eva Bell" steamed up and left port at 2.30 p.m., Saturday, May
2iid. Ran to Gem Island and remained over Sunday. On Monday took a
general run over the lake, where fishing was likely to be going on, but saw
nothing illegal. On Tuesday patrolled Noble's Bay with rowboat, and
several of the smaller bays. As Wednesday was a very wet day, did not steam
up, but on Thursday patrolled Adam's Lake and north shore of Rideau Lake
for three or four miles, going round several of the small islands, and next
day came down to Beist's wharf and patrolled McVeity's Bay with rowboat,
and on Saturday patrolled the route to Smith's Falls. In port at Smith's
Falls on Sunday, steamer in charge of engineer. Left for Kingston to view
the yacht "I'll See" upon receipt of telegram from Mr. Taudvin, and returned
next afternoon, having received information of illegal trapping at Toledo,
where next day we fined a party for illegal trapping and returned to Smith's
Falls at 5 p.m. On Wednesday left for the Rideau at 6 a.m. and went as
far as Newboro, patrolling the Big Rideau, then proceeded on to Devil's Lake
on Thursday — a place inaccessible with steamer except in very high water,
but noted for its large salmon. Left Devil's Lake next day and came back
to Newboro, and on down the Rideau to Oak Island, leaving Oak Island on
Saturday for Camp Ottawa, where we were delayed while we fixed the rudder
post. Proceeded on down to Smith's Falls.
On Monday, the 18th left for the Rideau, patrolling around Stonehouse
Point and in towards the Tay on the way up. Next day the wind was blow-
ing and quite rough. Patrolled with rowboat along north shore from Gem
Island to Hogg's Creek. The next few days called at Portland, Trout Island,
Tar Island, Murphy's Bay, Little Boy's Camp and back to Smith's Falls to
get mail and attend to business in general. Monday, the 25th being Victoria
Day, did not steam up, but on Tuesday started at 6 a.m. for the Rideau and
went as far as the "Highlands," where we tied up for a couple of hours on
account of wind. Then went on to Oak Island for the night. On Wednesday,
we ran over upper salmon grounds and around Grindstone Island. Patrolled
shore with rowboat. Next day ran around Turnip Island, also Trout Island,
but did not find any nets. Went down to Gem Island for the night. From
there went up through the Rocky Narrows, crossed over to the north shore as
far as the "Muskrat Hole," and on Saturday arrived at Smith's Falls, where
we got our mail and supply of coal for Kingston trip, and returned to the
Rideau for Sunday. On Monday morning we took the route to Kingston and
stayed at Jones Falls over night. Sold two permits on the way up for catch-
ing salmon. Spent the most of the next two days at the Kingston foundry
looking over the yacht "I'll See," and seeing engine taken apart. Left Kings-
ton again on Thursday on the return trip, arriving at Oak Island at 8.15
p.m., and on Friday called at the American clubhouses and camps, but there
were no new arrivals. Spent the next three days at Smith's Falls, and on
Tuesday got information of illegal fishing, and took steamer on to Gem Island,
tied up and rowed back to Stonehouse Point and in towards Pike Falls.
Grappled and found one gill net about 80 yards long, which we confiscated.
Worked around that vicinity well but found nothing more. On Thursday
steamed up and ran up through the Rocky Narrows and on to Portland, mak-
ing several calls at cottages on the way. Ran over salmon grounds, and
remained on Oak Island. Next day we left steamer and patrolled with row-
boat around Grindstone Island and Turnip Island, then came back and ran
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 75
steamer up to Trout Island aud down shore to Hogg's creek, wliich we patrolled
on Saturday with rowboat, and then returned to steamer and took the route
to Smith's Falls.
On Sunday, May 14th, left the steamer "Eva Bell" at Smith's Falls and
went to Kingston by train with engineer to take charge of yacht "I'll See."
Spent Monday getting ready for a start. Made a short run to Wolfe Island
and back in the evening, and next day left Kingston with "I'll See," having
Mr. Cox and Capt. Hunter on board. Remained at Newboro over night. As
things were not going very satisfactorily, returned to Kingston, where we took
train for Smith's Falls, where we arrived at 8.10 a.m. Got ready and started
for the Rideau with the "Eva Bell," and arrived at Gem Island at 7.30 p.m.
There was such a gale on Friday that, after trying to go to Portland, we had
to turn back. Took rowboat and patrolled Adams Lake. On Saturday came
down to Rideau Ferry, stayed an hour and proceeded on to the Tay. Patrol-
led slowly down to Box's Island and on to Smith's Falls.
On Monday, June 22nd, started for the Rideau. Ran to Westport and
saw Mr. Whaley, Game and Fishery Overseer. Proceeded on to Newboro and
did some business there and returned to the Little Rideau for the night. Next
morning came down to the Big Rideau and ran in to Portland, stayed at the
"Little Boys' Camp" (American) over night.
For the rest of the week we ran over the salmon grounds and down the
south shore to Murphy's Point, patrolling along the shore with rowboat. Took
rowboat and went up Noble's Bay, then with steamer down to McVeity's
Bay. then proceeded on down to Stonehouse Point, where we grappled for
a while, but got nothing. Went to Smith's Falls, got mail and returned to
the Rideau for Sunday.
Monday the 29th, ran to Rideau Ferry, and measured out two barrels
of gasoline, and on Tuesday left at 3 a.m. for Jones Falls with steamer "Eva
Bell" to meet steamer "Naiad." Arrived at 8 a.m., exchanged boats and
returned to Rideau Ferry for the night. On Wednesday (Dominion Day) ran
to Sm,ith's Falls with "Naiad," and back to the Ferry same night to repair
pumps. Spent next day overhauling pumps at ferry, under supervision of
Hugh Harold, engineer. The whole of next week worked at boat, and on
Monday, 13th July, steamed up and ran to Rideau Ferry, then to Garrett's
Rest, called at Portland and all the clubhouses, found everything all right,
stopped at Newboro, and arrived at Jones Falls in the evening. On Tuesday
took Overseer McG.uire along and ran to Seeley's Bay, patrolled Whitefish
and Cranberry Lakes, and as far as Dog Lake with rowboat. The following
day patrolled Sand Lake, Indian, Clear, Mud, and the Little Rideau, then
called at the "Bungalow" clubhouse, Garrett's Rest, and on to Gem Island
for the night. On Thursday ran to Rideau Ferry, and on to Smith's Falls,
took on coal, and left at 2 p.m., patrolling north shore back to the Big Rideau
for the night. On Friday patrolled north shore to "Little Boys' Camp,"
called at "Anglers' Inn" clubhouse and at Portland, came down south shore
and arrived at Gem Island at 5.30 p.m. Raining hard all day. Stopped for
the night. Next day left at 7.30 a.m., patrolled to ferry and on to Tay locks,
up Tay Canal to Perth, then back to Big Rideau and on to Gem Island.
Mondav the 20th Julv. patrolled the waters to Smith's Falls, where we
took on coal, then ran to Stonehouse and patrolled the Tay and back to Gem
Island. Next day ran to Garrett's Rest and sold two permits, called at
Anerlers' Inn. Rothschild's clubhouse and Portland, visited Camp "Ottawa"
and seized minnow seine, and fined the oruilty parties. Instead of steaming
up on Wednesday, drove to Port Elmsley to look after some illeqral
business, and fined a party for buying and selling bass. Drove
\o Perth next day, and gave a case to Mr. Burke to look after. On Friday
76 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
steamed up at 6.30 a.m. and ran up nortk shore to Murphy's Point, crossed
over and came down south shore to Rideau Ferry and on to Smith's Falls,
took on coal for the next week, and returned to the Itideau. Took the south
shore on Saturday for Portland, attended to business there and returned by
north shore, calling at Rothschild's clubhouse, Houseboat, and Garrett's
Rest. Patrolled McVeity's Bay in the evening with rowboat.
At 6.30 a.m. Monday, the 27th, we steamed up and ran to Portland to
watch fishermen going out and see that all had permits. Left at 9 a.m. and
ran to Newboro. Patrolled to Jones Palls. Tourists report fishing good. Tues-
day patrolled Sand Lake, Clear and Indian Lakes, and on to Newboro for
dinner. Left at 2 p.m. and ran down to the Big Rideau for the night. On
Wednesday patrolled south shore in to Portland, then on to Garrett's Rest,
calling at Anglers' Inn Clubhouse, where we found every thing all right.
Patrolled on to Gem Island for the night. Next day patrolled south shore
to Rideau Ferry, where we stopped for a while, and then on to Smith's Falls,
where we got mail and attended to business and left at 3.30 p.m. for the
Big Rideau. On Friday ran to Portland, calling at all the summer resorts,
finding everything right. Crossed over and came down the north shore,
stopped at Hogg's Creek and examined some boats which were fishing. None
of them had the limit. We did not take the steamer out on Saturday, but
had her cleaned. Took the engineer and patrolled Noble's Bay with rowboat,
watching four American boats. Examined them when they came in, and
found that six bass was the most any of them had.
On the 3rd August steamed up at 4.30 a.m. and proceeded to Kingston
for repairs, arriving there about 6 p.m. Commenced work on Tuesday on
engine at Kingston foundry, and finished up next day. Left Kingston on
Thursday at 6.30 a.m. with Capt. Hunter on board. Ran against a floating
log and broke a bucket off the wheel. Ran on to Newboro and remained for
the night, leaving next day for the Big Rideau. Arrived at Gem Island at
11 a.m. Drove to Perth in the afternoon to post reports. On Saturday
patrolled Adam's Lake with rowboat, and then went across to Otty Lake to
see what was going on there. Found everything all right.
The next few days were spent in patrolling the north and south shores,
Noble's Bay, McVeity's Bay and Adam's Lake, calling at all the clubhouses.
On Thursday ran to Smith's Falls to put on wheel, and on Friday went to
Portland, Newboro, Chaffey's Locks, and back to the Rideau for the night.
Left at midnight for Poonahamalee to watch ducks, but found no shooting.
On Monday the 17th, patrolled with steamer ais far as Rideau Ferry and
back, and on Tuesday as far as Smith's Falls. Did not steam up on Wednes-
day, but men patrolled Adam's Lake and Noble's Bay with rowboat. Next
day steamed up at 7 a.m., ran to Portland, calling at all the clubhouses, where
we found things all right. The men patrolled Hogg's Creek on Friday with
rowboat, and on down the north shore to McYeity's Bay. On Saturday ran
as far as Smith's Falls and took on coal, patrolled back as far as Garrett's
Rock and arrived at Gem Island at 8 p.m.
Steamed up on Monday at 5.45 a.m. and started for Kingston Mills,
arriving about 3 p.m. Hired horse and drove ten miles to see Mr. Fisher, but
could get no information. Left Kingston Mills again next morning, going
down to Brewers. Remained on the Little Rideau all night, and in the
morning went down to the Big Rideau. Ran over the upper salmon grounds
and examined several boats, but found nothing wrong. Went oh down to Gem
Island. Next morning visited Portland, called at Garrett's Rest and Roths-
child's clubhouse and at Little Boys' Camp. (American).
Friday and Saturday were spent in patrolling the waters to Smith's
Falls, returning to the Rideau to watfch duck grounds.
1908 GAME AND FISHERIES. 77
Monday, August 31st, patrolled south shore to Portland, collected
August revenue for permits and called at all the clubhouses, when tourists
reported the fishing good. Next day patrolled the waters to Newboro and on
to the Elbow to the foot of Clear Lake to get some information. Left at
7.30 on Wednesday and patrolled back to the Big E-ideau. Stopped at Gar-
rett's Rest over night to watch fishermen coming in, and next day ran across
the upper salmon grounds and sighted several boats, but no one had made
a catch. Called at Anglers' Inn, and on down north shore to Gem Island.
On Friday cleaned yacht, and took engineer to patrol with rowboat Murphy's
Bay and north shore of Tar Island. When we returned the engineer cleaned
out boiler and hull of boat. On Saturday we steamed up and patrolled the
waters to Smith's Falls, took on coal for coming week, made out reports and
attended to business in general.
Monday, 7th September, (Labour Day). Steamed up at 7 a.m. and pro-
ceeded to the Rideau, patrolled to Garrett's Rest and on to Oak Island, where
we stopped for the night, leaving next day for Newboro and Jones Falls,
and on Wednesday patrolled Sand, Indian and Clear Lakes, and then went
down to the Big Rideau. Ran into Horseshoe Bay and stayed all night. On
Thursday ran over upper salmon grounds to Portland and called at all the
clubhouses. Not many tourists left. Went .down to Noble's Bay for the
night, and the following day patrolled all the bays down to the Tay locks,
and across to Stonehouse Point and back by the south shore to Gem Island,,
leaving on Saturday for Smith's Falls, where the boat was cleaned up and
things got ready for the trip to Ottawa.
Met Mr. Loveday at train on Monday, had steam up ready to start at
2 p.m., ran down to Merrickville, got Mr. Boyd, Game and Fishery Over-
seer, and patrolled down to Burritt's Rapids. The following day took row-
boat about 6 a.m. and patrolled about six miles, but found nothing. Ran
on to Wellington for dinner, then patrolled Cranberry Bay with rowboat,
and on to Manotick for the night. Broke our wheel just below Wellington.
Left at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, patrolling down to Ottawa, arriving about
3.30 p.m., amid dense clouds of fog and smoke. Left Ottawa again on Thurs-
day at 8.30 a.m., and proceeded very slowly. The water was fully three
feet lower than at the beginning of the season. Stayed over night above
Merrickville, and the following day patrolled slowly on the way up, but
saw no sign of any nets. Could not get the steamer into Jones Lock to fix
the wheel until Monday morning early, when five hours were spent repair-
ing boat and getting wheel fixed. Left at 1 p.m. and ran as far as Bachus'
Island, when eccentric rod broke, and had to anchor steamer and return to
Smith's Falls with rowboat for repairs. Next day, after rod was repaired,
patrolled as far as Gem Island and stopped for the night. On Wednesday
we patrolled all the bays on the north shore from Adams' Lake up to Hogg's
Creek with rowboat, but the weather was so foggy and smoky no one was
out. On Thursday we steamed up at 7.30 a.m. and ran to Portland, call-
ing at Garrett's Rest and clubhouse, crossed over salmon grounds and
patrolled north shore down to Gem Island. The following day patrolled
McVeity's Bay and McLean's Bay with rowboat, but it was so smoky had
to give it up. Cleaned up the steamer in the afternoon, and on Saturday
ran as far as Rideau Ferry, where we stopped for a while for the atmosphere
to clear, and then on to Smith's Falls.
As the Poolamalee Lock was under repair, we could not get through
until Monday afternoon, when we ran to McDonald's Bay for the night, and
next day patrolled round Stonehouse Point with rowboat, but found nothing.
After leaving there we went on to Gem Island, and on Wednesday drove to
78 THE REPORT UPON No. 32
Lombardy re sawdust in Otter Creek, and found that no refuse was falling
into creek. On Thursday, October 1, patrolled with rowboat south shore of
Rocky Narrows as far as Guinea Point, and in the afternoon Noble's Bay
and part of Adam's Lake. The following day took a general run over the
Upper Rideau, patrolling with rowboat around Trout Island and Grindstone
Island, stopping at Oak Island for the night, leaving again at 8 a.m. on
Saturday and ran over to Portland. Collected permit revenue, and attended
to business. Called at clubhouses on the way, and proceeded to Smith's
Falls.
On Monday, October 5th, spent the forenoon fixing stern bearing and at
1 p.m. steamed up and left for the Bideau, going as far as Noble's Bay and
stopped for the night. As Tuesday was very foggy, did not take the
steamer out, but patrolled with rowboat both shores of the Rocky Narrows
and several of the small bays. The atmosphere was clearer on Wednesday,
so we steamed up at 7 a.m. and patrolled as far as Newboro and then on to
Jones Falls, leaving there the following day and patrolling Sand Lake
down to Fleming's Bay, and on to the Little Rideau. On Friday left at
6 a.m. for the Big Rideau, taking a general run over the lake. Left the
steamer in Gould's Bay, took rowboat and went up to Minnow Bay, but
found nothing. On Saturday, went over to Ottv Lake and found everything
all right there. Steamed up at 1.30 p.m. and took the route for Smith's
Falls.
On Monday, October 12th, left Smith's Falls about 8.30 a.m. for Best's
Landing and Jones Falls, leaving the latter place on Tuesday for Kings-
ton, where we arrived in the afternoon and tied up for the night. The fol-
lowing day gave the Steamer "Naiad" to Captain Hunter, and returned home
by train, along with the engineer and boy.
REPORT OF THE ''NAIAD," CONTINUED BY CAPT. ESFORD.
On October 16th left Kingston at 3 p.m. and patrolled to Deseronto.
Next day patrolled the waters from Dcvseronto to Belleville. Overhauled
three fish buyers' boats, but found nothing in them but a light catch of
whitefish and a few bullheads. On Saturday patrolled to Glenora, calling
at a number of fishermen's places, examined and measured a lot of nets and
two fish houses, and found everything according to law. Returned to Belle-
ville at five, and left again on Monday morning, patrolling to Murray Canal
and Trenton, and back to Belleville. The following day patrolled to Picton,
examined some nets of fishermen, but found everything correct. Left Picton
next morning for Belleville, calling at the Napanee River, encountered
nearly all the fishermen, examined three fish buyers' packing houses, but
found nothing wrong. On information received that illegal fishing was
being carried on in Weller's Bay, started on Thursday to investigate, but
on getting as far as Presque Isle light, found the sea too heavy to proceed,
so patrolled back to Belleville, which place we left next morning for Kings-
ton, examining fish houses on the way, measured three fishermen's nets and
found everything all right. On Saturday patrolled to Collin's Bay and
back to Kingston, and did not go out again until Tuesday morning, when we
left for Northport, where we remained over night on account of fog. Exam-
ined fish houses on the way. Next day was still foggy, but we patrolled to
Belleville, where we had to remain for two days. We employed the time
painting the smoke stack and making sundry repairs. On Friday went to
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
79
Deseronto, where we took Overseer Gault on board and patrolled to Napanee
River. Tlie following day left Deseronto and patrolled to Thomson's Point,
returning to Belleville in the afternoon.
On Monday 3rd November, after receiving a letter from the Department,
we immediately started for Weller's Bay. On arrival at Presque Isle light,
found sea too heavy and had to return to Canal, where we got a horse and
drove over to the bay, but found there that the wind blew too hard to do any-
thing, so returned to Belleville. The following day patrolled to Napanee,
where we seized two half sets of hoop nets in Napanee River and took action
against the party and returned to Belleville. ' There was such a gale blowing
on Wednesday that we could not go out, so employed the time packing the
cylinders. Left on Thursday for Weller's Bay, but could not do anything,
as every one knew we were coming. Storm bound at the bay until Saturday,
when we were afraid to stay any longer, as the coal was getting short, so
left at daylight. Heavy sea broke our port pane of glass. Arrived at Belle-
ville at 9.30 a.m., and left again at 12.30 for Kingston. Monday, November
10th, being a holidav. did not move out, but on Tuesday patrolled to Belle-
ville, calling at the fish houses on the way. Took on the Dominion Inspector
at Massaga Point. Notified all fishermen regarding nets. Next day
patrolled to Pike Island, as two American hunters were reported to be shoot-
ing there, but found they had a license. On Thursday patrolled from Belle-
ville to Deseronto, examining every fish house. Next day went to Thom-
son's Point, then returned to Belleville, calling at the fish houses and
grappled nearly all the way, but found no nets. Left Belleville at 6 a.m.
Saturday to see if we could catch any fishermen netting, but saw only one
that looked suspicious. Next day patrolled to Deseronto, grappling all' the
way. Returned to Belleville, and left again next day for Collins' Bay,
but the sea was so heavy we had to lie at anchor till next morning. Left
Collins' Bay next morning for .Kingston. Sea too heavy to return, so had
to remain at Kingston until Friday, when we patrolled to Belleville, and on
Saturday patrolled all over the bay, but could not find any nets, so returned
to Belleville, which place we left on Sunday, as the ice was very thick.
Went to Deseronto on Monday, and left again on Tuesday for Belleville.
Could not go further on account of ice. Left there on Wednesday and
patrolled to Adolphustown, returning at 3 p.m.
LIST OF GAME AND FISHERY WARDENS.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Burt, William
Simcoe .'.
Ni^ara Peninsula.
Chauvin, Victor
Windsor
Western District.
Hand, T. A
SaultSte. Marie
District of Algoma .
Hunter, Capt. A
Belleville
Eastern District.
ParkP, G. M
North Bay
District of Nipissing.
Sterling, C. N
Kenora
Thunder Bay and Rainy River.
Willmott, J. H
Beaumaris —
Muskoka and Parry Sound .
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No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and vahie of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industrj- during
Districts.
Fishing material.
1
Tugs or Vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
!?;
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No.
Yard.s.
Value.
1
7
Lake of the I Foods and
Rainy River.
Lalce of the Woods
2
150
« c.
5,100 00
6
9
;■<
2
3
3
3
9
» c.
2.225 00
770 00
225 00
550 00
8M0 00
475 00
1.725 00
22
8
3
li
8
6
23
••'-•••
12,000
6,000
4,000
6,000
10,000
8,000
2H,000
$ c.
1,755 00
1,025 00
600 00
3
Wabigoon and Minitalcie. .
4
Vermillion
S
Eagle and Pelican
1 .Vio no
6
7
Sandy, Abraham and Long
Rainy and Kariskong
1
75
700 00
2
1,250 00
3,900 00
Totals
3
225
5,800 00
8
32
^770 00
76
72,000
10,980 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
1
s
District.
•d
1
t
c
hi
bo
C
'C
4)
1
si
cc
■§
5
01
■6
i
s
S
S
s
1
Lake of the TFood* and
Rainy River.
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
348.652
160.195
8,200
10,800
79,100
15,000
72,400
brls.
lbs.
4291
lbs.
Ill 889
7
36 750
S
7,100
6.02.i
8 200
1.060
5,660
2 400
<t
6,100
11 900
<i
f,
15 100
7
46,360
694,347
32,336
230 499
Values
« c.
« c.
S c.
$ C.
. 69,434 70
$ c.
9 c.
3,233 60
$ c.
18,439 92
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
81
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1908.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nfets.
Dip nets.
Night lines..
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
«5
2:
Yds.
Value.
d
Value,
d
Value.
d
Z
Value.
No.
Hooks
Value.
6
Z
Value.
d
Z
Value.
d
Z
Value.
»
14
9 c.
3,000 00
3
$ c.
575 00
9
S
9
4
1 c.
5,600 00
9
....
2
S
300 00
1,600 00
...
. • .
14
3,000 00
3
675 00
14
7,450 00
of fish caught during the year 1908.
Pickerel,
or Dore.
1
3
W
1
J3
2
1
5
•0
s
«s
«^
.2
6
CO
QO
a
d
3
>
lbs. lbs.
176 281i ^ s^"^
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
11,760
1,000
1,300
2,300
150
2,230
56,663
lbs.
27,847
lbs.
lbs.
3,200
No.
290
lbs.
8 0.
76,338 63
19,019 50
1,500
10,780
19 700
1960 00
3,386 50
11,661 00
11,040
76,250
4,051 80
1,566
45,200
50
25,074 68
296,55ll 56,885
75.403
27,847
45.200
3,250
290
$141,482 01
j
$ C.| J c
29 555 10 « S82 7.'S
9 c.
$ c.
$ C.
4.524 18
9 c.
2,227 76
$ c
2,260 00
3,250 00
$ C.
174 00
$ c.
9 c.
141,482 01
'
6 G.
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No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishing material
S
1
Tugs or Vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No.
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake Superior.
Thundor Bav
18
144
« c.
24,450 00
71
29
2
3
4
$ c,
915 00
150 00
175 00
436 00
40
4
4
6
447,500
17,000
17,000
173,000
120.000
30,000
26.500
$ c.
19,930 00
?
750 00
8
7.=iO 00
4
5
Michipicoten Island,
Gargantna
3
2
45
30
11,60660
15,000 00
19
18
8,000 00
6,2.50 00
6
8
4
900 00
475 00
15
6
7
Batchewaiia
Totals
23
219
50,450 00
108
50
3,070 00
75
811,000
35,680 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
1
i
2
District.
1
c
•c
S
Herring, fresh.
1
'4
■■a
2
Whltefish, fresh.
i
1
0
.c
1
a
2
H
0)
1
iMke Superior.
bils.
lbs.
353,905
brls,
5
lbs.
287,837
2,500
brls.
2
4
3.200
lbs.
791,090
6,000
2,100
200 235
289 295
9-800
6-850
lbs.
66.507
145
?
Point Mamainse
H
Gros Oap
4
28,455
34,195
5,800
2,800
2,025
5
Gargantna
6
Goulais Bav
106
7
Totals
353,905
5
361,587
3,312
1,305,370
68,677
Values
9
9 c.
17,695 25
9 c.
50 00
$ c.
3(3,158 70
9 c.
33,120 00
9 c.
130,537 00
$ c.
5,494 16
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GAME AND FISHERIES.
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FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the vear 1908 .
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spear*.
Freezers and
Ice houses.
Piers and
Wharves.
o Yds.
Value.
d
Z
Value.
d
2;
Value.
d
Value.
No.
Hooks
Value.
d
SB
Value.
d
^5
Value.
d
Value.
« c.
33
3,700 00
S c.
$ c.
9 c.
5 c.
9
9 c.
3,610 00
2
9 c.
12.3 00
20
1,000 00
2
33
3,700 00
20 1,000 00
9
3,610 00
125 00
of fish caught during the year 1908 .
Pickerel
or Dore.
s
3
«
%
»
43
H
Tullibee.
•s
1
a:
a
i
■a
|3
3
5
3
>
lbs. 1 lbs.
100 622 ' ^ ■"■'>
lbs. ! lbs.
i
lbs. lbs.
19885
lbs.
3.450
4,000
lbs.
No.
lbs.
$ C.
142,942 56
35
'
1,105 10
32,210 00
60
805
900
23,085 30
32.403 00
•-•,620 00
965 00
r — ■
100 717' 5 ?i7.«>
21,690
7,450
235,330 96
« c.
10.071 70
« c.
536 25
« c.
$ c.
¥ c.
1,295 40
$ c.
« c.
372 60
$ 0.
r c.
$ c.
9 0.
235,330 96
84
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
District,
Fiiihing materials.
Tuga
or vessels.
Boats.
Gill nets.
2
d
5c
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
d
Value.
Men.
d
55
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake Huron
(North Channel).
Thessiilon
5 c.
2
4
4
1
3
4
1
2
1
4
13
4
6
6
13
7
2
1
1
5
8 c.
175 00
425 00
350 00
500 00
900 00
1,050 00
150 00
6.54 00
200 00
1,600 00
2,175 00
1,425 00
750 00
1,225 00
2,675 00
850 00
125 00
50 00
500 00
950 00
4
7
6
2
10
5
2
4
2
8
27
4
12
13
24
12
3
1
3
10
12,000
9,000
15,000
8 c.
400 00
2
St. Joseph Island
300 00
3
Bruce Mines
500 00
4
Missis.saaga
5
Haywood Island
3,750
60.000
12,000
120 00
6
7
S
Manitowaning
Kagawong
Badgley, Dftrch and Innis
Islands
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
15
15
15
67
20
20
83
40
40
35
15
20
8
2,700 00
2,500 00
1,0«0 00
15,000 00
5,000 00
3,000 00
16,500 00
7,000 00
5,000 00
3,800 00
5,000 00
5,000 00
1,800 00
5
5
4
18
6
6
23
10
10
9
• 4
6
4
250 00
6.200 00
9
10
Meldrum Bay
Cockburn Island
1 '80,000
28,000
96,300
198,000
126,000
156,000
126,000
22,500
66,100
600
13,000 00
5.000 00
11
12
Fltzwilliam Island
Squaw Island
6,650 00
10,359 00
13
Duck Islands
12,600 00
14
South Bay Mouth
11,075 00
15
16
Killarney
Providence Bay
8,190 00
1,115 00
17
Cape Robert
2,660 00
Ifi
Bedford Island
100 00
19
Point aux Grondine.
20
Green Island
30,000
2,666 CO
Totals
21
393
73,300 00
110
84
16,729 00
149
1,141,250
81,119 00
Return of the kinde, quantities and values of
1
»5
District,
•6
S
_g
u
a
.a
1
60
a
«
1
JS
•■a
4
1
1
i
1
1
1
1
Pike.
1
Lake Huron
t North Channel).
Thessalon
Brls.
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
125
1,628
100
20,000
9.036
-30,1.55
33,353
76,702
96,000
42,485
35,500
91,800
12,400
39,078
131,602
7.,500
3,000
16,4F0
5,055
Br)s.
Lbs.
1,600
2,650
2,6.50
2,000
5,427
9,865
72,021
12.052
272,000
17.5,445
Lbs.
300
?
3
,525
4
f,
Haywood Island
1,000
10,303
6
6,595
S
Badgely, Darch & Innis Islands.
Meldrum Bay ...
4,000
890
q
'
10
ie
i2
n
FitzwiP iam Island
11
166,920
1?
244,359
328.000
11
14
South Bay Mouth
27
10
114,936; 56
15
Killarney.
9e,.541. 5,420
16
.5,000
17,06.Sl 2.818
17
108,200
5,300
2,500
50,000
18
1,980
19
17,807
70
Totals
Values
11
10,000
16
657,969
49
1,689,434
46,694
9 c.
110 00
« c.
500 00
« c.
160 00
9 c.
66,796 90
$ c.
490 00
9 c.
168,943 40
9 c.
3,656 52
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
85
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, the quantity and value of all fishing material, etc. — Continued.
Fishing materia}.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and,
wharves.
6
Yds ': Value.
!
i
Value.
o Value.
« Value.
No.
hooks.
Value.
1
Value.
6
Value
d
'A
Value.
$ c.
9 c.
8 c.
?c.
?c.
« c.
Sc
to.
:::::: .:;:;::::;
6
1,000 00
6
5
1,200 00
1,000 00
1,500 00
1
1
1
500 00
250 OC
400 00
13
4
?
2,800 00
1,000 00
880 00
1,400 00
1
200 00
::::::.:::.:;;:
7
10
2,000 00
10
10
1.750 00
2,000 00
7
8
1,.500 00
1.600 00
1
150 00
92
19.630 00
5
1,500 00
fish caught during the year 1908. — Continued.
Pickerel, or
Dore.
3?
1
11
0
0
e
&
s
s
■5
>
Lbs.
475
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
500
16,832
300
20,000
289
695
Lbs.
No.
Lbs.
9 c.
269 00
100
1,''7& 40
300
352 00
11,000
4,.500
532
1,270
5,575 00
14,174
50
3,882 19
6,212 35
15,375
*
1,570
10,^94 40
23,858
4,655
2,772
20
12,389 25
2,000
37,000 00
22,073 00
20,562 00
100
4,000
33,615 90
34,040 00
526
1,000
15,702 18
585
5,20-2
ib,666
115
50
24,100 65
10 676 34
59,001
20,274
11 120 00
6,.516
34,481
1 875
3 266 25
6.288
6,571 36
5,000 00
168,950
24,907
1,526
75,C«2
235
264.381 27
.
$ c.
16,895 00
1 c.
3 736 05
« c.
76 30
1 c.
3,788 10
8 c.
235 00
S c.
264,381 27
86
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No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fisher u en, tonnage and value of tugs,
District.
Fishing materials.
1
Tugs
or vessels.
Boats.
Gill nets.
6
fe5
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
i
Value.
Men.
0
Yards.
Value.
1
Georgian Bay.
5
2
85
2
8 c.
23,000 00
140 00
26
6
15
16
lo
21
13
11
52
8 c.
2,625 00
1,840 00
945 00
2,270 00
1,045 00
810 00
4,402 00
27
31
30
42
29
23
98
398,000
52,000
31,445
133,000
334.000
192,000
453,600
8 c.
17,655 00
?
Waubaushene
2,880 00
^
Penetanguishene
12,000 00
4
Colling wood
1
7
4
7
20
135
260
100
2,500 00
18,900 00
6,800 00
18.100 00
5
28
17
36
6.160 00
5
Meaford
14,780 00
6
Uy ng I nlet
7
Colpoy's Bay & Tobermory
Totals
21,802 00
26
602
69,440 00
118
143
13,937 00
280
1,594,045
64,477 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values, of
i
3
s
S5
District.
S
be
a
■£
<u
W
o
be
a
'C
Ut
<u
33
i
1
f
Tiout, fresh.
Pike.
1
Georgian Bay.
Brls.
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
241,636
13,600
10,905
20,860
Brls.
33
Lbs.
230,664
17,200
25,460
09,407
327,900
90,109
393.814
Lbs.
3,240
7
22
75
3
26,900
3
106
2,500
42,100
177
2
10
1,150
^
Collingwood
■i
g
25
52
233,135
7,946
8,894
Colpoy's Bay and Tobermory. . . .
Totals
7,145
iie
'
224>^
51,745
100
530,082
338
1,154,884
40.184
Values
8 C.
2,245 00
8 C.
2,587 25
$ c.
I,t00 00
« c.
53,008 20
$ c.
3,380 00
$ C.
115,488 40
$ C.
3,214 72
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
87
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, the quantity and value of all fishing material, etc. — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures u.sed in
fishing.
Seines. Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Nighi lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
6
Yds.
Value.
c Value.
o Value.
6
Value
No.
hooks.
Value.
55
Value.
d
S5
Value.
d
2;
Value.
« c.
$ c.
1 c.
$c.
«c.
»c.
5
2
« c.
250 00
200 00
4
% c.
1 650 00
...
1
1
7
5(j 66
300 00
3,500 00
11
4,800 00
200
200
1
18 00
11
4,800 00
200
2 00
16
4,300 00
5
1,668 00
1
fish caught during the year 1908. — Continued.
s
1
00
1
i
"5
H
6
43
2 •
>
5
V
o *
3
OQ
6
1
>
Lbs.
2,178
9,800
Lbs.
56
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
No.
Lbs.
f c.
48,045 40
7 163 00
175
9,700
120
8,220
1,(»0
370
5,950
6,813 00
'4,3i6
656
14,252 70
32,890 00
19,109
L144
2,500
190
35 713 42
42,216 25
81,087
5,510
6,320
175
20,540
846
1.600
$187,093 77
$ C.
3 !08 70
$ c.
826 50
$ c
? C.
316 00
% c.
$ c.
14 00
9 c.
1,027 00
$ c.
846 00
$ C.
32 00
$ 0.
187,093 77
38
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs,
District.
Fishing material.
i
Tugs or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
a
a
is,
d
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
6
Value.
Men.
No.
Yards.
Value.
1
2
iate Huron (proper).
Cape Hurd to Southampton
Southampton to Pine Point
9
2
2
201
2,980
16
8 c.
82,800 00
6,000 00
3,200 00
58
11
5
35
8
18
62
» c.
4.105 00 67
1,050 00 13
2,465 00 35
10,875 00 118
588,400
156,175
176,000
75,000
$ c.
27,410 00
2,090 00
3,500 00
4
County Lambton, includ-
ing St. Clair Kiver
275 00
Totals
13
3,197
42,000 00
69
123
18,495 00 233
995,575
33,275 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values of
District.
■a
1
.S
V
. a
1
bio
a
a
'6
i
Si
13
1
3
2
3
o
H
I
2
Lake Huron (proper) .
Cape Hurd to Southampton
Southampton to Pine Point
Brls.
494
15
Lbs.
27,875
1,000
6,610
234,772
Brls.
3,315
Lbs.
6,787
950
39,855
124,700
Brls.
843
25
Lbs.
062.319
175,800
95,552
18,724
Lbs.
7,831
3
49
4
County Lnmbton, including St.
Clair River
10
2,735
Totals
Values
519
270,257
3,515
172,292
868
952,395
10,615
S c.
5,190 00
9 c.
13,512 85
» e.
35,150 00
» c.
17,229 20
« c.
8,680 00
8 C.
96,239 50
$ c.
849 20
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
89
FISHERIES.
vessels and boats, the quantity and value of all fishing material, etc. — Continued.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
o
Yds.
Value.
2
Value.
d
2;
Value.
d Value.
hSks. value.
d
Value.
d
55
Value.
d
Value.
$ c.
2
S c.
500 00
S c.
3
«c.
3 00
$c.
8
$c.
8 00
7
?
$ c.
3.2.50 00
500 00
700 00
200 no
« 0.
...
10
31
6,650 00
8,550 00
4
4 00
P.
12
648
495 00
1
25 00
500
5 00
1
!
12
64^1 iQ.'s no
43
15.700 00
1
25 00
7
7 00
500
5 00
8
8 00
16
4,650 00
fish caught during the year 1908. — Continued.
i
o
2
«
u
0^
i
3
00
1
3
si
8
Mixed and
coarse fish.
.5
8
il
00
d.
8
>
Lbs.
48
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
25,784
Lbs.
17,443
Lbs.
Lbs.
800
Lbs.
148
No.
Lbs.
9 c.
119,976 91
18,125 00
11,490
310,187
1.653
13,040
60,310
10,232
1,000
28
305
356
40,014
98,809
88
914
20,460 67
291
1,000
65,965 31
321,725
14,693
96,276 18.471
661
139,623
1,150
291
1.000
224,527 89
S C.
32,172 50
> C.
2,203 95
$ c.
$ C
4,813 80
8 c.
1,108 26
S c.
52 88
9 c.
6,981 15
S c.
1,150 00
$ c.
174 60
9 c.
20 00
9 c.
224,527 89
90
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishing materiaJ.
s
Tugs or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-neU.
s
d
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
d
>5
Value.
Men
No.
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake St. Clair.
8 c.
S c.
37
190
95
8 c.
?
Lake St. Clair
Detroit River
10
2,425 00
20
117
34
6,960 00
1.911 00
!)
Total
10
2,425 00
20
151
8,871 00
322
Return of the kinds, quantities and values of
1
'A
District.
i
1
til
u
a
1
u
so
_c
1
1
Whitcflsh, fresh.
1
o
H
Trout, fresh.
Pike.
1
Lake Si. Clair.
Brls.
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
Lbs.
')
Lake St Clair.
1,000
■.'9,57.b
24.325
27 909
^
Detroit River
13 313
Totals
1,000
53.900
41 222
Values
« c.
8 c.
50 00
8 c.
8 c.
5,390 00
8 c.
8 c
8 c
3,297 26
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
91
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1908.
Fishing material.
Otlier fixtures used in
tishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
I'iers and
wharves.
©
Value
Value.
d
Value.
6
Value.
No.
hooks.
Value.
o Value.
7^
d
Value.
d
Z
Value.
5 c.
« c.
« c.
37
9 c.
55 0«
$ c.
% c.
« c.
S c.
47
X901
2.770 00
1,399 00
12
2,200 00
1.56
7,9-6 66
4,950
87 50
10
2,900 00
12
1,950 00
33 3*027
80
—
11,318
4,169 00
12
2,200 00
156
7,970 00
37
55 00
4,950
87 50
10
2,900 00
12
1,950 00
fish caught during the year 1908.
o
•o
©
"3
a>
M
u
i
u
"3
Tullibee.
•2
1
K U
i
5
>
5
2
II
d.
S
6
s
>
Lbs.
5,528
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
7,195
588,80y
41,930
Lbs.
No.
Lbs.
9 c,
912 55
63,634
33,975
700
72,040
3,665
68,999
350
1,366
60,552
2,000
57,839 28
6,245
6,574 79
75,407
31,675
75,705
69,349
637,934
1,366
? 0.
62.552
65,326 62
8 c.
7,540 70
$ c.
5,201 25
« c.
3,785 25
$ c.
5 547 92
$ C.
31,896 70
$ C.
1,366 00
9 0.
1,251 01
$ C.
65,326 62
92
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the numberof fishermen, tonnage and vahie of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishing material.
Tugs
or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
s
o
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
0'
Value.
Men.
d
S5
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake Erie.
Pelee Island
2
2
2
14
2
f
51
148
661
184
" ' ' 52
55
« c.
9.500 01)
14,000 00
13,100 00
42,650 00
10,000 00
13,000 00
9,000 00
6
10
16
81
13
• 18
9
15
41
68
11
32
$ c.
1,925 00
9,730 00
16,265 00
705 00
9,600 00
38
67
1-22
6
56
22,000
11,500
16,000
122,000
22.000
24,000
13,000
10,000
3'i,000
2,f00
40,000
93,000
37,570
48,400
« c.
2,100 00
1 800 00
0
Essex County
3
3.800 00
4
ft
Elgin West
Elgin East
13.360 00
3 000 00
6
Houghton
1 500 00
7
16
12
23
6
470 66
496 00
1,341 00
165 UO
34
25
53
16
750 00
8
Long Point
325 00
q
Charlotteville
1,236 00
90 00
10
Inner Bay
11
Woodhouse
3
6
9
84
118
43
12,606 60
19,000 00
6,762 00
18
29
24
3,200 00
1?
Haldimand
33
9
25
1.180 00
127 00
650 00
74
9
29
10,839 00
5,466 00
824 00
13
Pt. Maitland to Pt. Col-
borne
14
Pt. Colborne to Niagara
Falls
Totals
44
1,396
119,012 00
224
291
42,654 00
529
493,470
48 290 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values o
a
a
55
District.
13
0
1
be
B
K
S
b£
■6
0)
i
••a
S
u
■■r.
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1
s
2
0
1
Lake Erie.
Pelee Island
Brls.
Lbs.
365 290
229,987
1,708,750
4,595,792
482,000
187.720
67,000
Brls.
L1.S.
6,500
176.974
71,586
24.171
68.800
38,753
27,100
Brls.
Lbs.
Lbs.
33,700
f
Essex County
191 545
S
886,637
68,000
4
Elgin West
Hllgin East
1
1
23J^
ft
4,000
fi
26,094
7
12,073
144
n
Long Point
q
15,746
15.077
in
267
60,296
257,483
>.a.409
2.850
855
n
190,664
315,995
134,571
6,900
504
2,380
1,000
T'
2
2,471
158,231
IS
I't. Maitland to Pt. Colborne...
Pt. Colborne to Niagara Falls...
Totals
Values
14
8 735
2
5,300,415
2
826,189
rsy^
3,884
1,407,562
9 c.
20 00
8 C.
265,020 75
9 c.
20 00
S c.
82,618 90
« c.
236 00
9 c.
388 40
% C.
112,604 96
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
93
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
ihf VPAT 1908
the year, 1908.
Fishing material.
Other lixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound neU.
Hoop pets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
6
!5
Yds.
Value.
6
Value.
6
Value.
o
2
Value.
No.
books.
Value.
d
Value.
§.
Value.
d
Sz;
Value.
5
266
S c.
55 00
r.nn ivi
9
64
114
$ c.
3.000 00
23,050 00
48,850 00
S c.
1 c.
» c.
$ c
3
25
37
17
28
$ c.
1,200 00
7.42U 00
27.220 00
6,875 00
10,900 00
« c.
2
200
25 00
8
2,400j 1,075 00
1
3
8
40 00
54
23,800 00
19
3.200
1,080
2.6<i0
1,100
775 00
320 00
705 00
325 00
-
6
100
11
8
24
7
5,675 00
2,450 00
73
S
1
14
6
5,575 00
3,760 00
1
100 00
9 50
3 50
500
■7 JM\
67 50
" -'
60
10,706
3,855 00
272
106,825 00
3
8f)
53 00
8,300
92 50
178
62,940 00
1
100 00
fish caught (luring the year 1908.
Pickerel ordore.
i
55
1
A
a
S
1
1
a'
1-
4
i
6
.2
CO
d.
5
Value.
Lbs.
5,350
Lbs.
2,200
7,095
20,917
Lbs.
Lbs.
2,500
78,159
233,853
93,607
42,300
19,806
$7,489
233
27,374
699
4,276
61,726
19,606
8,803
Lbs.
Lbs.
836
4,732
1,406
300
885
Lbs.
18,175
77,738
127,104
5,618
36,200
4,800
43.259
5,960
101,249
8,955
Lbs.
185
429
167
No.
9
Lbs.
26,500
103.370
109,795
$ c.
24,291 13
70,545
63,404 31
176,764
204,864 24
282,346
623,200
121,111 55
4,110
47,308
98,242 30
2,500
6,005
42,750
5,875
30,275
23,725 32
7 368
2,669
14
6,175
341
12,134 86
55
4,729
718
2,609 64
44.214
1,612
245 355
13.457 51
1.372 02
" " io.oT?
5,247
5,510
40,362 45
379,432
751
54
425
40.471
15^58
14,620
373
193
935
1,462
287
87,085 15
31,3% 24
19,420
6,237 45
1.855,661
107,823
680,420
18.591
500.107
3,000
9
328,879
730,244 17
S c
i c
16,173 45
f c.
81,521 00
$ c.
1,487 28
9 C.
25,005 35
f C.
3,000 00
» 0.
5 40
6,577 58
$ C.
18,\566 10
730.244 17
94
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishing material.
Tugs
or vessels.
Boats.
Uill-nets.
B
a
6
2;
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
6
Value.
Men.
* Yards
Value.
1
Lake Ontario.
Lincoln
Wentworth
Haltoii and Peel
8 c.
61
21
22
1.5
0
3
12
62
114
44
20
« c.
4,514 00
495 00
5,295 01
2,725 00
205 00
1»0 00
1.190 00
9,29(> 00
5,328 00
1,580 00
780 00
81
28
47
91,0.50
59,900
123,0o0
43.100
7,500
3,850
31,200
72,600
62,750
27,100
3,100
8 c.
5 830 00
2
3
5
4,71 0 00
11
3,952 00
5,K.55 00
4
York
25
3,430 00
380 00
5
Oniario
12
4
14
121
194
54
34
6
Durham
410 00
Nortlnimberland
2,9.50 00
8
Prince Kdward
3 675 00
9
Bay of Quinte
3 2' 2 00
10
Amherst Island
1,680 00
11
Wolfe Island and vicinity.
Totals
266 00
5
4,700 00
11
380
31,582 00
614
531.150
31,680 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values of
-o"
.c
a;
J3
V
ei
2
g
i:
""
S
j=
District.
Sj
Ul
.a
g
2
x>
^
s>
Q
^
^
PI
^
u
^
^
a
3
<u
a
V
O
^
a
£
2
M
^
K
K
^
^
H
H
a.
Lake Ontario.
Brls
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
Bris
Lbs.
Lbs.
1
Lincoln
270,270
404.250
380.000
24,800
7 498
12,200
13,890
2,0-'3
22.714
3,139
51,167
5»i,7.50
3.000
7,610
4 3S5
1,000
17,924
227,610
202 012
199,709
2,200
14,700
36,200
21.000
14,342
918
2,000
26,231
40,651
2.020
18,219
4,130
7.
Wentwonh
22,300
3
Hal ton and Peel
400
4
York
580
5
Ontario
597
6
Durham
140
7
Northumberland
18,629
8
21,600
q
906
i'i
100
87,925
10
8,098
n
Wolfe Island and vicinity
5
18,795
Totals
906
1 140,784
112
773,397
5
176,284
183,194
a C.
$ c.
« c.
« C.
« c
- ,c.
9 c.
Values :
9,060 00
57,039 20
1,120 00
77,339 70
50 00
17,628 40
14,655 52
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
95
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fiehing matetials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1908.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
.Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
d
Yds.
Value .
d
z
Value.
d
Value.
d
Value
No.
Hooks
Value.
2
Value.
d
S5
Value.
d
Value.
« c.
S c.
8 e.
73
Sc.
157 75
200
600
200
Sc.
6 00
6 00
2 00
»c.
4
3
20
S c.
37.-) 110
675 00
1,390 00
« c.
?
50 00
123
iss 66
123
162 00
22
7
213
435 00
140 00
4,570 00
3
p6 66
.
750 29 00
10
295 00
.
5
145 140 nn
27
495 00
123
40
Uh
190 00
309
5,640 00
73
157 75
1,750 43 00
153 00
2,795 00
123
162 00
fish caught during the year 1908.
Pickerel or
Dore.
o
S
^
43
4)
a> .
S
1
Si
QC CO
« 3S
<u o
6
il
a
00
8
3
"5
>
Lbs.
83,207
LibS.
1,700
Lbs.
1,350
2,300
330
Lbs.
8,42.=)
2,.500
600
565
135
Lbs.
1,000
Lbs.
4,963
Lbs.
13,340
22,700
300
4,160
5,145
Lbs.
No.
Lbs.
4,265
7.000
100
1 c.
30,717 89
1,750
33,004 50
200
21,514 80
134
_
3,731 25
1,216 96
600
400
4,200
6,155
957 20
49
6u6
26
3,100
54,993
6,886
11,450
15,0i7
6,300
175,739
2,.5C0
26,175
230,901
23,747
3,078
127,188
1,400
19,127
9,020 33
1 800
2.900
2,100
30,048 15
a 374
61,S72 77
19 t07
25
26,156 34
7.000
6,816 45
138 721
2,325
22.335
88,680
1,000
220.185
16,365
226,756 64
13,872 10
$ c.
348 75
t c.
1,310 10
9 c.
4,434 00
$c.
60 00
$ c.
18,472 32
$ c.
11,009 25
< 0
327 80
S c.
226,756 64
9G
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
ONTARIO
Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishing material.
1
Tugs
or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
s
9
6
J5
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
i
Value.
Men.
6
Yards.
Value.
1
Inland Water$.
Frontenac County
S c.
90
37
69
3
2
2
9 0.
1,041 00
358 00
715 00
55 00
20 00
550 00
136
69
86
5
2
4
4,620
750
1,915
S c.
416 00
149 00
2
Leeds, Lanark, Lennox &
Addington
3
4
Russell, Prescott, Carleton
Renfrew
Simcoe
2
1
50 00
2
224 00
5
Welland
fi
Temiscamingue
4,.500
400 00
Totals
2
1
50 00
2
203
2,739 00
301
11,785
1,189 00
Return of the kinds, quantities and values of
1
a
District.
i
1
&
c
1
J3
«
a
a
01
•s
s
1
1
1
43
i
J*
E
1
Inland Waters.
Br Is.
29
Lbs.
5 420
5,300
Brls.
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
Lbs.
38,819
7,071
2
Leeds. Lanark, Lennox and Ad-
3
Russell, Prescott, Carleton and
235
895
1,534
4
15
«)
Welland
30
2,000
5,750
5,000
Totals
Values
29
12,720
6,880
15
51,954
9 0.
290 00
9 c.
636 00
9 c.
688 00
$0.
1 50
9 c.
4,156 32
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
97
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1908.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used iu
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets,
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
6
Yds.
Value.
d
Value.
6
Value.
d
Value
No.
Hooks
Value.
d
Value.
d
Value.
d
Hi
Value.
R
« c.
65 00
50 00
8 c.
34
59
S c.
755 00
885 00
15
«c.
15 00
400
«c.
4 00
»c.
« c.
S c.
(,
6
1
600 00
3U00
8
8 00
5,650
900
108 50
7 50
2
6 00
1
15 00
—
14
115 00
93
1,640 00
25
29 00
6,950
120 00
8
750 00
fish caught during the year 1908.
u
u O
"3
o
a
is
04
•3
4
s
S3
-2
II
V O
HO
d
8
3
&
8
a>
3
"3
>
Lbs.
225
Lbs.
Lbs.
450
50
Lbs.
3,990
12,428
Lbs.
Lbs.
28,034
42,717
13,800
Lbs.-
82,.521
6,140
60 315
Lbs.
No.
Lbs.
5,672
9 c.
10,357 73
5,479 44
5,741 12
3,000
7,022
5.035
885
91 00
25
3
10,012
100
9,000
811 01
7,800
200
2.000
2,455 00
18,072
5, '235
S c.
785 25
500
1,6421
2,000
94,663
158,076
6,557
24,935 30
9 c.
1807 20
9 c.
30 00
« c.
821 05
$ c
120 00
$ C.
7,565 04
9 c.
7.903 80
» C.
131 14
24,935 30
7 G.F.
^8
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
ONTARIO
Recapitulation of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats,
industry during
District.
Fishing material .
1
Tugs
or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-nets.
a
6
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
Value,
Men.
i
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake of the Woods and
Rainy River
3
23
21
26
13
10
44
5
250
144
393
602
3,197
20
1,396
60
« c.
6,800 00
50,450 00
73,300 00
69,440 00
42,000 00
2,425 00
149,012 00
4,700 00
8
108
110
118
69
20
224
11
32
50
84
143
123
151
291
360
205
S c.
6,770 00
3, #70 00
16,729 00
13,937 00
18,495 00
8,871 00
42,654 00
30,802 00
2,789 00
76
75
149
280
233
322
529
580
351
72,000
811,000
1,141,250
1,694,045
995,575
• c.
10,180 00
?
Lake Superior
35,680 00
3
Lake Huron (North Chan-
nel)
81 119 00
4
Georgian Bay
64,477 00
6
6
Lake Huron ( Proper)
Lake St. Clair and River
Thames
33,275 00
7
Lake Krie
493,470
528,050
11,785
48,290 00
8
Lake Ontario
31,414 00
q
Inland Waters
1,189 00
Totals
145
6,062
397,127 00
668
1,439
144,117 00
2,595
5,647,176
306.424 00
Recapitulation of the kinds, quantities and values of
1
s
s
i<5
District.
a
u
W
el
1
.a
S
2
•a"
S
3
2
i
1
Lake of the Woods and Rainy .^
River
Brls.
Lbs.
Brls.
Lbs.
691,347
361,587
657,969
530,082
172,292
53,900
826,189
773,397
6,880
Brls.
Lbs.
32,336
1,305,370
1,689,434
1,151,884
952,395
Lbs.
230,499
68 677
?
Lake Superior
353,905
10,000
51,745
270,257
1,000
5,300,415
1,140,784
12,720
5
16
100
3,515
3,312
49
338
868
3
4
6
Lake Huron (North Channel) . . .
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron (Proper)
11
2241^
519
45,694
40,184
10,615
41,222
1,407,-562
183,194
51,954
6
Lake St. Clair and River Thames
Lake Erie
7
•2
906
29
2
112
2o>^
5
3,884
176,284
15
8
9
Lake Ontario.
Inland Waters
Totals
Values
1,691%
7, 140,826
3,750
4,076,643
i,b%}i
5,314.602
2,079,601
8 c.
16,915 00
$ c.
357,041 30
i c.
37,500 00
9 c.
407,664 30
i c.
45,955 00
i c.
531,460 20
$ C.
166,368 08
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
99
FISHERIES.
the quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed m the fishing
the year 1908.
Fishiug material.
Other fixture* used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
i
Yds.
Value.
6
Value.
6
55
Value.
d
Value.
No.
Hooks
Value.
d
Value.
d
55
Value.
d
Value.
S c.
14
33
92
11
43
12
272
« c.
8,000 00
3,700 00
19,630 00
4,800 00
15,700 00
2.200 00
106.825 00
3
20
$ c.
575 00
1,000 00
• c.
Sc.
$ 0.
14
9
5
16
16
10
128
40
8
t c.
7,460 00
3,610 00
1,500 80
4,30* 00
4,650 00
2,900 00
62,940 00
4,300 00
780 00
t c.
....
2
125 '66
**
200
500
4,950
8,300
1,750
6,950
2 00
5 00
87 60
92 50
43 00
120 00
6
1,668 00
12
648
11,318
10,706
495 00
4,169 00
3,855 00
50 00
115 00
1
156
3
242
93
25 00
7,970 00
75 00
5,145 00
1,640 00
7
7 00
8
8 00
80
371 .'iS no
12
1
123
1,950 00
100 00
60
85
73
25
53 00
157 75
29 00
•>
123
153 00
162 00
14
168
22,672
8,684 00
477
155,855 00
518
16,430 00
227
301 75
22,650
350 00
131
161 00
246
92,430 00
143
4,005 00
fish caught during the year 1908.
Pickerel or
Dore.
1
1
0)
OI
43
2
6
"Sg
2
6
2
il
S
03
&
a
I
Lbs.
295,551
Lbs.
55,885
3,575
24,907
6,510
14,693
34,675
107,823
2,325
5,235
Lbs.
Lbs.
Lbs.
75,403
21,590
Lbs.
27,847
Lbs.
45,200
7,450
75,662
20,540
139,623
637,934
500,107
220,185
158,076
Lbs.
3,250
No.
290
Lbs.
$ c.
141,482 01
100 717
236,330 96
168,950
31,087
321,725
1,526
6,320
235
846
1,150
1,366
3,00t
264,381 27
175
661
69,349
18,591
230,904
94.563
29i
9
1,666
1,000
62,552
328,879
16,365
6,557
187,093 77
96,276
18,471
224,527 89
75,407
75,705
630,420
88,680
16,421
65,326 62
1 855,661
""i.ioo
2,000
730,244 17
138,721
18,072
22,335
500
226,756 64
24,935 30
3,005,891
254,628
22,835
915,348
118,464
442,090
1,804,777
9,847
590
416,953
2,100,078 63
$ c.
300,589 10
9 c.
38,194 20
1,370 l6
f C.
45,767 40
S C.
7,107 84
$ C.
36,367 20
9 C.
90,238 85
1 C.
9,847 00
S c.
351 00
$ c.
8,339 06
« c.
2,100,078 63
1908
THE REPORT UPON GAME AND FISHERIES.
101
Comparative Statement of yield for 1907-8, according to Districts.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Dis
trict :
Whitefish lbs . . .
Trout " ..
Pickerel "...
Pike " ....
Maskinonge **
Sturgeon ' * ...
Tullibee " ....
CatfiBh "...
Coarse fish " ...
Caviare " —
Bladders " ...
Lake Superior :
Herring " ....
Whitefish " ....
Trout " ....
Pickerel " ....
Pike " ....
Sturgeon "
TuUibee " ....
Coarse fish "
Caviare "
Trout bbls
Whitefish " ...
Eels lbs ... .
Lake Huron, N. C.
Herring bbls
Herring lbs . . . .
Whitefish " ....
Trout " ....
Pickerel " . . . .
Pike " ....
Sturgeon Bladders "
Sturgeon "
Perch " ....
Catfish " ....
Coarse fish "
Caviare "
Trout bbls . . .
Whitefish " ....
Georgian Bay :
Herring..'. bbls
Herring lbs . . . .
Whitefish ' " ....
Trout " ....
Pickerel "
Pike " ....
Sturgeon "
Perch " ....
Catfish " ....
Coarse fish "
Whitefish bbls. . . .
. Trout " ....
Caviare lbs , . . .
Sturgeon Bladders "
Carp " ....
Lake Huron (proper) :
Herring bbls
Herring lbs
Whitefish " ....
8 Q.F.
1907.
612,000
42,310
159,010
122,150
92,520
15,700
100,300
4,900
200
799,200
300,640
1,575,040
63,240
2,850
2,540
55,950
22,200
1908.
Increase.
694,347
32,336
295,551
230,499
29,600
19
31,700
787,780
1,666,080
345,950
54,000
24,540
300
1,700
64,300
408
140
25
99J
74,900
293,240
1,302,183
18,375
59,995
6,840
1,100
100
24,500
46
151
1,012
462
168,500
81,820
55,885
75,403
27,847
45,200
3,250
290
353,905
361,587
1,305,370
100,717
68,677
3,575
21,590
7,450
3,812
5
11
10,000
657,969
1,689,4.34
168,950
45,694
24,907
1,526
75,662
235
49
16
224J
51,745
530,082
1,154,884
31,087
40,184
5,510
6,320
175
20,540
100
338
846
1,600
519
270,257
172,292
Decrease.
82,347
136,541
108,349
59,703
27,847
90
60,947
37,477
65,827
1,035
3,312
5
24,354
367
1,226
11,362
125
236,842
' 12,712
5,220
75
54
187
1,600
57
101,757
90,472
9,974
36,635
55,100
1,660
445,295
269,676
34,360
14,750
29,600
8
21,700
129,811
177^666
8,306
1,700
173
91
9
23,156
147^299
19,811
1,330
3,960
"iee
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Comparative Statement of yield 1 907-8, according to Districts — Continued.
Lake Huron (proper) : — Continued
Trout lbs
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Perch
Catfish
Carp
Coarse fish
Caviare
Tullibee
Whitefish bbls. . . .
Trout " ....
Sturgeon Bladders lbs
Lake & River St. Clair and Thames River :
Whitefish lbs. . . .
Herring bbls
Herring lbs
Eels
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Perch
Catfish
Coarse fish
Caviare
Tullibee
Carp
Lake Erie :
Herring bbls
Herring lbs
Whitefish
Trout
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Perch
Tullibee
Catfish
Coarse fish
Caviare
Carp
Sturgeon Bladders
Whitefish bbls.
Trout.... " .
Lake Ontario :
Herring bbls.
Herring lbs
Whitefish
Trout
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Eels
Perch
Catfish
Coarse fish
Caviare
Carp
Bladders
Tullibee
Trout bbls.
Whitefish " .
1907.
1,062,260
398,400
2,200
6,200
321,680
1,650
96,520
1,127
1
823
4,825
143,810
"'dMl
78,767
43,595
40,875
53,062
41,975
615,860
1,261
2,821,120
574,290
1,760
1,895,830
1,520,200
51,920
472,520
30,600
812,080
,5,134
265
300
476
913,460
343,690
105,790
72,390
296,200
7,080
20,400
168,920
297,300
283,140
3,150
7
1
1908.
952,395
321,725
10,615
14,693
96,276
661
1,000
139,633
1,150
18,471
3.515
868
291
53,900
1,000
75,407
41,222
34,675
75,705
69,349
637,934
1,366
62,552
5,300,415
826,189
3,884
1,855,661
1,407,562
107,823
630,420
18,591
500,107
3,000
328,879
9
2
23J
906
1,140,784
773,397
176,284
138,721
183,194
2,325
22,336
88,680
230,904
220,185
16,365
1,000
5
112
Increase.
8,415
8,493
1,000
43,113
27
18,471
3,514
45
22,643
27,374
J2,074
105
62,552
1
2,479,295
251,899
2,124
55,903
157,900
328,879
23J
430
227,324
429,707
70,494
66,331
1,935
16,365
111
Decrease.
109,865
76,675
225,404
989
4,534
89,910
4,617
3,360
2,373
6,200
40,169
112,638
12,009
311,973
2,134
256
298
113,006
4,755
80,240
66,396
62,956
2,150
2
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Comparative Statement of yield 1907-8, according to Districts. — Continued.
Island Waters :
Herring , bbls.
Herring . •. lbs .
AVhitefish
Trout
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Eels
Perch
Catfish
Coarse fish
Carp
Caviare
Tullibee..-.
1907.
9,900
1,820
1,205
590
33,950
50
15,800
65,000
148,500
1908.
29
12,720
6,880
15
18,072
51,954
5,235
500
16,421
94,563
158,076
6,557
2,000
Increase.
21i
2,820
5,060
17,482
18,004
5,185
500
621
29,563
9,576
6,557
2,000
Decrease .
1,190
Comparative Statement of the yield of the Fisheries of the Province. — Concluded
Whitefish
" (salted).
Herring
" (salted)...
Trout
" (salted)
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Caviare
Eels
Perch
Catfish
Coarse fish
Tullibee
Bladders
Carp
Total
Total increase 1908 .
3,166,890
74,600
4,881,387
213,000
5,756,628
224,200
3,192,250
2,184,040
316,545
23,297
50,000
1,033,682
438,325
2,217,490
74,800
5,290
23,852,424
4,076,643
750,000
7,140,826
338,300
5.314,602
919,100
3,005,891
2,079,601
254,628
9,847
22,835
915,348
442,090
1,804,770
118,464
590
416.953
27,610,495
909,753
675,400
2,259,439
125,300
694,900
3,765
* 43,664
416,953
5,129,174
3,758,071
442,026
186,359
104,439
61,917
13,450
27,165
118,334
412,713
4,766
1,371,103
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Statement of the yield and the value of the Fisheries of the Province for
the year 1908.
Kinds of Fish.
Whitefish
'. bbls
lbs
Trout
hhifl
" Ihs
Herring
bbls
i<
Ihs
Pickerel "
Pike
i(
Sturgeon "
Caviare
((
Bladders "
Eels " ....
Perch "
Catfish
<(
Coarse Fish
(1
TuUibee
(1
Carp
((
Total
Quantity.
3,750
4,076,643
4, 695 J
6,314,602
1,691^
7,140,826
8,005.891
2,070,601
254,628
9,847
590
22,835
915,348
442,090
1,804,777
118,464
416,953
Price.
I c.
10 00
10
10 00
10
10 00
5
10
8
15
1 00
60
6
5
8
5
6
2
Value.
% c.
37,500 00
407,664 30
45,955 00
531,460 20
16,915 00
357,041 30
300.589 10
166,368 08
38,194 20
9,847 00
354 00
1,370 10
45,767 40
35,367 20
90,238 85
7,107 84
8,339 06
12,100,078 63
Value of Ontario Fisheries from 1870 to 1908, inclusive.
Years.
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
-188S
1884
1885
1886
1887
Carried forward.
Value.
1264,982
193,524
267,633
293,091
446,267
453,194
437,229
438,223
348,122
367,133
444,491"
509,903
825,457
1,027,038
1,133,724
1,342,692
1,485,998
i;531,850
$11,760,546
Years.
Brought forward
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900...
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
Total
Value.
11,760,546 00
1,839,869 00
1,963,123 00
2,009,637 00
1,806,389 00
2,042,198 00
1,694,930 00
1,659,968 00
1,584,473 00
1,605,674 00
1,289,822 00
1,433,631 00
1,477,815 00
'1,333,293 00
1,428,078 00
1,265,705 00
1,535,144 00
1,793,524 00
1,708,963 00
1,734,865 00
1,935,024 90
2,100,078 63
$47,002,455 53
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
105
Kecapitulation.
Of the Fishing Tugs, Nets, Boats, etc., employed in the Province.
Articles.
145 Tugs (6,062 Tons) 668 men. . .
1,439 boats, 2,595 men
5,647, 175 vards Gill net
168 Seines "(22, 672) yds
477 Pound nets
518 Hoop nets
227 Dip nets
22,650 Hooks on Set Lines
131 Spears
246 Freezers and Ice Houses
143 Piers and Wharves
Value.
$397,127 00
144,117 00
306,424 00
8,684 00
155,855 00
16,430 00
301 75
350 00
161 00
92,430 00
4,005 00
Statement showing the number of fry distributed in the waters of the Province
by the Federal Government from Dominion hatcheries.
Years.
1868-73....
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880....
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
Total
Newcastle
Hatchery.
1,070,000
350,000
660,000
700,000
1,300,000
2,605,000
2,602,700
1,923,000
8,300,000
4,841,000
6,053,000
8,800,000
5,700,000
6,451,000
5,130,000
8,076,000
5,846,500
7,736,000
7,807,500
4,823,500
9,835,000
6,000,000
6,000,000
5,200,000
4,200,000
4,325,000
4,050,000
5,175,000
5,900,000
650,000
2,500,000
1,475,000
1,480,000
1,550,000
1,807,000
Sandwich
Hatchery.
145,911,700
8,000,000
8,000,000
20,000,000
12,000,000
13,500,000
16,000,000
44,000,000
72,000,000
37,000,000
68,000,000
57,000,000
56,500,000
56,000,000
21,000,000
52,000,000
75,000,000
44,500,000
68,000,000
47,000,000
78,000,000
61,000,000
72,000,000
71,000,000
73,000,000
90,000,000
67,000,000
100,000,000
90,000,000
75,000,000
106,000,000
88,000,000
103,000,000
1,844,500,000
Ottawa
Hatchery.
5,732,000
7,043,000
4,909,000
6,208,000
4,480,000
3,210,000
3,950,000
4.100,000
3,020,000
3,700,000
3,450,000
3,410,000
1,245,000
1,201,000
877,000
1,103,000
1,123,000
1,152,000
59,913,000
Total.
1,070,000
350,000
650,000
8,700,000
9,300,000
22,605,000
14,602,700
15,423,000
19,300,000
48,841,000
78,053,000
45,800,000
73,700,000
63,451,000
61,630,000
64,076,000
26,846,500
65,468,000
89,850,500
54,282,000
84,043,000
57,480,000
82,210,000
70,150,000
80,300,000
78,345,000
80,750,000
98,625,000
76,310,000
101,895,000
93,701,000
77,352,000
108,583,000
90,673,000
106,859,000
2,050,724,700
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.
Name.
Acton, Nassau .
Baechler, F
Bailey, G. L...,
Barr, George
Beatty, John . . .
Birch, W. J ....
Blanchard, F. .,
Blondin, Isaac . ,
Blunden, H. A. .
Boate, J . R
Boler, William.
Bourgon, J . B .
Boyd, J. H....
Boynton, A. 0.
Bradshaw, A. . .
Briggs, T. J...
Brisbin, Angus
Burke, George.
Burtcheall, C . .
Campbell, John
Caskey, T. C...
Caesan, C. H. .
Residence.
Gananoque . . .
Nipissing
Callander
Harrowsmith..
Old Fort, Mid-
land
Delta
Fort Frances . .
Cornwall
Sarnia
Fowler's Cor's
Byron
Rockland
Merrickville . .
Kirkfield
Lindsay
Bridgeburg
Picton
Perth
Coboconk
Sylvan
Blairton
Campbellford..
District.
Gananoque River, and for that part of the RiverTSt.
Lawrence lying between Wolfe Island and Rock-
port.
South River and South Bay, Lake Nipissing .
Lake Nipissing, in the Districts of Parry Sound and Nip-
issing.
Tp. Portland in Co. Frontenac, with joint jurisdiction
over Desert and Knowlton Lakes .
With jurisdiction with other overseers over Tps. Tay
and Matchedash, Co. Simcoe .
Upper and Lower Beverley lakes and rivers.
Rainy River and adjacent waters.
Co.'s Stormont and Glengarry and St. Lawrence River.
Co. Lambton, exclusive of Wal pole and St. Ann's islands.
Tp. Emily, in Co. Victoria.
River Thames, between London and boundary line be-
tween Townships Delaware and Westminster, County
of Middlesex.
Counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont and Glengarry,
with jurisdiction over so much of the Rivers Ottawa
and St. Lawrence as lies in front of said counties .
Rideau River and tributaries, fronting on County of
Grenville.
Tp. Eldon, in Co. Victoria.
Townships Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
County of Welland.
For the waters of Lake Ontario fronting Tps. North and
South Marysburg, including all waters surrounding
islands in said townships, also Main Duck Islands,
and that portion of Bay of Quinte fronting these
townships, as well as the waters of the Bay of Quinte
known as Picton Harbor, in Tp. Hallowell.
For the Town of Perth, Tps . of North Emsley, Drum-
mond, North Burgess, and the first two concessions
01 the Tp. of Bathurst, Co. Lanark.
Balsam and Mud Turtle Lakes, County Victoria.
River Aux Sauble and tributaries .
Townships Belmont and Methuen, County Peterboro' .
Trent River and tributaries, Co. Northumberland, from
Campbellford to Trent Bridge .
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Conhnwed.
Name.
Residence .
District.
Cheer, T. H.
Brighton
Chrietink, Erwin. . .
Clarkeon, William .
Clunis, A
Colter, Samuel
Conger, David
Cook, H. G. A
Corsant, A
Coultoue, Frank
Covell, H. N ,
Cox, Matthew ,
Crotty, John
Cunningham, Jafi. A
Davieau, H
Davie, J. W
Deacon, Ephraim . . ,
Donaldson, W. J
Drew, Henry
Duffy, Thos
Dunlop, James
Dusang, B. A
Eeford, Henry
Pembroke . . .
Lakehurst . . .
Claude
Gilford
West Lake...
Niagara Falls .
Masonville . . .
St. George
Lombard y
Howe Island .
Bothwell
Maynooth
Michipicoten I,
Sydenham
Bolingbroke. . .
Donaldson
Long Lake
Parham
Mackey's St'n.
Feseerton ... ..
Barriefield
For the waters of Lake Ontario fronting Co. Northum-
berland, also inland waters tributary to said lake in
eaid county.
County Renfrew.
West half of Township of Smith, Township of Ennis-
more, west half Township Harvey, Townships of
Gaiway and Cavendish, County Peterboro'.
In and for the Townships of Chinguacousy, Caledon and
Albion, in the County of Peel.
Lake Simcoe, from the 10th concession, Tp. Innisfil, to
the mouth of the Holland River.
Lake Ontario fronting Townships Hallowell and Athol
also for the Village of Wellington in the Township of
Hillier, and for the inland lakes and streams in said
Townships of Hallowell and Athol.
County Welland.
County Middlesex, east of boundary line between the
Townships of Westminster and Delaware, London
and Lobo.
That portion of South Dumfries lying east of tlie Grand
River.
Township South Elmsley, County Leeds.
The waters of St. Lawrence River around Howe Island.
River Thames between Village of' Wardsville and east-
erly limits of County of Kent, in County of Middlesex.
Townships Bangor, Wicklow and McClure, Co. Hastings.
Michipicoten Island.
Township Loughboro.
Townships Bathurst and South Sherbrooke, Co. Lanark.
Townships of Palmer«ton, Clarendon, Barrie, Miller,
Nortii Canonto and South Canonto, electoral district
of Addington.
Townships Hinchinbrooke, Oso, Olden and Kennebec,
District of Addington.
Township Hinchinbrooke with joint jurisdiction over
Township Bedford, County of Frontenac.
Ottawa River between Deux Joachim and Mattawa, and
over waters in townships in Ontario borderii^g on
said river.
Tps. of Freeman, Gibson, Baxter, Wood and Morrison
in District of Muskoka, also over Severn River.
Rideau waters between St. Lawrence River and Brewer's
Mills.
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LIST OF OYERSEERS.—Canlimied.
Name.
Residence.
District.
FiBher, James
Sunbury
Township Storrington, including Rideau waters from
Brewer's Mills to south limit of the township with
jurisdiction over all of Loughboro Lake and the lakes
of the Township of Storrington.
Fleming, E
Hastings
Northport
Village of Hastings.
•For that portion of the Bay of Quinte fronting Town-
ship Ameliasburg east of Belleville Bridge, and also
Township iSophiasburg, and over all the inland
waters within Township Sophiasburg, and with joint
jurisdiction with any other overseer over all inland
waters in Township of Ameliasburg.
Fox, Eben R
Fraser, J. A
Prescott
St. Lawrence River from the head of Cardinal Rapids
west to Rockport.
Gainforth, Wm
Haliburton ....
Townships Stanhope, Guildford, Harburn, Dudley,
Dysart and Minden, District of Haliburton.
Gallagher, Hugh
Eganville
County of Renfrew.
Gault, T. G
Deseronto
Bay of Quinte, East Riding County of Hastings and for
Moira River and other waters in said riding.
Gibson, J. W
Strathroy
County of Middlesex.
Gillespie, James
Berkeley
Electoral District of Centre Grey and for Township of
Glenelg in South Grey.
Glass, Irving
Trenton
Bay of Quinte from City of Belleville west of the Trent
River and for Trent River from its mouth to Chis-
holm's Rapids and for the tributaries thereto.
Gordon, Walter
Port Arthur. . .
In and for the District of Thunder Bay .
Green, Adam
Diamond
Townships Huntley and Fitzroy, County Carleton.
Green, Geo. G
Bradford
Holland River on the north side in Township West
Gwillimbury westward to the forks of the river in
County Simcoe.
Green, John
Marmora
Township of Marmora, County Hastings.
Gunter, Harvey
McRaeP.O....
Townships of Grimsthorpe and Cashel in County Hast-
ings, and with joint jurisdiction over Townships
Tudor, Lake, Wollaston, Limerick, Faraday, Dun-
gannon and Mayo, in said county.
Hayes, Henry
Murray
Bay of Quinte, as lies in front of the East Riding of
Northumberland, for that portion of the River Trent,
lying between the Township of Sydney and the Bay
of Quinte, and for the inland waters of the Townships
of Murray, Dryden and Cramahe and Haldimand.
Hembruff , Jos
Manito waning.
Lake Manitou on Mantoulin Island and the streams
tributary thereto.
Henderson, H. A
Pelee Island. . .
For Pelee Island and the other islands in Lake Erie,
south of the County of Essex .
Heneilly, F. H
Warkworth . . .
River Trent and tributaries, in County Northumberland
from Percy Boom to Campbell ford Bridge.
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LIST OF OVEKSEERS.— Continued.
Name.
Hees, James
Hewitt, James . .
Holliday, Henry.
Howell, James . . .
Huffman, E. M . .
Hunter, William.
Irish, John
Jermyn, J. W. W
Jickling, Chas . . .
Johnson, John . . .
Johnson, Henry. .
Johnston, D
Johnston, Thos.
Johnston, W. H.
Jones, David
Jones, John
'Kehoe, D
Residence.
Hastings .
Honey Harbor.
Wolfe Island. .
Bancroft. .
Hay Bay.
Tehkummah .
Vennachar
Wiarton
St. Paul's Sta-
tion.
Port Hope
Brantford.
Peterboro
Royston
Harwood
Welland
Fenelon Falls
Millarton
District.
Trent River and tributaries, in County Northumberland,
from Trent Bridge to Rice Lake.
Province of Ontario,
Township of Wolfe Island and for the islands of Simcoe,
Garden and Horseshoe, and any other islands com-
prised in the Township of Wolfe Island.
Townships Faraday, Dungannon and Herschell, in
County Hastings.
Townships of Richmond, Adolphiistown, North and
South Fredericksburg, with jurisdiction over Hay
Bay and Bay of Quinte, in Counties Lennox and
Addington.
Manitoulin Island in Lake Huroii.
Townships of Anglesea, Effingham, Ashby, Denbigh and
Abinger, Counties Lennox and Addington.
Georgian Bay, County of Bruce, lying east and south of
Tobermory Harbour, but exclusive of the said
Harbour.
County Perth and for Townships East Nissouri and East
and West Zorra, in County Oxford.
Townships Hope and Cavan, in the County of Durham,
with joint jurisdiction with any other Game and
Fishery overseer or overseers over County Durham .
That part of Grand River lying between the southerly
boundary of Town of Gait and the boundary line
between Tuscarora and Onondaga Townships in
County Brant and the Townships of Seneca and
Oneida in Haldimand County ; also concurrent juris-
diction with Overseer Kern over Tributaries to the
Grand River in Burford, Oakland and Brantford
Townships west of Grand River.
River Otonabee and tributaries, between the Canadian
Pacific Railway Crossing in Peterborough and the
mouth of the River and Rice Lake, Township
South Monaghan.
Townships of Lount, Machar, Laurier, Croft, Chapman,
Strong, Jolly, Spence, Ryerson, Armour, Proudfoot,
Monteith, McMurrich, Perry and Bethune, District
of Parry Sound .
Rice Lake, in the Townships of Hamilton and Alnwick,
County Northumberland .
County of Welland.
For the north end of Sturgeon Lake, and Cameron Lake
to Rosedale Locks, Burnt River and Rosedale River
in the County of Victoria.
That portion of County Bruce lying South of Indian Re-
serve and Township of Amabel, with jurisdiction
over Lake Huron in front of said county, south of
Southampton
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LIST OF OVERSEERS. —Continued.
Name.
Kennedy, John
Kern, Jacob
Kerr, C. J
Knight, C. H
Kraft, Samuel
Laframboise, Remi. .
Langford, Newton...
Laughington, Henry
Lead ley, Robt
Lean, Wellington
Lee, Edward.....
Leitch, P. A
Little, Richard . . .
Loveday, E. T...
McAllister, J. R.
McClennan, Kenneth
Residence .
Meaford
Burford
Hamilton ;
Byng Inlet
Ridgeway
Canard River..
Dorset.
Parry Sound .
Barrie.
Apsley
Lowbanks
Nepigon
Wallace burg.
Ottawa
Gore's L'nding
Grovesend.
District .
County of Grey, exclusive of TownshipB of Proton, Egre-
mont and Normanby.
County of Brant, comprising Townships of Burford,
Oakland and Brantford, west of Grand River, but
exclusire of said River.
County of Wentworth .
For the River Magnetewan, and for the waters of
(Georgian Bay lying between said river and French
River,
In and for Electoral District of Welland, with jurisdic-
tion over so much of the waters of Lake Erie and
the Niagara River, exclusive of the waters of said
river north of the Niagara Falls, as lies in front of
the said Electoral District.
Detroit Eiver, fronting Townships of Sandwich, West
Anderdon and Maiden, and also Canadian Islands in
said River, County Essex.
Townships McLean, Ridout, Franklin and Brunei, Dis-
trict of Muskoka, and Townships McOlintock, Liv-
ingstone, Sherbourne and Havelock, District of
Hali burton.
For the Township of Shawanaga, Ferguson, Carling,
McDougal, McKellar, Christie, Foley, Parry Island.
Cowper and Conger in the District of Parry Sound.
For the Township of Vespra and the Town of Barrie, in
the County of Simcoe, and over so much of the
waters of Kempenfeldt Bay as lies in front of the said
town and township ; also, that portion of Kempen-
feldt Bay, lying in front of the Township of Oro.
Tps. of Anstruther and Chandos, County of Peterboro.
Townships of Moulton, Sherbrooke and Wainfleet, in the
District of Monck and Lake Erie.
River and Lake Nepigon.
County of Kent, fronting on Lake St. Clair, exclusive of
Dover West Township, also Walpole and Ste. Anne's
Islands, County Lambton.
In and for the Townships of Nepean, Gloucester, North
Gower and Osgoode, in the County of Carleton, with
jurisdiction over so much of the River Ottawa and
the River Rideau and the Rideau Canal as lies in
front or within said Townships, and over the tribu-
taries to the said rivers and canals.
Rice Lake, between Jubilee Point and Lower Close's
Point and the waters tributary thereto, in the Tps .
of Hamilton and Alnwick, Co. of Northumberland .
Townships of Yarmouth, Malahide and. Bayham, with
jurisdiction over so much of the waters of Lake Erie
as lies in front of the said townships and the tribu-
taries thereto.
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
Ill
LIST OF 0YER8EERS. ^Continued.
Name.
McEwen, A.
McGinn, William .
McGuire, J ,
Mclntyre, A ,
McKelvie, D
McMurray, R
McNairn, James
McPhee, D
McVittie, James
Macdonald, Hector.
Major, William
Mansfield, Thomas.
May, J. C
Mayor, Harry
Merrian, Enoch . . . .
Meyers, James
Moffatt, George
i\Ioore, F. J
Morton, John
Murdoch, John
Residence.
Aldboro'
Orillia
Jones Falls . .
Keene
New Liskeard
Bayfield
Iroquois
Uptergrove. . .
Blenheim
Beaverton . . .
Woodlawn . . .
Pickering
St. Catharines
Painswick . . .
Harwood
Orchard
Glencross ....
Lakefield
St. Ola
Bath
District.
Townships of Southwold, Dunwich and Aldborough,
exclusive of the River Thames, with jurisdiction
over so much of Lake Erie as lies in front of Ithe said
townships and tributaries thereto.
Townships of Orillia, and Oro, in the County of Simcoe,
and over so much of Shingle and Carthews Bays, and
Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, as lies in front of
said townships and over River Severn.
Rideau River, fronting on the Township of Sonth
Crosby, County of Leeds.
Tps. of Otonabee and Asphodel in Co. of Peterboro'.
Lake Temiskamingue and tributaries.
County, of Huron.
River St. Lawrence, fronting on County of Dundas.
Lake Simcoe, fronting on Tp. of Mara and the tribu-
taries thereto, and for Mud Lake, in the Townships
of Mara and Garden.
Lake Erie fronting on Co. Kent, together with inland
waters of said Co. tributary to Lake Erie.
Lake Simcoe and tributaries thereto fronting on Tp. of
Thorah, in County of Ontario.
Townships of March and Torbolton, County Carleton.
Electoral District of South Ontario, exclusive of the
Township of Reach.
County of Lincoln and over so much of the waters of
Lake Ontario as lies in front of the said county, and
with jurisdiction over the Niagara River between its
mouth and the Falls.
Lake Simcoe, from Lovers' Creek, near Barrie, on Kem-
penfeldt Bay, to concession 10 of the said Township
of Innisfil.
Rice Lake, Townships Hamilton and Alnwick, between
Close's Point and Rock Island and waters tributary
thereto. County of Northumberland.
Townships of Proton, Egremont and Normanby, County
Grey, and Townships Minto, Arthur and West Lu-
ther, County Wellington.
Townships of Mulmur, Mono and East Garafraxa.
Townships of Douro, Dummer, east part of Smith, Tp.
of Burleigh and east half of Harvey, Co. Peterboro*.
Townships Limerick, Tudor, Wollaston, Caehel Lake
and Grimsthorpe, County Hastings.
Townships of Adoiphustown, South Fredericksburg,
Ernestown and Amherst Island, County Lennox
and Addington.
112
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No. 32
LIST OF OVERSEERS. — Continued.
Name.
Reeidence.
District.
NichoUs, Garner
Nicholls, Peter
Oliver, R. C
Osborne, Henry
Parkin, C. W
Peltier, Theo
Phillips, J. H
Pierce, J . P
Pi Ion, Phillippe
Poupore, Andrew . . .
Purcell, H. R
Raphael, J . C
Rivet, Jos
Robertson, C
Robertson, D
Robinson, T. W....
Robinson, Wm
Sargant, W. J
Shillington, N
Sinclair, N
Slate, George
Bobcaygeon. . .
Bridgenorth . ^
Little Current.
Dante
Valentia
Dover South . .
Smith's Falls. .
Port Rowan.
Sudbury
Westmeath .
Colebrook . .
Mallorytown
Sturgeon Falls
Hillsburg
Southampton
Collingwood .
Kil worthy. . .
Bronte
Burridge,
Glenarm
Rock port
Townships Verulam, County of Victoria, and Harvey,
in the County of Peterboro'.
Chemong Lake, Lovesick Lake and Deer Bay, County
Peterboro'.
District of Algoma lying east of Algoma Mills, including
Cockburn and Manitoulin Islands.
River Thames, between the Village of Lewisville and
the easterly limits of Kent County.
Towsnhips Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
River Thames from Lewisville to its mouth, also the
tributaries of said river between these points ; also
the Township of Dover West, County Kent.
County Frontenac lying north of the Townships of
Kingston and Pittsburg, the Townships of North and
South Crosby, Bastard, South Elmsley and Kitely,
County of Leeds, and the County of Lanark .
County of Norfolk.
For the Townships of McKim, Broder, Dill, Neelon,
Garson and Blezard in the District of Nipissing.
For tliat portion of the River Ottawa lying between
Des Joachim and Fort Coulonge.
Townships Camden, Sheffield, Kaladar and Barrie.
Townships of Front of Yonge and Elizabethtown in the
County of Leeds and over the waters of the River
St. Lawrence fronting the said Townships.
That portion of the District of Nipissing lying west and
north of the Townships of Widdifield, Merrick,
Stewart and Osborne, exclusive of Lake Temiscaming
and its tributaries.
Townships of Erin and West Garafraxa.
County Bruce fronting Lake Huron, lying between
Southampton and Tobermory Harbour.
Townships Collingwood and Osprey, County of Grey,
and the Townships of Nottawasaga and Sunnidale
County of Simcoe.
Severn River and Sparrow Lake .
County of Halton,- also County of Wentworth north of
the Canal, and Lake Ontario .
Township of Bedford^ County of Frontenac.
Balsam Lake, County of Victoria.
River of St. Lawrence between Jackstraw Light and
Mallorytown Landing.
1908
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113
LIST OF OVERSEERS.— CVn<tnu«d.
Name.
Small, John
Smith, William...,
Spence, William . . ,
Stanzel, Fred
St. Charles, C
Stewart, James. . . .
Stuart, D
Swift, Thos
Switzer, W. H....
Taudvin, J. W....
Taylor, Fred
Temple, Jas . M . . .
Thomson, Henry . .
Thurlow, George..
Tillett, R
Timlin, M
Titus, E. A
Toole, Ira
Townsend, J
Traves, J. A., Sen
Residence.
Grand Valley.
Gravenhurst . .
Athens
Carleton Place.
Madoc
Lanark
Codrington. . . ,
Port Perry
Gooderham . . .
Kingston
Huntsville
Dorchester Stn.
Brechin
Nairn Centre. .
Roach's Point.
Atherly
Wellington . . .
Omemee
Long Point . .
Fraserburg. . .
District.
Tfiwnehips of Melancthon, Amaranth and East Luther,
County Dufferin.
Lakes Muskoka, Rousseau and Joseph, in the District of
Parry Sound .
Charlestown Lake and its tributaries, County Leeds.
Townships Beckwith, Drummond, Ramsay and Packen-
ham in County Lanark, and Townships Fitzroy,
Huntley and Goulbourn in County Carleton, with
joint jurisdiction over the waters of the Township
Drummond with any other overseer.
Townships Madoc and Huntington, County Hastings.
Townships of Drummond, Lanark, Darling and Lavant,
County Lanark.
Trent Rirer and tributaries. County of Northumberland,
from Chisholm's Rapids to Percy Boom.
Township of Reach, County of Ontario, and Township
of xMariposa, County Victoria, also River Scugog,
and joint jurisdiction over Lake Scugog,
Townships of Snowdon, Glamorgan, Monmouth, Cardiff,
and Harcourt, District of Haliburton.
For the City of Kingston, and for the waters fronting
the County of Frontenac.
For the Townships of Stephenson, Stisted, Chaffey, Sin-
clair and Brunei, in the District of JMuskoka.
Thames River, easterly to the boundary line between
Oxford and Middlesex .
Lake Simcoe and tributaries fronting on Tp. of Mara.
For the Townships of Merritt, Nairn, Lome and Bald-
win, in Dist. Algoma.
North York, with jurisdiction over Holland River and
that portion of Lake Simcoe lying in front of North
Gwillirabury and Georgina Townships.
Lake Couchiching and tributaries fronting Townships
Mara and Rama .
For that portion of the Bay of Quinte fronting on Tp .
Ameliasburg lying west of Belleville bridge, also for
the waters of Lake Ontario fronting on Tps. Amelias-
burg and Hillier, with the exception of Village of
Wellington, and including Weller's Bay, Consecon
Lake, and all inland waters in said townships.
Township of Emily, County of Victoria.
Lyndhurst waters south of Lyndhurst ; also South and
Gananoque Lakes.
For the District of Muskoka, with joint jurisdiction with
any Game and Fisheries overseers who have been or
may be appointed over the District of Parry Sound.
114
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No. 32
LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Twamley, C
Cavan
Townships Cavan and Manvers.
Yokes, James
Nanticoke
Townships Walpole, Ranham, South Cayuga and
Dunn, County Haldimand .
Walker, R. J
Port Credit . . .
Lake Ontario, fronting County Peel, and for Rivers
Credit and Etobicoke, tributary to said lake.
Wartman, H. E ....
Portsmouth . .
For the .Township of Kingston in the County of
Frontenac.
Watson, Hy
Toronto
Csesarea
Province of Ontario.
Watson, J
Townships of Cartwright and Manvers, the waters of
Lake Scugog fronting on said townships and the
waters tributary to said lake.
Watt, John
Peterborough .
River Otonabee and tributaries lying between the Cana-
dian Pacific Railway Crossing in Peterborough and
the Village of Lakefleld.
West, Chas
Holland Ldg. .
Joint jurisdiction along the east bank of the Holland
River, through the Township of East Gwillimbury,
and along the shore of Lake Simcoe, through Town-
ship of North Gwillimbury in the County of York.
West, Geo. W
Holland Ldg. .
With joint jurisdiction along east bank of Holland River,
through Township of Gwillimbury, and along the
shore of Lake Simcoe, through Township of North
Gwillimbury, in the County of York.
Whaley, J. R
Westport
Township of North Crosby in County Leeds, with joint
jurisdiction over Devil Lake.
Wight, J. R
Newboro'
For the Township of North Crosby extending to Smith's
Falls on Rideau waters, together with the inland
lakes and tributaries thereto.
Wigle, L.
Leamington.. .
Townships of Maiden, North Colchester, South Col-
chester, North Gosfield, South Gosfield and Mersea,
in the County of Essex, with jurisdiction over so
much of the waters of Lake Erie as lies in front of
said Townships .
Williams, J. T
Penetang
Townships of Matchedash, Tay, Medonte, Tiny, Floss,
County of Simcoe, and over Christian, Beckwith
and Giant's Tomb Islands.
Wilson, H
Elphin
Townships of Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke, County
of Lanark .
Wood, John
Parry Sound , .
Townships Mackenzie, Hagerman, Burpee, Burton and
Ferrie.
Wood, W. R
Toronto
Townships of Etobicoke, York and Scarboro', and City
of Toronto, County of York.
Worden F
Courtice
County of Durham.
Townships Kennebec and Barrie, County Frontenac.
Wornnoorth, F. L..
Arden
Younghusband, D. . .
South March. .
Townships March and Nepean, County Carleton.
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
115
WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1908, VlTH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH.
1901.
Waters stocked.
Species.
Muskoka Lake Bass
Lake Rosseau Bass
Lake Joseph Bass
Fairy and Vernon Lakes Bass
Lake of Bays Bass
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass
Thames River at Woodstock Bass
Bear Creek at Strathroy Baas
Thames River at Dorchester Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Stoney Lake Bass
Lake Simcoe at Jackson's Point Bass
Holland River Bass
Golden Lake Bass
Severn River Bass
Grand River at Cayuga Bass
Grand River at Brantford
Kempenfeldt Bay
1902.
Waters stocked. Species.
Muskoka Lake . Bass . . .
Lake Joseph Bass . . .
Lake Rosseau Bass . . .
Lake Couchiching Bass . . .
Bear Creek at Strathroy Ba«s
Stoney Lake.
Huntsville Lakes.
Number.
... 1,205
. . . 700
... 1,052
... 244
. . . 693
... 225
... 225
... 396
... 696
. . . 436
... 751
... 603
... 387
... 372
... 526
... 400
... 274
... 300
9,841
Number.
. . . 246
Winnipeg River Brook trout.
256
227
285
395
330
265
55
2,059
1903.
Waters stocked. Species.
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass . . ,
Lake Rosseau Bass . . .
Lake Joseph Bass . . .
Muskoka Lake Base . . .
Lake of Bays Bass . . .
Sparrow Lake Bass . . .
Lake Couchiching Bass . . .
Long Lake at Rat Portage Bass . . .
Golden Lake Bass . . ,
Mink Lake Bass . . .
Clear Lake Bass . . .
White Lake Bass . .
Lynn River at Lake Simcoe Baes . . .
Grand River at Brantford Bass . . .
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass . . .
Thames River at London Bass . .
Thames River at St. Marys Bass . .
Grand River at Fergus Bass . . ,
Grand River at Grand Valley Bass .
Grand River at Paris Baas . . ,
Musselman's Lake Bass . .
Lake of Bays Bass . .
Number.
. . . 926
... 1,130
. . . 500
. .. 1,002
. . . 371
... 650
. . . 258
. . . 460
. . . 100
85
85
. . . 100
... 355
... 425
75
... 200
... 205
. . . 100
70
. . . 130
200
... 500
7,927
116
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1908, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH.— Continued.
1904.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Credit River Bass 115
Lake Rosseau Bass 380
Green Lake Bass , 135
Opinicon Forks Bass 50
Lake near Barry's Bay Bass 30
Barry's Bay Bass 100
Gorman Lake Bass 75
Golden Lake Bass 565
Mink Lake Bass 60
White Lake Bass 160
Clear Lake Bass 50
Snell's Lake Bass 100
Lake Joseph Bass 725
Bass Lake Bass 200
Lake Couchiching Bass 230
Lake Joseph Bass 415
Lake of Bays Bass 530
Lake Simcoe at Jackson's Point Bass 785
Beaver River at Cannington Bass 250
Balsam Lake Bass 400
Lake of Bays Bass Fingerlings 5,000
Oxbow River at Komoka Bass Fingerlings 1 ,200
Lake Scugog Bass Fingerlings 1,400
12.955
1905.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Lake Scugog Bass 400
Stoney Lake Bass 600
Muskoka Lake Bass 500
Thames River at Stratford Bass 250
Thames River at Mitchell Bass 350
Lake Couchiching Bass 500
Gull Lake (near Gravenhuret) Bass 100
Lake of Bays Bass 400
1906.
3,100
Waters stocked. Species.
Lake Simcoe Bass . .
Lake of Bays Bass . . .
Gull River Bass . . .
Grand River Bass . . .
Lake Scugog Bass . . .
Muskoka Lake Bass . . .
River Nith Base . . .
Lake Simcoe Bass . . .
" Bass ...
Number.
... 450
. . . 700
... 610
. . . 575
... 400
. . . 700
. . . 600
... 700
... 700
1908.
5,435
Waters stocked. Species.
Sparrow Lake Bass . . .
Number.
500
Haliburton Lake Bass 520
Puslinch Lake Bass Fingerlings 725
River vicinity Kenora Trout, Speckled, fry 2,000
3,745
lOOS
GAME AND FISHERIES.
117
Statement of Revenue received from the Game and Fisheries during the year ended
3l8t December, 1908.
Game.
Deer Licenses, 1907
1908
Non-resident Licenses, 1907 . .
1908..
Moose Licenses, 1907
1908
Game Dealers, 1908
Hotel a!id Cold Storage, 1908
Fines and Confiscations, 1908
28,040 20
Fisheries.
District.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River
District .
River Nipigon
Lake Superior
Lake Huron ( North Channel)
Georgian Bay
Name of Overseer.
l.>ake Huron (proper) and River St. Clair.
Lake St. Clair, River Thames and Detroit
River.
Amount.
Blanchard, F
Sterling, 0. N ...... .
Leitch, P. A
Calbeck, A
Gordon, Walter
Hand. T. A
Jackson, H. T
Johnston, T. H
Bradbury, J. R
Graham, W. J
Hembruff, Jos
Hunter, Wm
Irwin, David
Oliver, R. C
Vincer, Wm
Dusang, B. A
France, Jr. , W
Hewitt, Jas
Jermyn, J. W
Kennedy, John
Knight, C. H
Laughington, Hy
Malcolmson, J
Robinson, T. W
Williams, J. T
Wood, P. V
Blunden, H. A
Karr, Richard .... . .
Kehoe, D
McMurray, R
Robertson, D
Campbell, J. D
Chambers, Thos
Carried forward
f c.
182 00
1,019 00
895 00
82 00
3,204 67
2,074 92
9 00
21 00
5 00
115 00
15 00
27 00
193 75
6,627 25
9 00
301 00
9 00
47 00
1,038 75
765 00
1,003 00
1,243 00
20 00
750 00
247 00
8 00
3,725 00
127 00
S52 00
858 00
1,400 50
7 50
60 00
$ c.
1,201 00
895 00
5,391 69
6.992 00
5,431 75
6,462 50
67 60 26,373 84
9 Q.F.
118
THE REPORT UPON
No. 32
Statement of Revenue received — Continued.
District.
Lake St. Clair, River Thames and Detroit
River. — Con.
Lake Erie and Grand River.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte
Name of Overseer.
Counties Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Rus-
sell, Carleton, Renfrew, Lanark, Gren-
ville.
Brought fur ward . .
Chauvin, V
Crotty, John
Holman, B
Hubbard, J. H
Laframboise, R
Little, Richard
Osborne, Hy
Peltier, T
Briggs, T. J
Burt, Wm
Henderson, H. A . . . ,
Johnson, Hy
Kraft, S
Lee, Edward
McClennan, K . . j . . . .
McEwen, A
McQueen, H
McVittie, Jas
Moriarty, J. J
Pierce, J. P
Scott, Wm
Vokes, Jas
Wigle, Lewis
Boulter, G. H
Cheer, T. H
Covell, John
Gault, Thos
Glass, Irvine
Hayes, H. W
Holliday, Hy
Huffman, E. M
Johnston, J
Kerr, C. J
McGlynn, P. J
May, J. C
Mansfield, Thos
Murdoch, John
Sargant, Wm
Walker, R. J
Wad&worth, C
Wartman, H. E
Wood, W. R
Worden, F
Barr, George
Birch, W. J
Boyd, J. H
Bourgon, J. B
Burke, George
Christink, E
Covell, H.N
Davis, J. W
Deacon, E
Donaldson, W. J. . . .
Drew, Hy
Duffy, T. J
Esford, Hy
Carried forward
Amount.
c.
57 50
1,410
7
19
4
296
1,142
46
614
93
10
1,909
7
156
1,000
2,947
3,275
11
6,650
38
2,632
133
2,680
4,060
609
5
168
490
77
162
338
801
15
368
213
523
40
321
35
27
45
61
148
10
11
184
6
88
28
32
3
63
30
1
39
7
180
672 75
26,373 84
3,596 50
25,602 20
4.457 10
60,029 64
1908
GAME AND FISHERIES.
119
Statement of Revenue received — Continued.
District.
Counties Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Rus-
sell, Carleton, etc. — Con.
Peterboro, Northumberland, Victoria and
other inland counties.
Name of Overseer.
Brought forward .
Fisher, Jas
Hunter, Cap. A . . .
Loveday, E. T....
McDonald, Allan. .
McGuire, John
Mallett, W. H
Ostrom, B. B
Phillips, J. H
ShilHngton, N
Spence, Wm
Taudvin, J. W....
Thomson, J. E
Toner, G
Townsend, Jas. . . .
Wight, J. R
Whaley, J. R
Wornnoorth, F. L.
Bennett, E. C
Best, S. G
Blea, D.aniel
Bradshaw, A
Brownell, T
Buckley, G. E....
Bunting, C. H....
Burtcheall, C
Cassan, C. H
Clarkson, Wm
Crump, C. J. C. . . .
Cunningham, J. A.
Farrow, C. N
Forrest, J. B
Gaudrie, E. W....
Gouldie, E. J
Green, John
Grise Bros
Hess, J. H
Howard, T
Johnson, Thos
Jones, D
Jones, John
Kelly, Edward ....
Langford, Newton.
Lean, Wellington .
McAllister, J. R. . .
McConkey, R
McElwain, S. C. . .
Mclntyre, A. W. . .
Maughan, W
Merriam, E
Morgan, H. M . . . .
Moore, F. J
Morton. J. W
NichoUs, Garner..
Nicholls, Peter
Parkin, C. W
Phemister, G
Purcell, H. R
Radcliffe, J. H....
Amount.
Carried forward .
« c.
672 75
183 00
284 50
154 00
10 00
575 00
16 00
29 50
310 32
, 143 00
76 00
718 00
8 00
37 00
192 06
362 00
20 00
45 00
24 00
23 00
131 00
' 18 00
8 00
1,680 00
15 00
58 00
126 00
125 00
28 00
6 00
4 00
48 00
10 00
2 00
21 00
47 00
5 00
13 00
35 00
7 00
61 00
25 00
43 00
49 00
103 00
4 00
82 00
6 00
14 00
102 00
64 00
399 00
53 00
432 00
31 00
5 00
387 00
32 00
48 00
4,374 00
60,029 64
3,836 07
63,865 71
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No. 32
Statement of Revenue received — Concluded.
District.
Peterboro, Northumberland, Victoria and
other inland counties. — Con.
River St. Lawrence
Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching and Sparrow.
Nipiasing
Unclassified.
Name of Overseer.
Brought fortvard.
Reeve, H. J. . . .
Rice, M. A . ...
Scott, G. W, . . .
Simpson, Jos. . .
Sinclair, A. E. .
Smith, Wm
Sturdy, W. J. . .
Taylor, Fred...
Telfer, J. A....
Toole, Ira
Train, G. T. S..
Watson, John .
Watt, John
Wessels, E. M. .
Widdup, J
Willmott, J. H.
Woods, John .
Wright, E. P. .
Acton, Nassau .
Blondin, Isaac
Cox, Matthew .
Eraser, J. A
Senecal, John. .
Green, Geo. G. . .
Greenwood, T. D.
Lead ley, R
McDonald, H....
McGinn, Wm. . . .
McPhee, D
Mayor, Harry . . .
Robinson, Wm. . .
Tillett, R
Timlin, M
Macdonald, S. C.
McGaw, Capt
McKelvie, D.....
Parks, G. M
Rivet, Jos
Amount.
Licenses issued from
Office
Fines
Manitou Lake (payment
on lease)
Sale of Yacht "I'll See"
Sale of "Eva Bell"
Overpaid into Treasury .
Total Fisheries .
Total Game
Total.
$ c.
4,374 00
10 00
36 00
45 00
50 00
4 00
33 00
6 00
33 00
43 00
10 00
10 00
51 00
41 00
15 00
62 00
.264 00
36 00
19 00
5 00
16 00
10 00
20 00
4 00
25 00
64 00
8 00
15 00
68 00
16 00
8 00
210 00
4 00
10 00
851 00
41 00
75 00
309 00
24 00
679 20
12 45
750 00
675 00
105 00
1 00
I c.
63,865 71
5,142 00
55 00
428 00
1,300 00
2,221 65
1 00
70,013 36
28,040 20
101,053 56
Third Annual Report
OF THE
Game and Fisheries Department
1909
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO
TORONTO:
Printed and Published by L. K. CAMERON, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty
1910
Printed by
WILLIAM BRIGGS, '
29-37 Richmond Street West,
TORONTO
To His Honour John Morison Gibson,
a Colonel in the Militia of Canada,
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour :
I have the honour to submit herewith, for the information of Your Honour
and the Legislative Assembly, the Third Annual Eeport of the Game and Fisheries
Department of this Province.
I have the honour to be.
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
J. 0. Eeaume,
Minister of Public Worlcs.
Toronto, 16th December, 1909.
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Third Annual Report
OF THE
Game and Fisheries Department
To the Honourable J. 0. Eeadme,
Minister of Public Works.
SiE, — I have the honour to submit for your information and approval the
report of the Department of Game and Fisheries for the ten months ending October
30th, 1909.
In consequence of the change in the fiscal year from December 31st to October
30th, this report cannot be as complete as those of former years. Many of the
statistics and other matters that can only be computed from the end of the calendar
year will therefore appear in the report for 1909-1910, comprising the last two
months of 1909. I desire to call your attention to the fact that a large portion
of the revenue of the Department is received during the last two months of the
year, the revenue from which will appear in next report. Notwithstanding this,
the revenue is considerably in excess of that for the first ten months of 1908. This,
I venture to hope, will be satisfactory to you and all concerned.
Enforcing Lav^s and Regulations.
I regret having been compelled to prosecute during the present year for infrac-
tions of the fishery laws a number of fishermen, farmers and others, who, having
obtained licenses for alleged domestic purposes, have grossly abused the privileges
accorded them, by illegally catching, selling and exporting black bass. These
parties foolishly killing the goose that lays the golden egg. Most of these infrac-
tions occurred in localities and vicinities of summer resorts visited by large numbers
of foreign tourists, the attraction being the angling for bass and other game fish.
It is surprising that men living in these favoured localities should be so shortsighted
to their own permanent intere^s as these men have proven themselves to be for
doubtful and temporary gain. These men, instead of being poachers and law-
breakers, if alive to their own interests, would neither violate the law nor allow
others to do so. Having a market for their produce and a demand for their services
as guides, etc., and highly remunerative terms, should convince them of the folly
of their past conduct and the wisdom of the Government in protecting and per-
petuating the interests of those evidently unable to protect themselves. I fail to
realize why the conditions of a license to take fish from the public waters should
not be carried out and observed to the same extent as those relating to cutting and
taking timber from the public domain. They are both valuable assets, and the
same conditions should prevail. There is only one way to accomplish this, and that
is to let all obtaining licenses realize in the most unmistakable manner that it is
a business transaction, and must be carried out on business principles to the fullest
extent, and in the event of their failure to do so no influence will be tolerated or
allowed to shield them from the consequences of their wrong doing. Men who
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knowingly take public property in excess of that they are legally entitled to by
lease or license are not honest, and when caught have no right or cause to com-
plain at being treated the same as other wrong doers.
The Government in the interests of the general public have been compelled to
withdraw the privilege of hunting permits that have been grossly abused by
residents in certain portions of organized territory to whom they were issued. It
is time the settlers realized how unwise their conduct has been in the wanton
destruction of game and fish. They fail to realize that with the disappearance of
game and fish in the northern portions of the province, that the tourist would
also disappear, and with them the large amounts they annually spend in the
province, by which all portions of the community are benefited. The tourist
business in the province is as yet comparatively undeveloped. The more I see
•and learn of our Northern Country the stronger is the impression on my mind
of its special adaptation for a breathing place for the residents of the overcrowded
Cities and Towns of this Continent. The increased facilities for reaching our
Northern Country, with its thousands of miles of forests, lakes and rivers resulting
from railroads recently constructed, and under construction, have been taken
advantage of by many wealthy non-residents who have bought property on which
to erect their summer houses in localities unexcelled. When we realize that one
of the principal attractions to these pleasure seekers is the fish and game, it
should be the duty of all classes of the community to assist the authorities in their
efforts to protect and perpetuate this reproductive source of revenue so essential
to transportation companies, hotel keepers, guides and settlers.
I regret that the absurd and unwise regulations that have prevailed in
portions of Lake Brie for some years are still in effect, by which fishermen in
these favoured localities are still allowed to violate the laws of Nature and common
sense with impunity. Those responsible for these unjust and destructive regu-
lations may have their own reasons, but a discerning public will have no difficulty
in concluding that those reasons are not in the interest of the general public.
I fail to realize how any matter of expediency of whatever magnitude would justify
the issuing of regulations to fishermen allowing them to take whitefish from the
spawning grounds during the entire close season. These absurd and unjust regu-
lations make it impossible for this Department to enforce the laws in other locali-
ties where close seasons are supposed to be observed. No matter where whitefish
are procured during the close season, dealers and others affirm they came from the
exempted district. The other fishermen operating in Lake Erie waters adjoining
the exempted waters, and who pay the same fees, complain, and not without ample
cause, at being compelled to stop fisihing during the month of November, while
their favoured neighbours are allowed to continue fishing and reap a veritable and
sinful harvest.
Re-stocking.
The first experience of this Department in raising Bass Fingerlings was tried
by means of a pond at Brantford, with results exceeding our most sanguine expecta-
tions. At least 25,000 of these Fingerlings of the small mouth variety were raised
and deposited in various waters of the Province. During the summer much
anxiety was felt as to the success of the venture, and on more than one occasion
it was thought that the result would be disastrous, and not until the work of
transplanting was commenced, was it known to be a success. With the experience
of the past year it is not unreasonable to look for at least one hundred thousand
1909 GAME AND FISHEKIES.
in this same pond which has been secured for that purpose for another year, pro-
viding no unforeseen circumstances should arise. This will, I hope, lead to the
establishing of a series of ponds, which will enable the work to be carried on on a
much larger scale, and allow the re-stocking of those waters which have been depleted
in years gone by, by settlers who had no regard for the welfare of future generations.
It will also be the means of re-stocking inland lakes, that were never known to have
fishing of any importance, but which are now becoming settled more and more eaqh
year by the summer Tourists. The State of Michigan with their bass ponds at Grand
Eapids this year deposited over a million and a half of these bass fingerlings in the
waters of that State, and there is no reason why the Province of Ontario should not
do likewise.
Angling Permits.
The sale of these Permits was much in excess of last year, giving only another
proof of the increased Tourist traffic, which the Province attracts with its numerous
resorts for holiday making; not only is a pleasure derived from the summer outing,
but the health-giving qualities are of ffuch a nature that one experience leads to
another. The abolishing of the much abused Family Permit has given general satis-
faction, and I am glad to say that from the Officers' reports must less illegal fishing
was done by the summer tourists this year than in former years.
Patrol Service.
The last few years of patrol service has been a decided improvement, but this
year was so infinitely better that a comparison with former years is out of the ques-
tion. The purchase of the "Navarch" and placing her on the Bay of Quinte, Lake
Ontario, St. Lawrence Biver and Rideau Waters has proven to be a wise decision.
The illegal fishing which was openly carried on in some of these aforementioned
waters in utter defiance of the local Officers met its reward this year, when thousands
of yards of net, boats, guns and many illegal contrivances were confiscated by the
officers of this boat, and in many instances the culprits were caught and dealt with
in a manner that should at least make them think that the Department intends to
carry out the laws and regulations a wise Legislature decide to enact. The
Department has received many compliments upon the attractive appearance this
boat presented wherever she went ; and it certainly was a decided improvement upon
the craft which formerly were known as the Ontario Government Patrol Boats. The
work that this boat began this year will, I trust, be carried on next year with as
great a success, and there is no reason why it should not be even greater for at least
she will go into commission six weeks earlier, which, through unforeseen circum-
stances, she was* prevented from dping last year.
The "Xaiad" which for the first time last year patrolled the waters which the
"Navarch" did this, was placed upon the Kawartha Lakes and Lake Simcoe, with the
result that laws and regulations were never so well observed. The tourists who
openly boasted of their large daily catch of fish much in excess of what the law
allowed, were this year much more observant of the laws and regulations knowing
full well that should the officer in charge of this boat apprehend them in their illegal
work prompt action would be taken to prevent a re-occurrence. The work this boat
did on Lake Simcoe in breaking up illegal net fishing was alone worth the cost of
her maintenance. It is expected, and reasonably so, that next year even better
results will be obtained, the officer will be more familiar with his work, and it is
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to be hoped that he will have the co-operation of all those along his route, whose
interests should be to preserve the Fisheries.
The *^ega" which was purchased late last summer had not much chance to show
what she would be able to do in the patrol service. This year she was on continual
patrol from the 15th May until the 31st October patrolling waters around Manitoulin
Island and Georgian Bay as far as Penetanguishene. The waters of the inner
Channel of Georgian Bay with the "Vega," the "Charlotte" and "Florence," the two
last being gasoline launches, never before received such good protection from the
illegal fishermen; these boats being so constantly on patrol very few infractions of
the law were observed.
The "Edna Ivan" in charge of Captain E. Dunn was chartered in the same
manner as last year and went into commission the 1st of May and continued until
the 31st November. She patrolled the waters of all the Great Lakes, visited the
various fishing stations, settled many disputes between fishermen, prevented much
illegal fishing by her presence and in fact gave excellent satisfaction.
Special Officers.
Another year's experience of having special officers at important shipping points
to inspect all shipments of fish and to see that none were shipped excepting those
legally caught has met with excellent results. I do not hesitate to say that this
means has prevented, perhaps more than in any other manner, thousands of tons
of fish which otherwise would be illegally caught, and a great improvement to the
Fisheries will undoubtedly be observed in the course of the next few years.
Pollution of Public Waters.
The prevention of pollution of lakes, rivers and streams in the Province is most
urgent. Three reasons why stream pollution must be curtailed are given in the
Bulletin of the New York State Department of Health, as follows: "Among the
many objections to the pollution of our natural watercourses there are three that
stand out most prominently and which in fact embrace all the reasons advanced for
the preventing the defilement of our lakes and rivers.
1. The Protection of Public Health. When the subject of Stream Pollution was
first given serious attention the conditions attending the use of watercourses differed
materially from those obtaining at present, and it was the necessity of preventing
nuisances in streams and not that of preserving the public health which constituted
the first reason advanced for requiring the purification of domestic sewage and manu-
facturing -vyastes. Under present day conditions, however, the principal justification
for the campaign that is being universally waged against the discharge of crude
sewage and wastes into streams is the need of protecting the public health. Not all
Municipalities may secure public water supplies from springs and mountain streams
flowing from uninhabited regions and so beyond doubt the danger to public health
resulting from the unrestricted pollution of streams is the most important reason
on both moral and economic grounds for demanding the purification of sewage.
2. The Prevention of Public Nuisances. Next in importance as a reason for
requiring the treatment of sewage and wastes is the necessity of preventing public
nuisances. Putrefactive conditions and other objectionable effects are set up in
streams which have received organic matter and other wastes in excess of the capacity
of the streams to properly digest or dilute the amount of sewage and wastes that has
been discharged in its crude state into the stream. As stated above the conditions
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES.
of nuisance thus brought about called forth the first demands that were made for
the treatment of sewage and wastes.
However, while the methods of treating domestic sewage are no longer in the
experimental stage the same cannot be said of the methods of treating manufacturing
refuse. This is true principally because of the fact that experimentation and re-
search in evolving processes for treating industrial wastes has been carried on almost
solely along utilization lines, rather than with the object of providing means for
reducing and rendering unobiectionable such wastes before their discharge. From
an economic standpoint this tendency is commendable, but in view that great damage
is done to streams by the discharge of such wastes, greater attention should be
given to providing means for their reduction even though no u?eful by-products
will result from the process. Considerable interest is rightly centred of late on
the conservation of the natural resources of the country, and the fact should not
be lost sight of that pure water is the greatest source of health and that health
is the first wealth." My object in making the above extract is to demonstrate that
similar causes are producing the same effects in Ontario as those complained of by
the authorities of the State of New York. Some two years ago a letter reached
me from the Reeve of a village situated on the banks of the Grand River to the
effect that in his official capacity in the interest of the inhabitants he had been
compelled to have buried tons of putrid fijsh that had been killed by deleterious
matter from a near-by factory. Many of the fish so wantonly destroyed had at
the urgent request of the residents, been recently placed at considerable expense in
these waters for restocking. For many miles below the factory referred to these
contaminated waters run through a fine grazing country. Results from cattle drink-
ing these waters, and even from eating fish caught in them can better be imagined
than described. Although this Department is interested in this matter to the extent
of being anxious to prevent the unnecessary and useless destruction of fish, it
certainly appears to me that it is or sliould be the duty of the municipal authorities
to do all possible in future not only to prevent such violations but also punish
those committing them.
Ruffed Grouse — Partridge.
Two close seasons have been favourable to the increase of these grand native
birds, especially in the northern portions of the Province. Of course, in the older
settled parts of the Province they will disappear with the woods. The open season
should be reduced to one month, the same as quail, from the first day of November
to the thirtieth, both inclusive. This would prevent them being killed when imma-
ture, when whole coveys are destroyed.
Quail.
These birds were found in average numbers, in some localities. In the low
lands many small immature birds were found, in consequence of the first nests
being destroyed by flooding. I am not very sanguine as to the future of quail
in the Province. Food and shelter, so essential to them in winter, is becoming
scarcer each succeeding year. Of course, the reduced open season should have a
favourable effect, and tend to keep up the supply.
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Woodcock.
These birds are not increasing to the extent desired, although some fair bags
were made during the season just closed.
Snipe and Plover.
Snipe and plover were found as numerous as usual, and in some localities
afforded good sport.
Ducks.
Duck shooting early in the season was not satisfactory, owing to the unusually
fine weather prevailing, but later on in the season, for some days, the shooting was
all that could be desired by those entitled to be known as sportsmen.
All of which is respectfully submitted by.
Your obedient servant,
E. TiNSLEY,
Superintendent.
GAME AND FISHERIES INSPECTORS.
E. TlNSLEY^
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries.
Sir, — I am pleased to be able to report that notwithstanding the drawbacks
caused by severe storms during October (when Commercial fishermen as a rule
have their best catches) the past season has been fairly successful and would
have been fully up to the average if these storms had not occurred.
The increased catch of Whitefish is the surprise of the season. This increase hag
not been local, but has been noticeable from one end of the Great Lakes to the other.
The catch of Trout was not as large during the Spring and Summer months
as usual, but the fishermen all agree in saying that they were as numerous as ever
during October and that the catch would have been as good as in former seasons if
they could have lifted their nets regularly during that month.
These same storms caused heavy losses among the fishermen, some of the tugs
losing half of the nets that they had in the water, but I have not heard of any loss
of life by these storms.
The fisheries laws and regulations have been, on the whole, fairly well observed
by licensed fishermen, only a few cases having come to my notice when it was neces-
sary to impose a fine.
The patrol boats ''Edna Ivan," "Navarch," "Naiad" and *'Vega'' that have
been in commission the whole season as well as some others that were chartered for
shorter terms have done splendid work, the Overseers in charge of them being very
diligent in the discharge of their duties. I can say the same of all the Overseers
and officers with very few exceptions.
I wish to congratulate you on the success of the experimental Bass Pond estab-
lished near Brantford. For the first year I consider the hatch something to be
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. ^ 11
proud of and the small bass in shipping proves beyond a doubt that the fingerlings
can be moved much more successfully than the older fish. You were also fortunate
in securing the services of a competent man to place in charge of this important
work, and I have no doubt that he can another season profiting by the known mis-
takes of this at least double the number of the hatch.
The service can be improved by adding several gasoline launches to your fleet,
there being three or four places where these boats could be used to advantage. We
need a good boat for service on the eastern end of Lake Superior. For this work I
believe that a s'ailboat, with gasoline engine, would be the most serviceable, being
better than a larger one, on account of the many harbours in these waters open only
to the smaller craft.
The licensed guide has been a success, every one acknowledges that. The Anglers
and hunters get competent men ; the fish and game get protection they never had
before, and these being the main reasons why the fee was imposed and the license
made obligatory, we cannot call it anything but a success.
There is a widespread opinion among the hunters that the open season for deer
is too early and if we are going to have as late seasons as this one was no doubt
it is the case. I am told that a large number of deer were left in the woods, the
hunters not being able to get them out before they were spoiled, and it appears to
be the opinion of all the experts that I have met that if the open season was from
the 15th to the 30th of November it would be an improvement.
Many reports have reached me of the great destruction of Deer by the wolves
in the Northern part of the Province. Just what is the best remedy for this is
hard to determine, our present bounty does not seem to meet the case. There is
a great difference of opinion as to whether an increased bounty would be of benefit
or not.
The prohibition of partridge fhooting for the past two seasons has resulted
in a large increase in the number of these birds in nearly all sections of the
Province and I have no doubt that it will be possible to allow the usual open season
next year.
I have the honour to be.
Your obedient servant,
Wm. W. Holden,
Inspector.
GAME AND FISHERY WARDENS.
Warden Dr. Burt, of Simcoe, reports :
Speckled Trout.
These game fish are becoming very scarce in his district. They have so many
fishermen, and so few fish that, although there are some ideal trout streams in his
district, the fish are becoming very scarce.
Bass.
The bass in Ijong Point Bay are becoming more plentiful. The anglers report
having better luck this year than in 1908. These bass are larger than were formerly
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caught. He is still of the opinion that the prohibition of the sale of bass and the
enforcement of the law against illegal fishing has made a decided improvement in
these waters. The experiment of Brantford of placing parent bass in a small pond
and allowing them to breed was successful. The fish appeared to raise as many
young as they would in natural conditions.
Commercial Fish.
This year has been one of the most successful for whitefish in many years. The
herring are fully as plentiful as formerly, and the carp are increasing rapidly in
number. The fishermen are now getting a fairly good price for the latter fish,
except at certain times when the markets are glutted. There are several fishermen
in his district who have built carp ponds, and are catching these fish when they are
numerous, and cheap, keeping them alive and feeding them in the ponds. The
experiment is in its earlier stages, and he cannot yet say how successful it will be.
Quail.
These birds are not as numerous in his district as last year.
Ruffed Grouse and Partridge.
These birds have increased slightly in number in the last year, owing to their
protection. He would recommend that the shooting of quail and ruffed grouse
be prohibited in his district during the year 1910.
Woodcock.
This bird for a great many years has been very scarce in his district, but it is
reported to have been fairly numerous this year. Largely owing to the flight of the
northern birds he has heard of few, if any, breeding in the district, but during the
season, individual guns have occasionally been able to get some six to ten birds in
a day's shooting.
Black Squirrels.
There has been a slight increase in the number of black squirrels in the district,
owing to the Deputy Wardens enforcing the law more strictly than has been done
in the past.
Wild Geese.
As he had reported in the past, they practically have no wild goose shooting
in his district.
Wild Ducks.
It is reported that along the Niagara River and the Grand River ducks have
been scarcer than last year, but at Long Point Bay and the marsihes surrounding it,
they have been more numerous than even the oldest inhabitant ever remembers.
No very large bags, however, have been made, as the ducks appear to have been
shot at in the North country before they arrive here, so that they are very shy of
decoys.
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FUK-BEAEINQ ANIMALS.
The muskrat is the main fur-bearing animal in his district, and is reported to
be fairly numerous this fall, but as the water in the different marshes is very low,
the trappers anticipate that a great many of them may be killed during the winter
through inability to burrow out of their houses and secure sufficient supply of food.
While the law has not been as much broken as in the past, he found some cases
where muskrats were illegally taken. He would suggest that the killing of muskrats
in the month of December be prohibited. The fur at that season is not in good
condition, and the owners of the land upon which the rats breed never attempt to
trap them until the spring. The consequence is that the only rats taken in this
district in December are taken by the poaching element. He would again recommend
that the use of dogs, spears or guns in the taking of muskrats be prohibited for the
reasons stated in his former reports. The game laws in a great part of his district
have been well observed. Most of the Deputy Wardens and Overseers have dis-
charged their duties very efficiently.
An interesting experiment has been attempted in his district by the Long Point
Company, who have imported a number of elk and placed them upon Long Point
Jsland. He regrets to say that one of these animals escaped, and was killed during
the month of November. He has, however, secured evidence and is prosecuting
the party who was supposed to have killed this animal.
Game and Fishery Warden V. Ghauvin, of Windsor, reports that the fishermen
are very fairly satisfied with their catch. The catch is smaller than last year, but
especially in herring, the price is much better. There has been more whitefiah
caught in the Detroit River this fall than there has been for fifteen years past,
some fishermen caught as high as twelve hundred a day with a seine. Lake St.
Clair has also been good for whitefish, but not as good as any other year for any
other kind of fish. Lake Erie has been generally about the same, except Port
Stanley and up to Port Colborne, they have caught more perch than they used to.
White bass has been more numerous in Lake Erie. Lake Huron has been about
the same as any other year. Angling has been fairly satisfactory to the sportsman.
The fishermen are improving in their shipping of fish and there has been very little
seized this year. The only trouble there is now, is that they do not address their
shipments properly.
In regard to game, quail is about the same as last year ; there have been a few
quail killed this fall. There is a lot of quail left for breeding purposes. He knows
a bev}'' that has not been shot at. If there is a good winter and dry spring there
should be a lot of quail next year. Partridges are scarce this year, also black
squirrel, in this part of the Province. Muskrats have been as plentiful as ever.
Wild geese are about the same as last year, there are very few of them shot around
there. There were more black and grey ducks this fall in the Detroit River than
there has been for years. The other kind of river ducks have been scarce. In Lake
St Clair Flats there has been fairly good shooting, also along Lake Erie the game
law has been fairly well observed in his division.
Warden Alf. Hunter, of Belleville, reports that fishing of all kinds has materi-
ally improved in his district. Commercial fishermen report that the past season
has been the best in the last ten years, and that the laws have been observed
better. He was glad to report that tiie Province is awakening to the fact that they
possess a valuable asset in the Fish and Game, and that more attention should be
14 THE EEPOET UPON No. 13
paid to it. Game fish are also on thie increase and are attracting the tourists. He
is glad to note that your Department is taking steps to take the ling out of the
Rideau waters. He thinks it is a step in the right direction that you are starting
bass ponds. He had the privilege of visiting the one at Brantf ord lately and found
it doing good work. He would suggest that another hatchery be constructed either
in the Bay of Quinte or the Eideau waters. He is also glad to report on the good
work performed by the patrol boats, the " Navarch " and " Naiad." They certainly
have a deterrent effect on poachers. He was also glad to report that the overseers
under his charge, with but few exceptions, are doing good work. He thinks that
if they were better paid they would accomplish more good. He reports that the
system of licensing guides is working well, and from his personal knowledge of the
angling situation he finds that the best rod fishing is in the parts where the Hoop
Net fishing is licensed.
In all parts of the Province partridge have increased, ducks are reported fewer
in number, deer also appear to be either fewer in number or harder to kill. He
would recommend extending the close season from November 15th-December 1st,
also to restrict the hujiters to one deer each. He also thinks that muskrat trap-
pers should be licensed. Mink, he thinks, should be protected by a close season,
otherwise in a short time there will be none to protect. Beaver and otter are be-*
coming numerous and he would suggest that tiiey be killed under Government
supervision of the park rangers or overseers, the skins to be sold for tlie benefit of
the Province; also that only a limited number of the above be killed each year. A
number of cases of violation of the Fish and Game Act came before him during
the year, but on the whole he finds that the Act is fairly wiell observed.
Warden Geo. M. Paries, of North Bay, reports as follows :
Anglers during the past season have met with better success than for several
seasons, more especially in Lake Nipissing and the French Elver districts.
Speckled trout have been very plentiful in the northern streams! during the past
season. He has not had any trouble in collecting angling fees from the non-resi-
dents this season, due to the prosecuting of a number of non-residents during
the previous year. The licensing of fishing and hunting guides has met with
great favour among the non-residents, as it helps them to secure a better
class of guides and no doubt all the fishing and hunting parties would demand a
licensed guide if their license called for such ; this would also save a great deal of
trouble with a certain number of guides who try to escape paying their two dollars
for license.
Ducks were very plentiful all over the district, more especially in the northern
sections.
Wild geese are very scarce in this vicinity, but are very plentiful in the north-
ern sections.
Ag to partridge, the close seasons of 1908 and 1909 have had the expected bene-
ficial effect and nearly every part of the district where he has been travelling he
finds large numbers of these much valued birds, and he would like to see the open
season reduced to one month.
Eegarding deer, judging from the number taken out by the hunters during the
late season, the natural conclusion would be that they were numerically holding
their own. The reason for this is that the construction of new lines of railways
has made the hitherto inaccessible hunting ground easy for the hunters to reach.
It seems incredible that our northern districts should continue to supply these
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 15
immense numbers year by year, and he thinks that the time has arrived for the
hunters to be satisfied with one deer as their limit for at least two years.
Moose seem to be holding their own. While patrolling many small lakes north
of there he has seen several small herds of five and six together. A number of moose
have been reported south and ea^ of there.
Beaver and otter have increased to a large extent, and the protection of these
animals is a very difficult matter to contend with.
Warden J. T. Robinson, of Sault Ste. Marie, reports that speckled trout are
plentiful in that district. Angling parties camped around the inland lakes and
rivers. They were well pleased with the catch. The law was well observed by the
anglers. The fisliermen report that the fishing this season has been fairly good,
the law has been well observed by the fishermen. There should be a longer close
season for white fish and salmon trout, say, from the 15th October to the 1st of
December. He says that rainbow and grey trout should be protected, the close
season for these fish should be the same as for speckled trout. He says that the
Department should have all nets lifted out of the water in close season ; pound nets
in Georgian Bay and Lake Huron should not be allowed in November,
Partridges are plentiful in that district, and the close season has been fairly
well observed. He would say that there should be an open season in 1910. Wild
ducks are plentiful, but owing to the mild weather the hunters have not been able
to bag many of these birds, as they kept out in the open water. Beaver are plen-
tiful there, but it is most difficult to protect those animals owing to the high price
the trappers get for their pelts, and the easy way they have of getting them out
of the Province. There should be a trapper's license, say, of $50 for a resident and
$100 for a non-resident. Mink and muskrats are plentiful ; they should be looked
after, as their skins are valuable. Wild geese are very scarce there, as he has not
seen one in his division this season. Deer and moose never were known to be so
plentiful in that north country as they were this season, but owing to the mild
weather there were not as many shot as in the season of 1908. It is difficult
to protect the deer and moose there owing to so many lumber camps in that dis-
trict. The law should be changed so as to prevent men taking guns to the lum-
ber camps. He would like to see the law changed so as to stop hunters running
deer with dogs in the open season. Wolves are very plentiful there, and if some-
thing is not done to get rid of them they will in a few years destroy all the deer.
There should be a larger bounty given, so as to encourage the people to hunt them.
If the Department would offer $20 for each wolf, there would soon be a lot of
them destroyed.
Warden C. N. Sterling, of Kenora, reports that he has Jbeen over the
greater portion of his district twice during the year, and is pleased to report that
he has found a very great improvement in the general state of things,. There is a
desire on the part of those engaged in fishing, trapping and hunting, as well as
settlers, to protect game and observe the laws relating to same. Fishing has
been fully up to the standard of last year, and he has had very little trouble with
those engaged in it, all doing their best to comply with the law. The transcontin-
ental work being completed in this portion of his district he will be able to devote
more attention to the eastern part of it.
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Partridge have increased confeiderably, owing, no doubt, to the wise action
of the Department in stopping the killing of same, and he is of opinion that
next season there will be a very large increase. Grouse are fairly numerous.
Ducks and geese are also very numerous in the western part of his district. Mink
and muskrats are fairly numerous and fully up to the standard of last year. Otter
and beaver are increasing every year, but during the past year there is a perceptible
increase, and, as far as he is aware, there has been no violation of the law.
Warden J. H. Willmott, of Beaumaris, reports that during the past season
there has been a marked improvement in angling, both as to quantity and size.
The presence of the patrol boat "Meenagha," on the Muskoka Lakes, has been the
means of many more angling licenses being sold, and has also proved a deterrent
to those who have hitherto disregarded the clause in the Act relative to size and
number allowed to be taken per day. He may mention that throughout our north-
ern districts there are many American fishing clubs, some of these owning land
and having very fine club houses erected thereon. As a rule the members spend
most of their time fishing, and needless to say, many thousands of our fish are
annually caught by these men, who, after taking out their licenses are only acting
inside their rights. As an example, he says we will suppose that a club has a
membership of thirty men (which is a low estimate, as some have over a hundred).
We will say that twenty out of those thirty go out fishing and catch their legal
number, these amount to one hundred and sixty a dky, or 4,160 in a month of 26
working days. Looking at this matter in the above light, it is apparent that
many thousands of fish are annually taken by club men. During the season he has
planted the bass ''fingerlings" from the Brantford hatchery, in Lakes Muskoka,
Rosseau, Joseph and Gull Lake, also the Lake of Bays. These fingerlings
carry far better than the adult bass, the mortality in transit amounting to a mini-
mum. It seems a pity that the Dominion Government does not make a change
in the close season for lake trout, especially as this has been pointed out to them
for the last twenty-one years to his knowledge. The close season at present being
for the month of November, and the facts being thus, these fish come into the
shoals to spawn about the eighth or tenth of October (and are then caught in num-
bers), and are through spawning when the close season sets in, thus permitting
fishermen and others to take these fish indiscriminately just at the time they need
protection. On account of the Provincial fiscal year ending on the 31st of Oc-
tober instead of the 31st of December as heretofore, his report will not be so com-
prehensive as othervfise, as any remarks relative to the results of the coming hunting
season will necessarily be excluded. Deer are reported plentiful in those sections
opened up by the C.P. and C.N.O. Railways, through the district of Parry Sound
and part of Nipissing, but owing to the annual increase in the number of hunters,
he thinks it is only a question of time before further restrictions are placed on
hunters as regards the number allowed to each individual. Moose are reported very
plentiful, forty or fifty miles north of the C. P. R. track, and it would appear im-
possible to exterminate them, as they will continue to move further back as occasion
demands. This region being almost inaccessible to sportsmen, very few are killed
by this class of men, but there is no doubt that some fall to the rifles of prospectors,
surveyors, etc., for good purposes. Partridges have no doubt profited by the pro-
tection they have enjoyed during the past two seasons, there is every reason to be-
lieve that some have been killed by the "non-law-abiding class.'' Should we be
favoured by good weather during the next breeding season the numbers will be con-
1909 GAME AND FISHEKIES. 17
siderably increased. The Order-in-Council compelling settlers in organized town-
ships to take out the regular deer hunting license has not met with the amount of
opposition he feared it would. As a further protection to our small game and in-
sectivorous birds, he feels sure that a general gun license would be the keynote as
this would put a stop to the foreign element, who at present prove a nuisance to
this class of bird and animal life. It would also put a stop to farmers' boys and
others handling firearms and prevent many accidents which frequently occur
through this cause.
SPECIAL GAME AND FISHEKY OVEESEEE.
Overseer Daniel Blea, of Uplands, reports that rod fishing has been good this
season.
In regard to deer he would strongly recommend one deer to each man. He
would also recommend that hunting with dogs be done away with for a few years
and also to prohibit the sale of venison for a year or so. The protection of bea-
ver and otter has been the most difficult to contend with, because they have so many
ways of getting away with it.
Our partridge is getting quite plentiful again, and if we have a favourable win-
ter and spring we will have lots of birds again. The game laws have been well
observed.
GAME AND FISHEEY OVEESEEES.
Lake of the Woods and Eainy Eiver District.
Overseer Fred Blanchard, of Fort Frances, reports that this year has been the
worst year for some time in regards to the fishing. They have been bothered quite
a lot with American poachers and sporting parties killing the game, but being on
the boundary convictions are hard to get. Timber wolves are greatly on the in-
crease all through the district.
Fishermen complain of American fishermen stealing their nets and nothing but
a daily patrol boat will help the fishermen and also stop the poaching.
Eiver Nepigon.
Overseer P. A, Leitch, of Nepigon, reports that the number of tourists visiting
the Nepigon waters this season was slightly in excess of the previous season, not-
withstanding the fact that we get most of our tourists from the United States, and
an exposition at Seattle this season attracted a number of our annual visitors. All
those visiting the Nepigon waters this season invariably reported excellent sport
and enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Fishing was above the average, many brook
trout from 4 to 8 pounds being taken during the season.
The larger game, such as moose, cariboo and red deer, in the country contribu-
tary to the Nepigon waters, viz., in the Nepigon forest reserves, have increased
greatly in numbers during the past few years, due principally to the reserve regu-
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lations, prohibiting firearms to be taken into the reserve during the close season for
these animals, making this reserve a tourists' paradise, not only for fishing and
•shooting but also for boating and canoeing of all kinds, with scenery that cannot
be surpassed in the Dominion. It is, however, surprising to know to how few peo-
ple of the class who are annually hunting for such sport, the Nepigon attractions
are known, and more especially to Americans, who form the majority of our visi-
tors on the Nepigon waters each season. The fish and game regulations were well
observed this season, no prosecutions being necessary. As the country tributary to
the waters, particularly Lake Nepigon, is made more accessible, by the building of
the Transcontinental and Canadian Northern Eailwa}^®, and the attractions of the
district becomes more generally known, the Nepigon Forest Eeserve will be very
largely patronized and the land around the shores of Lake Nepigon, also the island
in the lake itself, will be in great demand for sites for summer cottagers, house
boats, Btc, by these tourists, who desire to have a permanent place where they can
spend a few weeks each summer with their families and have good sport in the way
of fishing and boating and good hunting in season.
A new and neat hotel, "The Nepigon Inn," was erected and opened this season
at Nepigon Station, to cater to the tourists and other traffic and has proven a boon
to the tourists visiting here, and should be the means of bringing a larger number
of visitors to the Nepigon waters than heretofore, as such an hotel was always
badly needed here. He feels certain if some Judicious advertising was done by the
Province to make known the attractions of the Nepigon Forest Reserve, such as
scenery, boating of all kinds, fishing and shooting, they would greatly benefit and
thereby increase receipts from angling permits, hunting licenses and rental of sum-
mer cottages and camp sites. There are some Americans already applying for such
camp sites and permission to erect and maintain house boats, launches, etc., on
Lake Nepigon for this purpose, but if these attractions were better known, they
would have one hundred visitors to every one they have at present. There are a
number of Sportsmen's Shows held at various points throughout the United States
each winter and he thinks if specimens of our fish and game, in the way of fish
skins mounted on birch bark, framed, also moose, cariboo and red deer heads
mounted, together with a series of photographs of the scenery, were put on exhibi-
tion at these shows, in charge of some intelligent person who thoroughly under-
stands the conditions here and who could explain the various means of sport and
scenery to be enjoyed, excellent results would be obtained in increased revenue.
Lake Hukon (Noeth Channel).
Overs&er J. B. Bradbury, of Blind River, reports that there has been no serious
infringement of the law in his locality so far as he was able to ascertain and he dis-
posed of only eight angling permits, although he challenged quite a number of
pleasure boats. He finds nothing to complain of and the people either produced
their license or satisfied him that they were not fishing and anxious to know the
law in connection with the Game and Fishery Department.
With reference to the deer hunting, there was a large number of hunters in the
woods and many deer and moose shot. He noticed that nearly all the red deer
shot were bucks this year, very few does. The moose were very plentiful, one party
of eight, seven non-residents and one resident, brought in eight large moose and
six deer. As the law is, if there is one or two good shots in the party they stay
till he fills their license for the whole party. With reference to the clause on license
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coupons marked " expires on November 21fe't,'^ seem to cause some dispute as to
when the hunting season is closed ; as it is, the meaning is not understood by some.
With reference to winter fishing at Thessalon, he is informed that a consider-
able number of fishermen, those who follow the occupation also continue to make
their. living by fishing in the winter, and as fome of the fishermen spoke to him
with reference to a report that it is the intention of the Department not to allow
fish taken in the winter to be sihipped outside the Province, and as these men claim
that by selling their fish is tlie only way they have of making a living for their
families, and as it is claimed that the smallness of the prices to be obtained in the
local market in the Province is much less than can be obtained in American cities.
Overseer A. Calheclc, of SauU Ste. Mane, reports that reports from fishermen
are to the effect that the catch of white fish and lake trout is much larger this
season than it was for the season of 1908; white fish especially have increased very
largely this season, as the reports of the fishermen will go to show. The only reason
he can give for this increase is that they are leaving the protected waters for
better feeding grounds. The law is fairly well observed among our own fisher-
men, but a good deal of poaching is being done by Americans in our waters. They
come over and set their nets in the evening, lift them in the morning, and go
back to their own shore. He cannot too strongly recommend that a suitable patrol
boat be put on the waters between the southeast end of St. Joe's Island, in Lake
Huron, and Richardson's Harbour, Lake Superior. There was a very large in-
crease in the number of tourists who visited our 'speckled trout fishing grounds
on the north shore of Lake Superior this season over former seasons. He also
noticed that there was a much larger increase in the revenue from the game and
fisheries this season than there was for the season of 1907 and 1908. The rea-
son of this is that the waters of Lake Superior were better patrolled than formerly.
During the early portion of the year 1909 he secured six convictions, all for
the killing of deer during the close season, the costs and fines amounting to $469.80.
The convictions all resulted from infractions of the laws in jobbers' lumber camps
on the A. C. R., and he says, in his opinion, that there are as many deer and moose
killed in the close season in this district as there are in the open season, con-
sidering the ravages of wolves and man. Deer are becoming more plentiful
every year, yet he would strongly recommend that the present bounty on wolves
be increased to $25. This would be an inducement for sportsmen to take means
to destroy them. Beaver are becoming more plentiful, notwithstanding the fact
that large numbers of them are trapped every season. He would recommend that
the season for beaver be extended. Muskrats are becoming more plentiful every
year. The close season for partridge has been most beneficial, as they are in-
creasing very rapidly. In conclusion he would say that, on the whole he believes
conditions are improving with respect to the observance of the law in regard to
game and fish in that district.
Overseer Joseph Hembruff, of Maniiowaning, reports that the angling for bass
was not quite so good as last year, but there have been more tourists than for
years past. Quite a number of tourist buildings have been built around the lake.
He thinks when the tourists come that it would be a good plan to stay on the lake
two or three days each week to keep proper watch and a good boat provided, as it
gets very rough sometimes on Lake Manitou.
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The Manitou Fish Co. had a very good catch in the first part of the season until
about the 11th of June, but not much of a catch since. Their hatchery was a
failure last winter. Regarding game, the partridge are increasing, ducks about the
same as last year, and deer very scarce. He has had no complaints, and as far as
known the law has not been broken.
Overseer WiUiam Hunter, of TehTcummah, reports that there have been no com-
plaints of any illegal fishing or hunting this season so far. There seems to be a
scarcity of trout in Manitou River, though there is a fishway wanted at MichaePs
Bay, and he. is informed by some of the settlers around Providence Bay that the
close season for fishing in Mindemoya Lake is a month too late, as the fish spawn
in that lake in October instead of November. The Sandfield Mills' hatchery has not
been in operation this summer, but he understands the company are going to start
this fall and run this winter. The Fishery and Game laws have been well respected
in this part of the Island this year.
Overseer Thomas Johnson, of SauU Ste. Marie, reports that the Fisheries Regu-
lations have been well observed in that district, and he believes a good improvement
over past years. All who came to the Island to fish had their permits this year and
they report good fishing and seem highly pleased with the method adopted for pro-
tecting the speckled trout. He thinks it was a good thing to license the Canadian
guides, and he is quite convinced that the trip of the " Edna Ivan '' along the shore
had a great effect in stopping illegal fishing. He has heard several say it is not
safe to try that kind of thing any longer. Fishing this year around the Island
was a little better than usual; fishermen say it was owing to the nice summer.
October was very rough, and they lost a great number of nets. Fish of both kinds
were larger than usual.
Overseer Richard Oliver, of Little Current, as captain of the patrol boat "Vega,''
reports that the "Vega" went into commission May 17th, and he has been able to
give a fairly good service, though, in his opinion, he has not been able to do
justice to the amount of territory that she had to cover, as the territory was too
large. He has found the game plentiful, though he has received several reports of
deer and moose being slaughtered, which he has not been able to properly inves-
tigate. The fishing, such as black bass and pickerel, has been extra good. The
season for tourists has been a good one, and there has been a great number of them
along the north shore of North Channel, between Penetang and Algoma Mills. He
finds the guides, or at least the majority of them, have been a great assistance to
him in the vicinity of Little Current. He finds that the guides farther east where
the summer hotels are, are handicapped or ruled to a certain extent by the hotel
keepers. If they do not please the tourists they are not employed as the hotel
keepers nearly always give the tourist the names of the guides that they wish em-
ployed, and if they do not please the tourist and work to the interest of the hotel-
keeper they are not employed, and a great number of the tourists do not take
guides at all and there is no check on them as to keeping the law. He finds that
commercial fisheries in the majority of places have not been nearly as good as they
were last year, though the weather has been fairly good except about six weeks
in the latter part of the season, when it was very rough.
The pound net fishing, he thinks, has been very nearly as good as last year,
although he has not yet received the fishermen's returns so he cannot speak posi-
1909 GAME AND FISHEEIES. 31
tively. The prices for whitefish he thinks will average six and a half cents per
pound. He thinks about seventy-five per cent, of the catch lias been shipped to
the American markets, while about twenty-five per cent, has been consumed in
Ontario.
Overseer Oeorge TJiurlow, of Nairn Centre, reports that the game and fishery
laws have been better observed during the past year than in the two years previous,
as no one knew of an overseer in that district, and it was go as you please. Fishing
on Sunday was common, as well as in closed seasons. He had only on one occasion
to fine for Sunday fishing and three for hunting on Sunday, although he has visited
the lakes several times on Sundays. Bass and pickerel are very plentiful in most
of the lakes in his district.
As to game, deer and moose are very plentiful both to north and south of
Nairn Centre on Soo Branch between sixty and seventy (60 and 70) being shipped
during hunting season in 1908, and most of the settlers having a good supply.
Partridge are on the increase, but not so plentiful as two years ago, the bush
fires of 1908 destroying great numbers of them. Ducks are scarce. He has only
seen 15 of them all summer, although he has travelled for many miles on rivers and
lake shore.
Overseer W. J. Wright, of Ice Lake, reports that the black bass in Kagawong
Lake are, he thinks, on the decrease. There were this season about 75 or 80 people
from outside here during July and August, and there was certainly a large number
of fish caught and wasted. When two men go out for a few days' fishing and come
in with 16 fish it is not so bad, for they have not exceeded the limit; but when 12
go out in one boat and bring in 96 fish, one, two or three of the party may have
hooked most of the catch for all he knows. He says that when the waste comes in
they take them to the hotel; as they can't eat them all, they spoil. He has seen
them carried out by the hundredweight more than once, but no one had broken the
law as he understands it, so nothing could be done to prevent it.
He recommends that the close season be extended until July for black bass, as
for the last week in June they are still on the shoals and are easily caught. He
would strongly recommend that every person fishing in that lake except the actual
settler, pay a license. The law has not been broken as far as he knows. The
deer around the lake are becoming quite plentiful. A few years ago there were
very few on the Island. Fur-bearing animals are scarce, except mink and muskrat ;
there are lots of those. Partridge, thanks to the close season of the last two
year^, are becoming quite plentiful again, but he would recommend that the open
season for the next few years be one month, say, from the 15th of October to the
15th of November. Earlier than the above date partridge are in flocks, so usu-
ally a man with a gun gets the whole flock. Later on they pair off and stand a
better chance.
Georqian Bay.
Overseer John Beatty, of Old Fort, Midland, reports that the trout fishing has
not been as good for a number of years as this season. There has been abundance
of pike and maskinonge caught in Mud Lake and Wye River and the fishermen
were well pleased with their catch.
The partridge seem to be increasing very fast. The duck hunters claim they
never saw as many ducks in twenty-five years as they saw this season. Snipe and
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woodcock do not seem to be so plentiful. By the number of muskrats seen they
must be increasing very fast. The last report from the deer hunters state deer
very plentiful.
Overseer B. A. Dusang, of Fesserton, reports that Angling has been good the
past season; the game fish as plentiful as the year 1908; and Americans very plenti-
ful. He sold three hundred and eighteen dollars of permits, about double of any
year previous. He was on the road all the time between there and Moon Eiver, the
majority of tourists get their permits before they come up there. Ho has eighteen
licensed fishermen in his division; whitefish and trout were about the same catch
as last year, they don't seem to decrease any. About half of the fish is consumed
in Canada and the rest goes to the United States. The laws have been well observed.
Partridge are getting pretty plentiful; if they put the winter in they will be very
plentiful another year. He had forty-six guides in his division that took out license.
He thinks that there should be some power given to an Overseer, so that when he
is thirty or forty miles away from a magistrate he could dispose of small violations
such as catching one or two small fish under size, when it is almost impossible to
get them to justice. Deer have been scarce; very few killed in that district. He
travelled about twenty-seven hundred miles with the little boat " Florence '' on the
north shore this season. Carp were not so plentiful as the year before.
Overseer J. W. Jermyn, of Wiarton, reports that he regrets to say this season
has not been favourable for the fishermen. The spring and summer catches were
very light — not enough to pay expenses. Then this fall the fish were unusually late
coming on the shoals, and the weather was so rough they could not set or lift nets
for over a week at a time, many of them lost the greater part of what nets they
had so that when a fine day came they had nothing to work with, and many were
forced to cease operations before the close season. He is quite certain the catch
of fish is not more than one-half as large as other years in this district. He also
states whitefish was more plentiful this season than on previous years, while the
trout seems to be less. As the season is just opened for Game he cannot say very
much on that line. During the season he has made several visits up the Bruce
Peninsula, and finds there are quite a few deer left in certain localities. Partridge
is also on the increase, no doubt owing* to the provision in the law protecting them.
Ducks are very plentiful this season. He is pleased to report that both the Fish
and Game laws in this division have been fairly well observed, while in some of
the adjoining divisions there have been several infractions of the Fishery Act;
however, he got after some of the parties, seized a large quantity of hooks, lines
and fish, and the offenders had to appear before a Justice of the Peace and were
heavily fined. This action somewhat broke up a bad gang and he believes had a
good effect.
Overseer John Kennedy, of Meaford, reports that summer fishing was fairly good
as the spring was very backward, the fishermen were later in getting out, there being
so much ice in the bay. Fall fishing has not been so good as 1908 on account of
October being so rough; the last few days were fine, they had good hauls in taking
in their nets, averaging from 3,000 pounds for tugs. He is pleased to report that
all the nets were in on the first of November. The Carp for the first time were
seen in Meaford Harbour, and following the Sturgeon. One or two were caught
weighing 20 pounds. The fishermen are afraid they will be an injury to them —
that they will take the spawn.
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Overseer Charles H. Knight, of Byng Inlet, reports that the gasoline launch
** Charlotte " was put in commission, and proved a great help in the season's opera-
tions. He has had no complaint from the licensed fishermen. They have been very
law abiding, and to some extent have been a help to him in keeping down illegal fish-
ing, as they find it in their interest to do so. The catch of Whitefish and Trout will
not be as heavy this season as last. He was called to burn nine trap nets at Bad.
River, but so far he has not been able to learn who the owner is. He has had one
conviction for fishing nets without license so far this year. Bass and Pickerel were
plentiful, more Pickerel having been caught by angling in Magnetawan River this
season than for the three years previous. This is owing to vigilant protection in
spawning season. Deer are not as numerous in this locality as last year, owing to
their having been run out with dogs in September. Partridge are on the increase,
owing to the close season afforded them by the Department. He says that the law
has been well observed in his division, better than any previous year. He thinks the
licensing of guides a good move, and believes it has a good effect, and thinks a good
move would be to license trappers, say, a fee of $5.00.
Lake Huron (Proper) and River St. Clair.
Overseer H. A. Blunden, of Sarnia, reports that the season opened fairly early
with a continuous spell of south and southwest winds enabling the fishermen to set
their nets without much trouble. Along the St. Clair River, the seine fishermen,
and Lake Huron from the mouth of the river as far north as Blue Point, the pound
net fishermen, reported a light catch during the early fishing season, which he thinks
can be accounted for by the spell of south winds before mentioned driving the fish
out into deep water and besides he heard the American fishermen were obtaining
a large haul on their side of the Lake, therefore proving that the winds have an
effect on the fish. Since the fishermen before mentioned have reset their pound
nets for the fall trade he understands that they are getting very satisfactory hauls.
The fishermen operating between Blue Point and Grand Bend reported a more satis-
factory season so far than the ones to the south of that point, particularly in white-
fish and trout. He is sorry to say there were more prosecutions for catching and
offering for sale small or illegal fish this season than usual, probably owing to the
small catches in the first part of the season, but since the beginning of fall opera-
tions and the returns have been greater there seems to be no cause for complaint.
Taking the season as a whole he has found the fishermen taking a deeper interest
in their own welfare by assisting the hatcheries to collect spawn and otherwise obeying
the laws. In the immediate vicinity of Sarnia there seems to be no partridge, but
he learned from his travels through the outlying districts when he was posting
notices and otherwise looking after the interests of the Department that there were
a few to be had, and he thinks it was a timely act of the Department in putting on
a longer close season. Quail do not seem to be as numerous as he would like to see
them as their covers are gradually being laid low. Geese are already to be seen
flying south in large flocks. Ducks have been plentiful this season, Mink seem
to be plentiful, and, owing to their destructive raids on poultry and the ready sale
for their pelts they are much sought after. Muskrats are very numerous in Sarnia
Bay if their odd huts are any indication of their numbers, but there does not seem
to be as much destruction from them in the ditches and watercourses as usual, prob-
ably owing to the past two seasons being so uncommonly dry, not affording them ag
much water, for protection as they usually seem to require.
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Overseer D. Kehoe, of Millarton, reports that the fishing law has been well
observed in his division. The fishermen think it better to keep the law than to
break it. He had one complaint regarding the game law, but could not get evidence
to secure a conviction. He had no conviction in his division this year. He is
satisfied the law is as well observed as could be expected.
Overseer D. Robertson, of Southampton, reports that the season of 1909 has been
a poor season for tihe fishermen of his division. In the first part of the season
they did fairly well; midsummer fishing was very poor; first week in October the
tugs did very well and fish seemed very plentiful, but after that date the weather
was very stormy and some nets were out three weeks, the weather being so rough
they could not be lifted. He has had three convictions this season, one at Allanford,
viz., a party allowing sawdust and mill refuse to go into the Sauble River, fined
twenty dollars and costs. Two parties in Carrick township were each fined ten
dollars and costs for catching speckled trout with nets — nets seized and forwarded
to the Department. As to game. Partridge is very plentiful and increasing. Hares
plentiful. Close season has been fairly well observed.
Lake St. Clair^ River Thames and Detroit River.
Overseer TUmii Laframboise, of Canard River, reports that the fishermen have
very well obeyed the laws. He is told that the continual blasting at the Lime Kiln
crossing in the Detroit River is destroying a large quantity of fish and he has decided
to go personally and investigate, and will report later on. He has had but one
case of illegal fishing by parties from the United States, and he has seized their
minnow net as reported in his report for the month of October. In regard to the
Game he is much annoyed by the Americans ; they come around Fighting Island in
great numbers, and it is impossible for one man to reach them with a row boat. He
came upon five men from the United States shooting off of Fighting Island, and
with assistance he managed to seize their boats and decoys, but could not get them
as they took to the marsh. He thinks some means should be taken to put a stop
to them, and capture them if they keep coming over here to shoot.
Overseer Richard Little, of Wallacehurg, reports that this has been the banner year
for Angling, much better than last year, the fishing and shooting laws were well
observed. He would also recommend doing away with spring fishing, and let them
set their nets two weeks or a month earlier in the fall, when they would get better
prices for their fish. All the fishermen in his district are in favour of it. Quail was
about the same as last year. Woodcock reported plentiful on Walpole and around
the Sny. Snipe the usual supply, the Marsh Duck, such as the Mallard, are more
plentiful this. fall. Blue Bill, Red Head and Canvas Back are here in abundance.
He would recommend shooting only four days in the week, and charging a small fee,
most of the sportsmen in his district are in favour of it.
Overseer Henry Osborne, of Dante, reports that the catch so far as the reports
to hand are concerned show a falling off this year over 1908, owing to the ice in the
river. It was late before there was any fishing done, which may in part account
for the falling off. The fishing laws are fairly well observed; there is an Indian
Reserve in his district and the Indians sometimes put in their nets before getting
licenses, but axe always willing to pay the licenses. There had been some alleged
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cases of illegal fishing reported to him, but an investigation failed to find any truth
in the reports. There are no dams or anything to obstruct the free run of the fish.
Overseer Theodore , Peltier, of Dover South, reports the following for the year
ending October 31st. He finds that the catch of fish has been exceptionally good,
indicating that the fish have been more plentiful this season than for some years
past. The close season has been well observed, with no violations, so far as he knows.
There were a few violations of the shipping regulations during the season, which
were prosecuted. Game in this district is very scarce, with the exception of wild
ducks, which seem to be quite plentiful. 'Close watch has been kept, and no
violations of the close season have been observed.
Lake Erie and Grand Eiver.
Overseer T. J. Briggs, of Bridgehurg, reports that the angling has been very poor
in the river at this end of the lake, he cannot tell why or give any reason for the
poor fishing. He thinks the frogs should be protected in this county and the
Americans be made to pay a license to hunt them in the County of Welland, for the
Americans make a good living hunting frogs here.
One fish trap was set on a farm for the purpose of catching fish in the spring
of the year; going up the Government ditch the trap was seized and the dam torn
away. In Millar's Creek, near the Niagara River, he seized one purse seine. These
seines are used at night by pot. hunters and river pirates. They catch at each haul
from 50 to 300 pounds of fish called Blue Pike in the spring in Niagara River.
Three men fishing with seine in Deep Hole ran out into the water and rowed for
Buffalo. Their seine got caught in some spokes, and it wag captured in daylight
and destroyed when dry enough to burn, it was burned two days after on the market
square, in public. On 21st day of May, at 2 p.m., he and two deputies ran on some
men fishing with seine near Fort Erie, captured the seine and the men escaped to
Buffalo. On May the 21st at 1 a.m. seized two spears from three men who were
fishing with jack lights in Mill Race near Fort Erie and fined them each $2.00 for
violating the law. On June 5th, a party fishing with seine got out in a boat and
let the seine go, and he brought it ashore and put it on board the " Edna Ivan,'*
for Mr. Holden to destroy.
On Sunday, July 25th, while patrolling with motor boat on Lake Erie near Old
Fort, he seized a rowboat with two men in it fishing without angling permits ; five
days later the boat was sold. On September 25th he patrolled with motor boat
** Game Bird," and fined three fellows for fishing without angling permits near
Black Creek out of an old boat in Canadian "Waters.
On Sunday, October 3rd, he seized one single barrel shotgun from three Italians
hunting near Shipyard or Niagara Junction.
Overseer H. A. Henderson, of Pelee Island, reports that during the past ten
months the catch of fish has been very light; the same conditions exist as of late
years, that is, the fishing industry is not so vigorously prosecuted. No pound nets
are now being fished in this district, and the fall run of fish does not commence until
November. The season of angling was fairly good. Many availed themselves of this
exciting sport. The condition of the weather was unfavourable to some extent. No
abuses exist in his district and no illegal fishing has come to his notice. The game
is very scarce in that district; for some reason the quail are not doing well; black
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and grey squirrels are not increasing as would be expected. The pheasants are,
however, increasing and local sports are of the opinion that the pheasants are running
the quail out, and this may be so, for since the advent of pheasants there the quail
seem to have been gradually decreasing. Bevies of from 20 to 35 were common;
now 5 to 1 dozen are the most seen. The game laws are strictly observed, in this
he is assisted by the sportsmen themselves, and no pot-hunting or illegal devices are
tolerated.
Overseer Henry Johnson, of Brantford, reports that the fishing in his division is
about the same as last year, all but coarse fish which is not as good as last year.
Bass and pickerel and trout about the same. There seems to be lots of small bass
in the river. He has had some complaints which he investigated and there have been
five fines for illegal fishing and eight for Sunday fishing. With the assistance of
the new Deputy Game and Fishery Wardens and the telephone in the county it will
be hard work to do much illegal fishing and hunting. He would be pleased to
see proper slides in the dams in his division as it is impossible for fish to come up
in the condition they are in. Black and grey squirrels arc more plentiful than last
year and also quails and plenty of rabbits. He wants to congratulate the Depart-
ment on the success of the hatchery here; the amount of young bass taken from the
pond more than exceeded his expectations.
What the Department lacks in quantity they have gained in experience and he is
fully convinced that with the experience and under the able superintendency of
Mr. Edwards the output next year will be increased by many thousands.
Overseer Edward Lee, of Low BanJcs, reports as follows : — The catch of White-
fish by tug fishermen out of Port Maitland shows a marked decrease as compared
with 1908; Herring a large increase over the last five or six years; Blue Pickerel
are as plentiful as ever; Pickerel (dore) about same as last season, also a slight
increase in the catch of perch. The Whitefish taken by pound nets about same as
last year; an increase in Pickerel (dore), Herring and Perch. Pickerel (Blue),
better than last year, a decrease in Sturgeon and Caviare. Coarse fish about same
as last report, with exception of Carp on the increase, and very few taken ; nets
damaged much by storms. Quail and Partridge are reported more numerous.
Squirrels owing to the clearing up of land are becoming scarce. Cotton Tail Rabbits
plentiful. Not so many Hares or White Rabbits, which are only found in some
of the marshy districts. Wild Ducks reported numerous; while the usual numbers
of Wild Geese are seen each spring and fall, very few are shot. Woodcock not
numerous, but still found in some localities, and less Golden Plover seen of late
years. Muskrats quite plentiful, and an occasional Mink. About 95 per cent, of
the fish caught in his division are shipped to the United States, the balance used for
local and home consumption. No abuses exist. The close sea-sons have been well
observed by licensed fishermen, and nothing irregular except some minor matters
already reported. The game laws have been well observed by local sportsmen, non-
residents having very little regard for same.
Overseer Kenneth McClennan, of Grovesend, reports that he has observed that
during this season the fish have been quite plentiful in comparison with the catch
of last season, and the time when the fishermen look for the largest hauls is yet to
come. The frequent storms on the lake such as have not been seen for years, have
interfered with the fishing considerably during this, their busiest season. The fisher-
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men of Pt. Bruce were unable to get out when there was a better season on account
of the water in the harbour being so shallow. The quality of fish caught has been
exceptionally good this year. The close season as well as all Fishery Laws were well
observed, only one case of illegal fishing coming to my notice. That was a hoop net
being fished in the Otter Creek, the net was confiscated and shipped to the Depart-
ment, the party operating it was not discovered, he heard of a great many com-
plaints from farmers for not being allowed to catch coarse fish such as suckers and
mullet, for their own use in streams which flow through or near their own property.
The Game Laws were also well observed. Black fquirrel, about the only game in
his district, were very numerous this season.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte.
Overseer David Conger, of West Lake, reports that the catch of whitefish and
salmon trout has been good this year; they have increased about 20 per cent, over
last year. Angling has not been as good as last year on account of so
many coarse fish in the Lakes. He seized about fifteen hundred yards of
gill nets in the waters of East and West Lake which he sent to Capt. A.
Hunter, of Belleville, but could not find the owner of the net?. He has
been over his territory on different occasions and is satisfied that the licensed fisher-
men observed the laws. Ee game, there was any amount of ducks in East and
West Lake in the spring of the year and in the fall of the year. Musk rats are
very plentiful, trappers got as high as forty-three cents for their skins. Partridge
are very scarce. Black equirrels are increasing. The game laws have l)oen well
observed.
Overseer P. W. Dafoe, of Napanee, reports that having been appointed Overseer
in March last he cannot speak of the catch in former years, but from all he can
learn from the fishermen and as he inspected in that town thirty or forty barrels
per day in the good runs, he thinks fishing was better than former years. Over
three-quarters were exported, the price was so high in the American market little
was consumed at home.
No violations of the Act have come to his knowledge, though he has made several
midnight searches. The law has been well looked after. His trying time is in
the spring when the pickerel come up the falls in the town and can go no farther,
and boys kill them with sticks and stones. In former years there was bad work
there. He has a plan that he thinks will stop all abuse in the future.
Salmon River has a greater flow of water than the Napanee River and is much
more productive of fish; its source is at the foot of Missoga Lake, its mouth near
Point Ann, Bay of Quints, having a run of about one hundred miles through
numerous lakes all well stocked with pike, pickerel, bass and nearly all the coarse
fish. On his first trip up the river he found at Kingsford, western boundary of the
township of Richmond, dams gone, mills burned, the people grumbling that no fish
were below. The cheese factory had dumped a quantity of whey in the river which
hurt the fish below. At Forest Mills there are two dams; at the lower dam the
fall is eighteen feet. No salmon ever get above the falls. At Roblin there is one
dam and he does not think there is a proper fishway on this river, but the sawdust
is well looked after. He thinks at Roblin some illegal fishing has been done. He
could not get the names but he has set traps.
Line Lake is some three miles long and half mile wide, and is part of the
northern boundary of the township of Richmond and has bass, pickerel, pike and
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coarse fish. Many applications come to him for net licenses for the lake and the
river, but these are the best angling and trolling waters in that part of Ontario.
Game. — No deer in that part, but they have issued about the usual number of
hunters' licenses, but partridges are quite plentiful. On his trip, within gunshot of
Forest Mill he saw about forty and near Roblin there are a great many; if such
droves of the birds can live so near to a large village the laws must be in force.
Trapping is good along the Salmon and he thinks there should be a license for
trapping.
.Overseer E. B. Fox, of Northport, reports that in the beginning of November
1909, he found parties fishing without a license, and they claimed they had per-
mission for catching some fish for their own use which he stopped at once, and
stopped all net fishing as well for close season was over. He proceeded until the
spring fishing of hoop nets when he found several fishing across channel and creeks,
which they had to remove during the winter. He found one man trapping in
muskrat house and laid information to Mr. Hunter and recommended easy settle-
ment if possible, which was done. He commenced to patrol with the "Shark" on
the 25th of May up the bay as far as Belleville for supplies for the " Shark."
May 31st he patrolled down the bay, and found one man fishing night-lines, for
which he did not know he had to have a license which he procured for him for the
month of June. He made some six trips up and down the bay for the Game and
Fishery Department. In July he made the same number of trips, but found no
fishing, and for the month of August he made eight trips up and down the bay look-
ing for non-resident fishing parties, but found very few anglers without permits and
for the month of September patrolled up and down the bay. He dragged several
times, but found nothing. The month of October was the hardest month for work
ns he patrolled over his division some eleven times, measured nets and found them all
right. For the opening the season was well observed and also the closing for white-
fish, which were very plentiful, but the season was quite short for there was no
extension this year for the month of November. He made a seizure of hoop nets.
He says he might first say that the fish seem to all to be very plentiful and on
the increase. But for the fishermen, he would suggest that there be no gill net fish-
ing in the spring as the most they catch would be pike and the price is low, from
2% to 3 cents per pound, and in the fall they are worth 5 cents per pound.
In regard to duck — the black ducks were very plentiful, but not as many fall
duck as usual, but he thinks the season opens a little too early. He would say that
the open season be not until the 5th of September instead of the first as the duck
are very poor and full of pin feathers and not fit to eat. There are plenty of ducks,
but partridge scarce but on the increase. He would suggest that there be a heavy
fine placed on any one burning the marshes, as the muskrats, when frozen out
of houses, have no place to go, and freeze to death, also the duck in the spring have
no place to lay and hatch.
Overseer I. Glass, of Trenton, reports that he has only three men in his district
holding license to fish hoop nets, no gill nets allowed in his district, except for
domestic purposes. The licensed fishermen are apparently obeying the law without
any trouble. There was a large number of domestic licenses granted last year, and
some of the parties holding them took advantage of the fact of having domestic
and caught large numbers of whitefish for commercial purposes. The angling in
his district was excellent. Bass, pickerel and maskinonge were very plentiful.
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Pickerel go up Trent Eiver in large quantities in the spring to spawn. He has
considerable trouble from poachers who catch them with dip nets in the night.
Caught several parties and had them fined.
Overseer Henry HoUiday, of Wolfe Island, reports that from what he can learn
from the fishermen the angling in his district never was better, from about the first
of August and September and part of October, but the first part of the season bass
not so large, but plentiful and pike very numerous all season. The fishermen observe
the law very well in his district. Quite a lot of maskinonge were taken by anglers
this year, some very large, and the net fishermen also report a good season, and some
good catches. Bullheads plentiful and good size, but the dog fish very numerous.
He has seen as many as 17 taken from one net. He thinks they are increasing. He
does not hear much about carp. He finds the fishermen willing to observe the law,
there only being one small fine in his district, a man fishing with a net for domestic
use.
Overseer H. W. Hayes, of Murray, reports that during the year 1909 the fisher-
men have observed the law with the exception of three men living on the lake shore
who fished, but claimed they were informed that it was all right to do so. He notified
Capt. Hunter who came up and fined them. Since then he has had no trouble as
this was a warning to others. The catch of bullheads was not as large as formerly
on account of the heavy west winds which drove them down the bay.
Very few carp were caught. The law was observed in regard to duck shooting
in sunken punts being used in his district.
Overseer E. M. Huffman, of Hay Bay, reports that the spring fishing was excep-
tionally good, but the fishermen report the fish to be scarce this fall so far. Bass
were plentiful and a good size, but maskinonge have been scarce, and very few were
caught by the tourists this season.
The close season has been well observed for fish. Ducks were very plentiful
this spring and were a great temptation to the local sportsman. He had four
parties fined for shooting ducks in close season and more would have been if he
could have caught them, but they were sly. Muskrats were in abundance and hun-
dreds were caught. No complaints are made and everything seems all right.
Overseer John Johnson, of Port Hope, reports that the laws were well observed
by the fishermen in his district. There have been no complaints made to him that
the law has been broken, nor has he found any infringement of the law himself. A
great many people come to him to know when the open seasons are for fishing and
shooting game.
Overseer J. H. Murdoch, of Bath,, reports that the past season has not been as
good as 1908. The weather was unfavourable, there being such high winds the men
were unable to lift their nets for two or three days at a time. They are not as well
pleased with their catch as last year. The law was fairly well observed in his dis-
trict. There was very little angling done there. Bass was plentiful. Tourists
were fewer there than usual. Game and fur-bearing animals are scarce in his
district.
Overseer R. J. Walker, of Port Credit, reports that the game laws have been well
observed. To the best of his knowledge, there were no complaints made, either, of
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any violations of the game laws. Game is very scarce in that section of the country.
The fishery laws were well observed, both regarding angling and the lake
fishing with nets, with the exception of sucker fishing. There were a number of
complaints about people fishing with nets, which he investigated, and found that all
of the nets used to fish for suckers were a short net fastened to sticks, and the
parties had to wade into the water up as far as their waists sometimes. On one
occasion he seized a short seining net which was* being used to catch suckers, and
destroyed the same. He cannot give a report as to the quantity of fish caught, but
from the best information he could obtain, it will be on an average with last year.
The black bass seemed to be on the increase in the River Credit.
Overseer FranTc Warden, of Couriice, reports that fish have been very scarce this
season, and it is thought that it is carp that is killing them.
Early in the season the marshes were full of pike, ciscoes, and other small fish,
and in June, when the carp came in, the others' went out. As for game, ducks are
about the only game that is hunted, and they have been most awfully scarce. He
has seen them pass over in very large flocks and not stop at the lake front.
Counties Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Russell, Carleton, Renfrew,
Lanark, Grenville.
Overseer Samuel Andrews, of MicJcshurg, reports that he has kept a close watch
in his division and found less infringements of the Game and Fishery Act than in
previous year.
Ten licenses were issued for fishing for coarse fish. A very small quantity of
fish were taken by those to whom licenses were issued, as they were fishing merely
for their own use. He destroyed two gill nets, which were illegally set, but was
unable to find the owners.
Fish are not increasing as they should. He cannot account for this, unless it
is the large quantity of suckers that frequent the waters and destroy the spawn of
other fish. Partridge are still scarce, but increasing under the wise protection now
afforded them, which should be continued for a few years yet. Deer are increasing
in this county, and are coming down into the settled parts of the country. There
have been no infractions of the game laws brought to his notice this year, and he
feels satisfied that the game law is strictly observed, as most of the sportsmen think
it their duty to help to protect the game, but there is a tract of country lying
between the County of Renfrew and the Algonquin Park, where pot-hunters gather
in the fall and forepart of the winter and. slaughter a great number of deer. This
should be looked after and stopped, as it has been going on for a number of years.
It is outside of his territory, therefore he cannot bring them to justice.
Beavers are increasing, and are working their way down the rivers and small
streams, further into this county. Muskrat and other small fur-bearing animals are
still scarce, but a little better than previous years.
Overseer George Barr, of Harrow smith, reports that on March Ist he visited dam
on Fourteen Island Lake, examined it carefully, and found no fishway; visited
again on April 17th, found it still closed and no fishways, and from information he
can get there never has been a fishway there, which he considered an injury to the
propagation of fish.
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He visited Petworth Dam, March 9th, examined the dam as well as possible, found
it closed, with no fishways, and says there never was any there. He visited
Burned Mill Dam, at the head of First Depot Lake, near the boundary of Port-
land and Hinchinbrook. He could not tell much about it, as they are repairing it,
but he understands there never was a fishway there.
The following are the lakes in his division, with the kinds of fish inhabiting
them:
Napanee Lake — Pike, b'ome bass, a few perch, and abundance of catfish.
Pond Lily — The same as Napanee.
First Depot — The same as the Napanee Lake.
Long and Rock — Pickerel, bass, pilce, suckers, and catfish.
Silver — Same as Long and Rock Lakes.
Fourteen Island Lake — Bass, pike, pickerel, suckers, and catfish.
Mud Lake, near Murvale — Pike, catfish,- and suckers.
Thirteen Island Lake — Pike, suckers, and catfish.
Desert — Salmon, herring, bass, and catfish.
Knowlton — Salmon, a few perch and herring.
He does not think these lakes contain any more than sufiicient to supply home
consumption; in his opinion, there is none for export. He finds that it is diffi-
cult to protect muskrat, as they are much sought after, and slaughtered in and
during the months of January and February. He found their houses cut open,
and could not find who did it. He thinks that if the shooting of muskrat was
prohibited and none allowed to be trapped until the first of March, they would be
more numerous, and the pelts more valuable, and the officers w'ould be better
able to protect them. There are a few otter around Napanee and Pond Lilyj
Lakes, which he finds very difficult to protect, as he picked up four otter traps
which had been set for them, but found no claimant. There are no deer in his
locality. Partridge are becoming more plentiful since they have been protected.
He has done his best to protect all fish and game during the last ten months.
Overseer W. J. Birch, of Delta, reports that the angling in his division of
Upper and Lower Bewdley Lakes the past season was excellent, especially through
the months of August and September. There were more large small-mouth black
bass taken this season than there has been for years, some weighing as high as
four and one-quarter pounds, and many large mouth weighing over five pounds.
They never have many tourists, and had less this year than others. Their cottages
were all filled, most of the people coming early and staying quite late. He only
seized one gill net, about ten rods long, and was unable to find the owner. How-
ever, he was successful in having four parties fined in June for spearing, with
torch, bass and pike. The fishermen of Upper Bewdley report as good a catch this
year as previous years. He must say that the black ducks have been more plentiful
here than they have been for years. They are increasing rapidly, while the wood-
duck seems to be getting scarcer. Black squirrels have been plentiful this fall, also.
Overseer J. H. Boyd, of Merrichville, reports that the fish have greatly
increased in his division in the last year, especially black bass. The people in his
district are highly delighted to think the fish are becoming so numerous, and he
expects a great many tourists in his district next year. There have been fourteen
licenses for dip nets applied for for coarse fish. He has taken a number of trips
in his district, and has confiscated seventeen nets. He has fined five men — two
for illegal fishing, three for Sunday shooting of duck.
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Deer is getting very plentiful, but a number of them have been frightened
away by dogs. Ducks quite numerous, partridges getting numerous also. On the
whole, the game and fish have greatly increased these last few years.
Overseer Oeorge BurTce, of Perth, reports that the law has been much better
observed in that section this year than formerly. Nevertheless, he obtained six
convictions, but went to the borders of his district to do so. The borders need
trimming yet.
The increased number of partridges proves the wisdom of the restrictions there-
on, and the added restriction this year will do good, and was needed,
Reports indicate that deer in this section are holding their own. The wood-
duck will soon be of the past.
The other ducks which breed about there are being carefully protected in their
breeding-places and the good result of such protection is already noticeable.
The people are becoming educated to the necessity of observing the game laws,
partly owing to their strict enforcement and partly owing to the efforts of the
Perth branch of the Ontario Forest, Fish and Game Protective Association. Out-
siders frequently give assistance of great value, and otherwise show their sympathy.
Overseer D. E. Burns, of Pembroke, reports that he has issued six licenses for
fishing and one for hunting deer. He did not issue any angling permits, as there
was none called for this season. The catch of fish in his district was fairly good
this season. There have been no violations of the law, so far as he is informed.
Overseer H. N. Covell, of Lomhardij, reports that there has been no fishing in
his district, except by farmers living near the lakes, with hook and line. There
has-been only one license issued in his district, and this was for domestic use only.
The angling in Otter Lake has been much better than for a number of years, he
thinks, on account of the number of ling the Department has taken from the
water of Otter Lalce, and he thinks if they could take as many more from those
waters there would be a much better class of fish.
The game law has been very well observed in his division. Partridges and
black squirrels are increasing. Ducks are scarce this fall.
Overseer J. IV. Davis, of Sydenham, reports that fishing with rod and line is
increasing in his district. A greater number of foreigners visited Sydenham this
summer than any year previous. There are a number of lakes in the Township of
Loughborough that could be stocked with game fish, which would pay the Depart-
ment well for the expense. If pickerel and salmon were put in Sydenham Lake, he
is of opinion they would in a few years greatly add to the number of foreign sports-
men, and thereby increase the number of angling permits. Pickerel would do well
in Knowlton Lake and Gold Lake. Both of these lakes have salmon trout.
The partridge have greatly increased in his district, thanks to the law prevent-
ing the killing of them. He is sorry that the killing of deer was not prohibited
for five years in the Townships of Loughborough, Belford, Storrington, and
North Crosby.
Overseer W. J. Donaldson, of Donaldson, reports that there has been no license
issued in his district during the past year. There has been a greater number of
tourists than in past years, and all report satisfactory results by angling. The
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law in this respect appears to have been fairly well observed. There were a few
instances where the law was violated by setting nets, the parties being fined in
each case. He is pleased to say that the game laws are much better observed than
they were in past years. Settlers, as a rule, are becoming educated, and realize the
importance of preserving the game.
Ee game birds and animals, partridge appear to be getting plentiful, and he
believes that prohibiting the killing of them last year has had a very gatisfactory
result. Ducks of different kinds are also plentiful.
Deer are more plentiful than they have been for a number of years. The
discontinuance of settlers' permits to kill deer for their own use is by no means
popular with the people residing in localities where permits were issued. He is of
the opinion that it would be an improvement to have hunting licenses sold by none
excepting overseers, deputy game wardens, and other game and fishery officers.
He has good reason to believe that where irresponsible parties are trusted with
the selling of those licenses, they sometimes abuse their privileges by carrying a
license in their pocket while hunting, without being filled up, and, if not challenged,
they are returned to the Department as unsold. He has been advised that in one
instance last year a party who was entrusted in this way did not only use a blank
license himself, but als'o provided his friends with them. By entrusting the sale
of licenses to officers only, it would enable such officers to know who had obtained
licenses and who had not.
Ovevfieer Henry Drew, of Long Lake, reports that it has been a very fine season
in his* district, as reported by sports. He sold sixty-seven angling permits at
Sharbot and Eagle Lakes, and believes the law was well observed. He also thinks
it was a good thing to have our overseer appointed residing at Sharbot Lake, as he
thinks he will make a good officer. Game is scarce in that vicinity, but he thinks
it is on the increase the last two years. He would call the attention of the Depart-,
ment to the matter of herring nets in Eagle Lake. There is abundance of small
herring or ciscoes, weighing about three to the pound, and they do not grow any-
larger. They have been getting licences of three-inch mesh extension measure,
and that is too large for herring; would recommend that it be changed to one
and one-half inch mesh, as he has never seen any other kind of fish taken in
herring net<^.
Gam'' and Fishery Overseer H. Esford, of Barriefield, reports that as to fishing
in his waters there has been a good catch, and the fishermen have done fairly well.
Bullheads are plenty and bass are increasing in the drowned lands very fast; there
are plenty of black bass there now, which never was before. Carp are beginning to
be caught there, but are small as yet. Dogfish are increasing. They catch them
as heavy as twenty pounds. There have been four fishermen fined for violations
of the fishery law. Outside of that, the law has been fairly well kept. Fur has
been scarcer this season than last season. Muskrats were not so plentiful as last
season. Mink are scarce. Ducks have been very scarce in his waters this fall, com-
pared to other years.
Overseer James Fisher, of Sunbury, reports that the fishing in his district has
not been better in years. The green and black bass being very plentiful, the
tourists catching their limit almost every day, also some good catches of salmon
3 G. P.
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being reported. The fishermen report catfish and other coarse fish as plentiful as
in former years.
Wild ducks are plentiful around there. Partridge and snipe are very scarce,
very seldom one being seen.
Muskrats are not nearly so numerous as they used to be. Mink are very scarce.
The mill owners observe the law and there is no sawdust or refuse allowed to go in
the water.
The close seasons have been well observed. He caught a few fishing without
permits, but they were quite willing to buy them. He sold 13,4 permits besides
as many more having them when they came.
Overseer Adam Greene, of Diamond, reports that fish are plentiful this season.
Bass and pickerel were plentiful. Pike is hard to catch, they are too well fed, the
water abounds with small fish. He would recommend that some means be taken
to destroy the suckers. It is a great breeding ground for bass, but the suckers
come in millions Jrom the 24th of May up to the 1st of June, and destroy the
spawn. He thinks that if there were two weeks open for spearing the latter part
of May it would check them.
Overseer William Major, of Woodlawn, reports that the law is well observed
in his district. There is very little angling done. He seized two old nets and de-
stroyed them. Pike, pickerel and bullheads are most plentiful. Bass are scarce.
Game is scarce. Partridge are very scarce; some duck; not much shooting done
here. He had no trouble this year, the law is well observed; no Sunday shooting
done.
Overseer J. H. Phillips, of 8'rmtWs Falls, as Captain of "Navarch," reports
that he took charge of "Navarch" on May 24th, 1909, and has kept constant patrol
on the Bay of Quinte waters during the season. He found bass fishing excellent,
even better than last year. Tourists all report fishing on the Rideau to be excel-
lent. Illegal fishing was carried on to some extent. He seized about 1500 yards
of gill net on the Bay of Quinte, also two row boats, and one row boat was seized
near Gananoque. On the 6th of September he seized six sets of hoop nets on the
Ottawa Eiver. During the past summer he had nine convictions. He has found
the " Kavarch " to do excellent work during the season, and has no doubt that
its use will have the desired effect of putting a stop to illegal netting. On the
9th of October he seized a gasoline launch at Rideau Ferry, which was being used
by a party in hunting ducks. He left the " Navarch " on the 1st of October, and
commenced taking out ling from the Rideau and protecting the salmon. Early
in the season about 300,000 salm.on fry were deposited in Rideau Lakes. The
Rideau Lakes are constantly growing in popularity as a holiday resort and fishing
ground, and the number of tourists who visit them is increasing every season.
About a dozen summer cottages were erected on their shores during the past
summer between Portland and Smith's Falls, and the prospects are the next
season will see many more built.
Overseer J. C. Raphael, of Mallorytown, reports that the fishing this season
has been very good. Pike and maskinonge have been very plentiful. The black
bass fishing is not as good as in former years. He thinks if the close season for
bass was extended to the first of July it would be better. As late as the first of
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July you will find some of them full of spawn. The ducks were very plentiful
last spring and there was very little shooting. There are more ducks in the St.
Lawrence Eiver this fall than there have been for years and the sportsmen are
getting good shooting and if the put puts don't close them out we will have good
shooting all fall. He has found no illegal fishing.
Overseer William S pence, of Athens, reports that there is an increase in all
fish over previous years. Salmon are more plentiful and black bass are still better
and larger. Fishing laws have been well observed, just two cases of illegal fishing
with nets. He got seven gill nets this season. The laws in regard to game were
well observed. Partridge are more plentiful and there are a great many more
ducks than other years. There were few tourists this summer, therefore there were
not as many permits sold as in previous years. About three years ago fish were
very scarce and he thinks that is one reason for their not coming to the Lake thi&
year, as they don't know they are so plentiful.
Overseer Fred Stanzel, of Carleton Place, reports that he has taken every pre-
caution in regard to the game and fishery laws and has found no person violating^
therefore has collected no fines. He cannot say whether there has been an in-
crease or decrease in the different kinds of fish during the past year, as this is
his first year. Black bass were scarce in the fore part of the season, but abundantly
good during August and September.
Ducks are plentiful in his district this year, and partridge are increasing in
number.
Overseer B. B. Storey, of Escott, reports that the fishery laws in his division
to date have been well observed as the only fish are suckers, bull-pouts and pickerel,
and these are only taken by residents for their own private use. He thinks it
would be a very good thing to have a close season, in his division, for frogs, as they
are a very good price at the Eiver St. Lawrence, which is only three miles away, and
therefore they are becoming quite scarce. The game laws have been well observed ;
he approves of the extended close season for partridge, as he believes that they are
quite scarce throughout the province.
He thinks that it would be a very good thing to have a shorter season for musk-
rats in his division, say, 15th April to Ist May, owing to the scarcity.
He believes the mere existence of a Fish and Game Overseer in a division is a
great protection.
Overseer J. W. Taudvin, of Kingston, reports that he finds that the angling
in the St. Lawrence Eiver during the fore part of the season was not very good
and during the latter part much better than usual, bass and maskinonge being
far more plentiful. In the lower portion of Lake Ontario the bass fishing as a
whole was not so good. The season for spawning was very late and very few bass
had spawned before the fifteenth of July.
There was a lot of windy weather, which interfered with the anglers and had
a lot to do with a smaller catch. All kinds of fish this year were very fat and
would not bite as well as usual, showing that they were getting an abundance of
food. Bass were very plentiful and never in the history of angling in these waters
were there so many small bass seen and caught as there were this year. There is
no doubt but the bass are increasing rapidly here.
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The anglers were more particular this year as to their catches, and the credit
chiefly belongs to the licensed guides. There were not so many non-resident
anglers as in former years, and h^ thinks the Seattle Exposition and automobiling
had a good deal to do with that, also some of the Americans who formerly fished
in these waters went to our inland waters, where the windy weather would not
interfere with them so much, and the angling is e<iually as good, if not better.
The prospects are bright for a good season next year, and large catches.
The game at the opening of the season was more plentiful than usual, but
has not been so good lately owing to the mild weather, but will be good again
when the inland waters begin to freeze over.
Overseer 11. E. Wartman, of Portsmouth, reports that during the first part of
the season bass were not very plentiful, but later there were some good catches of
bass, and some very large ones, larger than usual.
The law was well observed in the section, with the exceptions of two or three
nets, which were reported but could not be located. Duck shooting is not very
good so far, but it is rather early, November and December being our best months
for ducks.
Partridge in the' north part of his territory are on the increase an4 quite plenti-
ful; so much for the close season.
Muskrats were quite numerous this year, and he thinks the law was well
observed. Would recommend close season until the 1st of March, when the fur is
the best.
He would not recommend a close season for mink, as they destroy muskrats
and all kinds of game. Last year he caught a mink in a pond killing wild ducks
that were too small to fly. Their fur is fine, but they are one of the most destructive
animals on game we have.
Overseer J. R. Wight, of Newhoro, reports that, with the assistance of guides
and hotelmen and the generally sportsmanlike behaviour of tourists, there has been
very little illegal fishing in his district during the season of 1909. There was one
conviction for catching minnows wih a dip-net from a houseboat. The fishing
has been very good, both as to bass in the lake near Newboro and as to salmon in
Devil and Buck Lakes. The only falling off has been in the case of small-mouthed
bass, with which the lakes should at once be re^ocked, else these may soon be
fished out. The netting that has been licensed has been of good service in thinning
out to some extent the coarser fish that prey upon those whose preservation is our
object.
Two dollars, in his opinion, is a sufficiently high fee for a rod license. While
some fish quite a while on it, there are others who remain only a day or so. In
this way a reasonable average of time is kept, which $2 well pays for. The licensing
of guides he considers to have been a good move for all parties to whom the matter
could be of any interest. The number of tourists at Newboro this summer was
considerably in excess of other years, a fact to be attributed to better organization,
better accommodation, and better advertising on the part of the hotels, together
with the reputation of the place in past years. With every convenience and vnth
means of accessibility possessed by few such places, with such fine fishing, and with
the tourists of so many past years advertising "it, Newboro should have a pretty big
share of the summer trade.
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Overseer Hugh Wilson, of Elphin, reports that he had two complaints this .
year, which were laid before Mr. Taylor, of Perth — one for catching whitefish in
November, the other for cutting rat houses. In each case a fine was imposed.
He finds the partridge very plentiful this year. All are satisfied with the game
laws in that section.
Overseer F. L. Wornnoorth, of Arden, reports that he has had a great deal of
trouble with mill owners again this year with sawdust and rubbish going into the
water. They have had a good number of non-residents again this summer, and he
does not know of one instance of any one of them breaking the law. He found a
couple of gill nets in the water, which he lifted, but could not find any owner
for them; also found one hoop net, but no one would claim it. He only sold one
license for guides. In reference to partridge hunting, the law was very well kept.
There have been no complaints. The birds are getting quite plentiful again. One
of the hotelmen in town has built a large addition to his hotel to accommodate
the number of tourists which come to that place. In reference to the issuing of
deer hunting license to settlers, as well as people coming in to hunt, he thinks it
better than the settlers' permits, as different ones who bought licenses told him it
was a good thing, as it kept a great number of young lads out of the woods,jand
there would not be as many accidents as in former years.
Overseer D. Younghushand, of South March, reports that the ten months just
past have been very quiet in that district. The fishing was not very good. The
fish cauglit were pike, suckers, bullheads, perch, sunfish, and a few pickerel (dore),
and black bass. The ducks have been very plentiful, and he found no illegal shoot-
irg. It has been a good yean for muskrats. He had occasion to seize acme traps
which were set out of season. There are no partridge of any account in that
district. The fish and game laws seem to be better respected now than a few years
ago.
Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria, and Other Inland CotiNTiES.
Overseer J. R. Boate, of Fowlers Corners, reports that there has been no
violation of the game laws that he has heard of.
Ducks have been very plentiful this season.
Bass and maskinonge were plentiful in July and August and part of September.
Muskrat and mink — these fur-bearing animals have been very scarce, owing
to high waters in the spring.
Hunting on Sunday is entirely stopped there now. The law has been very
well observed in his district.
Overseer William Baler, of Byron, reports that the fishing law was well
observed, as well as the game law. No violations came to his notice. He would
ask the Department to impose a license fee of $3 per year for carrying a gun.
Quail are almost extinct around there ; also partridge and black squirrels are becom-
ing scarcer. Fishing was the same as last year.
Overseer A. 0. Boynton, of KirTcfield, reports that in this division the fisbmg
and duck shooting gives ample sport to the local citizens, but none make a business
of either, and all seem anxious to see the law to protect both game and fish
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enforced. No fishing licenses were sold, as tourists all pass through this section
to either of the lakes — Simcoe to the west, or Balsam to the east. The ducks
seem to be more plentiful here this year than for a number of years previous.
Muskrats are decreasing rapidly, there being not half the number taken by trap-
pers during the month of April of 1909 as there were in the same month of 1908.
Partridge — Since protection has been given to f^iese splendid game birds they
are becoming quite numerous, which all are pleased to note.
An occasional deer is seen wandering through this division during the summer
or early fall, but they do not seem to make this a stopping place.
Mink are to be 'had along the waters of this district, but are quickly called
upon to surrender their lives for the valuable fur at all times. He thinks it
would be wise to give these little animals some protection. He thinks the law
has been well observed, although a great many take all the good they can get
out of both fish and game as far as the law allows.
Overseer A. Bradshaw, of Lindsay, reports that the catch of maskinonge was
not as large this season as it was last year. This was owing to the high water in
Sturgeon Lake and Scugog River, below Lindsay, the water during the angling
season being so high that the fish were able to keep in the marshes and weedy
places, where trolling could not be done; but some very large 'lunge were caught.
Fish of twenty pounds were caught during the summer. Bass were caught in
large numbers, and anglers had no reason to complain. The spawning season was
windy, and the fish did not suffer while on their spawning grounds. In Scugog
Lake bass were very plentiful, and a larger class of maskinonge were caught there
than had been for many years, and the water has kept high there all summer,
and this is what is required 'to make Scugog Lake what it used to be — first-class
fishing grounds. Frogs, in his opinion, should be protected for three years in
all the waters of the Trent Canal, and in their banding season at all times, as is
done in the County of Victoria. If frogs were so protected in this way they
would be of great value to the people who catch them, and also be a valuable
asset to the Province. Partridge — It is pleasing to know, from authentic sources,
that the timely protection given these noble game birds is having the desired
effect. Ducks were to be had in large numbers, and good shooting was in order.
Sportsmen seemed well satisfied. Shore birds and waders are also on the increase.
Owing to low water during last winter, muskrats were not as plentiful last April
as they were in the same month last year. When the muskrats built their Avinter
quarters in the fall the water was up to its normal height, but during the winter
it became so low that the muskrats' houses were left high and dry. This pre-
vented the muskrats from getting their food supply from the water, which is
lily roots and other water plants, and the animals had to leave their houses in
order to find food elsewhere. Under such conditions, the catch of muskrats was
not as large as usual, but prices were higher, and trappers had no reason to com-
plain of their season's catch. Mink are getting scarcer every year, and trappers
are desirous of having them protected. The law was fairly well observed in that
section. Only two breaclies came to his Icnowledge upon which he could take
action — a case of killing a maskinonge and a breach of the Bird Act of 1897 —
and these he had before County Police Magistrate P. D. Moore, K.C. A fine was
imposed in both cases, and the matter reported to the Department at the time.
Mill owners and others gave no trouble during the year. The new locks and
dam at Lindsay are under construction, but will not be completed this year. The
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old fishway in the dam has been removed, as no provision was made for a new
one in the plan of construction, as it is believed that the fish will be enabled to
ascend to the upper waters through the locks when locking boats through, which
will likely be very often, as there are a large number of launches and other small
boats, which will be going up and down very often during the time that the
fish are running in the spring. The protective steamer " Naiad " visited Lindsay.
Capt. Carson and his crew take a great interest in enforcing the law. That duty
is faithfully done, and no doubt but the presence of " Naiad " will have a deterrent
effect, and prevent evil-disposed persons attempting illegal acts, which their
nature might suggest. He would respectfully ^ggest that the following amend-
ments be added to the Game and Fisheries Act, which he believes are required for
the better protection of the game and fish:
(a) That only one-half of the numbers of bass and maskinonge which are
now allowed to be taken by one person in a day be permitted.
(6) Winter fishing through the ice or otherwise be not allowed.
(c) That, the present open trolling season be the only time that bass and
maskinonge can be lawfully caught.
{(1) That frogs be protected in all the waters of the Trent Canal, and in their
banding season at all times, and a close season of say, three years at least.
(e) That mink be protected from the 1st of May to the 1st of November in
each year.
(/) I'liat muskrats be only allowed to be taken in the month of April in each
year.
{g) That no artificial light be allowed to be used in hunting or catching any
game animal or bird protected by the Game and Fisheries Act.
Overseer Chris. Burtcheall, of Gdhoconk, reports that the fishing in the first
part of the open season was not very good, but it was better later on, and it was
good to the last. In the beginning some of the tourists were not satisfied, but
were greatly pleased at the end over the great 'lunge they were catching. There
do not seem to be very many ducks this fall in his division, and there are not very
many partridge around there, and what few there are it seems hard to keep pro-
tected. He finds it quite difficult to watch that they are not killed, and he thinks
if the close season were extended for a year or two longer they would soon
increase.
In regard to deer, they seem to be very scarce around there, and he does not
think they are so plentiful anywhere, ^s there are a great many killed every fall.
A number of the settlers are annoyed at the idea of having to pay for a license,
but it is a fine thing, as it puts them all on an even footing. They were not
satisfied before when some had to pay $2 for a license and some would hunt
for 25 cents. Now, when all are used alike, they are not satisfied. There does
not seem to be very many small fur-bearing animals around there at present. He
thinks the mink ought to be protected, as the}^ are scarce. He also thinks it
would be a good plan to have the city tourists pay for an angling permit, the
same as non-residents.
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Overseer J. D. Campbell, of Sylvan, reports that the fishing has been on an
average with former years, excepting whitefish, as the fishermen all report
decrease in their catch. The law has been well observed, excepting in one or two
cases. There were no fines imposed. As for the game, there is a scarcity of most
40 THE REPORT UPON No. 13
all kinds excepting duck, which are quite plentiful in the District of Lake Smith,
Grand Bend, and Port Franks, bordering on Lake Huron.
There is one dam on the Aux Sauble River at Rock Glen, near Arkona, and there
are a great many complaints from the people living above the said dam of there
not being a proper fishway, as very few fish frequent the water above the said dam.
Overseer T. 0. Gaskey, of Blairton, reports that a number of tourists visited
Belmont Lake. Clear Lake has an abundance of bass, but small. Twin Lake and
Deer, Lake, bass. Belmont Lake and Crow Lake, bass, maskinonge, and catfish.
During the past season he has received no money for permits, as tourists
secure these at Toronto, Cobourg, and different points before arriving there. He
has not found any person guilty of breaking the law during the past season.
Overseer G. H. Cassan, of Gampbellford, reports that the first of the season
fishing was very good — that is, the 'lunge fishing — and the 'lunge this year are
larger than last year; and he thinks there should be something done in the way
of stocking the waters, as the Americans were disappointed in the black bass
fishing. There seems to be more of the yellow bass, as they are just beginning to
come again, as the hoop-nets pretty nearly cleaned the river of the yellow bass.
Between Hastings and Healey Falls this spring the water was pretty high, and
the ^lunge and bass had spawned, and there had been a contract let, and the
waters were lowered for about three or four weeks, and you could go along the
shores and see the spawn lying on logs, dying. He thinks this will hurt the
fishing quite a lot in a year or so if the river is not stocked. It also was a bad
thing for the ducks, as they had made their nests while the water was low, and
after the water rose again it drove them off their nests, and the ducks were
very scarce there this year. He thinks that the guide's license has been a good
thing, and he would recommend it again, but the fee is high enough. He thinks
if the fee was $1 it would do just as much good, and there would be more sold,
as some of those fellows do not care to pay $2 when they only get work for
about a week or so. He would recommend hatcheries for bass, as they must do
something to stock the waters; and if they could keep lots of bass in the water,
the revenue would be a great deal better. If there is good fishing, there will be
increased revenue. He would also recommend a close season for frogs.
Overseer William Glarhson, of LakeJiurst,, reports that the bass and maskinonge
have been very plentiful, anglers having no. difficulty in securing the limit allowed.
The fishermen report the catch of salmon trout up to the average. Ducks are as
plentiful as usual; also partridge are getting very numerous. The tourist trade
has increased fully 30 per cent. The fishery regulations and close seasons were
well observed. No abuses exist in his district. The mill owners observe the law
well.
Overseer Alexander Clunis, of Glaude, reports that the fish, especially the brook
trout, want a close season, like our partridge are now getting. He feels sure it
would allow them to become more plentiful. Our streams must be restocked, or
otherwise a few years will make our speckled beauties extinct about here.
For the last two years there was quite a lot of hard feeling about the close
season for black squirrel and partridge by our local sports, but this year they see
the benefit, as black squirrel are running about all ^over, in the village gardens, and
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 41
partridge are quite numerous in the woods; but he is glad they are still protected,
for this year they will get a start on the hunters now.
In regard to the close season he says they are well kept. He has no reason to
complain at all. ^
Overseer William Collins, of Strathroy, reports that there is one sawmill on
that ^ream, but the owners do not let their sawdust into it. The catch of fish
was good thia season. The anglers have had a good season. One man and his son
caught one hundred and seventy pike and pickerel. This season there is not many
bass got here, but the carp are in abundance. The quail have had a good season.
The weather was fine for them. There are a good many partridge in the swamps
if they are let alone, and there are a good many woodcocks, and squirrels are
abundant.
Overseer Arthur Corsant, of Masonville, reports that in his dirtrict there are
no licenses issued. The fish caught in his division were mostly suckers and rock
bass. There were not so many black bass caught this season. He notices a
decided decrease in speckled trout in his district. He would recommend that
the catching of trout be prohibited for a period of two years, as the streams have
been overfished from what he can learn, and from his own knowledge the total
catch in his division would not exceed 2,000 pounds. There is an improvement
in the fishwa3's in his division since his last report. He would recommend that the
Government compel mill owners to construct proper fishways. The only game in
his division are rabbits, muskrats, black squirrels and a very few partridges. The
closing of this year against shooting of partridge was a good act, and he thinks if
it was for two or three years it would be better. The close seasons have been very
well observed. Only one violation of the Fisheries law came to his knowledge, that
was catching bass under size.
Ov&rseer J. A. Cunningham, of Maynooth, reports that the catch for the season
of spucklfd trout was about 1000 lbs., owing to Lake St. Peter being prohibited
there was a slight decrease. The catch of grey trout was about 500 lbs. No
abuses exist that he knows of. No fishways in his district. Partridge are doing
well under the two years' protection. Deer were not so plentiful as in 1908. Ow-
ing to the large destruction by wolves last winter he made two trips to the Big
Opeorgo Lake in Algonquin Park; there he saw wolf tracks in every quarter, and
as people are not allowed to carry rifles or use poison he soon discovered the cause
of the trouble with the wolves in the upper section of this district. Wolves in the
park, as well as other animals, increase rapidly, and he understands there are
22 Townships. He asks if it is any wonder that those brutes are coming down here
in packs every winter destroying the deer and the settlers' sheep and calves. He
would offer the suggestion that the Park Rangers be authorized to destroy those
animals in whatever way they can without bounty, and until that is done those rav-
ages here will continue.
Overseer Edward Fleming, of Hastings, reports that the fish were in the marshes
last spring as early as usual, and he is certain there were not any fish speared below
Hastings, on the Trent River to- the Narrows, about nine miles dovra.
In Hastings the law was well observed; there are no nets allowed in the river
and he thinks it is a good Act, for the 'lunge and bass are more plentiful and much
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larger than before. There has been some very fine catches this summer, and in
general the law was well observed.
Overseer James Gillespie, of Berkeley, reports that, as stated last year, his
duties are more particularly confined to the prevention of netting speckled trout
in the small lakes and streams in the district, and seeing that the close season is
observed. He has every reason to believe that the law is being fairly well observed,
no cases of a violation having come to his notice, the people are aware that they will
be looked after if they break the law.
Some of the anglers claim that the close season should be changed, so as to
begin September the 1st and end April 14th, claiming that more spawn is destroyed
in September than would be in April. No angling permits were sold by him and
none were called for. He believes the close season for game has been fairly well
observed. The notices from the Department were as usual distributed through the
district and were posted up so that most people knew the law. Partridge are
getting more plentiful and he has not heard of any break of the law with regard
to them, the people seem to approve of the law protecting them for another year.
A few deer are reported as being seen in this district this year, and many sportsmen
think that the killing of them should be prohibited in that county for a couple of
years at least. Beaver are getting more plentiful and in some cases have become
a nuisance by backing the water up and flooding the land. He is yet of the
opinion that a great deal of harm is done to hares in the spring of the year, by
running them sometimes for the whole day. He is not aware of any fishway in his
district, nor has he heard of the pollution of any stream by sawdust or mill
rubbish.
Overseer F. H. Reneilley, of WarJcwoHh, reports that the fishing during the
past season in his division from what he can learn from different sources there
has been a decided improvement. As all fishing in his district is done by ang-
ling, he would ascribe the cause of such improvement to be, first, the abolishing
of the use of nets ; secondly, the better observance of the law in regard to Jack
light fishing.
All fish are used by the parties who catch them. No abuses exist in his dis-
trict. The close seasons have^been well observed. He has impressed upon the
people the object and need of obeying the law" and by so doing has been able to
obtain a good observance of the law. No violations of the law came to his knowl-
edge. Mill owners have obeyed the law and he would advise that no mill refuse
of any kind be dumped into the river. The fish have a free passage, no fish-
ways in his district.
Overseer J. H. Hess, of Hastings, reports that the law has been well observed
in his division from Rice Lake to Trent Bridge, and the fishing has been very
good, and a fine quality of fish, particularly maskinonge, and visitors who come to
fish report very good fishing. As to game the law, as far as he can learn, has
been well observed, and partridge are getting quite numerous now, and he would
strongly advise the killing of partridge to be prohibited for a longer period.
Overseer Oeorge Hood, Sr., of Scugog, reports that there were a number of
maskinonge caught on the west side of Scugog Island this season, some of them
weighing as much as 17 pounds, some 10 pounds, while others were smaller.
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They are coining back into the lake slowly. If the lake can be kept up to high
water mark, and the fish carefully watched there will be plenty of them in an-
other year. The bass are more numerous. The laws in regard to fishing have
been well observed.
Ducks are very plentiful this fall. There are lots of hunters around, and they
seem very well pleased that the law is being properly carried out.
He has examined the hides and seen to it that they are not placed too far out
in the lake.
There has been no illegal work going on.
Partridge are very scarce in this section. They should be protected for a few
years longer.
Muskrats are very plentiful and busy building their houses for the winter.
He will see to it that the law is carried out.
He has not sold any licenses this season. There are no American tourists
around there.
Overseer Jas. Howell, of Bancroft, reports that there are no fishing licenses
issued in his district, and no fishing done except by settlers for their own use.
There are no fish exported. The close season has been well observed. He has
visited the different lakes several times during close season. No violations of the
Act came to his notice, with the exception of one case. The Act respecting mill
refuse was well observed. There are no fishways in his district. He would re-
commend that Baptiste and T7Amable Lakes be closed the first of October instead
of the first of November, as he finds that the fish in those lakes do their spawn-
ing in October.
As regards game, he finds that partridge are greatly on the increase in his di-
vision. Muskrats are also reported to be on the increase in Baptiste Lake, but
there is little or no trapping being done for them.
Overseer Charles Jickling, St. Paul's Station, reports that speckled trout are
very scarce in some of our streams. He heard a report of 10,000 trout fry having
been sent to Embro to be placed in Harrington Mill Pond, and here is how it was
done. They stayed there all night and were brought up by the mail carrier and
were given to some boys to empty into the pond. He was told by parties who saw
these that they all lay dead in the bottom of the pond. He hopes if ever there
are more to be sent, that a more reliable person will be sent to look after them.
Black bass were very scarce last fall and this summer. The water being low
they were very nearly fished out, as not many have been caught this summer in
the River Thames. In William Skiner's pond on Trout Creek, they are quite
plentiful. He went up twice in spawning season and once after spawn was
hatched. It would make a sportsman smile to see all the little spawn that were
hatched, and the farmers for five or six miles along the stream have notices up
prohibiting the fishing altogether. He thinks the laws are being fairly well
observed.
Partridge appear to be very scarce; he has two or three reports from reliable
parties of finding them under trees dead in the month of March. He himself
came across one. It appears that there must be some disease amongst them. The
one he found he examined closely and came to the conclusion it was like cholera
among fowl. Black squirrels, also grey squirrels, seem to be rather on the in-
crease. Hare seem to be very scarce, but the cotton tail rabbits are numerous in
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some sections. Muskrats are also numerous in places. He has been approached
by a number of the local trappers to recommend no shooting of muskrats.
Overseer Thomas H. Johnston, of Royston, reports that fishing on the Magnet-
awan and lakes around there has been good. Some tourists told him they could
catch all they wanted; others there are who kick, and say the fee they pay should
go to restock the waters. Well, there are always kickers, but certainly he thinks
trout spawn should go into Horn Lake. It is situated on the north boundary of
Eyerson; it is a clear spring lake, you could see bottom in deep water; it is so
clear it is the natural home of the trout; some fine ones have been caught in it,
but fishing for thirty years has cleaned it out. During the past season the law
has been well observed there. Partridge, before the close season, were nearly
extinct. Quite a few families of beaver are noticeable. The cold and late
spring was very hard on the deer, as they sometimes drop their young on the snow,
and many perish in this way. He thinks the permits should be issued to the
settler in order to locate him, to know that he is one. Dogs should be prohibited
from running deer.
Overseer David Jones, of Welland, reports that the fishing in the early part
of the spring and summer was up to the average and bass were fairly good, pick-
erel fair. Angling fairly good; up to the latter part of October the closed sea-
son was well observed. He looked frequently after the net fishermen and found
that they lived up to the law. Seized one net, and got one conviction. Part-
ridges are more plentiful than for some years and the law is fairly observed and
nothing irregular except minor matters has occurred.
Overseer A. J. Kent, of Bewdley, reports that, as his appointment took place
last April, he can only give a report of the past six months, or a little better ; how-
ever, he is pleased to state that the close season for fish was very well ob-
served in his division; in fact, it was considered very risky to attempt killing any
fish as the territory was pretty well worked- The fishing was not very good this
past season. They had considerable high winds which was partly the reason, and
it is his opinion that maskinonge and bass are getting scarce in Eioe Lake. The
fish in the Otonabee Eiver should have better protection. Muskrats were very
plentiful last spring at that end of the lake, and he would suggest that trappers
pay q, license of two dollars. There are a number of trappers in and around Bewdley,
also a few who carry traps in their canoes for an excuse, but he is of the opinion
that they are not set very 'often, and if a license were put on, it would do away
with those make-believe trappers, and make it easier for the overseer.
Duck shooting has been very good this season, better than it has been for some
time.
Black squirrels are plentiful, but partridge are scarce. There is only one saw-
mill in his division; no mill refuse has been dumped into the water.
In conclusion he adds that Mr. John McAllister, overseer at Gore's Landing,
and himself worked together harmoniously, each going on the other's territory,
and tliey will be pleased to do the very same next season.
Overseer Jacob F. Kern, of Burford, reports that the fishing in the creek north
of that village has not been as good as usual. Bass seem scarce and pike is about
the only large-sized fish found. Around Scotland the fishing has been good and
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 46
the Cooley pond seems to be practically exhausted. As far as game is concerned,
there are a few grouse and partridge, but they are scarce: rabbits are very plen-
tiful. Muskrats are doing much damage to miU dams, being exceedingly num-
erous. Squirrels seem to be plentiful. ^ As far as violations are concerned, he has
none to report. He has investigated every point periodically, and when around
could find no cause for complaint.
Overseer Newton Langford, of Dorset, reports that last season the number of
fishing parties were more than usual, but the fishing was fairly good. They are
getting things in very good shape there now. In many small lakes the fish are
becoming more plentiful and in a few years they will have better fishing all over
this part. They have a few outlaws there that are hard to catch.
Overseer Wellington Lean, of Apsley, reports that he has visited lakes and
portions of country where game may be found in his district at different times
during the year, and found no illegal fishing or hunting. Fishing was not as
good in his district as in former years. Bass were very scarce, especially in Loon
Lake, He would like to again call attention to the stocking of Crab and Wolfe
Lakes with bass and trout. These lakes would make admirable summer^ resorts,
and thus open up new fields for tourists and sportsmen.
Partridge are very plentiful this fall, and very few are being killed, so in a
short time they will be as numerous as in former years. Deer are getting very
scarce here. He has been through the woods a number of times this summer and
has. seen only a few tracks or other signs of them being around.
Beaver are getting quite numerous around some of the lakes. He found two
traps which he thought were set for beaver; these he took and reported to the
Department, and he has the traps yet.
Overseer J. R. McAllister, of Gore's Landing, reports that the fishing has been
very poor for some reason; in fact, there were not half the number of maskinonge
taken this year that was taken last year, and none of the old. fishermen can ac-
count for it, as the fish are quite plentiful.
The law has been well observed in Eice Lake, but he understands that there
has been some bad poachers at work up the Otonabee Eiver and the harm is done
mostly by people from Peterboro with gill nets. He got one gill net in Otonabee
River, but he did not know who set it.
Ducks are quite plentiful and he has not seen or heaid of any person killing
any game or fur-bearing animals out of season. But he is sorry to say that those
who call themselves duck hunters and sports, are building blinds and shooting-
over decoys out of same, not on his division, but on the north side of Rice Lake
east of Hiawatha, in all the rice beds. He was down the lake yesterday and he
destroyed two blinds, one was half a mile, and the other a -quarter of a mile from
the shore. None of the overseers there try to stop this, so he is told, and those
who keep within the law come to him and want him to go on this other over-
seer's division and try and have some of* the offenders fined ;" it makes it very dis-
agreeable for him. He wishes that catching frogs in the rice beds by those large
lamps ^as stopped. He saw two of these going up and down the rice bed on
Monday night the 1st of November, and they are every night at this time of the
year. It drives the ducks all away, so that they cannot feed at night in the rice
beds, where they always want to feed at night.
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Overseer A. W. Mclntyre, of Keene, reports that there \vias a good catch of fish
this season in his division, hut he can give no account of what was caught as the
fishing was done by local men chiefly. He thinks there wias an increase over last
year. They were nearly all consumed in tjie neighborhood. ' He had no infrac-
tions of the law to report. There are no dams in his district with fishwiays in
and he thinks there is no need for them as there are as many fish above as below
the dams in the Indian River. There is no mill refuse dumped in the water in
his division.
Overseer Enoch Merriam, of Harwood, reports that the fishing was not as good
in Rice Lake this past summer as it was other years. The water was about
twenty inches higher than he ever knew it to be, and many of the old weed beds
that served as a guide to fish along never oame to the top of the water, and he is
of the opinion that the fish were more scattered than when the water was much
lower in the lake. The weather was very rough and a good many days the fisher-
men had to stop on sihore, and as Rice Lake is very shallow, only about 12 feet
on an average, and of mud bottom, it becomes so muddy after a storm that it
takes some time to settle down again so that the fish can see a bait. The min-
nows were very plentiful out everywhere on the deepest water, and he thinks this
supply of food for the large fish helps to spoil the sport of anglers. The water
was of a good height last spring, so that there was no spawn wasted and the fish
were as plentiful in the marshes as ever they were. The muskrats were very thick
and are becoming more plentiful every year. Partridges are very scarce around
there, owing to the fact that there is not much wood for them to hatch in. Ducks
were in great quantity last spring and stopped with them till the middle of May,
but there is not as many fall duck in yet as la?t year; it is a little early for
them at this present date, October 30th. The shooting is not good, as you can-
not get at them, since you cannot shoot from the rice beds over decoys. He has
not seen any traps set for the muskrat and they are putting up their camps for the
winter. The close seasons have been well observed, with the exception of one In-
dian. He was caught trolling; he had no fish. He took his line and bait and
got out a summons for him to appear in court, but instead he left and went to
some part unknown to him as yet.
Overseer F. J. Moore, of Lakefield, reports that as regards the Fisheries, the
law has been well observed in his district this season. He had a few cases in the
spring with the settlers, but let them off with a warning,, which had a good effect.
He had one party fined for killing maskinonge in the spring.
Tourists have had fairly good luck with rod and spoon this year, particularly
bass fishing; maskinonge has not been so plentiful. He would again strongly
recommend that Stony Lake be restocked with parent bass, if they could be got,
RB it is of great importance that the fish supply he kept up. Stony Lake is becom-
ing a great summer resort for tourists who come from all parts of the United
States to spend their holidays. He does not think they would mind paying
more for their permits if the fishing was good.
He has issued over two hundred fishing permits this year, and there are also
« number of Americans come here who get their permits on the way over, so that
these people, with the people of our own Province, use quite a supply of fish.
He thinks it would be a good idea, if possible, to have arrangements made with
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 47
the Dominion Government, in regard to the rising and falling of the water in
Ston}' Lake, in the spring, ae a great part of the spawn is lost through the water
falling. He has issued about thirty-four guides' licenses and thinks this is a
great protection to the fish. He has also issued two minnow licenses. He would
recommend that the close season for bass and maskinonge be from the 1st of April
instead of the 15th of April, as these fish run immediately after the ice disap-
pears.
The law in regard to deer hunting this season has been well observed. Hunt-
ers and trappers have had a fairly good year. Ducks are not very plentiful in his
district. Partridge are more plentiful since the shooting and sale of these birds
has been prohibited. Trappers seem to have had good luck this year catching
muskrats. Mink is becoming very scarce in this locality and if they are not pro-
tected in some way, before long they will be a thing of the past. He would sug-
gest that a close season be put on them as their fur is very valuable, and also when
trappers are trapping mink they are apt to kill rats before the season opens for
these animals.
Overseer J. W. Morton, of St. Ola, reports that the fishing in his district has
been some better than previous years, as near as he can ascertain.
He sold more angling permits this year to Americans than last. No net li-
censes were taken out. The principal fish in these waters are salmon trout, black
bass and mud cats.
The close season for fish and game was well observed as far as he had any
knowledge, and no violations, and consequently, no fines imposed. There are no
fishways in his division. Ducks are scarce, but partridge are more plentiful than
for a number of years; no wild geese stay in these waters, at least he has not
heard of any this year.
There are lots of red squirrels, deer and numerous bears; foxes are not very
plentiful.
Overseer James Myers, of Orchard, reports that there has been no change that
he can learn of; the catch was about the same as last year, fairly good. No fish
sold, all used at home, as the chief fish are trout and bass in his district. No
abuses that he knows of. The close seasons are well observed; he has kept a close
watch as to this, regarding both the game and fish. No violations of the Act
came to his notice except one man was fined for fishing on a reserve of the Mount
Forest Club. No sawdust or other refuse is put into the water where fish are.
Two fishways in fair repair in his district. He thinks that fish are more plen-
tiful and larger above the dam than below in some places where there is no fishway.
Game is getting more plentiful in his district; the red deer are coming back
as several have been seen in Proton Station and some in Egremont lately.
Overseer Henry B. Parker, of Bobcaygeon, reports that fishing during the past
season was good. In the first part of the season it was an easy matter for the
guides to bring in their number every day, but the latter part of the season was
not so good, the only reason he can give being the very high water. The catch
in both maskinonge and bass as to size was good. Tourists who visited there ex-
pressed themselves as being much pleased with the fishing. His opinion is that
the close season for maskinonge should begin earlier as he has known them to be
on their spawning beds on the Ist of April.
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Partridge are on the increase, as small flocks are to be seen wherever there is
cover for them. Ducks are about the same as in previous years, and some very
good bags were taken the first part of the hunt.
Deer are getting scarce, and if the hunting of deer were stopped for three
years, there would be once more a nuntber of them. Muskrat are plentiful and
great numberg have been taken in the spring trapping. Mink should be given
protection, as they are one of the most valuable fur bearers and are becoming
very scarce owing to the destruction at all times of the year. Beavers are on
the increase as there are a few colonies on the creeks and marshes and if kept
protected would multiply very rapidly.
Overseer Chas. W. Parhvii, of FaZewh'a/ reports' that bass are becoming more
plentiful. Large numbers of green bass were captured around there 4his season,
but to his knowledge there was not as many maskinonge taken as there was last
season. He would suggest that the close season be from December 15th, as that
would stop fishing through the ice. There is a party consisting of from eight to
twelve men living near this lake that do considerable fishing through the ice,
and he was told by two of the party that they took out over six hundred fish last
winter. He paid them several visits but found no undersized ones. It is to be
regretted that there was not a fishway provided in the new locks at Lindsay and
he considers it a great detriment and injustice to this lake. He thinks it would
be a good thing if every person wishing to angle was required to carry a permit.
Muskrats were very plentiful last spring and large numbers were taken.
He had considerable trouble last winter trying to protect their houses. The water
is very high this fall and they seem to be living in the banks and logs as yet; if
they remain there they will be more easily protected and will be less liable to lose
their lives during the winter. He is very sorry that the valuable little mink
have been neglected so long that they are nearly extinct around this lake, and he
thinks the taking of them should be prohibited for a number of years and then
have a close season for them.
Partridge are very scarce. Ducks are very plentiful, and some good bags have
been taken. He knows of a number of Red Heads and Blue Bills which hatched
near there this summer. And he never knew them to hatch there before, which
goes to show if they receive proper protection during the spring and summer they
will not need to go away to nest.
He only sold three fishing licenses this season. Very few Americans come to
this lake now, as they prefer to go where they can get more sport for their
money. He travelled over his division as often as he thought it was at all ne-
cessary, and he is pleased to state that the law has been well observed. The only
trouble he had was with the muskrat houses, and they are very hard to protect;
however, there were only eight or ten opened in his division. He could not get
sufiicient proof to make a conviction. He is doing all in his power to protect
the fish, song birds and game of every description that make their home around
here.
Overseer H. E. Purcdl, of Colehrooh, reports good bass fishing in the several
lakes in his district with the exception of one violation for spearing with a jack
light, in which he fined the parties five dollars. Another man he fined twenty
dollars for killing deer without a license. Another man skipped the country
who was hunting deer without a license. He seized three illegal nets, which he
1909 GAME AND FISHEEIES. 49
destroyed, as there is no net fishing allowed in his district, unless for domestic
use. He thinks they are very much in need of a hatchery or ponds for the pro-
pagation of bass or pickerel as there are several good places along the Bay of
Quinte Eailway. The number of muskrats caught was not many, on account, he
thinks, of low water in drowned lands. His district is composed of Townships
of Camden, Sheffield and Kaladar, in County of Addington, and Township of
Barrie, in the Electoral District of Addington, County of Frontenac.
Overseer Colin Eohertson, of Hillshurg, reports that fishing for the past sea-
son has been good. The fish in his division are mostly all brook trout and suck-
ers. The Caledon Mountain Trout Co. own or control a portion of the waters
here; members of the company from different parts of Ontario, Quebec and the
States are here during the fishing season, and a great number of beautiful brook
trout are caught and taken away. The same company also have a hatching house
and number of small ponds. The manager tells me that they had over 500,000
fry this season; quite a number of the above were sold and went to other parts
of Ontario, the remainder were put into streams leading to their ponds. An-
other pond here is under the control of the Guelph Fishing Club, and they also
catch a large quantity of brook trout during the season. There are a few saw-
mills in his division, and the law regarding the disposition of sawdust, etc., in the
waters is well observed. With regard to game, rabbits and foxes are plentiful,
but other game is scarce. No deer in that section. He has been over his ter-
ritory several times during the season, and finds the Game and Fishery Laws
have been well observed, not having one complaint during the season.
Overseer C. St. Charles, of Madoc, reports that during the past months of the
present year the fishery laws in this district have been very well kept. There
have been no convictions and very few complaints.
The fishing in Moira Lake has been fairly good during the past summer. The
fishing in this lake is done almost wholly by residents of our village of Madoc and
is carried on more for sport of fishing than for gain.
Overseer Neil Sinclair, of Qlenarm, reports that there was very little fishing
done in his district this season, very few bass or maskinonge being taken. The
laws were well observed, no violations of the law were brought to his notice dur-
ing the year.
Wild ducks were not as plentiful as they have been other years; there are no
wild geese on the lake this fall. There are no deer in his district. Muskrat and
mink are very scarce.
Overseer John Small, of Grand Valley, reports that the fishing and game laws
have been well observed, he having had no complaints this year. Deer are get-
ting more numerous on account of shooting having been prohibited in Dufferin
and Wellington, but his opinion is that deer should be protected in Grey County
too.
Overseer Williami Smith, of Gravenhurst, reports that there has been a good ob-
servance of the Game and Fishery Laws in his section, as little or no complaint
has been made, and he has been unable to detect any violation of the law. For
two months he was on the lakes in the Government patrol boat continuously, and
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was in a better position than ever to detect any infringements. The fishing
seems to be becoming better. On some of the smaller lakes, splendid catches of
bass have been reported, and in his opinion the stringent enforcement of the
laws has had a capital effect. The restocking of the lakes a few years ago has
also tended to increase the supply. This year two carloads of fingerlings bass
were deposited in these waters. These will doubtless, if prot<}cted, make a good
start for future anglers.
This year for the first time a Government patrol launch has been put upon
the waters, the effect of this new departure was marked not so much in detecting
as in suppressing any tendency to infringement of the law. Most particularly,
he states, has this been noticed in regard to foreigners fishing without license. There
were six, beside himself, selling permits this year, and they are unanimous in
attributing the increased sales to the advent of the launch.
Overseer W. H. Switzer, of Gooderham, reports that the game and fish laws
were very well observed in his district. He had some parties up for illegal fish-
ing with a net for suckers without a license, for which, you will find in his June
report, they were tried before William Fielding, Police Magistrate of Minden, and
were fined $5 each and costs. There were eight in the party. The majority of
settlers will tell you that the Government should not interfere with a settler in
catching what fish he needs for his own use, any time he sees fit to fish and catch
them any way he can, and there are so many that know the fish laws here better
than the overseer does, that they will not take any warning, but he finds since
those parties were fined there is less illegal fishing going on. He found one
night line set in Pine Lake, in June, which he sank. It contained, he thinks,
seventy hooks. He is proud to say they have more lakes than one on his dis-
trict, with bass in. They have three from which there were some fine bass
caught this season. The salmon trout fishing was better than last season, both
for size and number; they were all used for home consumption. The Dominion
Government sent out to some lake in his district a few thousand salmon trout,
which were placed with care in five lakes. With careful observance^ of the
fishery laws by the settlers, in a few years they will have the waters well stocked
with salmon trout and bass. He finds the fur-bearing animals are getting more
plentiful in* his district. He knows of several beaver houses within one and a
half miles of his residence. He has seen quite a lot of mink and rats in his travels ;
the game laws have been well observed as far as he knows. There are no fishways
in his district. He finds at some of the sawmills the sawdust and refuse were
allowed to go in the river. He warned the owner not to do so and save trouble.
He has kept a watch when passing. He finds partridge are more plentiful in the
last year. He thinks the close season for another year will make the partridge
hunting number one. He cannot say much about deer in his report, as hunting
season is not past yet, nor has he seen a deer this summer or fall. He thinks it
would be a good thing for the settlers if the Government would allow hoop nets used
for sucker fishing. He tried rod and line for sucker fishing last spring, but
failed in catching one. Some of the settlers have requested him to ask the Gov-
ernment if they would kindly prohibit fishing in Horseshoe Lake for two years,
until June, 1913, as the bass over ten inches is seldom caught any more in the lake,
the lake in Glamorgan Township.
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Overseer F. Taylor, of HuntsviUe, reports that bass fishing has been poor this
reason in the waters adjoining HuntsviUe and vicinity, especially the first part of
the season. Lake trout was fairly good. No fish are sold or exported at Hunts-
villa. The only abuse he complained of was the taking of undersized bass. Close
seasons have, he believes, been fairly well observed. He had some complaints of
violations, but they fell through on investigation and no fines were imposed. He
believes the waters are well protected, and the mill owners have been careful this
year in respect to sawdust. Some people claim sawdust kills the fish, but no proof
has been brought yet to show that such is the case.
Overseer Ira Toole, of Omemee, reports that the fishing for maskinonge was the
best this season that he has seen for some years, and a good size also. Bass fish-
ing was ver}' good, but there are not maiiy who fish for them there, the fishing is
mostly done with the trolling line for maskinonge. The catch of muskrat was
not 60 large last spring as the year before owing to the low water when the ice
came, which froze them out and they wandered away from the water and died.
Mink are about the same as last year, pretty scarce. He tliinks it would be a good
move to give them the same protection as the muskrat, as it is a common thing
here to see mink traps set in September, which is two months before they are
prime. Frogs seem to be holding their own pretty well since they were protected
two years ago, but lie thinks they should get protection for at least two years aU
over as there are some places where they are cleaned out entirely and it would be the
same there only there are a few places where it is impossible to get at them on
account of the marsh and fallen timber. Partridge are about the same as they
have been for some years here, disappearing as the woods are cut down. The
duck shooting has been very good there this season; in numbers they seem to be
about the same as last year. He has had about the usual trouble with poachers and
law-breakers; a few of them have quit the business, but there are plenty left yet
to keep an overseer busy.
Overseer C. Twamley, of Cavan, reports that the speckled trout are becoming
very scarce in his locality, and he would strongly recommend the close season to
commence on the 1st day of September. The bass were more plentiful in the
spawning season than usual. He never saw as many in the creek during the
months of May and June. In one place he suspected spearing was going on. He
searched and found a spear, broke the handle and brought the spear home. As
for ducks, the black species were more numerous all summer than he has ever
seen before. The partridge are increasing. The people are observing the law very
well.
Overseer John Watson, of Gcesarea, reports that he is much pleased to say^fish
are on the increase and the cold rough weather in the spawning season with his
close watch has given them good protection during the past season. There have
been a fine lot of large maskinonge taken out this season, but he would say to re-
duce the catch to two maskinonge and four bass. He would also advise that the
close season come in on the first of April, as in years past, when all took fish in
spawning season. He has some seasons found the killing all over by the fifteenth.
He also tliinks that fishing for bass in winter should be prohibited,
as more bass can be killed in one day through the ice than in
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a month in the summer time, and this near spawning time. Brook
trout are getting very scarce; he would also advise to stop the taking of
them for one year to give them a chance to get a start. Frog lights should also
be prohibited, as they are used in the fall and spring more for fishing in the spring
and trapping muskrats in the fall than they are for catching frogs, and the frogs
can be caught in the day time, and they may just as well use a jack light as a frog
light. He might say that the Game and Fisheries Laws have been well observed in
his division as he has not had much reason to complain. Still a close watch pre-
vents a lot of poaching and trouble. As to Americans, he knows of but two this
season, they were friends of his and he sold them fishing permits, but all residents
should have permits at a small fee, so as to locate the Americans. He also tbinks
that all trappers should pay a license of five dollars a year, and he finds that
most of the trappers would be pleased with this. With regard to violations, he
knows of but two and these by outsiders. One lives in Uxbridge and the other in
Toronto, and they were fined five dollars each and costs.
Re Muskrats — The past winter was a very hard one on them, as the water was
so low they got frozen out to a great extent, so that the spring catch was not near
so good as it was in 1908, and he has found no violations in his division in respect
to muskrats for the above stated time. Ducks and other game are increasing
wonderfully, since they have been protected in the spring, but he still maintains
that the sale of ducks should be cut out in order to give the general public fair play
or otherwise limit the shoot to fifty dueks per man for the season, and thii is lots
for any man to kill in one season for his own use or otherwise. Partridges are also
on the increase since the killing of them has been prohibited, and he would advise
that this be extended to 1911 at least. Mink in his opinion should be protected
for the reason given in his report last year. He finds that two hundred yards*
limit for the duck hides is a good thing. Deer, which have been around his divi-
sion for the past two years, he has not seen just lately, but he thinks they arc still
around, six of them, this summer.
Overseer Charles West, of Holland Landing, reports that there Las been very
little change in his division from last year. There has not been the amount of
fishing done this year as farmerly. The Fishery laws have been well o])served
during close season, except in two cases. These parties were fishing on the east
shore of Cook's Bay with jack lights and spear. He pursued them, but did not
catch them. He also found two small gill nets which he destro3'ed.
In regard to game he has reason to believe that the partridge are on the in-
crease, thanks to the protection. Not many ducks stop there, as there is no rice for
them to eat. The carp destroyed it all.
RiVEE St. Lav^eence.
Overseer Nassau Acton, of Gananoque, reports that as for fishing on the St.
Lawrence, there is no license for netting or angling. The angling was up to the
average. Large quantities were shipped through the Customs Department to Clay-
ton, N.Y. He thinks perhaps the value of say one thousand dollars. Also a like
amount taken over in punts and small boats. Of course this means legal angling.
He is satisfied as far as he knows that there is no illegal fishing to speak of in that
division, as most all of the fishermen have licenses from the Department to fish on
Rideau waters, so there are no fishermen there to do illegal fishing. In that vicin-
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ity they are very law-abiding, as hundreds of working men there have cottages on
the island, consequently they are interested in better conditions of fisheries, and
would report any violation of the law, as the river here in the busy season is alive
with small boats and punts. He has not received one complaint this season. He
has a store on Main street, has a sign painted outside his place, so they could report
quite easily. This sign has on it, "N. Acton, Game and Fishery Overseer." He
also lives on the premises, so reports could be made at any time. Very little fish
were used for home consumption.
There was no shooting of any importance for the first three winter months.
About April 1st there was a little open water there and quite a few ducks came in.
Some illegal shooting was done by Americans who came over on the heavy ice, but
that only lasted but a few days. About April 13th the inland waters of Gananoque
Lake opened up and ducks were there at once, as they always do. This fall there
was no shooting on the St. Lawrence ; all hunters go to lakes north. There is very
little of any other game in that vicinity.
Overseer J as. A. Fraser, of Prescott, reports that the season of 1909 has been the
best year for fish in the last five years, at least on that part of the St. Lawrence.
Pike were plentiful, but of a rather small size. Pickerel (or Dore) which were
rarely caught above the rapids, were caught in small numbers of a fair size, whereas
east of the rapids, in the vicinity of Cornwall, they are the principal fish, but of
a smaller size. Perch, rock bass and mud pouts were especially plentiful, the lat-
ter more especially. Bass, he is sorry to say, are very scarce, although there were
some fair sized ones caught and he would strongly recommend that this part of the
St. Lawrence should be replenished with bass or bass fingerlings. He has heard
a great many complaints about the suckers, which are quite plentiful, eating up
their spawn. As for game, the only thing in that line on the St. Lawrence is
ducks. During the spring of this season ducks were very numerous and stayed in
the St. Lawrence remarkably late, he presumes due to not being shot at, and so far
this fall are more numerous than they were last year.
On March 16th he visited Cranberry Lake to inspect some hoop nets. On June
17th, by order of the Department, he went to Cornwall by train, thence by boat to
Stanley Island and back to Cornwall, and the next morning took train to Lan-
caster, 'thence to Williamstown by horse and rig, and played detective, till he got
a few names of parties who had been illegally fishing, and seized two nets which
he brought away with him. Tried to get a summons from a local magistrate, but
finding that it would be useless, he returned home. By orders from Department,
he laid complaint before Warden Hunter. By appointment with him on July 13th
they returned to Lancaster, and had four of the same parties tried before him,
three of whom pleaded guilty; the fourth pleaded not guilty, and, being sworn him-
self, acknowledged to having caught hard fisih, as also the others had, and all four
were fined $5 and costs. A fifth man for whom he had a summons, being a young
man without encumbrance, had skipped. This place in the spring is fished by
hundreds, principally for suckers, but there is no doubt of their catching hard fish
also.
July 7th, on his way up river/ near Jones^ Creek, he seized and confiscated a
very large gill net. This net he knew existed and was being used two years ago,
but he could never get it. He says that there are two others he will capture sooner
or later, which he knows exist the same way. Nothing more of note happened until
Aug. 10th, when he got a minnow net from an American poacher. This happened
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about 10 o'clock at night ; there being two men he thought the jig was up, but he
put on a bold front and they simply gave up. August 16th he broke his wheel, and
had to paddle round the river until the 29th, with a couple of old bent buckets which
he had. About this time his new hull was launched, when they transferred the en-
gine and once more got in shape and can make from 2 to 3 miles an hour better.
Nothing more of note happened until October 9th. He was called up from Sif-
ton's place by a well known gentleman to decide a question for him. In the con-
versation he told me there had been some shooting duck from a gasoline launch
up there. Next morning he went up, but it was too fine a day. Boats were out
in hundreds and there was no chance for any shooting; nevertheless he inspected
several boats', and saw two as nice maskinonge as any man could wish to catch. He
finds that there is more inclination to break the law in shooting than in fishing, and
he would recommend there be a license for every man who wishes to carry a gun
to hunt, same. as in New York State. The fee there is $2.
Overseer James McNairn, of Iroquois, reports an increase in pike and pickerel
this year compared with last year, the cause of which being the absence of parties
who did dynamiting. There are no fish exported and about three tons sold for
home consumption. The close season has been well kept. He has been on the
lookout to see that they are kept; also all the local fishermen. No violations came
to his notice. There are no mills dumping refuse, and no fishways in his district.
Overseer George Slate, of Rochport, reports that this season has been a very sat-
isfactory one in a good many respects. The amount of illegal fishing in his juris-
diction has practically been nil, the extent of his confiscations being a couple jof nets.
There has been a fairly good catch of ])lack bass and pickerel has been most plenti-
ful, with a liberal catch of maskinonge. The discontinuance of netting indiscrim-
inately is doubtless responsible for this. In his opinion it would be advantageous
if it were possible for the Department to re-issue licenses for the use of set lines for
catching sturgeon. This is being done by the American Government (which is
considered by some to the detriment of our own citizens) which enables those inter-
ested to secure a fairly good competency and does good, depleting the river of a
species of fish that is proving destructive to what game fish we have and at the
same time increasing the revenue of the Department. With regard to duck hunt-
ing the season has been somewhat backward, but indications point to a veiy liberal
Bupply.
Overseer George Toner, of Gananoque, reports that fishing in the St. Lawrence
during the past season has been much better than for many seasons past. As high
as 126 pounds of pike have been caught by one man trolling, in one day. This goes
to show that the fish are very plentiful in the river. All the guides also report that
the fishing has greatly improved during the past two seasons. They have had no
trouble in taking all the bass that the law would allow, besides many very fine perch
and pike.
Muskallonge have been more plentiful than for many years, many having been
caught in this vicinity this fall. In the spring of this year ducks were plentiful.
In the swift water the river opens up very early in the spring, and many ducks were
slaughtered liy poachers. He has been informed that many of these poachers used
four guns. This was before he was appointed to the position of overseer for this
year. At the present time the ducks seem to be plentiful.
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 55
Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching and Spaerow.
Overseer Samuel Coulter, of Gilford, reports that he did not have occasion to sell
any of the angling permits, as the residents in his district are all Canadian citizens.
The carp nuisance is still on the increase, as a numher of meadow lands were
literally flooded with them in the spring, but few good fish were caught^uring the
season, tlie supply being so small fishermen would not bother trying to catch them;
in "fact, the catch was much less than in former years.
He sold but one carp license during the winter, and owing to the early breaking
of the ice, the party was barely able to meet his expenditure.
Game this year has also been on the decrease, ducks and geese being very scarce.
The probable theory among the local sportsmen being the destruction of the rice
grounds on the river. During the close of the season he had a call from Capt.
Carson, who has been doing good work on the lake. He has been the means of
keeping a number of nets out of the lake that. would have been in, had he and his
men not been patrolling the lake ; this seems to be the only way to prevent netting
in these waters. The notices received from the Department from time to time were
placed in conspicuous places, and to the best of his knowledge the laws regarding
game and fisheries have been carefully observed.
Overseer Geo. Green, of Bradford, reports as to conditions existing in the Hol-
land Eiver and marsh, both in game and fish.
Fish. — The run was very light, and also late. There was practically no illegal
fishing done, only half a dozen light acts the whole season and never had to go twice ;
no one was caught. Several good lake bass have been caught in the river, which
is almost unprecedented.
Game. — Ducks. — Not more than 10 or 12 pair. Blacks, nested there, and wood
and summ.er duck, only two flocks were seen this fall. This comprises about all the
duck there are here. So far this season they have killed only one dozen. Snipe, a
few local birds, which have afforded very poor sport; not more than 100 birds all
told have been killed.
Partridge. — The law is being kept, very few birds having been seen; the rest
of the list practically none. Squirrels are reported fairly plentiful.
The direct cause of our tremendous feeding grounds for fowl being destroyed
is in his opinion the "Carp.*' He has taken the matter up with the Department
before, and had a call from Mr. Holden on this question, and he earnestly recom-
mends that some steps be taken to remove the pest, and allow what is naturally one
of the finest game lands in the Province recover. Why not supply wild rice ? He be-
lieves if some help were supplied he could get a local man to go at these things.
Overseer Robert Leadley, of Barrie, reports that bass are plentiful, but very
Bmall bait is scarce, so that there ha^e been very few white fish and herring
caught this season.
Partridge are showing the result of the protection given them during the two
seasons past.
Ducks seem more plentiful than two years ago. There are a number of deer
left in Simcoe yet, and if protected for a few years he thinks they will get quite
plentiful. Dogs running deer is the only trouble he has had this season. He
managed to shoot one and that put a stop to the rest.
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Overseer H. McDonald, of Beaverton, reports that the law has been fairly well
observed in the different close seasons, as he has had but one conviction, and that
was for illegal catching of bass. Bass seemed to be very numerous in the harbour
this last spring during the month of February. He sold eleven spearing licenses,
and had some trouble keeping the fishermen in the one-mile limit. He would
advise a spearing license for salmon and whitefish during the month of August.
He sold two angling permits to Americans. The tourists seemed to be pretty well
satisfied with their catches this summer. The law in regard to the length of
bass should, he thinks, be cut out, as there are so many small ones caught and let
go that are injured, and there is a lot of damage done. He thinks the bass will
increase in the lake, as the netting has been stopped more than in former years.
The ''Naiad" has been quite a help, only it did not stop quite long enough. He
thinks it has been a very successful year for the fish and fishermen.
Overseer William McGinn, of Orillia, reports that bass fishing in Lake Simcoe
has been very poor this season, and what black bass were caught were of a small
type. Salmon trout this season have been plentiful and of a large size. He has
seen several caught with a trolling line, weighing from 14 to 22 pounds. Those
fish were caught by the Rama Indians, at Four-Mile Point, on his portion of the
lake. This part of the lake is noted for salmon trout. Angling in Lake Couchi-
ching has been exceptionally good, especially the latter part of the season. He
has witnessed some splendid catches of black bass caught in the lower part of
Couchiching in October. Bass are becoming more plentiful every year. We also
have abundance of herring, carp, perch and catfish; also a small number of
pickerel. Maskinonge fishing has been extraordinarily good in Couchiching this
season. * One of Orillia's citizens caught 28 maskinonge during the season, his
largest fish weighing 30 pounds.
There has been very little illegal fishing going on — at least, none has come to
his notice. If there was any netting done in his ground, it was in the middle of
the night, and it is next to impossible to catch that class of thief or poacher. He
has spent several nights in search of that class of poachers, and has. never seen
one en his ground. He has also dragged the shoal and got nothing.
The close season for salmon trout should start about the 10th of October,
instead of the 1st of November, as they are all spawned out and ready to leave
the spawning beds by the 1st of November.
Game in North Orillia is very scarce. There is an occasional deer in the tovm-
ship. Partridge are reported much more plentiful this season. That is due to
the protection over them. If the Department will protect them for at least
another year, we will have partridges once more. Woodcock are entirely extinct
in this district. Hares are plentiful. Ducks scarce, as there is no rice on those
waters.
Overseer D. McPhee, of Uptergrove, reports that bass were plentiful, but they
were smaller this year than last year. During the close season for trout the weather
was so windy that no fish could be got, with the exceptions of one or two days.
Trout were plentiful in the spring. Whitefish are increasing. Herring are very
plentiful. Angling was good in Mud Lake this year. 'Lunge, bass and pickerel
are the chief fish caught there. Carp are very plentiful in Lake Simcoe. He
wishes the Government would take some steps to try and destroy these fish, as they
are very destructive, and are very hard on other fishes* spavm and the young fry.
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 57
Ducks are plentiful in his district. Muskrats are plentiful, mink are scarce,
and partridge are scarce. There are no sawmills in his district.
Overseer Harry Mayor, of Painswick, reports that during the ten months of the
present year there were no violations* of fishery or game laws to his knowledge in
the division he is appointed to oversee. In regard to the fishing, the conditions
are much the siame as last year, the trout and bass being reported as scarce, and
he believes it necessary that Lake Simcoe be restocked with the above-mentioned
varieties. The coarse fish seem to be increasing. Carp have made their appear-
ance in large numbers in the lower end of his division and around Weedy Bay. In
regard to the game, he has not seen a partridge this season, and, upon enquiry, finds
that only a very few have been seen. Hares and black squirrels are quite numerous,
especially the black squirrels, which may be seen almost any day. Ducks and
other small varieties are about as usual.
Overseer William Rohinson, of Kilworfhy, reports that the fishing has been
good this season in both Sparrow Lake and Kasheshebogamog, and the tourists
were all satisfied. There is a pickerel hatchery on Sparrow Lake, and two and a
half million of young fish were put in from this hatchery this spring, and the
Department put in two thousand and five hundred bass fingerlings this fall. The
laws were well observed, with the exception of one case in the spring, when he
caught parties spearing, and had them fined; also one party with a net. The
partridge is increasing fast, and ducks are not as good this season as last. Beaver,
otter and muskrats are increasing fast. Deer seems about the same as last season.
Overseer II. S. Thompson, of Brechin, reports that bass fishing in that vicinity
has been middling fair. A considerable number were caught during the season,
but not as many were to be found as last year.
Ducks were plentiful in this district, and a considerable number were shot
during the season.
Partridge were scarce, owing to the wet weather of last year.
Trout were rather scarce along the east shore of Lake Simcoe, and very few
were caught. These fish were less numerous than last year.
Overseer Robert Tillett, of Roach's Point, reports that there was very little
illegal fishing done in the spring; was only one case that he heard of. The
maskinonge appear to be getting fewer every year. There were very few caught
by the tourists trolling in the summer. The black bass were very late in spaMuiug
last spring. He saw bass that were caught on the 1st of July that had not spawned.
In his opinion, it was owing to the cold, backward spring. There were some good
catches of bass during the summer. There was quite a number of non-residents,
and they appeared to be quite willing to buy permits. They appeared to be on the
lookout for the steamer " Naiad.'' He thinks that boat has been a great help to
Lake Simcoe, especially in October. October was a very windy month, and he did
not hear of any illegal fishing, and he did not find any nets. If there was ai license
to spear trout through the ice he thinks every nuan would help to protect the fish
in close season. The fish laws have been very well observed this year.
Game is very scarce in and around there. There are very few ducks, a,nd they
are getting scarcer every year. There is no wild rice for them to feed on, as there
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was years ago. The carp hiave destroyed the rice. Cook's Bay was a good feeding
ground before the carp got in and destroyed the rice. There were hundreds of
acres of rice at one time, and now there is not any.
Partridge are very scarce here; there is no harbour for them. There are no
snipe or woodcock.
Overseer M. Timlin, of Atherley, reports that the game and fishery laws in his
division have been well observed during the year, and no violations of the laws
came to his notice.
He posted up notices in various parts of his district. The law regarding mill
refuse in the waters was also well observed. Bass, pickerel and 'lunge were
plentiful in the lakes. As to game, muskrats and ducks were plentiful and part-
ridge scarce.
NiPISSING.
Overseer G. L. Bailey, of Callander, reports that the past season for fishing
has been one of the beet for some time. The bass fishing has been especially good,
one angler having caught five and six bass in one day within two hours' time, at
different times of the season. There were also more trolling and still fishing for
pike and pickerel. The number of Canadian and American tourists has increased,
and they all complied with the laws. There are no violations by sawmills with
refuse, as all sawdust and waste are burnt. The trout fishing in streams in sur-
rounding districts have been equally as good as other seasons. In regard to hunting,
the laws have been observed, no partridge having been killed. They are becoming
quite numerous, and by the time the open season arrives will be plentiful. There
having been no bush fires, there should be as many deer as usual, there having been
no violations of the law, either in season or otherwise. The marshes and bays on
Lake Nipissing abounded with more duck than any season for some time.
Overseer James Dunlop, of Mackey^s Station, reports that he has worked his
territory faithfully, and is pleased to report the law is being observed to the letter
as regards fishing. There is no doubt the close season law has accomplished much,
as the streams and smaller lakes are now well stocked. As regards the deer season
he has a complaint in the granting of licenses in other places to men coming from
adjoining districts to hunt there, and it leaves him in an awkward position, not
knowing how many licenses are granted and by whom. This leaves the overseer with-
out the necessary grasp on the doings in his own district. This can be overcome
by compelling the "would-be sport'' to have his license in the district where he
hunts, otherwise everything is satisfactory in his district. He finds much difficulty
with the close season law on partridge, as people who cannot read the notices are
inclined to think the close season law was over. This necessitates considerable
extra travelling. Duck are plentiful.
Overseer Phillippe Pilon, of Sudbury, reports that there were no applications for
licenses for fishing. He has had no occasion to prosecute for infractions of the
laws relating to game and fisheries. He has made several visits in townships sur-
rounding Sudbury, and has not found anything contrary to the Act.
He has received a couple of reports, but, on investigation, he could not find
any witnesses to make out a case in respect of game-hunting, so did not prosecute.
1909 GAME AND FISHEKIES. 59
Fines and Confiscations During the Year 1909, on Account of Fisheries.
5 Bpears, 2 jack lights; 15 hoop nets, 75 gill nets, 6,145 yards of same; 11 seines;
8 trap nets; 4 dip nets; 15 night lines; 8 boats; 2 shad nets; 1 drag net; 2 sets
sweep hooks ; 1 sfnare ; 1 sweep net ; 7 boxes of fish.
Fisheries, amount of fines and sale of confiscated goods was over $1,600.00.
Game, amount of fines and confiscations, $3,038.67.
Biological Department,
University of Toronto,
December 13th, 1909.
E. Tinsley, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries, Toronto.
Dear Sir, — I beg to report concerning operations carried on during the summer
of 1909, at the Biological Station, Georgian Bay, as follows:
In accordance with a plan previously decided upon, it was arranged that the
time available at the laboratory should be given chiefly to the completion for pub-
lication of certain studies begun in previous years. Mr. A. D, Eobertson, student,
of the University, working on the natural history of the fishes, made detailed
studies of the characters, including measurements and variations, of numerous
exam.ples of each species with a view to checking over for this region the description
given for the species in general. He also assisted in completing a series of photo-
graphs of typical specimens. Mr. A. R. Cooper, also of the University, undertook
the tracing of the life-histories of the parasites appearing in the young black bass
from the time of hatching to the third month of growth, and contributed much
to what had previously been done along this line. Mr. J. B. Williams, of the
Biological Mueeum, assisted in the collection of specimens and also contributed
by preparing specimens for exhibition. Mr. L. H. Graham, Science Master of the
East Toronto High School, spent some time at the laboratory and made a study
of the effects of exposure on the character of the shore and its vegetation.
Having, the previous year, equipped the dwelling house of the station so that
we were able to offer adequate accommodation to workers, more serious efforts
were made to bring the laboratory to the notice of those interested in biological
studies. The first results were not as satisfactory as one would like, and it is
hoped that prospective workers in various parts of the Province will investigate
for themselves the opportunities which are being offered for doing field-work
under the best conditions.
Yours sincerely,
(Sgd.) B. A. Benslby.
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REPORT OF THE WORK DONE AT THE BRANTFORD BASS POND
DURING THE SEASON OF 1909.
To the Superintendent, Game and Fisheries Department, Parliament Buildings,
Toronto, Ont.
SiR^ — Herewith I beg to submit my report of the operations in connection with
the fish hatchery here this season.
The number of fingerlings transported by myself to the various inland waters
numbered about twenty thousand (20,000).
On 4th May last, ninety parent bass were deposited in the pond, supposed to be-
seventy females and twenty males. It was thought that owing to the small per-
centage of males good results could not be obtained, so on 25th May a second con-
signment of eighteen males (supposed) was received here and placed in the pond,
with the result that the second arrivals caused trouble, as fighting began almost
immediately, and on Slst May one parent died.
On 1st June another parent appeared on the surface of the pond. I immediately
caught him, and treated him with a bath of salt and water, but it was of no avail,
as he soon died. Two others died on the same date. In all thirteen parents died,
twelve females and one male. This was due to overcrowding.
On 22nd May, previous to the arrival of the second consignment, several male
fish were building nests, but when the trouble began it had the efEect of breaking
up the work already done.
From 22nd May to 7th June I did not observe any evidence of spawning, but
on the latter date I observed one pair spawn. On 11th June I observed a number
of fry around the shore of the pond.
On 12th June I observed one bass making a nest, and on 13th June I noticed
seven nests in the outer sections of the pond. At the instance of the Department
I installed six shielded nests (and here let me say that I highly recommend these),
with the result that on 15th June three pairs of bass had taken to them.
I might also add that the members of the Department are to be congratulated
for the untiring activity they have displayed in connection with the propagation
of black bass during the past season of 1909.
Yours truly,
J. T. Edwakds.
REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT " EDNA
IVAN," ON THE GREAT LAKES, DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Owen Sound, Dec. 13th, 1909.
E. TiNSLEY, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries, Toronto.
Sir. — I have the honour to forward you my first annual report, for the season
of 1909, of the work performed by the chartered patrol boat, " Edna Ivan."
Owing to ice conditions, an earlier departure could not be made than the 4th of
May. On that date, with W. W. Holden and D. Irwin on board, left for Meldrum
Bay. On the 5th, landed D. Irwin on the Duck Island, and returned to Gore Bay.
1909 GAMELAND FISHERIES. 61
6th, with J. Fisher on board, left to patrol the Georgian Bay, called at Little
Current, where Mr. Fisher left. Took on board a gasoline launch, and proceeded,
calling at most of the ports on the north shore of the bay. On the 8th, at Midland,
delivered the gasoline launch. On the 10th, in company with Mr. Holden, inter-
viewed the Indian Agent at Penetang, with reference to reserves of fishing grounds
for the Indians. 11th, took on board at Collingwood a gasoline launch. Mr. Holden
left. 12th, arrived at Owen Sound, where a delay of eighteen days occurred by
repairs to the boiler, and installing a new steam capstan. June 1st, left Owen
Sound, and at Wiarton, J. W. Jermyn and D. Robertson came on board, called at
Lion's Head, and on to Tobermory, where Mr. Jermyn left the ship. 2nd, called
at Stokes Bay, and on to Southampton, where D. Robertson left, and Mr. W. W.
Holden came on board. 3rd, departed down the lake, calling at Kinciardine and
Goderich, where Mr. V. Chauvin joined the ship. 4th, proceeded to Walkerville,
calling at Point Edward. At Walkerville a few days were consumed installing
gasoline engine in launch. On the 8th, with Mr. Holden and Mr. Chauvin on
board, made a short run to Big Creek, Lake Erie, where Mr. Chauvin had informa-
tion that some illegal work was being carried on — did not find any. Returned to
Walkerville. 11th, Mr. Holden left the ship. At 5.10 a.m. departed, to cruise on
Lake Erie. Called at Pelee Island, and on to Rondeau. 12th, ran to Port Stanley.
Officer McVittie, who came on board at Rondea,u, left. 14th, went up the river with
Mr. Holden, and seized two nets and two strings of hooks. Continued down the
lake, calling at Port Burwell, Port Dover, Port Colborne, and Fort Erie. Dr. Burt
had joined the ship and left here. Returning up the lake, called at all the ports,
Mr. Holden leaving at Port Dover. On the 22nd, placed buoy five miles south of
Port Stanley for guide to fishermen. 25th, cruised on Lake St. Clair. 29th, landed
Mr. Holden and Mr. Chauvin aft Point Edward, and on to Goderich and Kincardine,
where Mr. Holden and Mr. Chauvin left the ship. July 1st, at Southampton, Mr.
Holden re-joined, proceeded up the lake, calling at Tobermory, Rattlesnake, South
Baymouth, the Duck Island, Gore Bay, Blind River, Thessalon, Bruce Mines, Hilton,
Richard's Landing, and arrived at Sault Ste. Marie on the 8th. Proceeded up Lake
Superior and visited Batchawana, Gargantau, Groscap, Peninsula^ Harbor, Port
-Caldwell. Rossport, Jackfish, Nepigon, Crow's Nest, Port Arthur. Returning,
called at the above ports, and Michipicoten Island, where Officer Calbeck joined the
ship. 22nd, arrived at Sault Ste. Marie, A. Calbeck left. 23rd, at Milford Haven,
examined creek with launch, found that an American, who had been camping there
had left the day before.
Continued cruise, calliug at Cockburn Island, Meldrum and Gore Bays. 27th, I
drove out to Tobacco Lake, one American there, but didn't want permit. July 28th,
arrived at Manitowaning, accompanied Mr. Holden to Lake Manitou. 29th, at
Bedford Island, found an American yacht, at anchor, had guide and permits.
August 5th, landed on Limestone Island, found that seining had been carried on
early in the spring. On the 11th, at Wiarton, D. Robertson came on board, and J.
W. Jermyn, next morning, cruised up the peninsula, to Tobermory. 13th, at South-
ampton, where they both left the ship. 26th, left Harbor Springs, with A. Kelly
Evans on board, and cruised up the St. Mary's River to Sault Ste. Marie, where
Mr. Kelly Evans examined a number of persons with reference to the game and
fisheries. His secretary joined him here. 29th, at Campement D'Oure, Mr. Evans
and his secretary left the ship. Sept. 13th, at Sarnia. On arrival of Mr. Holden
went out on Lake Huron with a party, to locate the place where an American had
set his nets, and were seized by one of our officers. 14th, at Walkerville, made
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arrangements in" Detroit to dock the ship. 20th, with Mr. Holden and Mr. Chau-
vin left for Amherstburg. After the failure to sell the tug "Charles F," took her
in tow to Sandwich, 22nd, left to cruise on Lake Erie; at Eondeau examined
creeks with Mr. Chauvin. Continued cruise, calling at all fishing stations, and on
the 28th, arrived at Port Colborne. 30th, returned up the lake. Oct. 4th, arrived
at McCormick's dock. In company with Mr. Chauvin, visited the Pelee Island Club,
where we found twenty-two members, who gave us a very warm and courteous re-
ception; were all pleased with their catch of fish and outing. It gives one great
pleasure to meet such gentlemen. 5th, cruised up the lake and Eiver Detroit, to
Walkerville. 7th, cruised up Lake St. Clair and river, to Sarnia. 8th, continued
cruise up Lake Huron, calling at all ports. Sunday, 12th, arrived at Tobermory,
were detained for one week by continuous gale. 29th, arrived at Parry Sound. In-
terviewed Officer Laughington, continued cruise, and on November 1st arrived at
Gore Bay. 4th, met Mr. W. W. Holden at Cutler, and returned to Gore Bay. 5th,
at Marksville, (Hilton) where Mr. Holden met and gave instructions to a Mr.
Eddy. 8th, conveyed D. Irwin from the Duck Island to Providence Bay. 10th,
at the Bustard Islands, Mr. Holden seized a quantity of fish and I a seine net.
11th, took fish to Byng Inlet, where fish were shipped. 12th, at Parry Sound,
where Mr. Holden left the ship. 18th, left Wiarton, with Mr. J. W. Jermyn on
board. Landed at a fishing shanty on Cape Commodore, found a quantity of her-
ring, saw some fresh trout spawn, but could not find any fish; landed at another
shanty, found two bundles of hooks, with short lines attached to them, a large
quantity of twine used in hook fishing, a box of small mesh nets, and Mr. Jermyn
got two kegs of trout hid in an old unused house, and I, five kegs hid in the bush,
an eighth of a mile from the shanty. 19th,' at another fishing shanty on Cape
Commodore, where seized three more kegs of fish. Afterwards Mr. Jermyn seized
at Griffith Island one salt barrel of fish, and another half full, and a quantity of
twine. 23rd, left Owen Sound, calling at all ports between it and Gore Bay. 28th,
made a trip to John Island and Cutler, and returned. 30th, delivered the boat to
the owners.
Eemarks.^ — At nearly all fishing stations, from Fort Erie to Port Arthur, fishing
was reported very light during the summer, and October was so very stormy that the
fishermen, as a rule, have had a poor season, but considering the way the fisheries
have been handled by the Dominion Government, for political purposes, it is sur-
prising that they have held out as well as they have. Herring fishing, by a certain
class of fishermen, is used as a blind for trout fishing. I have in former years taken
up a net buoy and found a herring net, but the rest of the gang would be trout nets.
I find that the law by the regular fishermen is better observed than formerly, and
I think trap net fishing is nearly stamped out. During the past season the ship
has been docked or anchored at seventy-six ports or harbours, and has logged 8,275
miles.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
E. Dunn.
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 63
EEPORT OF THE WOEK PEEFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT "NA-
VAECH," ON THE EIDEAU WATEES AND BAY OP QUINTE,
DURING THE YEAR 1909.
Left Belleville on 24tli of May, after taking on coal. We went to Pieton and
returned at 6 p.m., cleaned our boat and got ready to go to Kingston, where we
took on a fresh supply of coal, and proceeded to Gananoque, returning the next
evening to Kingston, and patrolled to Deseronto and rowed up the bay in search of
nets. Spent Sunday in Belleville.
On Monday, May 31, we left Belleville for Brighton and went to Weller's Bay,
called at Murray to see Overseer Hayes. We held court and fined three men for
illegal fishing. The next day we patrolled the Bay of Quinte and visited all the
fishermen between Belleville and Green Point, had them take their nets out, and
seized one night line west of Belleville Bridge. Left here and patrolled to Deseronto,
stopped to see Overseer Gault and ran on to Pieton, took Overseer Brisbin and ran
on to Bath for the might. Leaving here next day at 5 a.m. for Duck Islands,
stopped at the Island for four hours, found nets measuring 4 1-2 inch mesh. We
patrolled the small bays with row boats. Spent Sunday in Belleville.
On Monday, June 7th, we repaired boiler, and this engaged our attention until
Friday, when we left for Kingston at 5 p.m. Here we seized four night lines
and patrolled around Simcoe Island and Cataraqui ; took Overseer Taudvin's launch
and patrolled Cataraqui as far west as Brothers' Island. From here we steamed up
to Deseronto, stopped for a while and ran on to Belleville, arriving at 5 p.m. Pa-
trolled the bay as far as Massassaga, returning to Belleville and cleaned our boat
the rest of the day. Left Belleville at 8 a.m., calling at Deseronto and Pieton and
on to Bath; arriving at Kingston we stopped for the night. The next day we
left for Jones Falls, stopped for dinner and ran on to Chaffey's, stopping there for
the night. The following day we patrolled down to Westport and ran on to Port-
land and on to Smith's Falls, and on to Oliver's Ferry, to try the Millars for fish-
ing with gill nets in Otter Lake. Sunday we spent at Smith's Palls. On Monday,
21st June we steamed up at 7 a.m., and patrolled the waters of the Rideau to Port-
land and on to Newboro, stopped for a while and on to Jones Falls for the night.
The following day we patrolled to Kingston, where we had to repair cylinder. Pa-
trolled around Bell Island with Overseer Taudvin; took Overseer McGuire and pa-
trolled around Simcoe Island and south side of Wolfe Island ; found nothing wrong.
With Overseer Taudvin we patrolled Massassaga Bay, grappling for nets, but did
not get any. The next day we patrolled the Bateau Channel and Sand Bay and on
out to Pigeon Island and returning on the north shore of Simcoe Lake.
On Monday, June 28th, we were repairing cylinder a,nd the next day we left
Kingston at 3 p.m., and patrolled to Weller's Bay and Brothers' Island and on to
Bath. Seized about one thousand yards of gill nets, which we dried and cleaned
np. We patrolled up the bay as far as Brighton, seized one gill net and destroyed
it. Then we sailed up the south shore into port at Belleville, where we stayed for
Sunday.
On Monday, July 5th, we steamed up at 5 a.m., patrolled on down to Kingston,
found nets are all out of the water. Captain Hunter was on board. We ran on to
Brothers' Island with steamer, went with Overseer Taudvin in launch and patrolled
Amherst Island, Read's Bay and Sand Bay, and over to Pigeon Island and on to
Simcoe Island, had to get out and tow Overseer Taudvin's launch into Kingston
at 3 p.m. We left and went down to Jones Falls, patrolled on down to West-
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port and Portland, calling at Garrett's Eest, arriving at Smith's Falls at 6.30. Here
we remained until Tuesday, putting in new syphon pipes.
On Tuesday we patrolled as far as Jones Falls and went with Overseer Mc-
Guire and patrolled Benson, Indian and Mosquito Lakes, and on to Devil Lake and
found everything all right ; no complaints of illegal fishing. Left Newboro at
7 a.m., patrolled on down to the Big Eideau and to Smith's Falls, aiTiving at 7 p.m.
The next day we were putting in dead lights, and at 6 p.m. ran up the Rideau to Gem
Island, stopped there for the night. Spent Sunday at Gem Island.
On Monday, July 19th, we left Gem Island at 5 a.m., patrolled the Rideau waters
to Kingston, stopped at Jones Falls, arrived at Kingston at 6.30 p.m. Repaired
pumps at Kingston, met Overseer Brisbin at Bath and patrolled around Amherst
Island with launch and found no nets set there, steamed on to Picton, leaving there
the next day at 8 a.m. We patrolled on to Deseronto. Overseer Gault reports no
netting in the Bay of Quinte. Arrived at Belleville at 6 p.m. We left here
shortly for Picton, Capt. Hunter on board; no complaint of illegal fishing. Sun-
day spent at Picton.
On Monday, July 26th, at 7 a.m., we patrolled down to Kingston and on to
.Gananoque, stopped there for the night; no reports of illegal fishing. Left Gan-
anoque at 7.30, patrolled on back to Kingston, arriving at 11.30 a.m. Cleaned up
boatvthe rest of the day. The next day we patrolled to Amherst Island, left the
steamer at Stella and took launch and patrolled Amherst Island for the rest of the
day, found no nets. Steamed up at 7 a.m., patrolled on to Hay Bay, took launch
and patrolled for three hours. It commenced to rain and had to return to .the
steamer, ran on to Picton, took on coal and ran on to McDonald's Cove. Stopped
there for the night. Left here the next day at 6 a.m., patrolled on to Kings-
ton, arrived at 12 noon, left for Jones Falls at 2 p.m.
On Monday, August 2nd, steamed up at 7 a.m., patrolled on down to the Big
Rideau, on to Portland, collecting money for permits sold at Garrett's Rest, on to
Oliver's Ferry and to Smith's Falls for coal, then back to the Rideau and stopped at
Murphy Cove for the night. The following day we patrolled back to Westport,
went with Overseer McGuire and drove out to Wolfe Lake, hired a row boat and
patrolled the lake thoroughly, collecting $7. Found no complaints, back to West-
port for the night. The next day we steamed up at 7 a.m., ran to Newboro, took
launch and patrolled Devil Lake, found everything all right, arrived back at New-
boro at 8 p.m. The next day we took launch and patrolled Mud Lake, Loon and
Benson Lakes and then back to Newboro. On Saturday started men to paint deck.
Paint for the smokestack did not arrive until 4 p.m. On Monday we were stiU
at the painting and repairing boat.
Tuesday we steamed up at 7 a.rn., patrolled the Rideau to Portland and over
to Oak Island, took launch and patrolled German Bar and stopped at Oak Island
for the night. Patrolled on down to Mabel's Bay, calling at Garrett's Rest and on
to Oliver's Ferry for the night. The following day we steamed up at 8 a.m., pa-
trolled on down to Smith's Falls, took on coal and painted smokestack and re-
paired furnace door and stopped there for the night. The next day we went to
Gananoque and seized two row boats and arrested three men for spearing with torch
light. Stopped there for the night with Captain Hunter on board. Left the next
morning for Broekville, patrolling the St. Lawrence up to Milton Island. The
weather being rough, we stopped here for the night.
On Monday, 16th of August, we patrolled on to Kingston, took on coal, stopped
at Newboro for the night; all the anglers report bass fishing good. At 7 a.m.,
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 65
we steamed on to Portland, stayed for a while and called at Garrett's Eest and on
to Smith's Falls for the night. Steamed up at 6 a. m., and made for Kingston,
patrolling Bay of Quinte to Bath, stopped to see Overseer Murdock; we went on
to Picton to see Overseer Brisbin, then on to Belleville for the night. Spent Sun-
day at Belleville.
Monday we spent in repairing boiler, tubes and valves. The next day we
steamed out at 4 a.m., and patrolled the Bay of Quinte down to Stella and ran on
to Kingston and took on coal, then we patrolled the Rideau waters down to the Big
Rideau and stopped at Murphy's for the night. The following day we went to
Smith's Falls and took on coal, and ran back to Oliver's Ferry, found very few fish.
Putting on new fenders. Sunday spent at Perth.
On Monday, August 30th, left Perth and went to Oliver's Ferry, stopped there
for the night, with Captain Hunter and Mr. Holden on board. The next day we
patrolled the Rideau to Portland and on to Washburn for the night. Leaving here
the next day we patrolled to Kingston, took on coal and left Captain Hunter and
Mr. Holden there and we came back to Newboro. The following days we were
painting and cleaning steamer.
On ]\Ionday, Sept. 6th, we steamed up at 7 a.m., patrolled the Rideau to Smith's
Falls, where we met Captain Hunter, went on to Kilmarnock, took on Overseer Boyd
and patrolled on to Ottawa, arriving there at 5.30. Here we held court on board
the boat and the next day we spent there. Leaving the following day we patrolled
with row boat on the Ottawa River, seized two night lines and patrolled back to
Ottawa.
On Monday, Sept. 13, we patrolled the waters of the Ottawa River to Kilmar-i
nock. Stopped there for the night. The next day we went to Smith's Falls with
Mr. Kelly Evans on board and Captain Hunter. We patrolled up the Rideau,
calling at Garrett's Rest and the Angling Inn and Portland, and on to Newboro
for the night. Tuesday we were busy cleamng the boat. The next day we left
ISTewboro, patrolled to Chaffey's Locks and stopped there for the night. The fol-
lowing day we left Chaffey's at 8 a.m., patrolled on to Jones Falls, stopped to hold
session, patrolled on to Kingston and arrived at 5 p.m. Cruised around the Island
and Read's Bay and back to Kingston for the night. The next day with two
launches in tow we patrolled to Belleville.
On Monday, September 20th, we cleaned up boat and Mr. Kelly Evans held
a court of enquiry, then we steamed out, with Captain Hunter and Mr. Kelly Evans
on board; we patrolled down to Bath, stopped for the night. The weather being
rough we stayed at the Island all day and the next day we patrolled to Picton,
took on coal and ran back to Belleville, arriving at 7 p.m. Left Belleville at 8
a.m., patrolled the bay down to Kingston, stopped for the night, but found no fish-
ing. Steamed up at 7 a.m. on Saturday, patrolled the north side of Wolfe Island,
Simcoe Island and Sand Bay with row boat, but found no 'sign .of any netting
going on. Spent Sunday in Kingston.
On Monday, September 27th, we patrolled to Brothers' Island and around Am-
herst Island, and on to McDonald's Cove, from here we patrolled to Picton and
back to the Island for the night. The next day we went to Deseronto and on to
Belleville. Here we collected accounts and cleaned the boat.
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ee THE EEPOKT UPON No. i:i
EEPOET OF THE "NAVARCH'' CONTINUED, BY CAPTAIN FLEMING.
On Monday, October 1st, patrolled from Belleville to Glen Island and Adolph-
ustown and on to Picton for the night. The next day we patrolled from Picton
to Belleville and Hay Bay and some other bays. Spent Sunday in Belleville.
On Monday, October 4th, we left Belleville to go to Trenton and Weller's Bay.
Distance travelled fifty-five miles. Here we seized several thousand yards of gill
nets, which we turned .over to Captain Hunter. We patrolled a distance of fifteen
miles. The following day we left Weller's Bay, and went to Brighton and on to
Belleville, a distance of fifty miles. Here we painted the boat. When the -boat
was dry we patrolled to Murray Canal and back to- Belleville, a distance of forty
miles. Spent Sunday in Belleville.
On Monday, October 11th, went from Belleville to Deseronto patrolling around
Baker's Island and back to Belleville, a violent windstorm blowing. The following
day we left Belleville, with Mr. Holden and Captain Hunter. The wind was
blowing a gale and we remained at Deseronto for the night. We patrolled to
Napanee and back to Picton, where we remained on account of wind. The next
day we patrolled from Pictop to Collin's Bay. Distance travelled forty-five miles.
From Collin'b Bay we went to Kingston and Wolfe Island, where we remained
until the wind went down. Spent Sunday in Kingston.
On Monday, the 18th, we left Kingston for Hay Bay and on ta Deseronto,
seized a large quantity of gill nets, which I have stored. The next day we pa-
trolled from Deseronto down around Mosquito Bay and patrolled on to Belle-
ville, then back to Deseronto again, where we spent 'Sunday.
On Monday, October 25th, we started for Kingston as directed by Captain Hun-
ter, and patrolled its far as Stella, a distance of sixty-five miles. We had Mr.
Thompson inspect boiler, then we went on to Kingston and Milton Island and
Glenora, and on to Picton, going a distance of sixty miles. Friday we patrolled
from Picton to Belleville, a distance of forty-five miles, and around some other
bays. Distance travelled thirty miles. Sunday we spent at Belleville.
On Monday, November 1st, we left Belleville for Murray Canal and back to
McDonald's Cove. Saw some seine fishing. The following day we patrolled from
Belleville to Trenton and around Nigger Island and Balser's Island, a distance
of forty miles. We went on to Weller's Bay and seized about three thousand
yards of gill nets, four sets of hoop nets and found some fishing without a license.
The next day we were engaged in stretching and dr}dng nets and storing them.
We also cleaned the boat. We called at Deseronto to oversee seine fishermen, and
back to Belleville for Sunday.
On Monday, November 10th, we patrolled Hay Bay with Mr. Huffman, seized
2 1-3 set of hoop nets and one night line, then we ran on to Belleville; from here
we patrolled to Weller's Bay, seized about ten thousand yards of gill nets,
one net with fourteen ducks in it, one sunken punt, one skiff and decoys, two guns
and shells. Overseer Cheer and his man was with us making the seizure. Satur-
day we patrolled to Belleville, hanging up nets and drying them and cleaning the
boat seemed to occupy the day. The next day we patrolled up west of Belle-
ville bridge, seized two hundred yards of herring net.
On Monday, November 15th, we patrolled to Brighton and back to BelleviUe,
and on to Northport and Deseronto, and back to Belleville, going a distance of fifty
miles. On account of gale we laid over for a day or so. Here we laid off the
engineer and mate, and we occupied our time making reels and reeling up nets.
1909 GAME AND FISHERIES. 67
On Tuesday, November 23rd, we patrolled from Belleville to Trenton and back
to Belleville, a distance of thirty miles. Here we started to lay up boat, lifting
it up into the boathouse, and placed sledge stocks under it, made shutters for the
windows and put them on. Left Belleville for home in Newboro on December 3rd.
Everything left in good order.
REPOET OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT "NAIAD,"
ON LAKE SIMCOE AND KAWARTHA LAKES DURING THE
YEAR 1909.
On Saturday, the 5tli day of June, steamer "Naiad" came from Lakefield to
Peterboro, spent Sunday at Peterboro, and Monday we were repairing steam joint.
On Wednesday we started from Peterboro at 6 p.m., and patrolled the waters of the
Otonabee River aid Rice Lake, in company with Overseer Johnrftn. Miles travelled,
73. The following day we started from Peterboro at 7 a.m., and sailed from tliere
to Burleigh Falls, patrolling tlie waters of the 'canal, Clear and Strong Lakes, laid
over night at Burleigh Falls. Miles covered, 46. The next day we started from
Burleigh and patrolled the waters of Buckhorn and Lovesick Lakes and Deer Bay
and Chemong Lake, returning to Lakefield Friday night. Allies covered, 70 miles.
From Lakefield we started for Peterboro, after washing steamer ; stuck at a boom,
got steel cable around wheel and had to work in the water for one hour and a half;
then came to Peterboro, was detained at the different booms on account of logs,
-arriving at Peterboro at 4 p.m. Spent Sunday in Peterboro.
On Monday, June 14th, we left Peterboro and went to Lakefield and on the way
the condenser gave out causing a delay of one hour, after leaving 'Lakefield we pro-
ceeded to Young's Point, Burleigh, Lovesick, thence to Buckhorn. The fogs very
bad and "heavy winds. Leaving Buckhorn the next day we proceeded to Chemong,
from there to Harrong Island and to Gannon Narrows, then to Bobcaygeon, thence
to Fenelon Falls. We laid up here for the night and took on one-half ton of coal.
At 6.30 the next morning we set out for Rosedale, and from there to Oobooonk,
thence to Kirkfield Lift Lock, thence back to Fenelon Falls, took on seventeen hun-
dred pounds of coal, and laid there over night. The following day we left at 6
a.m. and went to Lindsay; stuck in weeds at the mouth of the river. From Lind-
say Me went to Sturgeon Point, thence to Bobcaygeon, and from there to Buck-
horn. (Stayed there over night, leaving there Friday morning at 7 a.m., and went
to Lovesick, then to Burleigli, stuck in logs at Lovesick. From Burleigh we visited
several summer res'orts and cottages, and came to Lakefield, then to Peterboro, and
broke the flag pole at Lock 3. In the act of coming out of the lock, the wind blew
the bow around and the pole went against the arm of the gate.
On Monday, June 21st, we patrolled the waters of Otonabee River and Rice Lake.
Number of miles travelled, 62. The next day we patrolled the waters of Clear,
Stoney, Buckhorn Lakes, and laid over night at Buckhorn, leaving the next morn-
ing we patrolled the waters of Chemong and Sturgeon Lakes and laid over night
at Lindsay, took on Mr. Clarkson at Buckhorn and took him to Lindsay and next
day back to Buckhorn. On Friday we patrolled the waters of Stoney, Clear and
Buckhorn Lakes, calling at Lovesick, Burleigli, Mount J;i]ian, Breezes, Crow's Fiand-
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ing. Island Stone, South Beach, and laid over night at Young's Point. The fol-
lowing day we patrolled the waters from Young's Point to Peterboro, and broke
wheel between Young's Point and Lakefield, came on to Peterboro and pulled boat
partly out at McDonald's Mill, and broke off another flange so as to balance wheel.
Spent Sunday at Peterboro.
On Monday, June 28th, we patrolled the waters from Peterboro to Burleigh Falls
and laid over night at Burleigh. Distance travelled, 30 miles. The following day we
patrolled the waters from Burleigh Falls to Chemong Park and laid over night at
Chemong. Total miles, 35. From Chemong we patrolled the waters to Burleigh
Falls and remained there over night. The next day we patrolled the waters to
Stoney Lake down to Ellis' Creek, Mount Julian and to all the points on the lake
^down to Peterboro. Had the steamer pulled out at Peterboro and old wheel taken
•off and new one put on. Remained here for Sunday.
On Monday, July 5th, we repaired rudder post, had old set screw taken out
and new ones put :in and left Peterboro at 2 p.m., and ran to Lakefield, patrol-
sling the waters to Bobcaygeon, and laid over night at Bobcaygeon. The next day
we patrolled the waters from Bobcaygeon to lock on Kirkfield Canal, had Captain
Hunter on board as far as Fenelon Falls. Distance run, 45 miles. The following
day we left Lock 1 at 7 a.m., and proceeded to- Lake Simcoe and called at Beaver-
ton, sold two angling permits, left Beaverton at 2 a.m. ; from Eoach's Point and on
the way between Georgina and Fox Island, took two night lines with about forty
whitefish and one salmon trout. Arrived at Eoach's Point about 7 a.m. Ean
from here to Jackson's Point and took cars to Sutton West and had trial and fined
a man for netting fish. Left Captain Hunter there and came to Barrie, leaving
Jackson's Point at 5 p.m., arriving at Barrie at 7.30. We remained here and had
steam joint repaired and boiler cleaned out. Spent Sunday in Barrie.
Monday, July 12th, we finished repairing on steam pipe and set out the next
day to patrol the waters from Barrie to Eoach's Point and from there to Brad-
ford and back to Eoach's Point. Laid there over night. Lake Simcoe very rough,
and heavy sea all the way from Barrie to Eoach's Point, a distance of 45 miles.
We patrolled the waters of Simcoe from Eoach's Point to Orillia, calling at Geor-
^na Island for pilot, then ran from Orillia to Eama and saw Indian chief who
thinks they should sell fish and also thinks the guides' license very unfair. Laid
at Orillia over night. Miles covered, 43.
The following day we patrolled the waters of Lake Couchiching, calling at Eama,
I^pngford Mills, and Washago, also examined the Chemical Mills at Longford, but
qould find nothing wrong with the water from these works. Laid in Orillia over
jftighti : Distance travelled, 30 miles. We patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe
ifyopi Orillia to Hodge's Wharf, and from there to Georgina Island and left off
!pilpt,i ftnd the wind became fierce and had to run to Beaverton for shelter. We re-
jQai9,ined here over Sunday on account of storm, but patrolled the waters of Lake
Sdmcoe from Jackson's Point to Beaverton.
, , On Monday, July 19th, we laid at Jackson's Point until 4 p.m., then started for
Beaverton, ran about four miles in lake and had to run back on account of storm, a
very heavy sea running, but was anxious to make Beaverton to meet Mr. Cox. The
next day we patrolled the waters from Jackson's Point to Beaverton, met Mr. Cox
ig,nd Captain Hunter. Left Beaverton at 8.30 a.m., and ran to Fenelon Falls, a
distance of 59 miles. From Fenelon Falls we patrolled the waters to Peterboro
and on to Hastings, calling at Hall's Bridge and Wedlock, travelling about forty-
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five miles. The next day we patrolled the waters from Hastings to Peterboro, call-
ing at Idyl Wild, Harwood, Gore's Landing, Jubilee Point and Wedlock. Saturday
we remained to clean up boat, but could not paint on account of rain. Sun-
day spent at Peterboro.
On Monday, July 26th, hoisted out stern at Peterboro to repair stern bearing,
and did some painting; this engaged our attention on Tuesday and the next few
days. On Friday we patrolled the waters of Stoney Lake with Overseer Moore,
and returned to Lakefield'and laid over Sunday there.
On Monday, August 2nd, we patrolled the waters from Lakefield to Bobcay-
geon, and laid over night at the latter place, travelling a distance of 53 miles. The
next day we left for Lindsay and from there to Fenelon Falls, patrolling the waters
to Beaverton and walked from Lock 1 to Gamebridge, then to Brechin, and from
there to Lake Simcoe, then back to G.T.E. station, took the train to Gamebridge
and walked from the station to the boat. Here I met Mr. Thompson. Left the
lock at 6.30 and ran to Beaverton, a distance of forty miles. The next day we
patrolled Lake Simcoe from Beaverton to Eoach's Point, then back to Jackson's
Point, and patrolled the waters to Orillia, to Strawberry island and back to Orillia,
then on to Barrie, calling at Hawkstone, Big Bay Point and Shanty Bay. Spent
Sunday in Barrie.
On Monday, August 9th, we patrolled the waters from Barrie to Beaverton
and laid there the rest of the day on account of wind. We also walked eight miles
to see Overseer H. McDonald. Tuesday we remained ashore on account of the
wind. The following day we patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Eoach's Point,
from there to Holland Eiver, then to De Grassey Point, thence to Roach's Point
and from there to Jackson. We also rowed two miles to see Overseer Coulter, and
walked two miles to see Overseer Tillett. From Jackson's Point we patrolled the.
waters to Orillia and could not get any farther on account of no coal, and could not
get away until Friday morning. Walked from G.T.E. swing bridge to see Over-
seer Timlin. The next day we patrolled the waters from Orillia to Hawkstone,
thence to Georgina and Fox Island Shoal, but found neither nets nor night line.
From Barrie to Big Bay Point, then to Jackson's Point and back to Barrie again,
travelling a distance of fifty miles. Sunday spent at Barrie.
On Monday, August 16th, we patrolled the waters from Barrie to Orillia, and
from Orillia to Jackson's Point, with Mr. Holden, Toronto, in charge. We pa-
trolled waters from Jackson's Point to Eoach's Point and from there to Beaver-
ton, and on to Coboconk, and from there to Fenelon Falls. Distance, forty-five
miles. Patrolled the waters from Fenelon Falls to Bobcaygeon and from Bobcay-
geon to Lindsay. W. W. Holden left us at Lindsay by C.P.R. for Toronto. The
next day we putrolled the waters from Lindsay to Chemong, had to wait in Lindsay
until noon. Telephoned Toronto for orders and had verbal orders to patrol to
Chemong and from there to Peterboro. Sunday spent at Chemong.
On Monday we patrolled the waters from Chemong to Heron's Island, and rowed
to Heron's Cottage, on the side of Government boom, examined his sheds and out-
houses, but found nothing illegal. Patrolled from there to Chemong village and
laid up for the night about 9 p.m. Capt. Pearson, of the " Manilla," came on board
and informed me that the steamer was disabled at Herrington Island, and asked me
to take passengers to Bobcaygeon as they had nothing for them to eat and no place
for them to sleep. We got up steam and took them to Bobcaygeon. The next day
we patrolled waters from Bobcaygeon to Buckhorn, calling at Nicholl's Island and
rowed to Herrington Island, and walked for three hours around the island looking
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for duck poachers, as I was informed by the bridge tender at G-annon's Narrows
that he had heard gunshots in that direction, hut could see no one, but saw quite
a number of wild duck and got within thirty yards of them before they flew away.
Also overhauled two canoes with licensed guides in them, but found everything O.K.
Americans with license, also bait catchers with license. Then we patrolled the
waters from Buckhorn to Nicholl's Island, then to Indian Village and back to
Buckhorn and from there to Deep Bay Creek, laid over night there and in the after-
noon rowed from there home, water too shallow for steamer. The following day
we patrolled the waters from Deer Bay Creek to Buckhorn, then to Lovesick, and
from there to Burleigh Falls ; also rowed from 7.30 until 12 p.m. around Big Deer
Bay, examined one boat house, but found only two canoes and three tmwlirig lines,
nothing to indicate illegal fishing. We washed and cleaned brass work on steamer,
also woodwork. On Fridlay we patrolled the waters from Burleigh Falls to Idyl
Wild, Eice Lake, where we saw quite a number of wild duck and found the fishing
to Peterboro, calling at Harwood, Gore's Landing and Jubilee Point, Distance tra-
velled, fifty-three miles. Spent Sunday at Peterboro.
On Monday, August 30th, patrolled the waters from Peterboro to Young's Point,
delayed at Peterboro getting supplies and having oil-feeders repaired. From here we
went to Fenelon Falls, saw a number of duck which were quite tame, also had conver-
eation with Mr. Smith, bridge tender at Gannon's Narrows, and he said there was
less shooting out of season this year than ever before in his recollection. Left for
Beaverton, where we saw a number of duck; we were also delayed on account of
logs at Gull and Burnt Elvers. The next day we were laid up for repairs to air
pump. Eeceived valve from Poison at 7 p.m. The next few days were busy re-
pairing steamer.
On Tuesday, September 7th, we patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Orillia,
from there to Hawkstone and from there to Barrie. Distance fifty-six miles. The
following day we left for Eoach's Point and then to Trent Canal, patrolling waters
from Trent Canal to Bobcaygeon, thence to Buckhorn, calling at McCrackin's, land
ran to Lakefield and on to Peterboro, where we spent Sunday.
On Monday, the 13th September, we patrolled the waters from Peterboro to
Gore's Landing, calling at Thompson, also walked out to Plainville to see Capt.
McCullough, and back to Gore's Landing. Distance travelled twenty-six miles.
The next day we patrolled the waters from Gore's Landing to Hastings,
from Hastings to Healey's Falls, and back to Hastings, had on board Over-
seer Hess, of Hastings. From here we went to Sugar Island and thence to
Harwood. The following day we patrolled these waters to Kent's Creek and on
to Peterboro, where we were delayed to clean out boiler. Spent Sunday at Peterboro.
On Monday, September 20th, patrolled waters from Peterboro to Lakefield and
Young's Point, and from there we visdted the overseer at Moore's Cottage. We
left for Stoney Lake that day and went on to Ellis Creek and Jack's Creek, tra-
velling a distance of forty miles.
We spent the night lat Overseer Moore's cottage, and left for Burleigh Falls, to
Lovesick and Buckhorn, and from there to Nicholl's Island, and then to Bobcay-
geon and on to Fenelon Falls.
On Monday, September 27th, we laid over at Lindsay. Leaving there Tuesday,
wp patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Kirkfield Lift Lock, and walked to Kirk-
field and interviewed A. 0. Boynton, and he told me there were deer within half a
mile of Kirkfield, one of them being caught by Mr. William Fence. We patrolled
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the waters from Kirkfield to Beaverton and ran to Beaverton on account of heavy
wind. Here we were detained for the next few days.
On Monday, October 4tb, patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe from Beaverton
to and around 'Jliora Island and Georgina. Distance iifty miles. The following
day we went to Eoach's Point, from there to Jackson's Point to meet Mr. W. W.
Holden, and we went on to Orillia and Barrie, patrolling the waters from Eoach's
Point to Georgina Island, then to Port Boulster, and from there on to Beaver-
ton. Mr. Holden left us at Belle Ewart at 7.30. The next day we went from
Beaverton to Overseer Thompson's and from there to Thora Island, and at Jack-
son's Point we left ofl' Overseer Thompson, and cnme to Georgina Island and grap-
pled on shoal, and then ran on to Beaverton. In the afternoon we walked about
a mile and a half towards Kirkfield Canal and on the way came across a seine
about two hundred feet long, in fairly good condition and carried it to the steamer
'•' Naiad," lying in Beaverton harbour.
On jMonday, October 11th, we patrolled the waters around Thora Island, but had
to run back to Beaverton on account of a heavy east gale. This laid us up the rest
of the day, and in fact for the rest of the week, as the wind continued.
On Monday, 18th October, we patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe from Bea-
verton to Thompson's Point, and took on Overseer Thompson, but had to run to
Beaverton on account of high wind, and we were windbound here all Tuesday. The
next day we left for the lift lock, arriving there at 6 p.m. We patrolled the waters
from the lift lock to Nicholl's Island and laid up there for the night. The follow-
ing day we patrolled the waters from Nicholl's Island to Peterboro and to Eice Lake,
where we spent Sunday.
On Monday, October 25th, we patrolled the waters from Jubilee Point to the
Trent Eiver, from there to Idyl Wild, thence to Harw^ood and to Gore's Landing,
and to Sugar Island, back to Jubilee Point and on to Peterboro. Distance of
seventy-two miles.
Tuesday, October 26th, we started laying up steamer and for the next four days
we were thus engaged; on Saturday the engineer left for home.
REPOET OF THE WOEK PEEFOEMED BY THE YACHT "VEGA." ON THE
NOETH CHANNEL OF LAKE HUEON, DUEING THE YEAE 1909.
On Monday, the 17th of May, we left Little Current at 8 a.m., and arrived at
Killarney at 1 p.m., and left there at 1.30 for Bustard's, where we arrived at 9 p.m.
Here we met Overseer McKenny, travelling a distance of 32 miles. Leaving Bus-
tard Island at 7 a.m., we arrived at Byng Inlet at 1.30 p.m., a distance of twenty
miles, and waited there for orders. On Thursday we left Byng Inlet ^^th Over-
seer Knight, at 5.30, and called at Duck Island clubhouse at 9, then at Point lau
Baril at 12, and at Shawanaga Bay at 3, and seized a boat steel and seine. Dis-
tance of 35 miles. Leaving Stoker's Dock at 6 a.m., we cruised around between
there and Dillian's Port, a distance of twenty-five miles. The next day we left
Dillian's Port at 7 a.m., arriving at Parry Sound at 3 p.m., and met Overseer Mr.
Laughington, and travelling a distance of twenty-five miles. We remained in
Parry Sound all day Sunday.
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On Monday, the 24th of May, we left Parry Sound for Point au Baril, reach-
ing there at 4 a.m., Tuesday. Called at Byng Inlet with Overseer Knight and ar-
rived at Killarney at 7 p.m., a distance of sixty-five miles. The following day we
left Killarney at 7.30 and arrived at Little Current lat 1 p.m., a distance of twenty-
five miles. Here we remained all day, awaiting orders. The next day we left
Little Current at 9 a.m., and called at Kagawong, then to Gore Bay at 5 p.m., a
distance of forty miles, where we had engine repaired, and left for Spanish at 11
a.m., and reached the above place at 5 p.m., a distance of twenty-five miles. Here
we remained all day.
On Monday, the 31st May, at 6 a.m., we left for Meldrum Bay and arrived,
at 5 p.m., going a distance of forty miles. The next day we left here at 7 a.m.,
arriving 'at Cockburn Island at 11 a.m. We left this island at 5 a.m., called at
Duck Island and reached Providence Bay, travelling a distance of sixty miles.
Leaving Providence Bay at 1 p.m., we arrived at South Bay at 6 p.m., remained
over night, and at 5 a.m. set out for Fitzwilliam, a distance of ei^ghteen miles. The
following day we left for Partridge Islfind, reaching there at 9 p.m. We left here
at 7.30 a.m. for Little Current, remaining here until Tuesday at 8 a.m., and ar-
rived at Killarney at 4 p.m., where we met Mr. Pitfield. To^al distance twenty-two
miles. Next day we left Killarney 5 a.m., called at Bustard's, saw Mr. McKenny,
arrived at Byng Inlet at 5 p.m., and met Overseer, Mr. Knight. Total distance
travelled, fifty miles. On June 10th, , in company with Overseer Knight, we left
Byng Inlet at 7 a.m., and went to Shawanaga Bay, reaching there at 1.30 p.m.
Cruised around the bay and went to Mink Island and Palestine Island and finished
our trip at 5 p.m. on Friday, making a total distance of thirty-five miles. The next
day we left Palestine Island at 5 a.m., called at Parry Sound, saw Overseer Laugh-
ington, reached Muskose at 8.30, and on to San Souci for the night. The next
day at 8 a.m., we arrived at Penetang, met Overseer Williams and stayed here for
Sunday and all day Monday in account of storms.
On Tuesdny, the 15th June, at 5 a.m., we left Penetang, stopping for dinner
at Musquosh, patrolled around Muskoka Mills with small boats and called at Alex-
ander Island and arrived at Moose Point at 6 p.m. Total distance, twenty-six miles.
The following day we left Moose Point at 7 a.m., patrolled in vicinity of Moose River,
thence to Copper Head, and arrived at Parry Sound at 6 p.m. Total distance,
forty miles. Leaving Parry Sound at 5 a.m., we arrived at Point au Baril kt noon.
We patrolled in that vicinity till 6 p.m. Total distance, fifty-one miles. We
remained all day Friday at Point au Baril on account of storm, and the next day
we left at noon, the storm blowing hard. We arrived at Byng Inlet at 4 p.m., and
were obliged to stay there all day with the storm.
On Monday, 21st June, we left Byng Inlet at 4 a.m., calling at Bustard's and
Killarney, arriving at Little Current at 7 p.m. Total distance, sixty-eight miles.
Here we remained all day awraiting orders. The following day we left Little Cur-
rent at 9 a.m.. called at Kadot's Station, patrolled then to Oak Point. The next
day we left Oak Point at 4.30 a.m., called at New Port and John Island ; seized
a net here with 2 1-2 mesh. Then to Algoma and Spragge, and arrived back
at John Island 6 p.m. Total distance, forty-five miles. Left John Island 7 a.m.,
patrolled the shore down to Hog Island and arrived at 5 p.m. Left here at 7 a.m.,
and patrolled down to Whitefish Eiver, thence out by Swift Current to Little Cur-
rent, at 6 p.m. Total distance, twenty-two miles. Here we spent Sunday.
On Monday, June '28th, we stayed at Little Current all day repairing boat and
engine so that it would not burn the deck ; left there the next day at 8 a.m., pa-
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trolled McGregor's Bay and arrived at Squaw Island at 6 p.m. Total distance,
thirty-five miles. Left Squaw Island the folloAving day at 6 a.m., calling at Club
Island, arrived at Fitzwilliam's Island at 2 p.m., seized a net and a quantity of
hooks. Total distance, twenty-two miles. Leaving Fitzwilliam's Island at 8 a.m.,
we called at Noble's Fishing Station, arrived at Little Current at 9 p.m. Total dis-
tance, forty-five miles. Spent the next day at Little Current awaiting orders, and
the following day also, on account of s'torms blowing from the northwest. Sunday
and Monday the storm continued and we were unable to move out.
On Tuesday, July 6th, we left Little Current at 8 a.m., and rowed to Gore Bay,
where we stayed till Thursday, repairing engine. Then ran to Bum's Harbour, and
arrived there at 6.30 p.m. Total distance, thirty miles. Left Burn's Harbour at
6 a.m., called at Cockburn Island, arrived at Meldrum Bay at 4 p.m. Leaving
here at 6 a.m., patrolled the shore down to Clapperton Island and arrived 5 p.m.,
and left at 7 a.m. for Little Current, reaching there at noon, where we remained
all day Sunday.
Monday, July 12th, gale blowing from the west, obliged to remain in Little
Current till Tuesday 8 a.m., and reached Killarney at 2 p.m. Total distance,
twenty-five miles. Left here at 5 a.m., called at Bustard Island and saw Overseer
McKenny, arrived at Byng Inlet 3 p.m., and left at 6 a.m. Overseer Knight could
not go. Took his launch and patrolled amongst islands near lighthouse. Could
not go out in lake on account of storm. The next day a gale was blowing, we pa-
trolled amongst the islands in vicinity of lighthouse and seized a large seine. Left
Byng Inlet light at 5 a.nj., called at Point au Baril and several tourists' residences.
Arrived at Franklin's Island at 5 p.m. Total distance, forty miles. Left here the
next day, and the strong gale carried away boom of yacht ; we reached Parry Sound
at 7 a.m., making total distance fifteen miles.
On Monday, July 19th, we remained at Parry Sound, having boom repaired and
waiting for Mr. Knight. Left the next day and patrolled half way tO' San Souci ;
here we were obliged to wait over on account of storms. We left San Souci at
6 a.m., with Overseer Dusang, and patrolled to about 10 miles from Penetang.
Then he ran home and we to Penetang, in a severe gale blowing. Total distance,
forty miles. Saturday we stayed in Penetang on account of rain, and Sunday also.
On Monday, July 26th, at 9 a.m., we left Penetang and arrived at Parry Sound
at 6 p.m. The next day we patrolled to 0 jib way Hotel and arrived at 6.30, a dis-
tance of fifty miles. Left here for Byng Inlet and on reaching here we were com-
pelled to stay over on account of fog, and left on Friday at 5 a.m., called at Bus-
tard's and Killarney and arrived at Little Current at 6 p.m., where we sl^ayed
awaiting orders. Spent Sunday in Little Current.
On Monday, August 2nd, we set out at 1 p.m., and arrived at Kagawong 5 p.m.,
called at Spanish and patrolled down to Wells Island and Whitefish, arriving at 6
p.m. Total distance 45 miles. The following day we patrolled McGregor's Bay
and Big Finn; then to Little Current, arriving at 6 p.m. Total distance, forty
miles. From here we went to Killarney and called at Bustard's and Point au Baril,
and arrived at Ojibway Hotel at 7.30 p.m., a distance of sixty-five miles, thence to
Parry Sound, where we spent Sunday.
On Monday, Aug. 9th, we patrolled to Ojibway House; then to Point au Baril,
arriving 6 p.m., a distance of forty miles. The following day we started for Byng
Inlet, but the wind got u]) so we had to run back, and we went to Parry Sound,
from here we called at San Souci and Copperhead, where we met Mr. Jones and
Overseer Dusang. We left for Parry Sound; from there we returned to Copper-
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head at 7 p.m. The next day we left for Parry Sound, arrived at noon and got the
engine repaired, and spent some time getting yawl ready. Sunday spent at Parry
Sound.
On Monday, the 16tli of August, we left Parry Sound at 7 a.m., patrolled to
Ojibway House, then to Point au Baril, and arrived there 4 p.m. Total distance,
forty-five miles. From here we mailed in the direction of Byng Inlet, and Eed Rock,
then down to Tibischong Bay, arriving at 5 p.m. Total distance, forty-five miles.
The next day we left for Depot Harbour, pjatrolled around the bay to Mowatt Is-
land, then to Parry Sound, went part way to San Souci and back to Rose Point, and
then to Parry Sound for Sunday.
Monday, August 23rd, we waited at Parry Sound till one o'clock for Mr. Blea,
then left and got as far as Depot Harbour and had to lie over on account of wind.
Next day we left at 6.30 a.m., patrolled to Ojibway House, then to Point au Baril,
and arrived at 4 p.m. Total distance, forty-five miles. The following day we left
Point au Baril 7 'a.m. Could not go towards Byng Inlet on account of storm, so
patrolled back to Parry Sound, then to Rose Point for 7 p.m. Total distance, forty-
three miles. Left Rose Point 6,30, patrolled to San Souci, then to Copperhead, and
Arrived at 11 a.m. Left here at 7 a.m., patrolled to Rose Point, then to Parry
Sound and arrived at 3 p.m. Total distance, twenty miles. Sunday spent at
Point au Baril.
On Monday, August 30th, we left Point au Baril at 7 a.m., called at Key River
and Bustard's, met Mr. McKenny there and steered for Bad River, arriving there at
6 p.m. Total distance, forty-five miles. Here we remained all day on account of
gale. The next day we started for Killarney, 6.30, but had to return to Bustard's
on account of the storm, and we were obliged to remain all the next day. Finally
we left Bustard's at 8 a.m., Friday, called at Killarney and back to Little Current
and Bad River, where we had to have the engine repaired. Sunday we spent at
Little Current, also Monday, on account of storm.
On Tuesday, September 7th, we left Little Current and arrived at Gore Bay at
4 p.m. Total distance, thirty-five miles. Left Gore Bay at 10 a.m., called at Burnt
Island and Spanish River, patrolled to Friends', then to Whitefish, and arrived at
6 p.m. Leaving here at 8 a.m., we patrolled amongst the islands to McGregor
Island, and arrived at 6 p.m. Total distance, thirty-five miles. Left McGregor
Island for Killarney at 7 a.m., but broke wheel of launch, so had to return to Little
Current for repairs.
On Monday, September 13th, we left Little Current for Gore Bay and patrolled
to Spanish, Buswell's and back to Gore Bay, arriving at 5 p.m. From here we
went back to Little Current and spent the day, as a gale was blowing. The next
day we went to McGregor Bay, Finn, Eraser Bay, and then to Killarney at 6 p.m.
Total distance, fifty-five miles. Here we stopped Mr. Labatt from setting nets in
Eraser Bay, where he has no license. Left Killarney and patrolled to Collin's Bay,
then returned to Partridge Island, arriving at 6 p.m. Total distance twenty-seven
miles. The following day we left Partridge Island at 6.30 a.m., patrolled Mani-
towaning Bay to Sheguiandah, then to Little Current, arriving 3 p.m. Here we
spent Sunday.
On Monday, September 20th, we left Little Current at 8 a.m. for Burnt Island,
patrolled amongst the Islands with small boat till 6 p.m., and we started for Eitz-
william's Island, but fog got so thick that he had to run back to Partridge Island,-
and remained all the next day, gale blowing strong. When we started for Eitz-
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William we saw we could not make it on account of storm, and went to Little Cur-
rent, where we stayed over till Monday awaiting orders.
On Tuesday, September 28th, we left Little Current at 8 a.m., and arrived at
Killarney about noon. Gale blowing too hard to go farther. The next day we
started for Bustard's, but had to run to Toad Island on account of bad weather,
and arrived at 12 o'clock, patrolled in small boat in vicinity of Toad Island, then
we ran to Bustard's and arrived at 5 p.m. Total distance, thirty miles. Left
Bustard Island and arrived at Byng Inlet, where we were obliged to remain on
account of storm. The next day we patrolled till noon and then ran to Point au
Baril, and the following day to Parry Sound, reaching there at 3 p.m. Total dis-
tance, forty miles.
On Monday, October 4th, we left Parry Sound 'at 9 a.m., patrolled to Point au
Baril, arrived there 5 p.m., and from there to Bjoig Inlet, then to Bustard Island,
arriving at noon and patrolled amongst the Islands till 5 o'clock. Leaving here we
patrolled around Bad River, and arrived at Killarney at 1 p.m. Total distance,
thirty miles. The following day we left Killarney at 8 a.m., and patrolled to Little
Current and arrived at 4 p.m., where we stayed all day repairing engine. Sunday
we spent at Little Current.
The week beginning October 11th and ending October 17th we were detained
at Little Current repairing engine, and then on account of violent snow storm.
On Monday, October 18th, we left Little Current at 8 a.m., patrolled to Fitz-
wiUiam's Island, and arrived at 5 p.m. Total distance, forty-five miles. The next
day we seized a seine, and as it was not much good, burned it. Left Fitzwilliam's
Island at noon and arrived at Squaw Island 6 p.m. Left Squaw Island at 7 a.m.,
called at Partridge Island, then to McGregor Bay, arriving at 5 p.m. The follow-
ing day we left for Little Current, where we were held over till Monday on account
of storms.
On Monday, October 25th, we left Little Current at 9 a.m., and arrived at Gore
IBay at 4 p.m., where we stayed till next day, we called at John Island and New
Port, and at Spanish at 5 p.m. Total distance, thirty-five miles. From here we
ran to Whitefish River, then to Little Current. Total distance, fiity miles. The
following day we left Little Current at 9 a.m., and arrived at Killarney at 2 p.m.,
and left there at 9 a.m. the next day. We patrolled Fraser Bay, then to McGregor
Bay, arriving at 3 p.m. Total distance, twenty-five miles.
Saturday, October 30th, we left McGregor Bay at 9 a.m., and arrived at Little
Current at 12 noon.
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WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1909, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH.
Waters stocked.
1901.
Species.
Muskoka Lake Bass
Lake Rosseau Bass
Lake Joseph Bass
Fairy and Vernon Lakes Bass
Lake of Bays Bass
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass
Thames River at Woodstock Bass
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass
Thames River at Dorchester Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Stoney Lake Bass
Lake Simcoe at Jackson's Point Bass
Holland River , Bass
Golden Lake Bass
Severn River Bass
Grand River at Cayuga Bass
Grand River at Brantford Bass
Kempenfeldt Bay Bass
1902.
Waters stocked. Species,
Muskoka Lake Bass
Lake Joseph Bass
Lake Rosseau Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass
Stoney Lake Bass
Huntsvllle Lakes Bass
Winnipeg River Brook
Number.
. . 1,205
700
. . 1,052
244
693
225
225
396
696
436
751
603
387
372
526
400
274
300
9,841
Number.
246
256
227
285
395
330
265
trout 55
2,059
1903.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass 926
Lake Rosseau Bass' 1,130
Lake Joseph Bass ; . 500
Muskoka Lake Bass 1,002
Lake of Bays Bass
Sparrow Lake Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Long Lake at Rat Portage Bass
Golden Lake Bass
Mink Lake Bass
Clear Lake Bass
White Lake Bass
Lynn River at Lake Simcoe Bass
Grand River at Brantford Bass
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass
Thames River at London Bass
Thames River at St. Marys Bass
Grand River at Fergus Bass
Grand River at Grand Valley Bass
Grand River at Paris Bass
Musselman's Lake Bass
Lake of Bays Bass
371
650
258
460
100
85
85
100
355
425
75
200
205
ioo
70
130
200
500
7,927
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WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1909, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH.— Continued.
1904.
Waters stocked. Species
Credit River Bass .
Lake Rosseau Bass .
Green Lake Bass .
Opinicon Forks! Bass .
Lake near Barry's Bay Bass .
Barry's Bay Bass .
Gorman Lake Bass .
Golden Lake Bass .
Mink Lake Bass
White Lake Bass ,
Clear Lake Bass .
Snell's Lake Bass .
Lake Joseph Bass .
Bass Lake Bass .
Lake Couchiching Bass ,
Lake Joseph Bass ,
Lake of Bays Bass .
Lake Simcoe at Jackson's Point Bass ,
Beaver River at Cannington Bass .
Balsam Lake Bass ,
Lake of Bays Bass
Oxbow River at Komoka Bass
Lake Scugog Bass
Number-
115.
Z8(h
... 135.
&0
. . . . 30
. . . . 100
. . . . 75
. . . . 565
60
. . . 160
50
. . . . 100
725
. . . 200
230
. . . 415
530
. . . 785
250
. . . 400
Fingerlings 5,000
Fingerlings 1,200
Fingerlings 1,400
Waters stocked.
1905.
Species.
12,955
Number.
Lake Scugog Bass
Stoney Lake Bass
Muskoka Lake Bass
Thames River at Stratford Bass
Thames River at Mitchell Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Gull Lake (near Gravenhurst) Bass
Lake of Bays Bass
400
600
500
250
350
500
100
400
1906.
Waters stocked. Species.
Lake Simcoe Bass . .
Lake of Bays Bass . ,
Gull River Bass . .
Grand River Bass . ,
Lake Scugog Bass . .
Muskoka Lake Bass . ,
River Nith Bass . .
Lake Simcoe Bass . ,
Bass . ,
3.100
Number.
450
700
. . . 610
, . . 575
. . . 400
, . . 700
. . . 600
, . . 700
, . . 700
1908.
Waters stocked. Species.
Sparrow Lake Bass
Haliburton Lake Bass
Puslinch Lake Bass Fingerlings . . , .
River vicinity Kenora Trout, Speckled, fry
5.435
Number.
. . . 500
. . . 620
725
. .. 2.000
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WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1909, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH— Continued.
Waters stocked.
1909.
Species.
Number.
Mohawk Lake Bass Fingerlings 1,000
Lake Rosseau Bass Fingerlings 1,500
Lake Muskoka Bass Fingerlings 1,500
Lake Joseph Bass Fingerlings 2,000
Lake of Bays Bass Fingerlings 2,000
Stoney Lake Bass Fingerlings .3,500
Gull Lake Bass Fingerlings 200
Whiteman's Creek Bass Fingerlings 200
Cooley's Pond Bass Fingerlings 150
Sparrow Lake Bass Fingerlings. 2,500
14,550
LIST OF GAME AND FISHERY WARDENS.
Name.
Eesidence.
District.
Burt. William
Slmcoe
Niagara Peninsula.
Chauvin, Victor . . .
Windsor
Western District.
Hunter, Capt. A. . .
Belleville
Eastern District.
Parks, G. M
North Bay . . .
District of Nipissing.
Robinson, J, T
Sault Ste.
Marie
District of Algoma.
Sterling, C. N
Kenora
Thunder Bay and Rainy River.
Willmott, J. H
Beaumaris ...
Muskoka and Parry Sound.
1909
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Acton, Nassau
Avery, Melzar
Bailey, G. L. . .
Barr, George . .
Beatty, Jolin . .
Birch, W. J. .
Blanchard, F.
Blea, Daniel . .
Blunden, H. A.
Boate, J. R. . .
Boler, William
Botting, Peter
Bourgon, J. B.
Boyd, J. H
Boynton, A. O
Bradshaw, A
Briggs, T. J
Brisbin, Angus
Gananoque
Andrews, Samuel . . ' Micksburg
Sharbot Lake.
Callander . . . .
Harrowsmith .
Old Fort, Mid-
land
Delta
Fort Frances .
Uplands
Sarnia
Fowler's Cor's.
Byron
Fermoy
Rockland . . . .
MerrickvlUe . .
Kirkfield ....
Lindsay
Bridgeburg . .
Picton
Gananoque River, and for that part of the River
St. Lawrence lying between Wolfe Island
and Rockport.
The Electoral District of North Renfrew, and
for the Tps. of Clara, Maria and Head, and
with joint jurisdiction with any other over-
seers over the Bonnechere River.
Township of Oso, with joint jurisdiction over
the Tp. of Hinchinbrook in the Electoral
District of Addington.
Lake Nipissing, in the Districts of Parry Sound
and Nipissing.
Tp. Portland in Co. Frontenac, with joint juris-
diction over Desert and Knowlton Lakes.
With jurisdiction with other overseers over Tps.
Tay and Matchedash, Co. Simcoe.
Upper and Lower Beverley lakes and rivers.
Rainy River and adjacent waters.
Province of Ontario.
Co. Lambton, exclusive of Walpole and St. Ann's
Islands.
Tp. Emily, in Co. Victoria.
River Thames, between London and boundary
line between Townships Delaware and West-
minster, County of Middlesex.
The waters in the Township of Bedford in the
County of Frontenac.
Counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont and Glen-
garry, with jurisdiction over so much of the
Rivers Ottawa and St. Lawrence as lies in
front of said counties.
Rideau River and tributaries, fronting on County
of Grenville.
Tp. Eldon, in Co. Victoria.
Townships Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
County of Welland-
For the waters of Lake Ontario fronting Tps.
North and South Marysburg, including all
waters surrounding islands in said town-
ships, also Main Duck Islands, and that por-
tion of Bay of Quinte fronting these town-
ships, as well as the waters of the Bay of
Quinte known as Picton Harbor, in Tp.
[iallowell.
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LIST OF OYERSBERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Briscoe, W. L
Klllaloe Sta'n.
Townships of Jones, Sherwood, Hagarty, Rad-
cliffe, Brudenell, Raglan, and Lynedoch, Co.
Renfrew.
Burke, George
Perth
For the Town of Perth, Tps. of North Bmsley,
Drummond, North Burgess, and the first two
concessions of the Tp. of Bathurst, Co.
Lanark.
Burns, D. E
Pembroke
The waters between Allumette Rapids and Deux
Joachim.
Burtcheall, C
Coboconk
Balsam and Mud Turtle Lakes, County Victoria.
Calbeck, A. .'
Sault Ste.
Marie
That portion of the District of Algoma lying
west of the Village of Algoma Mills, exclu-
sive of Cockburn and Manitoulin Islands,
and over the waters lying in front of the
said district, and with joint jurisdiction over
the waters lying between said Islands and
the mainland west of a line due south from
Algoma Mills.
Campbell, John
Sylvan
River Aux Sauble and tributaries.
Carson, R. W
Peterboro' . . .
Counties Simcoe, Ontario, Victoria, Peterboro',
Durham, and Northumberland, and York.
Caskey, T. C. '
Blairton
Townships Belmont and Methuen, County Peter-
boro'.
Cassan, C. H
Campbellford .
Trent River and tributaries, Co. Northumber-
land, from Campbellford to Trent Bridge.
Cheer, T. H
Brighton
For the waters of Lake Ontario fronting Co.
Northumberland, also inland waters tribu-
tary to said lake in said county.
Clarkson, William .
Lakehurst . . .
West half of Township of Smith, Township of
Ennismore, west half Township Harvey,
Townships of Galway and Cavendish,
County Peterboro'.
Clunis, A
Claude
In and for the Townships of Chinguacousy,
Caledon and Albion, in the County of Peel.
Collins, W. B
Strathroy ....
Townships of Adelaide, Metcalfe, and with joint
jurisdiction over Township Caradoc, Co.
Middlesex.
Colter, Samuel
Gilford
Lake Simcoe, from the 10th concession, Tp.
Innisfll, to the mouth of the Holland River.
Conger, David
West Lake . . .
Lake Ontario fronting Townships Hallowell and
Athol, also for the Village of Wellington in
the Township of Hillier, and for the inland
lakes and streams in said Townships of
Hallowell and Athol.
Cook, H. G. A
Niagara Palls.
County Welland.
Corsant, A
Masonvllle . . .
County Middlesex, east of boundary line between
the Townships of Westminster and Dela-
ware, London and Lobo.
1909
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Con^inMed.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Covell, H. N.
Cox, Matthew
Crotty, John .
Cunningham, Jas. A.
Dafoe, Peter W. ...
Davieau, H
Davis, J. W
Devine, John
Donaldson, W. J. ...
Drew, Henry
Dunlop, James
Dusang, B. A
Esford, Henry
Fisher, James
Fleming, B
Fox. Eben R
Lombardy . . .
Howe Island . .
Bothwell
Maynooth
Napanee
Michipicoten I.
Sydenham —
Renfrew
Donaldson . . .
Long Lake ...
Mackey's St'n.
Fesserton
Barriefleld . . .
Sunbury
Fraser, J. A
Gainforth, Wm. . .
Hastings ,
Northport
Prescott . .
Haliburton
Township South Elmsley, County Leeds.
The waters of St. Lawrence River around Howe
Island.
River Thames between Village of Wardsville and
easterly limits of County of Kent, in County
of Middlesex.
Townships Bangor, Wicklow and McClure, Co.
Hastings.
Township of Richmond, with joint jurisdiction
over the Township of North Fredericksburg.
Michipicoten Island.
Township Loughboro.
Townships Horton, McNab, Admaston, Bagot,
Blythfield, Brougham, Griffith, and Mata-
watchan, in the County of Renfrew.
Townships of Palmerston, Clarendon, Barrie,
Miller, North Canonto and South Canonto,
electoral district of Addington.
Townships Hinchinbrooke, Oso, Olden and Ken-
nebec, District of Addington.
Ottawa River between Deux Joachim and Matta-
wa, and over waters in townships in Ontario
bordering on said river.
Tps. of Freeman, Gibson, Baxter, Wood and
Morrison in District of Muskoka, also over
Severn RiVer.
Rideau waters between St. Lawrence River and
Brewer's Mills.
Townships Storrington, including Rideau waters
from Brewer's Mills to south limit of the
township with jurisdiction over all of
Loughboro Lake and the lakes of the Town-
ship of Storrington.
Village of Hastings.
For that portion of the Bay of Quinte fronting
Township Ameliasburg east of Belleville
Bridge, and also Township Sophiasburg, and
over all the inland waters within Township
Sophiasburg, and with joint jurisdiction
with any other overseer over all inland
waters in Township of Ameliasburg.
St. Lawrence River from the head of Cardinal
Rapids west to Rockport.
Townships Stanhope, Guilford, Harburn, Dud-
ley, Dysart and Minden, District of Hall-
burton.
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Continued.
Name
Residence.
District.
Gallagher, Hugh
Gault, T. G
Gillespie, James
Glass, Irving . . .
-Gordon, Walter
Green, Adam . .
Green, Geo. G.
Green, John . . .
Gunter, Harvey
Hayes, Henry
Hembruff, Jos. .
Henderson, H. A.
Heneilley, F, H. .
Hess, James ....
Hewitt, James . .
Helliday, Henry
Hood, Geo., Sr. .
Eganville
Deseronto
Berkeley .
Trenton .
Port Arthur
Diamond . .
Bradford ..
Marmora . .
McRae P.O.
Murray
Manitowaning.
Pelee Island .
Warkworth . . .
Hastings
Honey .Harbor
Wolfe Island . .
Scugog
County of Renfrew.
Bay of Quinte, East Riding County of Hastings
and for Moira River and other waters in
said riding.
Electoral District of Centre Grey and for Town-
ship of Gleneig in South Grey.
Bay of Quinte from City of Belleville west of the
Trent River and for Trent River from its
mouth to Chisholm's Rapids and for the
tributaries thereto.
In and for the District of Thunder Bay.
Townships Huntley and Fitzroy, County Carle-
ton.
Holland River on the north side in Township
West Gwillimbury westward to the forks of
the river in County Simcoe.
Township of Marmora, County Hastings.
Townships of Grimsthorpe and Cashel in County
Hastings, and with joint jurisdiction over
Townships Tudor, Lake, Wollaston, Limer-
ick, Faraday, Dungannon and Mayo, in said
county.
Bay of Quinte, as lies in front of the East Rid-
ing of Northumberland, for that portion of the
River Trent, lying between the Townships
of Sidney and the Bay of Quinte, and for
the inland waters of the Townships of Mur-
ray, Dryden and Cramahe and Haldimand.
Lake Manitou on Manitoulin Island and the
streams tributary thereto.
For Pelee Island and the other islands in Lake
Erie, south of the County of Essex.
River Trent and tributaries, in County Northum-
berland from Percy Boom to Campbellford
Bridge.
Trent River and tributaries in County Northum-
berland, from Trent Bridge to Rice Lake.
Province of Ontario.
Township of Wolfe Island and for the islands of
Simcoe, Garden and Horseshoe, and any
other islands comprised in the Township of
Wolfe Island.
For the Township of Reach in the County of
Ontario, and for the Township of Mariposa
in the County of Victoria and over so much
of the waters of Lake Scugog as lies in
front of the said townships, and for the
westerly half of Scugog Island, and over the
waters of Lake Scugog fronting thereon.
1909
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LIST OF OVERSEERS— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Howell, James
Huffman, E. M.
Hunter, William
Jermyn, J. W. . .
Jickling, Chas.
Johnson, John
Johnson, Henry
Johnston, D.
Johnston, Thos.
Bancroft
Hay Bay
Tehkummah ..
Wiarton
St. Paul's Sta-
tion.
Port Hope . . .
Brantford
Johnston, W. H
Jones, David . .
Jones, John . . .
Kehoe, D.
Peterboro' . . . .
Royston
Harwood
Kennedy, John
Kent, A. J. . . .
Welland
Fenelon Falls.
Mlllarton . . . .
Meaford
Bewdley
Townships Faraday, Dungannon and Herschell,
in County Hastings.
Townships of Richmond, Adolphustown, North
and South Fredericksburg with jurisdiction
over Hay Bay and Bay of Quinte, in
Counties Lennox and Addington.
Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron.
Georgian Bay, County of Bruce, lying east and
south of Tobermory Harbor, but exclusive
of the said Harbor.
County Perth and for Townships East Nissouri
and Eastand West Zorra, in County Oxford.
Townships Hope and Cavan, in the County- of
Durham, with joint jurisdiction with any
other Game and Fishery overseer or over-
seers over County Durham.
That part of Grand River lying between the
southerly boundary of Town of Gait and the
boundary line between Tuscarora and Onon-
daga Townships in County Brant and the
Townships of Seneca and Oneida in Ilaldi-
mand County; also concurrent jurisdiction
with Overseer Kern over Tributaries to the
Grand River in Burford, Oakland and Brant-
ford Townships west of Grand River.
River Otonabee and tributaries, between the Can-
adian Pacific Railway Crossing in Peter
borough, and the mouth of the River and
Rice Lake, Township South Monaghan.
Townships of Lount, Machar, Laurier, Croft,
Chapman, Strong, Jolly, Spence, Ryerson,
Armour, Proudfoot, Monteith, McMurrich,
Perry and Bethune, District of Parry Sound.
Rice Lake, in the Townships of Hamilton and
Alnwick, County Northumberland.
County of Welland.
For the north end of Sturgeon Lake, and Cam-
eron Lake to Rosedale Locks, Burnt River
and Rosedale River in the County of
Victoria.
That portion of County Bruce lying South of
Indian Reserve and Township of Amabel
with jurisdiction over Lake Huron in front
of said county, south of Southampton.
County of Grey, exclusive of Townships of Pro-
ton, Egremont and Normandy.
Rice Lake from Ley's Point on the south shore
of said lake around the head of Lake to
Barnard's Bay on the north shore of Rice
I^ake.
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Con«»Med.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Kern, Jacob
Burford
County of Brant, comprising Townships of Bur-
ford, Oakland and Brantford, west of Grand
River, but exclusive of said River.
Kerr, C. J
Hamilton
County of Wentworth.
Knight, C. H.
Byng Inlet . . .
For the River Magnetawan, and for the waters
of Georgian Bay lying between said river
and French River.
Kraft, Samuel
Ridge way ....
In and for Electoral District of Welland, with
jurisdiction over so much of the waters of
Lake Erie and the Niagara River, exclusive
of the waters of said river north of the
Niagara Falls, as lies in front of the said
Electoral District.
Laframboise, Remi,.
Canard River.
Detroit River, fronting Townships of Sandwich,
West Anderdon and Maiden, and also Cana-
dian Islands in said River, County Essex.'
Lambkin, Richard .
Loring
Townships of Harrison, Burton, McKenzie, Fer-
ric, Wallbridge, Brown, Wilson, Mills, Pringle,
Gurd, Himsworth, Nipissing, Patterson,
Hardy, McConkey, Blair, and Mowat, in the
District of Parry Sound.
Langford, Newton .
Dorset
Townships McLean, Ridout, Franklin and Bru-
nei, District of Muskoka, and Townships
McClintock, Livingstone, Sherbourne and
Havelock, District of Haliburton.
Laughington, Henry.
Parry Sound . .
For the Township of Shawanaga, Ferguson, Car-
ling, McDougal, McKellar, Christie, Foley,
Parry Island, Cowper and Conger in the Dis-
trict of Parry Sound.
Leadley, Robt
Barrie
For the Township of Vespra and the Town of
Barrie, in the County of Simcoe, and over
so much of the waters of Kempenfeldt Bay
as lies in front of the said town and town-
ship; also, that portion of Kempenfeldt Bay,
lying in front of the Township of Oro.
Lean, "Wellington . .
Apsley
Tps. of Anstruther and Chandos, County of
Peterboro'.
Lee, Edward
Lowbanks
Townships of Moulton, Sherbrooke and Wain-
fleet, in the District of Monck and Lake Erie.
Leitch, P. A
Neplgon
River and Lake Nepigon.
Little, Richard ....
Walladeburg .
County of Kent, fronting on Lake St. Clair,
exclusive of Dover West Township, also Wal-
pole and Ste. Anne's Islands, County Lamb-
ton.
Loveday, E. T
Ottawa
In and for the Townships of Nepean, Gloucester,
North Gower and Osgoode, in the County of
Carleton, with jurisdiction over so much of
the River Ottawa and the River Rideau and
the Rideau Canal as lies in front or within
said Townships, and over the tributaries to
the said rivers and canals.
1909
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85
LIST OF OYERSEERS— Continued.
Name.
McAllister, J. R. . . .
McClennan, Kenneth
McEwen, A.
Residence.
Gore's L'ndlng
Grovesend . .
Aldboro'
District.
McGinn, William . . . Orillia
McGuire, J.
Jones Palls
Mclntyre, A. Keene
McKelvie, D
McMurray, R. . . .
McNairn, James
New Liskeard.
Ba3^eld
Iroquois
McPhee, D i Uptergrove .
McVIttie, James . . .
Macdonald, Hector
Major, William . . .
Maltby, William . . .
Mansfield, Thomas
May, J. C
Blenheim
Beaverton . . .
Woodlawn . . . .
Nipissing
Pickering . . . .
St. Catharines.
Rice Lake, between Jubilee Point and Lower
Close's Point and the waters tributary there-
to, in the Tps. of Hamilton and Alnwick, Co.
of Northumberland.
Townships of Yarmouth, Malahide and Bayham,
with jurisdiction over so much of the waters
of, Lake Erie as lies in front of the said
townships and the tributaries thereto.
Townships of Southwold, Dunwich and Aid-
borough, exclusive of the River Thames,
with jurisdiction over so much of Lake
Erie as lies in front of the said townships
and tributaries thereto.
Townships of Orillia, and Oro, in the County of
Simcoe, and over so much of Shingle and
Carthews Bays, and Lakes Couchiching and
Simcoe, as lies in front of said townships
and over River Severn.
Rideau River, fronting on the Township of
South Crosby, County of Leeds.
Tps. of Otonabee and Asphodel in Co. of Peter-
boro'.
Lake Temiskaming and tributaries.
County of Huron.
River St. Lawrence fronting on County of Dun-
das.
Lake Simcoe, fronting on Tp. of Mara and the
tributaries thereto, and for Mud Lake, in
the Townships of Mara and Carden.
Lake Erie fronting on Co. Kent, together with
inland waters of said Co. tributary to Lake
Erie.
Lake Simcoe and tributaries thereto fronting on
Tp. of Thorah,, in County of Ontario.
Townships of March and Torbolton, County
Carleton.
South River, and South Bay, with Joint jurisdic-
tion with any other overseer, or overseers
who have been or may hereafter be
appointed.
Electoral District of South Ontario, exclusive of
the Township of Reach.
County of Lincoln and over so much of the
waters of Lake Ontario as lies In front of
the said county, and with jurisdiction over
the Niagara River between its mouth and
the Falls.
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Mayor, Harry
Merrlam, Enoch
Myers, James
Moffatt, George
Moore, F. J. ...
Morton, John .
Murdoch, John
Nicholls, Peter .
Oliver, R. C. ...
Osborne, Henry
Ostrom, B. B. . .
Parker, H. B. . .
Parkin, C. W. . .
Patterson, S. . . .
Peltier, Theo. . .
Phillips, J. H. . .
Pierce, J. P. ...
Painswick
Harwood . .
Orchard
Glencross . .
Lakefield
St. Ola
Bath
Bridgenorth
Little Current.
Dante
Prankford . .
Bobcaygeon .
Valentia
Dunkerron . ..
Dover South . ,
Smith's Falls.
Port Rowan . .
Lake Simcoe, from Lovers' Creek, near Barrie,
on Kempenfeldt Bay, to concession 10 of the
said Township of Innisfll.
Rice Lake, Townships Hamilton and Alnwick,
between Close's Point and Rock Island and
waters tributary thereto. County of North-
umberland.
Townships of Proton, Egremont and Normanby,
County Grey, and Townships Minto, Arthur
and West Luther, County Wellington.
Townships of Mulmur, Mono and East Gara-
fraxa.
Townships of Douro, Dummer, east part of
Smith, Tp. of Burleigh and east half of
Harvey, Co. Peterboro'.
Townships Limerick, Tudor, Wollaston, Cashel
Lake and Grimsthorpe, County Hastings.
Townships of Adolphustown, South Fredericks-
burg, Ernestown and Amherst Island,
County Lennox and Addington.
Chemong Lake, Lovesick Lake and Deer Bay,
County Peterboro'.
District of Algoma lying east of Algoma Mills,
including Cockburn and Manitoulin Islands.
River Thames, between the Village of Lewis-
ville and the easterly limits of Kent County.
The Trent River from its mouth to Chisholm's
Rapids, and tributaries thereon, and to
Trenton Junction.
In and for the Township of Verulam in the
County of Victoria and the Tp. of Harvey in
the County of Peterboro'.
Townships Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
Holland River known as the north and west
branches in Tps. Tecumseh, and West Gwil-
limbury, in Co. Simcoe.
River Thames from Lewisville to its mouth, also
the tributaries of said river between these
points; also the Township of Dover West,
County Kent.
County Prontenac lying north of the Townships
of Kingston and Pittsburg, the Townships of
North and South Crosby, Bastard, South
Elmsley and Kitely, County of Leeds, and
the County of Lanark.
County of Norfolk.
1909
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87
LIST OF OVERSEERS.— ConWnwed.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Pilon, Philllppe .
Poupore, Andrew
Purcell, H. R. . . ,
Raphael, J. C. . . .
Rivet, Jos
Robertson, C. . . .
Robertson, D. . . ,
Robinson, T. W.
Robinson, Wm. ,
Russell, Wm. . . .
Sudbury
Sargent, W. J. . ,
Sinclair, N
Slate, George . .
Small, John . . .
Smith, William
Spence, William
Stanzel, Fred. .
St. Charles, C.
Westraeath . . .
Colebrook ....
Mallorytown ..
Sturgeon Falls
Hlllsburg ....
Southampton .
Collingwood . .
Kilworthy . . .
Cornwall
Bronte
Glenarm
Rockport
Grand Valley.
Gravenhurst .
Athens
Carleton Place
Madoc
For the Townships of McKim, Broder, Dill,
Neelon, Garson and Blezard in the District
of Nipissing.
For that portion of the River Ottawa lying be-
tween Deux Joachim and Fort Coulonge.
Townships
Barrie.
Camden, Sheffield, Kaladar and
Townships of Front of Yonge and Elizabethtown
in the County of Leeds and over the waters
of the River St. Lawrence fronting the said
townships.
That portion of the District of Nipissing lying
west and north of the Townships of Widdi-
field, Merrick, Stewart and Osborne, exclu-
sive of Lake Temiskaming and its tribu-
taries.
Townships of Erin and West Garafraxa.
County Bruce fronting Lake Huron, lying be-
tween Southampton and Tobermory Harbor.
Townships Collingwood and Osprey, County of
Grey, and the Townships of Nottawasaga
and Sunnidale, County of Simcoe.
Severn River and Sparrow Lake.
In and for the Counties of Stormont and Glen-
garry, with jurisdiction over so much of the
River St. Lawrence as lies in front of the
said counties.
County of Halton, also County of Wentworth
north of the canal, and Lake Ontario.
Balsam Lake, County of Victoria.
River St. Lawrence between Jackstraw Light
and Mallorytown Landing.
Townships of Melancthon, Amaranth and East
Luther, County Dufferin.
Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph, in the
District of Parry Sound.
Charlestown Lake and Its tributaries, County
Leeds.
Townships Beckwith, Drummond, Ramsay and
Pakenham in County Lanark, and Town-
ships FItzroy, Huntley and Goulbourn in
County Carleton, with joint jurisdiction over
the waters of the Township Drummond with
any other overseer.
Townships Madoc and Huntington, County Has-
tings.
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Con^nued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Storie, R. B. . .
Stuart, D
Swltzer, W. H.
Tarry, A. E. .
Escott
Codrington .
Gooderham .
Toronto
Taudvin, J. W. . . .
Taylor, Fred
Temple, Jas. M. . .
Thompson, Henry
Thurlow, George .
Kingston . .
Huntsvllle .
Dorchester Stn
Brechin
Nairn Centre.
Tillett, R Roach's Point.
Timlin, M. ,
Titus, E. A.
Atherley . . .
Wellington
Toner, George
Toole, Ira . .
Townsend, J.
Gananoque
Omemee . . .
Long Point
Escott Lake, in the Township of Front of Escott,
County of Leeds.
Trent River and tributaries, County of Northum-
berland, from Chisholm's Rapids to Percy
Boom.
Townships of Snowdon, Glamorgan, Monmouth,
Cardiff, and Harcourt, District of Haliburton.
Townships of Btobicoke, York and Scarboro, and
for the City of Toronto, In the County of
York, with jurisdiction over the inland
waters of said Tps., and also over Toronto
and Ashbridge's Bays, and so much of the
waters of Lake Ontario as lies in front of
the County of York.
For the City of Kingston, and for the waters
fronting the County of Frontenac.
For the Townships of Stephenson, Stisted,
Chaffey, Sinclair and Brunei, in the District
of Muskoka.
Thames River, easterly to the boundary line be-
tween Oxford and Middlesex.
Lake SImcoe and tributaries fronting on Tp. of
Mara.
For the Townships of Merritt, Nairn, Lorne and
Baldwin, In DIst. Algoma.
North York, with jurisdiction over Holland River
and that portion of Lake SImcoe lying In
front of North Gwilllmbury and Georgina
Townships.
Lake Couchiching and tributaries fronting Town-
ships Mara and Rama.
For that portion of the Bay of Quinte fronting
on Tp. Ameliasburg lying west of Belleville
Bridge, also for the waters of Lake Ontario
fronting on Tps. Ameliasburg and HlUier,
with the exception of Village of Wellington,
and including Weller's Bay, Consecon Lake,
and all Inland waters in said townships.
River St. Lawrence from foot of Howe Island to
Rockport, and with joint jurisdiction with
any other overseer or overseers over the
Gananoque River from Gananoque to Marble
Rock.
Township of Emily, County of Victoria.
Lyndhurst waters south of Lyndhurst; also
South and Gananoque Lakes.
1909
GAME AND FISHERIES.
89
LIST OP OVERSEERS. — Continuea.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Traves, J. A., Sr.
Turner, S.
Fraserburg
London
Twamley, C
Cavan
Vokes, James
Nanticoke
Walker, R. J
Port Credit . .
Wartman, H. E. ...
-
Portsmouth . .
Watson, Hy
Toronto
Watson, J
Csesarea
Watt, John
Peterborough .
West, Chas
Holland Ldg. .
West, Geo, W.
Wight, J. R. .
Wigle, L.
Williams, J. T.
Wilson, H.
polland Ldg.
Newboro'
Leamington
Penetang
Elphin
For the District of Muskoka, with joint juris-
diction with any Game and Fisheries over-
seers who have been or may be appointed
over the District of Parry Sound.
City of London, with joint jurisdiction over the
County of Middlesex with any other over-
seer or overseers who have been or may
hereafter be appointed.
Townships Cavan and Manvers.
Townships Walpole, Rainham, South Cayuga and
Dunn, County Haldimand.
Lake Ontario, fronting County Peel, and for
Rivers Credit and Etobicoke, tributary to
said lake.
For the Township of Kingston in the County of
Frontenac.
Province of Ontario.
Townships of Cartwright and Manvers, the
waters of Lake Scugog fronting on said town-
ships and the waters tributary to said lake.
River Otonabee and tributaries lying between the
Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing In Peter-
boro' and the Village of Lakefield.
Joint jurisdiction along the east bank of the
Holland River, through the Township of
East Gwillimbury and along the shore of
Lake Simcoe, through Township of North
Gwillimbury in the County of York.
With joint jurisdiction along east bank of Hol-
land River, through Township of Gwillim-
bury, and along the shore of Lake Simcoe,
through Township of North Gwillimbury, in
the County of York.
For the Township of North Crosby extending to
Smith's Falls on Rideau waters, together
with the inland lakes and tributaries thereto.
Township of Maiden, North Colchester, South
Colchester, North Gosfield, South Gosfield
and Mersea, in the County of Essex, with
jurisdiction over so much of the waters of
Lake Erie as lies In front of said Townships.
Townships of Matchedash, Tay, Medonte, Tiny,
Floss, County of Simcoe, and over Christian,
Beckwith and Giant's Tomb Islands.
Townships of Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke,
County of Lanark.
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LIST OF 0YER8BKRS.— Concluded.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Wood, John
Parry Sound .
Townships McKenzie, Hagerman, Burpee, Bur-
ton and Ferrie.
Worden, F
Courtice
County of Durham.
Wornnoorth, F. L..
Arden
Townships Kennebec and Barrie, County Fron-
tenac.
Wright, W. J
Ice Lake
Kagawong Lake on Manitoulin Island, District
of Algoma.
Younghusband, D. . .
South March .
Townships March and Nepean, County Carleton,
1»09
GAME AND FISHERIES.
91
Statement of Revenue received from the Game and Fisheries during the year ended
October 31st. 1909.
Game.
Deer Licenses, 1908
1909
Moose Licenses, 1908
1909
Non-resident Licenses, 1908
1909
Game Dealers' " 1909
Hotel and Restaurant, 1909
Cold Storage Licenses, 1909
Guides' Licenses, 1909
Fines, 1909
Confiscations, 1909
177 75
238
19 50
160 15
125 00
1,975 00
356 00
67 00
100 00
1,992 00
2,408 69
629 98
0\X j»ii.n
tJ-mvf
8,249 57
FISHERIES.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River
Blanchard, F
$ c.
234 00
1,027 00
$ c.
District.
Sterling, C.N
Leitch, P.A
Armstrong, F. C
Calbeck, A
1,261 00
Q$iR on
River Nepigon
983 00
Lake Superior
14 00
2,036 00
2,947 78
6 00
4 00
Gordon, Walter
Jackson, H. T
Johnston, Thomas
Bradbury. J. R
Craig, T. A
Dunn, E
5,007 78
Lake Huron (North Channel) , . . .
16 00
42 50
2 00
96 00
56 00
38 00
7.098 25
191 00
4 00
10 00
Graham, W. J
Hembruff , Joseph
Hunter, William
Oliver, R. C
Pitfield, George
Thurlow, George
Vincer, William
Dusang, B. A
Jermyn, J. W
Kennedy, John
7.553 75
Georgian Bay
512 58
843 00
795 00
983 15
1.144 50
4 00
315 00
342 00
92 00
26 00
Knight, C. H
Laughington, Henry....
Malcolmson, J
Robinson, T. W
Williams, J. T
Wood, G. A
Wood, P. V
Blunden, H. A
Jack, James
5,057 23
Tiake Huron (proper) and River St. Clair . .
3,842 00
15 98
123 00
389 00
982 00
1.358 00
2 00
Karr, Richard
Kehoe. Daniel
McMurray, R
Robertson. D .
Sarvis, A. E
Carried forward . .
6,711 98
26,574 74
92
THE REPORT UPON
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Statement of Revenue received — Continued.
District.
Lake St. Clair, River Thames and Detroit
River.
Lake Erie and Grand River.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte.
Counties Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Rus
sell, Carleton, Renfrew, Lanark, Gren-
ville.
Name of OverseCi'.
Amount.
Brought forward. .
Campbell, J, D
Chambers, Thomas
Chauvin, Victor
Crotty, John
$ c.
10 00
55 00
1,420 60
18 00
151 00
310 00
1,283 50
62 00
678 50
52 38
$ 0.
26,574 74
Holman, Benj
Laframboise, JRemi
Little, Richard
Osborne, Henry
Peltier, T. ,'.
Weldoa, J. 0
4,040 98
Briggs, T. J
Buckley. George
Burt, William
229 50
2,056 00
10 00
74 00
85 00
1,168 00
16 32
40 00
341 50
1,423 00
3,150 25
3,200 00
6,712 00
42 00
216 00
3,092 00
140 00
10 00
2,935 25
1,732 00
Eyers, John
Greenwood, T, D
Henderson, H. A
Johnson, Henry
Jones, David
Kraft, Samuel .........
Lee, Edward
McClennan, Kenneth. . . .
McEwen, A
McVittie, James ......
Moriarity, J. J
Phemister, George
Pierce, J. P
Scott, William
Staunton, W. F
Vokes, James
Wigle, Lewis
26,672 82
Brisbin, Angus
Conger, David
701 00
246 00
783 00
635 00
173 00
121 00
439 00
1,045 50
337 50
487 32
64 00
16 00
904 00
8 00
717 00
72 00
323 00
66 00
238 00
19 00
176 00
2 00
56 00
Fox, E. R
Gault, Thomas
Glass, Irvine
Hayes, Henry
Holliday, Henry
Huffman, E. M
Hunter, Alfred, Capt
Kerr, C.J
McGlynn, P. J
Mansfield, Thomas
Murdoch, John
Maughan, W . .
May, J.C
Reeves, H. J
Sargent, W. J
Telfer, J. A
Titus, E. A
Wadsworth, C. . . .•
Wood, W. R
Worden, Frank
Wright, E. P
7,629 32
Andrews, Samuel
Barr, George
18 00
20 00
22 00
13 00
102 00
Birch, W.J
Botting, Peter
Bourgon, J. B
Carried forward...
64,917 86
1909
GAME AND FISHERIES.
93
Statement of Revenue received — Continued.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Brought forward. .
$ c.
$ c.
64,917 86
Counties Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Rus-
sell, Carleton, Renfrew, Lanark, Gren-
V ille — Continued.
Boyd, J. H
Briscoe, W. L
19 00
5 00
8 00
5 00
1 00
62 00
11 00
15 00
181 00
252 00
316 00
30 00
6 00
104 00
19 00
585 45
52 00
252 00
72 00
62 00
677 00
178 00
11 00
312 00
18 00
Burke, George
Bums, D. E
Covell, H. N
Davis, J. W
Devine, John
Donaldson, W. J
Drew, Henry
Esf ord, Henry
Fisher, James
Fraser, J. A. . .
Lambkin, Richard
Langf ord, Newton
Loveday, E. T
McGuire, John
Mallett, W. H
Phillips, J. H
Shillington, N
Spence, William
Taudvin, J. W
Townsend, James
Wartman, H. E
'
Wight, J. R
Womnoorth, F. L
Bennett E. C
Best,S. G
Blea, Daniel
3,428 45
Peterboro,"' Northumberland, Victoria and
other inland counties.
22 00
40 00
55 60
7 00
32 00
166 00
378 00
185 00
16 00
6 00
28 50
6 00
12 00
40 00
10 00
26 00
2 00
2 00
32 00
79 00
6 00
88 00
36 00
134 00
28 00
24 00
18 00
2 00
17 50
80 00
12 00
420 00
54 00
403 00
114 00
21 00
96 00
Bradshaw, A
Burtcheall, C
Cassan, C. H
Cheer, T.H
Clarkson, William
Crump, C. J. C
Cunningham, J. A
Fenety. E. F
Gaudrie, E. W
Gouldie, E. J
Green, John
Gunter, R. H
Hess, J. H
Johnson, W. H. . ,
Johnston, David
Johnston. T. H
Jones, John ....
,
Kent, A. J
KJllen, William
Lean, Wellington
McAllister, J. R
McConkey, R
McDevitt. T. G
McElwain, S. C
Mclntyre, A. W
McLean, A
Merriam, Enoch
Mills, W.F
Moore, F. J. .
Morton, J. W
Nichols, Gamer
Nichols, Peter
Ostrom, B. B
Parker. H. B
Carried forward...
68,346 31
94
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No. 13
Statement of Kevenue received — Concluded.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Brought forward. .
$ c.
$ c.
68,346 31
Peterboro, Northumberland, ^Victoria and
Parkin, C. W
6 00
61 00
38 00
322 00
10 00
124 00
2 00
20 00
24 00
32 00
85 00
4 00
48 00
290 00
other inland counties — Continued.
Purcell. H. R
Rice, M. A.
Robinson,. William
Simpson, Joseph
Smith, William
Small, John
Switzer, W. H
Taylor. F
Toole, Ira
Watt, John
Watson, John
Widdup, J, W
Willmott, J. H
Russell, William
Senecal, John
Toner, George
3.714 60
River St. Lawrence
8 00
23 00
23 00
Coulter, S
54 00
Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching and Sparrow. .
5 00
4 00
13 00
74 00
64 00
16 00
4 00
36 00
12 00
2 00
Htnes, John
Leadley, R
McDonald, Jlector
McGinn, William
McPhee, Donald
Mayor, Harry
Tillett, R
Timlin, Michael
Thompson, H. S
McDonald, S.C
McKelvie, Daniel
Parks, G. M
Reid. C. R
Rivet, Joseph
23000
Nipissing. . . . r =
928 00
75 00
178 00
32 00
4 00
.-
Licenses issued from
Office ..."
1.217 00
Unclassified
7:i2 25
113 62
400 00
Fines
Sale of confiscated tug. .
Total Fisheries
Total Game
1,235 87
♦
74.797 78
Total
8,249 57
83,047 35
m to
o *.
Fourth Annual Report
OF THE
Game and Fisheries Department
1910
PRINTED BY ORDER OF
THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO
TORONTO :
Printed and Published by L. K. CAMERON, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty
1911.
Printed by
•WILLIAM BRIGGS,
29-37 Richmond Street West*
TORONTO
To His Honour John Morison Gibson,
a Colonel in the Militia of Canada,
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour:
I have the honour to submit herewith, for the information of Your Honour
and the Legislative Assembly, the Fourth Annual Report of the Game and Fish-
eries Department of this Province.
I have the honour to be.
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
J. 0. Reaume^
Minister of Public Worles.
Toronto, 15th December, 1910.
r3j
Fourth Annual Report
OF THE
Game and Fisheries Department of Ontario
To the Honourable J. 0. Keaume,
Minister of Public Worhs.
Sir, — It is again my duty to submit for your consideration and approval the
Report of the Department of Game and Fisheries for the twelve months ending
October 31st, 1910.
The statistics comprising value of fish caught and plants operated by licensed
fishermen during the calendar year 1909, and other important matters whicli
could not be computed or prepared for the ten m.onths ending October 31st, 1909,
appear in this report, which, with other important matters, I venture to hope
will receive from you the approbation accorded those preceding it. While there
has been increased expenditure, due to increased remuneration to overseers and
others to some extent commensurate with the services rendered, also to the purchase
of boats and cost of keeping them in commission, this increase has been fully
justified by a large and satisfactory increase of revenue.
Enforcing of Law^s and Eegulations.
As a rule the Department has had less difficulty in enforcing the fishery regu-
lations than in former years, in a large measure due to the more efficient and
better equipped staff of overseers, who, with few exceptions, have given the Depart-
ment faithful and effective services. Still I regret to saj^ that there are a number
of tug fishermen who in their licenses have most valuable privileges, but who
in their increasing greed persistently ignore the conditions on which their licenses
are acquired, to the detriment and injury of others. Those having dharge of
public affairs have from time to time been compelled in the interests of the public
at large to withdraw or cancel privileges in consequence of their having been most
grossly abused. The Government will be justified in future in requiring sub-
stantial bonds from those fishermen who have failed to observe the conditions on
which their licenses were issued, when applying for renewal of licenses, the bonds
to be forfeited to the Government in the event of non-observance of regulations.
This would have a most salutary effect, not only preventing violations, but also
protecting the rights of those fishermen who act in accordance with the regulations.
In consequence of the large increase in the number of hunters in the Province,
and the increased destructiveness of modern firearms, it has been considered neces-
sary to reduce the number of deer that can be legally killed in one year to one.
For similar reasons, the open season for several of our most valuable species of
[5]
THE EEPOET UPON" No. 13
game birds has been largely reduced, it being considered better to have short open
seasons than alternate close ones. Of course these changes have subjected the
Department to a large amount of unfair criticism. Many of these critics never
made a success of anything, and, as a rule, having no business of their own, fondly
believe they could improve other people's, if they had the opportunity. Many
of these characters have such exaggerated opinions of their own transcendant
abilities that they fondly believe that, had the creation of the world been en-
trusted to them, they could have made a better job of it. Well, poor bodies, it
pleases them and hurts no one. Invidious and unjust comparisons have been
the stock in trade of some free lances between the Province and the State of
Maine, no doubt the result of guess work and ulterior designs. If the mythical
amount alleged to be spent by tourists annually in the State of Maine to the
disadvantage of Ontario is not mythical, it may be in order to ascertain where
these tourists hail from. If, as alleged, ninety per cent, of them are from other
States of the Union, then it is like a man taking money out of one pocket and
putting it in the other. There are more non-residents of the Province visit
Ontario every year than there are non-residents of the United States visit Maine.
This is an undisputed fact, which leads us to wonder what object residents of the
Province have had in so frequently and persistently fouling their own nests.
Inspectors, Wardens, Overseers and Deputy Game and Fishery Wardens have
given the Department faithful and effective services. I extend my warmest thanks
to the Provincial police s.taff for their valuable assistance; also to the employees
of the Department of Lands and Mines, who as a rule have done all possible to
have the game and fishery laws respected.
In 1906 it was necessary to report to you as follows: "The difficulty of
effectually enforcing the fishery laws of the Province should be apparent to those
who have given this important matter any consideration. The principal obstacle
in the way of effective administration is the divided jurisdiction." The Department
of Marine and Fisheries have recently furnished a striking proof of the correct-
ness of the above contention, the Deputy Minister informing me that the Minister
had decided to abolish the close season for w'hitefish in the waters of Lake Erie
fronting on the counties of Norfolk and Elgin. You will observe that this act of
vandalism was carried out without his having the decency to consult you. Those
responsible for that order in these days of conservation committed an injury to
the Province of such magnitude that he and his descendants will be unable to
atone for to the end of the world. Those hundreds of tons of breeding fish that
(vere destroyed during the month of November in ijake Erie were not owned
by the Department who issued the destructive order. Conservation of our natural
productions is a sacred duty. May nature be kinder to those responsible for
the order than they have been in obeying her laws.
Four years ago carp were considered a nuisance by a large portion of the
community, the Department having numerous applications for bonuses for des-
troying them. It is gratifying to the Department to know that these fish have
become quite a commercial factor in the fish business, in fact are becoming one of the
most important species.
I trust this is the last we shall hear about abolishing close seasons, and that
all concerned will in future act more in accordance with common sense and
justice by reverting to nature's perfect plan of reproduction, even if there are
elections looming up in the near future.
The appointment of inspectors at the various shipping stations in the Province
has had a most salutary effect in preventing sihipment and sale of illegal and
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 7
immature fish. Reports have been circulated that the fishery laws have not been
enforced in the Province. Of course it is not difficult to find fault when pre-
disposed and having an equivocal object in so doing. If the fishery laws have not
been enforced in the Province during the last four years, I would like to know
what enforcement they received, and for what purpose, during the twenty years
preceding 1900. Those whose duty it was to collect arrears due previous to 1900
have concluded fishery protection was a secondary consideration in such appointments.
It is generally conceded that the forests regulate the flow of water in the water
(Courses, and ensure a supply during the dry seasons, while they prevent sudden and
disastrous floods. While there is some doubt as to the extent of the effect that
forests have on the rainfall, there is no longer any doubt as to the beneficial effect
that forests have in conserving water resulting from rainfalls. It has been proved
that the rainfall in forests, as compared with the open country, is in the propor-
tion of 100 to 92.0, while the evaporation in the forests is only one-third of that
in the open country remote from forests. It is alleged that failure to conserve
the forests in Europe has caused most disastrous results, not only from uncon-
trollable floods, but also from long continued dry weather, resulting in rivers being
reduced during the dry seasons to a series of death-dealing stagnant pools, resulting
from evaporation caused by the unwise destruction of the forests. It is conceded
that the absolute destruction of the forests is a prolific source of drought, and
frequently disease. The Department is frequently asked by farmers and others
having spring streams running through their property what should be done to enable
them to establish trout ponds or stock the streams. To be successful, the banks of
both should be planted with trees for the two-fold purpose of preventing evaporation
and providing shade for the fish; any of the species of willow are suitable for the
purpose.
Re-Stocking.
This year's experience with the raising of bass fingerlings with the single pond
at Brantford was a pronounced success. Over 50,000 of these were placed in the
various inland waters of the Province, thus ensuring in a few years good angling,
both to our own anglers and to the thousands of tourists that visit our Province
each year. I must here mention that much of the success attained was through
the faithful service rendered by Mr. J. T. Edwards, who was placed in charge.
The knowledge he has acquired in the two years will fit him well for the service
required of him in the more extensive work in connection with the series of ponds,
which are now partly constructed in the village of Mount Pleasant, five miles from
Brantford, and in which we hope to raise at least 300,000 of these fingerlings next
year. This place for the erection of breeding ponds was wisely chosen, as water
in abundance can be had, and it would be difficult to find a more natural place
for fisih to congregate. These ponds are situated on the T. H. & B. railway, and only
a mile and a half from the Grand Trunk, which railways will afford the required
means for transporting these fish when they are ready for re-stocking purposes.
Angling Permits.
More angling permits were sold this year than last, notwithstanding the
unfortunate strike on one of our most important railways during the height of the
tourist season, necessarily keeping many away that otherwise would have come to
enjoy the unexcelled fishing which this Province can offer to its annual visitors.
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The observance of the laws and regulations was much better this year, very few cases
of infractions of the Act being reported to the Department, and I am of the
opinion that the tourists, who have gone, in many instances, to great expense in
erecting cottages and improving their surroundings, will realize that the regula-
tions enacted were solely in their interest — to protect the fisheries for their enjoy-
ment, not for one or two years, but for all time to come; and when they realize
this (and they have already done so in some instances) their co-operation with the
Department in enforcing the laws and regulations will be an assured fact.
Patrol Service.
Never in the history of the Province have the fisheries received the protection
they had this year through the vigilance of the patrol boats of the Department. From
the early spring, as soon as the waters were navigable, these boats were on constant
patrol, never ceasing their vigilance night or day, if the occasion required. The
logs of the boats, published in this report, will show that thousands and thousands
of miles have been covered during the period they were in commission. The
" Edna Ivan" patrolled the Great Lakes, and did not go out of commission until
the first of December, when, in fact, all fishing had practically ceased for the
season. Her Master was most painstaking in the performance of his duties, pre-
venting to a great extent illegal fishing that had in former years been carried
on in a most brazen-faced way. Had such protection been given to the fishing
in our Great Lakes in former years, they would not have been in the depleted con-
dition they were in when handed over to the Province. The few years that this
Government has had tliis service in its charge have shown such a marked improve-
ment, notwithstanding the inadequate close seasons, that from all sections of tlie
country reports have been received expressing satisfaction with the result. The
" Navarch," w'hich operated on the Bay of Quinte and River St. Lawrence, and to
some extent the Eideau waters, with its competent crew, always alive to their duties,
did excellent service, and you had the opportunity of witnessing for yourself tlie
usefulness of its work. Many illegal nets were discovered by it, and promptly
confiscated. These waters need the most careful protection of the fisheries, in
the interest both of the net fisherman and the angler. The " Naiad," which
patrolled the Kawartha Lakes and Lake Simcoe, rendered most excellent service
to the Department. The officer in charge spared neither himself nor crew night
or day when duty required. I must especially mention that a particular service on
Lake Simcoe during the spawning season of salmon trout, when for days and nights
the crew had but little sleep, and tlie consequence was that, with the assistance
of the local overseers, illegal fishing at that time (which in former years had been
carried on so openly in spite of the local officers, who did their best with the
means at their disposal) was practically stopped, and the result of these fish being
protected during their spawning season will in the course of a few years be
apparent to -all.
I am glad, sir, that you gave your consent to the purchase of the " Ella C." for
the protection of the Big and Little Eideau, and the experience with this boat
during last season certainly justified the expenditure, for these lakes as well as
the remaining Eideau waters are becoming more popular each year. Handsome
cottages are being erected, as well as club houses, and their annual visitors reluc-
tantly leave for their homes.
The "Vega," which was assigned to the North Channel of Lake Huron and
On Moon River — Muskoka Lakes District.
Between Lakes Rosseau and Joseph — Muskoka Lakes District.
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Georgian Bay^ never ceased her patrol from the beginning of May until the 15th
November, and much praise is due to the officer in charge for the thorough manner
in which he performed his duties.
Mention must be made of the splendid service given by the launch " Mermaid"
on the Rideau waters. The Muskoka lakes were better protected by the launch
" Meenagha/' which for nearly three months patrolled these waters. The launch
" Florence" on the Inner Channel of Georgian Bay did good service from early
spring until the ice formed. She was on the constant watch for illegal trap
nets, which through this service were prevented to a considerable extent. The
officer in charge of the launch "Aggie B." at Picton faithfully discharged
his duties patrolling those waters in his district of the Bay of Quinte and Laku
Ontario. Space forbids me mentioning the other launches which were in com-
mission for this Department, the officers of which discharged their duties in a
manner entirely satisfactory to the Department.
Special Officers.
These officers who have been appointed for the inspection of fish at various
shipping points to prevent the shipping of illegal and immature fish, did signal
service in the protection of the fisheries, and the expense in connection with this
work was justified.
The thanks of the Department are due to the railway and navigation companies
for their assistance in making much easier the enforcement of the laws and regu-
lations, and to the express companies for their co-operation with the Department
in the enforcement of the Act.
Deer.
The number of carcasses of deer carried hy the express companies durinor the
open season of 1909 was 3,923, and 24 carcasses of moose. This is a slight decrease
from the number carried in 1908, but this is accounted for by fewer hunters going
to the woods in 1909.
All of which is respectfully submitted by
Your obedient servant,
E. TiNSLEY,
Superintendent.
GAME AND FISHERIES INSPECTORS.
Toronto, 30th November, 1910.
E. TiNSLEY, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries.
Sir, — I beg to submit report for season 1910.
Commercial Fishing.
Commercial fishing has not been as good generally as last season; in a few
localities the catch has been even better, but the result as a whole has not been
satisfactory. The fishermen give various reasons for this, most of them saying
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that on account of the warm summer the water in the great lakes was later
in cooling off, and in consequence of this the trout came on the spawning grounds
later than usual. They did not catch the usual quantity in October, most of them
securing only a few good catches. If correct, this was a good thing for the trout.
There is no doubt but that both trout and whitefish are becoming less plentiful
each year, and something should be done at once. There are three things that
might be done to save this very valuable fish:
1st. — Establish enough hatcheries to take care of all the spawn that is now
destroyed.
2nd. — Provide a close season that really protects.
3rd. — Stop all commercial fishing for a number of years.
As to the first, there is no doubt that the 'hatcheries are a success, as far as the
hatching is concerned, no matter what becomes of the young fry afterwards;
and surely they stand a better chance of coming to maturity than the spawn would
if deposited naturally, this being at the mercy of the weather and all the other
enemies that abound in the waters of our great lakes.
Take Lake Erie as an example. It is to-day the greatest producer of fresh
water fish known, and has been for years, and none of the lakes have been fished
to the same extent, and in none have so many young fry from the hatcheries
been planted. We know that Lake Erie is peculiarly adapted for fish life, but I
cannot give the whole credit to that; if the rest of our waters were as. prolific,
we would never hear of the scarcity of fish.
2nd. We all know that the present close season does not protect and no season
of thirty days will, if applied to the whole Province, the spawning season .varying
in different localities. We should have a close season suitable to the different
waters, or one long enough to cover them all. From the 15th October to the 31st
December would, I believe, protect both trout and whitefish in all the waters of
the Province.
3rd. This is something, I hope, that will never be necessary, and is hardly
worth mentioning at this time, but if something else is not done it will come.
The much abused carp of a few years ago is coming into his own. It is
not long since your Department was being urged to offer a bounty for the
destruction of these fish. To-day more men are willing to pay a fee for the
privilege of catching them than we have room for, and this change has taken
place in about five years. The men now engaged in fishing for carp only are not
making fortunes, but are doing well, especially those who have built ponds in which
they place these fish when plentiful and hold them until the scarcity, when good
prices are obtained. Carp are going to be the cheap fish of the future; they in-
crease very rapidly, are easily caught at certain seasons,, stand shipping well, and
arrive in distant markets in good condition.
I know the danger when I start telling fish stories, but here are two that
you can believe: One haul of a seine in Rondeau Harbour produced twenty-two
tons; another man on Lake Erie has shipped nearly one hundred tons of carp,
all out of his pond. If this kind of thing keeps up, the price will never be very high,
and will be of great benefit in these days of the high cost of living.
Game Fish.
Anglers from nearly all parts of the Province report good catches, most of
the complaints coming from the Muskoka Lakes. I have heard some complaints
about illegal net fishing, but not as many as in former years. You will no doubt
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be able to supply these lakes with a great number of bass from your Brantf ord
pond's, the success of these ponds being now assured, and when the series of ponds
now being built are finished, you should be in a position to fill all demands.
I was pleased to learn that the muscalonge catch was extra good' this year,
especially in Lake Couchiching, no doubt due to the extra protection provided last
spring, and the careful patrol of the steamer " Xaiad" during the whole season.
The laws and regulations governing both commercial fishing and angling
have been fairly well observed, and your officers have been diligent and faithful
in the discharge of their duties. A few fines have been imposed for infractions,
but there will always be some who are willing to take a chance, but not often the
same one the second time — one lesson seems to be enough.
Some of your officers are handicapped by not having boats suitable for the
purpose of patrolling their divisions. In this connection I wish again to call your
attention to the need of a boat on Lake Superior. From Sault Ste. Marie to Port
Arthur there is no way to protect the shore of this lake except by boat, one that
would be on duty the whole of the season; not a large boat, but one that would be
safe and could get into the smaller harbours. The streams coming into this lake
are the home of the brook trout, and deserve more attention than they have re-
ceived in the past, and it can only be done by providing a suitable boat.
Game.
"We have not had full returns of the number of deer and moose killed this
season, but they are reported as being plentiful. Partridge very plentiful, the
close season of two years, and the favourable winters coming together, producing
this result. Is it not time some limit should be placed on the number of these
birds that should fall to one gun? We hear of one man getting sixty-eight in one
day; another kills over two hundred during the season, and was not out the whole
of it, either. It is a shame to preserve these birds for two years, and then have
them slaughtered like this. A limited number each day, or a limit for the season,'
would be an improvement. I know it would be difficult to enforce, but all these
things help some. We know the limit helps in bass and muscalonge fishing, and
why not in this?
From a great many of your officers I hear as to the difficulty they have where
the open season for two kinds of game frequenting the same grounds or waters are
not alike; for instance, the open season for snipe and other shore birds opens on
the Ist September, and that for ducks on the 15th of the same month. The tempta-'
tion must be great to a hunter if many ducks are around during that fifteen days,
and of course your officers cannot object to guns being carried in places frequented
by both kinds of bir^s.
Trappers.
I strongly recommend that all trappers, either resident or non-resident, be
compelled to take out a license. This would not only be a source of revenue, but
would also be a protection against poachers. Every licensed trapper would be in-
clined to see that no illegal work was done, and in these times of high prices for
all kinds of furs a small fee will not be a hardship, in fact a great many trappers
would be glad to have one imposed. It would also be well to furnish each license
holder with a blank on which to make returns of his catch ; you would then know
something about the value of this business. I am told of a man and boy who sold
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I '_
over four thousand dollars' worth of furs last spring, and three other men who
came out with twenty-seven hundred dollars' worth; those were on the north shore
of Lake Superior. And we know these men go into that country with enough flour,
salt and tea to last them the winter, and possibly a side of bacon. Can we think
that the game does not suffer? and why should not the Province get some return
for this as well as from the fish?
I have the honour to be
Your obedient servant,
Wm. W. Holden,
Inspector.
E. TiNSLEY, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries.
I have the honour to submit my annual report of the Game and Fisheries in
my division for the fiscal year from the 1st of November, 1909, to the 31st
October, 1910. In June last you promoted me from the position of Game and
Fishery Warden to that of Inspector of Game and Fisheries, which position I
trust I will be able to fill to the satisfaction of the Department.
I have found that the laws and regulations have been fairly well observed.
In some instances I have been satisfied with imposing a small fine, knowing that
would be a sufficient warning to evildoers not to commit a similar offence; but
in other instances I have felt that it has been necessary to impose a much greater
fine, and this I have never hesitated in doing when I found the offence justified it.
In the Bay of Quinte I believe, from my own observation and from the re-
ports received from the overseers, that the fishermen have obeyed the conditions
upon which their licenses were issued, and also observed the close seasons, and I
am satisfied that the fishing in the Bay of Quinte has not been as good for many
years. This good fishing is accounted for to a great extent by the constant patrol
of the Government Fishery Protection Cruiser, which has rendered the Depart-
ment excellent service during the past year.
I might also mention the patrol boat that operated on Lake Simcoe, as well as
on the waters of the Trent Canal. The services which she has given have been
of such a nature that illegal fishing was to a very great extent stopped, and the
Department must be congratulated upon the excellent crews which were on both
these boats.
The angling in the Bay of Quinte is much better this year than formerly,
due, in my opinion, to the hoop nets, which capture so many of the coarse fish
that prey upon the bass and maskinonge, which form the chief attraction for
tourist in the way of fishing during the summer months.
The number of gasoline launches which the Government have either rented
or purchased for patrol service in the eastern portion of the Province have been
on duty during the greater part of the tourist season, and some did patrol work
as early as May, and continued until late on in October. There is no doubt that
this patrol service is awakening, not only the resident, but the non-resident, to
the fact that the Department no longer will tolerate the wilful breaking of the
laws and regulations that a wise Legislature enacts.
I would also recommend that a patrol boat be secured for the Muskoka Lakes.
I know that it would have a deterrent effect on the law breakers of that part of
the Province. Some years ago these lakes were noted for their excellent angling.
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but I have been told by those who visit those grounds that angling is very poor,
caused no doubt by illegal netting.
I also would recommend that the boats belonging to the fish buyers be
licensed at a fee of not less than $50. This would prevent a great many illegal
fish being caught, for the reason that there would be no object in fishermen set-
ting nets for this purpose if they had no sale for them after they were caught.
Several buyers have this past season been found trafficking in illegal fish, and,
in fact, one concealed a maskinonge in the middle of a box of whitefish, thinking
by that means to elude detection.
I think that the season for ducks, plover, snipe, etc., should begin on the
same date, viz., September 15th, and that no winter trapping for rats should be
allowed, for this cannot be done without injuring their houses. I also recommend
that the sale of wild ducks be prohibited for a period of three years; also that
trappers be licensed.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Alf. Hunter.
Inspector of Game and Fisheries.
GAME AND FISHERIES WARDENS.
Warden Wm. Burt, of Simcoe, reports:
Speckled Trout.
These fish are still very scarce in his district. He heard of a few good
catches during the year, but they were very rare. The experiment of planting
the trout fry last summer has apparently been successful. He has had reports
from several of the streams where the fry seem to be thriving, and the people
who report are of opinion that the young fish that are seen are the ones that were
planted last spring.
Bass.
The bass fishing in Long Point Bay has been excellent. When weather con-
ditions were favourable for fishing, no angler had any difficulty in getting his
legal number of fish. The Brantford experiment of raising the bass for distribu-
tion has also been successful.
Commercial Fish.
The fishermen report the conditions in regard to commercial fish about the
same as at the time of his last annual report. The fishermen who have been ex-
perimenting with carp ponds have not yet demonstrated that this is a successful
manner of handling the?e coarse fish. The difficulty seems to be that in ponds
suitable for growing the carp the bottoms are so soft, and the fish root about in
the bottom so much, that it is impossible to catch them out of the pond when
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wanted for the market. Of course, the fishermen take quite a number out of the
ponds, but he has yet to hear of a single catch in which they have taken anything
like the quantity that were placed in the ponds.
Quail and Euffed Grouse.
The increase in these birds has been practically nil during the year. The
sportsmen report that the ruined grouse appear not to have increased since- his last
report. This is attributed by many of them to the fact that the weather condi-
tions during the breeding season were not favourable for raising the young birds.
He would again recommend that the shooting of quail and ruffed grouse be pro-
hibited for another year.
Woodcock.
This bird is still very scarce in his district. He has only heard of a few
being killed.
Black Squirrels.
There has been a decided increase in the number of black and grey squirrels
in his district. It is quite a common thing, while driving along the country
roads, to see a black or grey squirrel running along the fences.
Wild Geese.
He can find no change in the habits of these birds. There are practically
none of them shot in his district.
Wild Ducks.
The district around Long Point Bay report that the wild ducks are more
numerous even than last year. The weather conditions having been more favour-
able, large bags have been fairly numerous this year. It is also reported that a
considerable number of black ducks have bred in the marshes about Long Point
Bay this season. Before the settlement of the north-west country, the black duck
was never known to breed in this neighbourhood. It is supposed that their being
disturbed so much by the country being settled in the North-West, they have
changed their breeding place, and are now breeding much more numerously in
the more southern marshes, where they are protected. He is also of the opinion
that the fact that the marshes about Long Point Bay are all owned by shooting
clubs, who limit their members' shooting, has had a beneficial effect in the in-
crease of the number of ducks that visit that vicinity. Where the public have
free access to the marshes, the ducks have no rest, and it appears to him that,
owing to the comparatively small amount of shooting done at them in Long Point
Bay, a number of ducks have changed their line of flight, so that they now get
the ducks that formerly in their autumn migration pursued another route.
Fur-bearing Animals.
The muskrat is the main fur-bearing animal in his district, and is reported
to be fairly numerous again this fall. The trappers found last spring that a
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great many of the muskrats had been killed during the winter through the low-
ncss of the waters and their inability to burrow out of their houses to secure a
supply of food. They very wisely limited their catch in the different marshes
about Long Point Bay, leaving a sufficient quantity for breeding purposes, so
that if weather conditions are good there is a possibility of a fair catch next
year. The purcliasers of fur report tliat the rats killed in this district in the
month of December do not have a good quality of fur. The consequence is that
the owners of the land upon which the rats breed never attempt to trap them
until spring. The few December rats that are killed are taken by the poachers.
He would, therefore, recommend that the killing of muskrats in the month of
December be prohibited, and that the use of dogs, spears and guns in the taking
of muskrats also be prohibited. His reasons for this have been reported to your
Department in the past.
He finds that the game laws have been well observed in his district this year.
The Deputy Wardens and Overseers have been attentive in the discharge of their
duties, and tihere have been practically no complaints of infringement of the law.
Warden Victor CJiaiLvin, of Windsor, reports that the fishermen are complain-
ing of light fishing for the year, but they have just started to catch whitefish
for the fall fishing, and are expecting them to be very plentiful. The increase of
herring north of Pelee Island and west of Point Pelee is quite marked in
pound nets. Last year when the fishing tug was fishing with gill nets along the
bay and west of Point Pelee, some of the fishermen caught about three to five
hundred pounds all the fall, so he hears to-day that they are catching three to
five hundred pounds to a lift. He says the mesh for hoop nets in Lake St. Clair
should be an inch and a half square. Sturgeon fishing in Lake St. Clair is good
this year, other fish very light. The fishery law is very well observed, he having
had only two seizures this year — one of 90 American gill nets in Lake Erie, and
about 1,400 lbs. of fish, which have been sold for $56, and $150 for the nets; the
other from Lake Superior, with 800 lbs. of small whitefish, which was donated to
the Home for the Friendless. There is lots of improvement done by the fisher-
men in catching and shipping fish. All the overseers in his district have done
splendid work in the discharge of their duties.
Re Game. Quails are reported to be very numerous amongst the farmers,
partridge very scarce, also black and grey squirrels. He thinks that quails, part-
ridge and squirrels should have the same open season, as the partridge being so
early this year there has been lots of trouble protecting the quail. Muskrats seem
to be as plentiful as other years, and he says all trappers who hunt them should
be licensed for the benefit of their protection. Wild geese are flying and flocking
for the south. There are a few stopping there, and none of them have been shot.
Wild ducks of all kinds are there now, and are very plentiful. A good many of
them have, been shot by sportsmen. In the Detroit Eiver black and grey ducks
are plentiful, and hardly any other kind of duck shot in the river. There have
been numbers of redhead, bluebill and other ducks in the waters of Mitchell's
Bay, St. Clair Flats, Long Point, and Rondeau. The sportsmen claim that ducks
are more numerous this year on the lakes than in previous years. The game law
has been fairly well observed in his district. There have been no prosecutions
He thinks muskrats should not be taken or killed before the 15th day of February
until the 15th April of the same year.
Warden Geo. M. Parks, of North Bay, reports that American anglers have
found splendid fishing in Lake Nipissing and tributaries this season, a marked
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improvement being noticed over previous years, due no doubt to the abolition of
net licenses in these waters. Bass fishing has been especially good, and tourists
have expressed great satisfaction at the excellent fishing there, which is reputed
now to be the best in the Dominion. The number of tourists visiting that sec-
tion is increasing, and very few instances have occurred of law violation in re-
gard to permits, etc.
Speckled trout are still plentiful in the northern streams. Guides are begin-
ning to realize the benefit of taking out guide licenses, and American tourists are
now asking for licensed guides in preference to those without licenses, realizing
that the license is a badge of competency and good service. Partridges are very
plentiful, due to the wise provision of the two years close season, which has per-
mitted them to multiply very rapidly.
The revision of the game laws pertaining to deer, restricting each hunter to
one deer, will, in his opinion, have very good results, as the large number of deer
shipped out each season, under previous regulations allowing two deer to each
hunter, was rapidly decimating the species.
In travelling the northern sections he found that moose were reported as
plentiful, and be met hunters with some very fine specimens of moose heads.
There are many flocks of plover and snipe about Lake Kipissing and other
parts of the district.
Beaver and otter are increasing very rapidly.
Ducks are fairly numerous, especially in the northern section of the district.
Wild geese are seldom seen in the vicinity of Lake Nipissing, but farther
north can be found in considerable numbers.
The suggestion made that a general gun license be provided is in his opinion
a good one, as it would help to check the indiscriminate carrying of guns, shoot-
ing birds, etc., by foreigners employed on railway construction, and small boys.
Warden J. T. Robinson, of Sault Ste. Marie, reports that he has been over
his district twice, and is pleased to say that he finds a very great improvement in
general. There is a desire on the part of t!iose engaged in fishing, trapping and
hunting, as well as settlers, to protect the game and fish, and observe the law.
Violations of the law are not frequent in his district. Some who have tried it
have been punished, and it seems to be a warning to others to observe the law.
Commercial fishing has been up to the average. Fishermen say that fish is
on the increase along the north shore of Lake Superior. The reason for this in-
crease is owing to the preserve the Department keeps in Lake Superior, which is
a good breeding ground, and if licenses are not allowed in this preserve for a few
years the fish will be as plentiful as they were a few years ago. This preserve
should be protected with a patrol boat. There should be no tug licenses granted
for Gargantua ; the mesh should be nothing less than five inches, and then the
small fish would get a chance to mature. The law has been well observed by the
fishermen in his district.
Speckled trout is plentiful, and on the inland lakes and streams angling
parties report good catches. There are complaints in the Soo about the tourists
getting permits to angle. The anglers have obeyed the laws well, as no violations
have come to his notice.
The preserve in Lake Superior is one of the best breeding grounds for white-
fish and lake trout in the Province, and if the Department refuse to grant fishing
licenses in the preserve, Lake Superior will be well stocked with fish in a few
vears.
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Deer and Moose are plentiful there, although a great many were shot in the
season of 1909. It was a good spring for the deer this year, as there was no crust
on the snow, and the wolves had no chance to catch them. It was a wise move
on the part of the Government to cut the number down to one deer this season.
He would like to see the Department stop dogs running deer in the hunting sea-
son. The law was well observed during the close season.
Ruffed grouse and partridge are plentiful in that district, and he has seen
more partridge than for years. The open season for one month is just right. The
hatching season was fine, so that accounts for the number of birds now.
Wild ducks are numerous along the north shore of Georgian Bay and Lake
Huron, but there are not many up in Lake Superior, as there are no feeding
grounds. The open season for ducks is fifteen days too late there, owing to the
American season opening on the 1st September. The ducks are driven from our
waters into American waters, and the Americans shoot them. He thinks it would
be well to have the season on the border open the same time as on the American
side.
He has not seen any wild geese in his district, and quail and woodcock are
also scarce. Black and grey squirrels are almost a thing of the past in that north
country. Snipe and plover are not at all plentiful in Algoma.
Beaver are becoming plentiful in that part, but it is most difficult to protect
them, owing to the high value of their skins and the easy way to get them out of
the country. They are smuggled out in freight boats going to Montreal, and can-
not be detected; but he thinks that stopping all trapping before the 1st December
will stop a great deal of illegal work. He would like to see the Department put
a small license fee on Canadian trappers, as a number come from the Province
of Quebec up there, and it is almost impossible to watch them. Mink and musk-
rat are plentiful, owing fo the strict watch kept on the trappers. "Wolves are not
as numerous as some report them, but they have more than is good for the wel-
fare of the deer. There are not many of them killed in his district. They are
80 hard to. catch that hunters and trappers do not bother with them. Some
that do hunt them say that if the bounty was $25, they could make a business
of hunting them.
He says that if the department would put a license for carr3dng guns, say
$2 for each gun, it would be a great belp in preserving the game in the north
country.
Warden 0. N. Sterling, of Kenora, reports that in the western portion
of iiis district the fishermen report a better season than they have had for the
past eight years, more especially on Lake of the Woods and Shoal Lake. This is
owing chiefly to the large shipments, during the last three years of coarse fish,
which prey upon the spawn of the finer and more valuable fish, such as whitefish,
pickerel and trout. In the eastern portion of the district, the fishermen tell him
they have had a poorer season than for a number of years — as a matter of fact
some of the fishermen of Rossport have barely made their expenses. There have
been a few infractions of the fishery laws in the northern portion of his district,
and along the boundary line between Minnesota and Ontario on the Lake of the
Woods. It is a very difficult matter to secure a conviction in these cases owing
to the difficulties of travel. He respectfully suggests the appointment of more
deputy wardens, and also the commission of a fast patrol boat on Lake of the
Woods near the international boundary. He is of the opinion that the Depart-
ment would be wise in permitting no smaller gill-net than 5-inch mesh, as in the
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western portion of that district a great many fishermen are using 5I/2 and 6-inch
and meet with the best results, as they get a larger and better grade of fish.
Moose are very plentiful in the district, particularly in the western portion.
He assigns as a principal reason for this increase, the vast forest fires in Minne-
sota, which have driven the game north. They are very much bunched owing
to numerous small bush fires in his own district, which have burnt over a lot of
high land, leaving the green valleys and swamps as the only feeding grounds for
game.
Caribou.
Caribou are not so plentiful in the district this year as in former years.
Many of the Indians tell him this is owing to the great increase of wolves. He
learns on the best authority that never before have so many caribou been seen in
Keewatin district as at the present time.
Deer.
Red deer are very numerous all over the district. He would strongly urge
the Department to prohibit the running of hounds.
Beaver and Otter,
So far as he can learn both beaver and otter are increasing in some parts of
the district, but the high price for their pelts is a temptation which few trappers
can resist, though it is almost impossible to obtain a conviction.
Mink AND MusKRAT.
Eeports and indications show that these animals are fully up to the standard
of last year. In the western portion of the district he has been very successful
in preventing the destruction of muskrat houses by the Indians, but with his
limited help he finds it difficult to keep a watch on them at all times.
Partridge and Grouse.
A large number of partridge have been destroyed by bush fires, but in spite
of this fact they are more plentiful than for a number of years past. Grouse are
just about the same as last year.
Ducks and Geese.
In the western part of the district ducks are very plentiful, but wild geese
are about as usual.
Warden J. H. Willmott, of Beaumaris, for the districts of Muskoka and
Parry Sound, reports re fish that the past season has compared favorably with
former ones as regards angling. Of course, there is always a hue and cry of " No
fish*' raised by would-be fishermen, but his personal experience is that, with the
right bait, one can generally go out and procure his legal number. This refers
principally to the Muskoka lakes. The planting of bass fry from the Brantford
hatchery has been most successful, and has met with the approbation of all classes.
The fry has always arrived in good condition, and carries much better than the
At head of Lake Joseph — Muskoka Lakes District.
Ou Lake liosseau — Muskoka Lakes District.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. ID
adult fish which were formerly sent up. The success with which the experiment
of propagating bass at Brantford has met with will no doubt justify the Depart-
ment in going into this to a much larger extent.
Re Game. — Deer are reported very plentiful in the northern portion of Parry
Sound, and are also increasing in places which have been depleted in former
years, and which have had comparative rest for some time. The Department is
to be congratulated for putting into force the recent amendment, limiting each
hunter to one deer. This will do away to a great extent with the shooting for
sale. The prohibition of hounds into the north country will also have a salutary
effect, as it will no doubt prevent many hunters going north. Whilst sympathiz-
ing with these men for being done out of their greatest annual treat, it is most
gratifying to feel that our deer will have one year of semi-protection.
Partridge.
In consequence of the close seasons for these birds for the past two years,
the increase has undoubtedly justified the step. In many places these birds are
plentiful, whilst in others, owing no doubt to certain conditions, they are reported
scarce.
Beaveb.
These animals have increased to a very great extent in many of their former
haunts, but in spite of prosecutions he is afraid that many are illegally procured,
and find their way to the furriers and dealers.
SPECIAL GAME AND FISHERIES OVERSEERS.
Overseer Daniel Blea, of Uplands, reports that upon a full and close inspection
he found that the fish were plentiful, and the sportsmen who visited the district
were amply repaid for their time and expense in the quality of sport they had, and
numerous expressions of satisfaction have been made to him. He is sorry to
report that he has the best of reasons for stating that the law is being violated by
members of large clubs, by only a portion of their members taking out a license,,
and at the termination of their visit their license is transferred to other members.
To overcome this he would suggest that all licenses are made returnaible in person
by the original licensee.
"With respect to the partridge, he would say that he has personally covered a
great deal of ground before and since the season opened, has also made enquiries
from fire rangers and others, and has but one conclusion to come to, viz., that the
birds are not as plentiful as is generally expected. Therefore he thinks it would be
advisable to again proliibit the shooting of them from season to season until they
become more plentiful.
He finds upon careful investigation that the deer are holding their own, and
thinks that if the open season were made fifteen days earlier, good results would
follow. He would advise the continuance of one deer per man, and would suggest
that the sale of venison throughout the Province be prohibited.
As to the fur-bearing animals he is pleased to note that they are increasing in
numbers, and the law is being better observed by residents and visitors generally.
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Overseer A. Drouillard, of WalkerviUe, reports that .he is pleased to say that
there was a general and marked improvenient in the observance of the law, and the
development of the fisheries in his district, and in consequence he cannot offer
many suggestions to improve the condition, with but one exception, viz., the
absence of any regulation dealing with the size of " Blues " and " Perch " which
he has observed are being shipped from points along Lake Erie, and which are
unusually small in size, and he would earnestly recommend prohibiting taking
such small fisih from the waters.
He has also observed an increase in the catch along Lake St. Clair.
Overseer Henry Watson, of Toronto, reports that the net fishing in this
vicinity remains about the same from year to year, with the exception of herring,
and th^ajt gets worse every year, in fact, only an odd fisiherman sets for them, as they
have found it does not pay them, and until all the fis'hermen on this side of the
lake are made to use nothing smaller than three-inch m-esh will it he any different.
The larger herring from Lake Erie drives our small fish out of the market and
they have to be turned into ciscoes to be got rid of.
Lake Erie herrings bring about three times as much per fish as ours.
Rod fishing around Toronto is a thing of the past, the water being so badly
polluted that even the carp refuse to live in it, but better things are hoped for on
completion of the trunk 'sewer. The fishermen live up to the law, very little
illegal fishing being attempted in prohibited waters by poachers.
With regard to illegal shipments, some of the dealers and large fish com-
panies still continue to traffic in illegal fish, but the severe treatment handed out
to them will no doubt have a salutary effect.
The game act was never better respected around Toronto than during the past
season. The motor boat people gave very little trouble, and some of the Island
poachers have turned game protectors. Not quite as many ducks remained over
with us through the winter as the year previous, none were killed on this side of
the lake but w^hen driven to the American side by southerly gales quite a number
of them were slaughtered; not being molested here they become very tame.
The illegal shipments seized in transit get less every year. All the express
companies give every assistance to make the traffic as difficult as possible.
He interviewed over one hundred deer hunters returning from all parts of the
northern country with reference to both the deer and partridge. The majority
report the deer as greatly on the decrease. In proportion the number of fawns
that passed through the Union Station was greatly in excess of other years. They
found partridge fairly plentiful in most places in the early part of the season, but
after the snow came they changed their location and were hard to find.
GAME AND FISHERIES OVERSEERS.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Distkict.
Overseer Fred Blanchard, of Fort Frances, reports that he received the patrol
boat " Wenonah " from Warden C. N, Sterling, of Kenora, at the town of Rainy
River, proceeded with boat to Fort Frances, and portaged it into Rainy Lake. He
found the boat very useful in patrolling the international boundary of Rainy Lake.
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He seized one rowboat Avith two Americans for illegal fishing, and got a conviction.
He destroyed about 1,000 yards of small mesb nets and a quantity of sturgeon
hooks on line. Whitefish are getting smaller, but other fish in this lake are holding
their own. There have not been many tourists this summer, which he accounts for
by the large number of bush fires in those parts.
Big game and also partridges are on the increase all over the district.
River Nepigon.
Overseer P. A. Leitch, of Nepigon, reports that the number of tourists visit-
ing the Nepigon Avaters was not quite up to the average this season, yet they all
invariably reported a very successful and enjoyable trip. A number of 5, 6 and 7
pounders being taken during the season.
A shortage of guides at times (owing to so much other work in way of trans-
porting supplies to construction camps on Transcontinental Railway, and survey
parties on Canadian Northern Railway) has greatly interfered with the tourist
traffic the past two or three years.
This transporting of supplies has given steady employment to a large number
of Indians, at same wages as they received from tourists, while the tourist traffic
for them is irregular and uncertain, they thus have taken to this transportation
work in preference to the tourist work, leaving a shortage of good guides for tourists
The present method of making the trip on the Nepigon River, requiring two
guides to each tourist fishing in addition to a cook for the party, makes the trip
quite an expensive one, and only those of considerable means make the trip, but
with the completion of the Transcontinental Railway, which is building along the
north end of Lake Nepigon, and a spur two miles long down from their main
line to the lake at Ombobika Bay, will give rail connection with the lake.
The Canadian Northern Railway main line from Port Arthur to Sudbury also
touches Lake Nepigon along the east shore of Orient Bay according to their line as
being located by their surveyors. This line will go within four or five miles of
Virgin Falls, on the Nepigon River. When these lines are in operation it will
simplify matters, so that so many guides will not be necessiary, and thus greatly
reduce the cost of the trip, as no doubt proper steamers will be provided on Lake
Nepigon. This lake will then become the greatest resort for tourists in the pro-
vince, owing to its magnificent scenery, numerous islands, clear sparkling water,
and teeming with fi^h of the following varieties, speckled trout, lake trout up to
25 and 30 lbs., whitefish, pickerel, pike and sturgeon; while many of the rivers
flowing into Lake Nepigon are well stocked with speckled trout. The White
Sand River, particularly, is noted for speckled trout up to 2, 3 and 4 pounds.
This lake in a few years should be the source of a handsome revenue to the
province both directly and indirectly.
With regards to the present methods of issuing angling permits for these
waters he begs to report that at various times they have parties w'ho are passing-
over the continent from ocean to ocean, who have a few days to spare before their
steamiship sails, and who stop off there to spend these few days fishing, but when
they find that a fee of $15.00 is charged for a permit for two weeks, which is the
shortest period for Av'hich the regulations permit angling permits to be issued, they
object to paying such a high fee for a few days fishing, and abandon the idea of
the trip. If it were arranged so that permits might be issued for an,y numiber of
days from one to seven days at so much per day these parties vrould then make the
trip, and the province receive the fee besides considerable free advertising among
the friends of such parties, whereas at present they get neither.
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The same system should be adopted with regard to resident permits. As the
residents of Nepigon have no other waters wherein to fish without going consider-
able distance from home, and would on several occasions during the season, like to
spend part of a day, or a day, fishing the Nepigon, whereas they cannot spare the
time to take more than one day off at a time, and under the present system they
would have to pay $5.00 for permit for one day's fishing, and possibly before they
•could take another day's fishing their permit for two weeks would have expired.
These permits should also, he thinks, be issuable for from one to seven days
at so much per day.
When Lake ISTepigon becomes in demand as a tourist resort he would point
out the fact that the present regulations do not permit of issuing angling permits
for a longer period than four weeks, and he would recommend that permits for
Lake Nepigon be issuable for three months to enable tourists making a permanent
•camp or having a summer cottage and spending all summer thereat. This he
thinks is necessary to make a permanent resort of the Nepigon waters.
Many cariboo, moose and red deer have been seen during the season. Moose
and red deer, particularly, are becoming very numerous.
Partridges also have increased in numbers greatly during the past two or
three years.
Lake Superior.
Overseer A. Calbecl', of Sault Ste. Marie, reports that during the month of
"Kovember, 1909, he patrolled the waters of the north s;hore of Lake Superior
between Sault Ste. Marie and Otter Head — 'by the shore line a distance of 150
miles, in the sail and gasioline boat " Grlen Campbell." At Garrett's Harbor he
•seized two tugs with nets and fish, and brought same to Sault Ste. Marie, when the
same was disposed of by the Department ; and at the Lizard Islands he found that
iihere had been illegal fishing in those waters which have been set apart by the
Department in which no fishing is allowed. This illegal work was done a'bout the
first of October before the patrol boat was put on. This patrol boat prevented a
great amount of illegal fishing by scoop nets in the mouths of the Montreal and
other rivers. During the month of December, on account of the ice forming, there
was very little fishing done.
In January he proceeded to T'heasalon, and seized a quantity of nets and fish
from several fishermen there who were fishing vtdthout a license; this case was
•settled by Game and Fishery Warden Hunter. He also visited Goulais Bay dur-
ing the same month, and stopped the fishing there until the fishermen received
their license.
There were 4 tug licenses, 1 gasoline launch, and 31 sailboat licenses issued
this season; 24 of those boat licenses have been issued between Sault Ste. Marie
and Batchewana, and as the town of Sault Ste. Marie is depending on these waters
for their fish supply he would strongly recommend that this number be not
increased. An effort was made this fall by a party to have the Board of Trade
there recommend the granting of a tug license in those waters. If this was done
it would practically deplete those waters in two seasons, as the ohief catch is now
during the winter months and the early spring. During the summer months
many of the fishermen cease fishing in those waters and move up the lake, and he
wx>uld strongly recom^mend that the licensees be compelled to fish in the waters in
"wfeicih the licenses were first issued, and not be allowed to move on to grounds
occupied by other fishermen. During the months of July, August and September
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the local dealers here are unable to obtain any whitelish to supply the hotels
during tlie tourist season, which, if continued, will place Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., at
a great disadvantage with Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where they have whitefish
daily during the summer months. Local dealers claim that the Dominion Fish
Co., informed them they were catching no white fish, and could not supply the
local trade there. As a matter of fact he has gone over the books of the company
at one station only (Gargantua), and he found that enough whitefish were caught
to supply the town.
During a part of this season one of the Dominion Fish Co.'s tugs received a
license to fish off Gargantua, and was allowed during the latter part of the
season to move to Michipicoten Harbor. He thinks that, as in the case of sail-
boats they should be compelled to fish during the season where their license calls
for. And he would again respectfully recommend that another season this tug
license be transferred to Michipicoten Island.
The catch of fish this season, according to reports, is about the same as last —
that is lake trout. There has been a decrease in the catch of whitefish caused by
over fishing, and unless the export of this valuable fish is stopped in the eastern
part of Lake Superior these waters will soon be depleted.
One hundred and eighteen angling permits at $2 each, and 19 at $5 each were
sold this season. These anglers employ guides, and their fitting out at S. Ste.
Marie creates quite a trade, and it also shows the necessity of some supervision
being maintained on the different streams during the tourist season.
He was unable to give any definite information in respect to the way the law
was observed by fishermen and anglers who fish in the different trout streams
flowing into Lake Superior. During the past season he has been unable to give
those waters and streams any supervision, and in fact there has been no super-
vision whatever. Preserves are set apart in which no fishing is allowed, but with
fishermen fishing around the same, and no officer present at times, it is not to be
wondered at if they take advantage of his absence.
About the 1st March he received information that illegal trapping for beaver
was being carried on along the line of the A.C.E. During the month of April he
went up the A.C.E. to one of the lumber camps and secured a conviction against a
jobber who was allowing his dogs to run deer. He also found one beaver skin in
the possession of a farmer, residing about ten miles from S. Ste. Marie, but as he
swore he had had this skin in his possession for the last thirty-two years, the
magistrate gave him the benefit of the doubt. In July he seized a launch, the
property of an American who was angling in Canadian waters without a permit,
and who had also a repeating shot-gun in his possession. The launch was
returned to him by the Department. During the month of August he proceeded
to Agawa River on information that American tourists were ikilling deer. He
arrived there at 4 p.m., but this party had left in their yacht that morning. He
also found a party had left in their yacht that morning. He also found a party of
five, who eaoh had a rifle, which is not allowed by the Ontario Game and Fisheries
Act, and which should be strictly enforced.
Three hundred resident deer licenses were issued, 14 moose licenses, and 8
non-resident licenses for the month of November, 1909. The law was fairly well
observed during the hunting season. The hunting season in that district he
thinks should be fifteen days later, from Nov. 15th to Nov. 30th, as large quantities
of venison and moose were rendered unfit for use last season on account of the
warm weather. Deer and m^oose seem as plentiful as in former years, although
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large numbers of the former are reported being killed by wolves, which are on the
increase. During liis recent trip up Lake Superior at Agawa River one party (a
trapper) had eleven wolf skins which he had killed since August.
The wisdom of the department in having partridge protected during the last
three years has been shown in good results^ as they have increased in that district
to a large extent.
Overseer W. H. S. Gordon, of Port Arthur, reports that the fisheries of liis
district has been given special attention this season.
The fishing of the Thunder Bay section has proved, in some parts, to be much
better than for some 'years, whilst in other parts of the lake there has been a
falling off of the catch.
One of the fishermen, who has been fishing out of Port Arthur for the past
twenty years, states that this season he has had the best fishing during the past
five years; in fact, his total catch so far this season has been equal to that of the
two previous seasons. The weather conditions, it is claimed, has had a good deal
to do with the fishing. It is not thought that the fishing has played out by any
means, but it is believed that the fish keep moving to different grounds. The in-
crease in the fishing has been more especially noted in connection with the
pickerel. The catch of this class of fish is heavier than ever before. As there
has never been any fry of this class of fish distributed in Canadian waters by the
American fish hatcheries, it is, therefore, not thought that the increase of the fish
is due to the fact that the fry has been set out. It is thought that the fish have
increased naturally.
The other fishermen who operate out of Port Arthur report that the fishing
has been fair, whilst some report that in certain months there has been an increase
in the fishing.
This fall, with the tug " Gordon Gauthier," he visited all the fishing stations
of his district, which extend from Port Arthur to Heron Bay. He inspected all
the nets between this place and the eastern point. In discussing the setting of
nets in Nepigon Bay witjh the fishermen, the men state that, in their opinion,
these grounds should be reserved, owing to the fact that the bay is the natural
spawning grounds of the fish. Therefore, smaller fish are caught there. After
fully going into the matter he thinks that it would be wise to discontinue the
fishing in the Nepigon Bay section.
At Rossport, the fishing has been fair, and the returns at the end of the sea-
son will show that the fishing has been almost as good as last year. In fact F.
Bowman reports that the returns in the Rossport section this summer has been
a little better than during the past few years. The " Beatrice," owned by Mr,
Bowman, has been fishing out in the lake this season. This has been an experi-
ment, but it has proved to be profitable, as much better fishing results than in the
bays.
At Port Col dwell, the fishing has been light during the summer, and it was
not expected that the catch would be equal to that of last season.
However, it may be stated that the fishermen are doinr bette- throughout
this district than ever before. From information gleaned, he learned that daring
the past few years the fishermen from Port Arthur to the east are making money.
They all have their bank accounts and if the fishing is not quite up to the aver-
age, still the prices have advanced until now the fishing is carried on at a much
greater profit to the fishermen themselves. At Rossport, the concern known as the
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 25
Nopigon Fish Co. is composed of almost all the fishermen of that section. They
have a man paid to look after their business, and they all come in for their share
of the profits after the fish have been sold.
In discussing the fishing with the old-time fishermen oT this section, they
fitale that the fish are still in Lake Superior, but that owing to the migrating of
the fish, they have gone to other grounds. They come back at intervals, and at
times exceptionally heavy catches are noticed. A case was instanced last fall when
a fisherman went to raise a pound net. He found that the net was filled, and
that hj securel mn:e fish during that one lift than he had cauglit durin*^ the
whole summer season. He had several excellent lifts, when the fishing again
became poor.
The cost of fish in this place has increased considerably during the past few
years, until now whitefish and trout retail at about 12 cents a pound. But now
the profits do not all go to the dealer, as the fishermen are getting a much bigger
price for fish than ever before. The Canadian markets during the past few years
have also grown at a reasonable rate. At Port Arthur and Fort William the
consumption of fish has greatly increased. Ten years ago there was but a com-
bined population of some eight thousand people living at the head of the lakes,
now there are almost forty thousand. At Fort William, Thos. Craigie has opened
up a fish store, and almost his entire catch is disposed of to the citizens of that
city. In Port Arthur, Bowman & Co. and the Dominion Fish Co. retail fish, and
they dispose of a large amount of fish in the city. There are also a number of
the smaller fishermen who dispose of their fish to the meat markets, and who
also do some peddling.
Re Sale of Fish,
After a careful inspection of the fisheries he finds that the large portion of
the fish caught in this section find their way to Canadian markets. Shipments
are made east of here, the Toronto market securing the bulk of the fish, whilst
some go as far east as Montreal. Then the C. P. R. take quite a lot of fish on their
trains east and west.
The largest shipment of fish from here to American markets are the fat
fish, which cannot be marketed on this side. The fat fish all go to the States via
Duluth; and they are shipped by the Dominion Fish Co., the Nepigon Fish Co.,
and Bowman & Co.
Close Seasons.
He thinks the close season on Lake Superior ought to be changed. The fisher-
men who have been questioned on the matter are of the opinion that the season
should be closed from the 15th October to the 15th of November. The present
season of ISTovember Ist is too late. During the period from October 15th to
November 15th the fish are caught filled with spawn, and everyone of the fisher-
men is of the same opinion that the close season is not the right dates at present
to regulate the fishing during the spawning season. It should be changed.
Illegal Fishing.
As regards illegal fishing, seizures were made east of here by the Soo over-
seer last fall of tug and nets of a fisherman at Rossport. .
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In this district no mills are established on streams, the saw mills being cen-
tred at Port Arthur.
At Nepigon, however, a danger is felt for the trout fishing. Recently the
Government has advertised timber berths for sale on Nepigon Lake, and it is
feared that the purchasers of the timber might endeavor to bring all the timber
to Lake Superior via the Nepigon Eiver. This would destroy the stream as a trout
stream, and it is thought that every effort should be made to keep this stream in
its present natural state. In view of the fact that hundreds of visitors from out-
side points come to this district every summer to fish in the Nepigon, the stream
is now looked upon as a national stream, and it is felt that it would be a crime
indeed to spoil this stream by the running of logs and pulp wood down the river.
Inland Lakes.
Very little fishing has been done on any of the inland lakes of this district
this summer; the men who have the licenses deciding to fish during the winter.
This is due, in some cases, to the fact that the shipping facilities are not of the
best.
Whitefish Lake has produced just as good fishing as in previous years. The
holder of the license is very careful not to overfish the lake, and very often he
has not fished at all for a season, although holding a license. The fish are more
plentiful in the lake this season than ever before.
At Gunflint Lake there has been practically no fishing. At Arrow Lake the
fishing had to be discontinued this summer, because of the fact that the Canadian
Northern were not operating their trains up to that place. However, the lessee is
again operating, he is informed.
At Greenwater Lake, very little fishing has been done, Mr. Black being
engaged in cutting roads, so as to get his fish to the C. N. E. Some fine fish have
been taken out of the lake.
At Lac Mille Lac, the fishing has not been carried on very extensively. The
fall fishing is always better there.
Overseer Thomas Johnston, of Michipicoten Island, reports that the fishery
laws have been well observed on Michipicoten Island; also along the shore in that
district. Not one breach of the law did he see or hear of.
It was reported there that the Department would open the preserve between
Gargantua Point and Theno Point next season, but it is the general opinion that
it would be well to keep this place closed longer on account of its good qualities
as a breeding ground, and the fishermen claim that they feel the effects for a
long distance round there. There is no doubt of its being a great breeding ground.
Into it comes the Montreal Eiver, Trout Creek, Sand Eiver, Blind Eiver, and
Gravel Eiver, besides small creeks, and they all form a grand lot of sand and
gravel bays. It is also the great home of the speckled trout, and it is sure a lot
of them will get in the nets, for there is good angling on the gravel banks out
from the rivers, and as he knows that place so well, he would be sorry to see nets
in there for some time yet. The fishing at the Island is nearly the same as last
year.
Lake Hueon (North Channel)
Overseer J. R. Bradbury, of Blind River, reports that the season of 1910 has
been somewhat of an off season for the gill net fishermen in his district. The
pound net fishermen have had little better success, but altogether there has been a
Canal at Bobcaygeon.
The Lock, Bobcaygeon.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 27
falling off of 20 per cent, as compared with 1909. The trout was of a very small
size in the beginnig of the season, but the October catch was a good size, although
few in number. Tlie whitefish are better, but not as numerous as last year, although
some of the finest whitefish he ever saw were caught in the vicinity of Blind Eiver
this year. There were also some fine sturgeon, but not nearly as many as in past
years. The pickerel catch this year is fair, but not up to the average. Black
bass seem to be more plentiful in the bay than in any previous year, and if they
continue to increase as they have this year there will soon be good angling. In the
locality of Blind Eiver and other points, considerable quantities of mullets have
been sliipped, and appear to be in better demand than in former years. Maskinonge
are very scarce, in fact nearly nil in that district. The stringent regulations as
to size of pickerel is having a good effect. However, he considers that a regulation
by weight would be much better than by length as now. He has seen some splendid
specimens of trout, which were caught in the inland lakes north of Thessalon and
Blind River, where there is a chain of inland lakes wliieh vary from a few acres
in extent to twelve or fifteen miles, and in these lakes are to be found nearly all
the different kinds of fish found in fresh water. But the lakes are so numerous
and so different in the kinds of fish they contain, that a description of what is in
one lake would be no guide as to what to expect in the next. The trout are of a
different type from those in the North Channel, being more solid and of a redder
color when dressed. In some of the smaller lakes, the much prized speckled trout
are plentiful, and of a large size. There is considerable angling done by non-
residents, but the greater number secure their license before coming to the fishing
grounds. Richard's Landing, on St. Joseph Island, and Hilton, also on St. Joseph
Island, are becoming popular among the summer tourists, and with Kensington
Point and Campidore Island are fast becoming favorite resorts for the lover of the
canoe and the troll and fishing rod, and a more beautiful and healthy locality is
hard to find.
The fishing laws have been very Avell observed during the season, with the
exception of two or three seizures of undersized pickerel taken en route.
Partridge are fairly plentiful, and quite a number are being shot, but there
is no undue slaughter, so far as he can find, the people being well satisfied with the
privilege of a short open season. Ducks are scarce, and with the exception of the
Spanish River locality and in the vdcinity of the smaller lakes, there was very little
duck shooting this year. Moose are reported very numerous, and should supply
exciting sport to the lover of big game. The red deer are also fairly plentiful, but
are suffering sadly from the ravages of the wolves, which have become very bold,
in some cases chasing the deer right into the yards of the lumber camps. A man
whom he considered reliable, told him he saw six dead deer one morning in Feb-
ruary within a few yards of each other. They had been killed by the wolves and
left there, and the prospects are still worse for this winter, as the wolves are be-
coming bolder every day. Reliable men- tell him that the wolves are killing more
deer than all the hunters. The fact that only one deer is allowed on one license
seems to be discouraging hunters from coming long distances as formerly. How-
ever, there are considerable numbers of hunters already in the woods all along the
line. He considers the law has been well kept with reference to deer and moose,
the stringent regulations as to shipping having made it almost impossible to ship
game which have not the necessary coupons attached.
He has endeavored to distribute the placards and books of regulations pretty
thoroughly throughout the district, and he believes that where the people are well
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informed as to what the law is, they are much more likely to obey it. He finds
that the close season for mink and muskrats is likely to have a good effect, and
these animals are fairly numerous. The law is being well observed. Beaver are
becoming more numerous, but otter are very scarce. These fur-bearing animals
are hard to protect in that district, on account of the great extent of rocky timber
lands and the many lakes, together wdth the fact that the skins can so easily be
concealed. Any lumber-jack can easily conceal furs in his bag, or turkey in his
trunk, and it is hard to tell the trapper from the lumber- jack. However, con-
sidering the extent of the forest and lakes, and the distance to which the lumber
men have penetrated, and the great number of men employed, it could not be ex-
pected but that there would be some lawless characters, and consequent violation
of the law. In a district with ninety miles of water front, and reaching north
into the forest for fifty miles, he considers the law has been well observed, but no
doubt still better results could be obtained by a more thorough oversight by the
overseer, which would necessarily call for a larger salary and greater expense
account on account of the long distance to be travelled.
Overseer Andrew Hall, of Gore Bay, reports that the speckled troi;t have been
faiily plentiful, quite a large number having been caught in the streams flowing
into liake Huron. He has had some ditficulty with owners of mills on streams
about putting in slides. The angling for bass was fair, a large number of Ameri-
can tourists having spent the summer months in the vicinity of Kagawong. There
were a number of fishing guide's licenses issued to boys about fifteen years of age,
which, he thinks, should not be. He would recommend that guide licenses be
issued by overseers or other persons selling angling permits, as when the American
tourist comes he wants to go fishing at once, and a guide cannot procure a license
before he goes at the work.
Ducks were very plentiful this year, but not many shot. He would recom-
mend that the duck season open on September 1st, as some of the best species
seem to migrate early in September. Partridge are fairly plentiful, but are being
slaughtered by some individuals who have the opportunity to go hunting day after
day. He would strongly recommend tbat a limit be put on the number each per-
son is allowed to shoot.
The game and fishery regulations have been reasonably well observed.
Deer are quite plentiful, and seem to be increasing in numbers in that part of
the Manitoulin. There are some moose in the western part of Manitoulin. Fur-
bearing animals are very scarce.
Overseer Joseph Hemhruff of Manitoivaning, reports that the angling for bass
is about the same as last year. There has been about the same number of tourists
on the lake this summer. There was the largest bass caught this season he has seen
for years. Speckled trout was scarce this year. Regarding game, the partridge
was about the same as last year but he thinks they should be limited to about four
each day as there is some that do nothing but shoot all the time. Ducks are more
plentiful than last year. Deer are scarce. The game laws have been well observed
this year.
Overseer William Hunter ^ of Telil-ummah, reports that the game and fishery
laws have been fairly well observed in that part of the country. He has lieard of
no illegal fishing. There have been very few tourists fishing in the streams in his
district, which he accounts for by the scarcity of speckled trout in the Manitou
River, owing to there being no fishways at Michael's Bay and Sandfield Mills. Part
of the Bluejay Creek is impassable on account of fire burning the timber down
along the banks, and it is almost impossible to get near the creek in some places.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 29
Partridge are veiy scarce, and there should be a close season for three years,
he thinks, or they will be extinct in that part. The settlers recommend the same
course, as there is not one partridge now where a few years ago there were dozens.
He was in the woods for a couple of weeks, and only saw five or six partridge in
that time. Deer are there in fairly large numbers, but he would recommend chang-
ing the open season from the 15th November to the 1st December, as there are deer
wounded and never found, as they cannot be followed on bare ground, and if the
season were later there would be snow on the ground and they could be followed,
and consequently there would be fewer dead deer in the woods. He would also
recommend that game and fishery overseers sell hunting licenses inrtead of the
township clerks, as they would then know who had licenses and who had not.
Overseer David Irwin of Little Current, having been in charge of the patrol
boat " Vega " all summer, is not able to give a very full report of the game and
fisheries in his district, but says that from what the fishermen have told him, the
fishing has been as good as usual, and the fishery laws very well observed.
As to game fish, he finds that the tourists between Penetang and St. Joseph's
Island, with a few exceptions, were well satisfied. The guides in most places are
a great help in the enforcing of the laws.
He thinks deer in that district are on the increase. Ducks are more plentiful
than they have been for years. Tlie last two years of close season for partridge have
had the desired effect*, as they are now quite plentiful, but he would recommend
that the number to be shot by each perron be limited, as he knows of some who
shoot altogether too many. The game laws have also been well observed.
Georgiax Bay.
Overseer B. A. Busang, of Fesserton, reports that the 20th April to the 31st
October, 1910, angling has been as good as in 1909. The tourists were more
numerous. He sold $406 worth of angling permits — about $100 worth more than
the year previous. He only got those who happened to slip past at the Bridge
and again at Penetang. The only kick he heard from tourists was that there were
too many coarse fish, such as pike and suckers, and they would like to have them
thinned out.
There has been quite a lot of illegal fishing with trap nets. Since the 23rd
January he has got 13 trapnets and leaders, and a leader without the trap, and
also over 500 yards of gill net and a night line 100 yards long and 29 hooks, and
destroyed everything on the spot. He had one conviction for illegal fishing. He
says it is pretty hard to catch those fishermen, as they know his boat (the "Flor-
ence ") at all times. He is on the search every day it is fit to be out, but the islands
are great hiding places. He does not think there is any inside of the angling
line, as he drags all over. The fish caught is about half consumed in Canada,
the other half going to the United States.
On Nov. 26 he seized 26 yards of trout net, 6 feet from cork to lead at Lake
Island. Total of gill nets up to date, 1,000 yards.
Ducks are scarce so far this sear oh, and they are keeping outside until cold
weather sets in. Partridge seem to be plentiful. He seized eight steel traps and
a patent wooden box for mink. When a mink goes in he sets the trap for the next
one.
There are not marly deer hunters so far, and he has sold only a very few
licenses. He thinks there should be some way to prohibit firearms coming into the
country. Those who bring them in seem to get off in the woods and shoot away.
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and one never can catch them, as they get up on those streams in the back woods.
Their guns ought to be taken away from them at the Falls and returned when
they go back.
There are many complaints from trappers on account of the mink season
opening the 1st of Becember instead of the 1st November.
Since the 20th April he has covered over 4,000 miles with the " Florence."
Overseer James Heivitt, of Honey Harbor, reports that the rod fishing was
yery good during 1910, but there is no net fishing in his district. The trolling
for maskinonge was much better than in past years, some having been caught from
8 to 36 lbs. Black bass and pickerel were plentiful, especially in Crooked and Six
Mile Lakes; also pike. The fishing was unusually good in Georgian Bay. The
fishery laws were well kept in his district, so far as he knows.
The hunting in November, 1909, was very good, and ducks and partridge were
fairly plentiful, but this fall they were much more numerous. There are not many
woodcock or snipe. The game laws were also well observed. He had just one com-
plaint of violating the law, and could not find out the name of the offender.
Overseer J. W. Jerrnyn, of Wia7-ton, reports that the fishing in that division
of (xcorgian Bay and a certain portion of Lake Huron lying west of that peninsula
has been very light. All summer most of the fishermen did not clear expenses.
Yet some of the old fishermen say fish are as plentiful as in former years. How-
ever, he is of different opinion, and believes the fish are becoming more scarce every
year.
To remedy this state of affairs, he believes the time has come when both
Dominion and Provincial Governments should establish Fish Hatcheries in all
suitable locations on the Great Lakes for the purpose of replenishing those waters
with fry. Hatcheries can be erected and run with a great deal less expense now
than in former years.
He speaks from the knowledge he has of the way their Fish Hatchery there is
operated. With the economic means of procuring spawn to supply the Hatcheries
and the ever increasing knowledge of Fish Gulture, it should require only the im-
mediate attention of the Governments to prevent the depletion of our valuable
fisheries.
He is pleased to say that the Game and Fishery Laws have been fairly well
observed, only one or two convictions during the year. There are some deer on the
peninsula, and on some of the islands in Georgian Bav, but they are not plenti-
ful.
Partridges and duck are more plentiful than in former years. Rabbits are
very numerous. All other game and fur-bearing animals are scarce in this
Division.
Overseer Henry Laiigliington, of Parry Sound, reports that the fishermen had
a fair catch of lake trout in the spring, but whitefish were scarce. The catch of
whitefish in the spring was small. Some were caught later on, but not so many
as usual. All fishing was light in September. There was a large number of
American visitors in that district this season, and they had good bass fishing and
some very fine lunge were caught. All visitors were well satisfied with the regu-
lations. The guides claim they did not have any trouble in getting the visitors
their count in nearly every case. The Department furnished him with the Steamer
** Pearl " in the spring to patrol the shore in his division, and he found consid-
erable illegal fishing going on with seines and other nets. He confiscated the nets,
and had the guilty parties before the magistrate, and they were all fined according
to the Game and Fishery Act.
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GAME AND FISHERIES. 31
Partridge this season are numerous. Ducks are plentiful, and very wild, on
the lakes, not veiy many being shot this season. Deer are reported as being plenti-
ful, and 'one deer to one man will certainly save a lot this season. If the dogs
were stopped for a couple of seasons, it would make the deer more numerous ; but
it would be more dangerous to the hunter, as there are so many inexperienced
hunters in the woods who shoot at everything they see moving, which is not nec-
essary, as there is no man that looks like a deer, and if they would look twice before
they "^shoot, it would give them time to think what they were shooting at.
Overseer Thos. McKcnmj. of Thornbury, reports that trout and whitefish were
fairly plentiful in early spring, but the summer catch was an almost entire failure.
He has known men to set seven boxes of nets (or about 2,100 yards), and only
catch four fish from the lot.
In the fall the fish were unusually late in coming on the spawning grounds.
Added to this the weather has been very stormy, preventing the setting or lifting
of nets, and consequently the catch has been very light. The law throughout his
division has been fairly well observed. He, however, heard that baited lines were
being used in the northern part. It is very difficult to locate these lines, as the
law-breakers set them on ranges without any buoys or floats of any kind, and,
knowing their ranges, drag for and get hold of them ; not knowing the ranges, one
would have to drag the bay to find them. He would further report that during
July and August, while spending his annual holiday at his cottage on the North
Shore (about 15 miles from Penetanguishene), he discovered that trap nets were
being extensively used, and felt it his duty to stop the practice, if possible. His
efforts were fairly successful. He seized and destroyed six of these engines of fish
extermination ; and here he wishes to offer a suggestion — that overseers should ex-
change work in their several divisions occasionally, his reason being that if an
overseer works only in his own division, he is soon known to fishermen, both legiti-
mate and the reverse, and his approach is heralded ahead by telephone, telegraph,
etc., so that when he arrives all is as it ought to be. Now in his own case this sum-
mer on the North Shore he was not known as an overseer, but simply an ordinary
know-nothing tourist, and this fact gave him a chance to Avork which a local or
known overseer would not have had. The open season is now over, and he regrets
to say has been anything but a successful one to the great bulk of fishermen.
Overseer Murdoch Watts, of Byng Inlet, reports that he has had a number of
convictions in his division for illegal fishing and hunting deer out of season, but he
is glad to say that his division is well rid of illegal fishermen and pot hunters. He
has been greatly assisted by Provincial Constable C. H. Knight in every way.
They have spent hours and days together trying to run down illegal fishermen
and hunters, and have been successful in clearing them out. The bass fishing
th:s year was not so good as in previous years, and he would suggest that a close
season be established for a period of, say, three years. He has found his launch
*' Maggie May " a great convenience for the protection of the fish and game, as
it is utterly impossible for any overseer in that section to look after the game and
fish as he should, without the services of a gasoline launch. There is such a large
portion of water to get over that it would be out of the question for an overseer
to do his duty there with a canoe or rowboat. He has travelled some days as far
as 70 miles strictly on official business.
Partridge seem plentiful, also deer. He heard a man say recently that he
had shot 25 partridges in three hours. He would suggest that the number be
limited to five birds a day.
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Overseer J. T. Williams, of Penetanguishene^ reports that the game and fishery
laws have been well observed in his district during the past season. Angling has
been very good. Black bass being very plentiful. He sold $218.00 worth of
Angling permits.
Very little spring or summer fishing is done in his district. He has 14 licensed
fishermen. The catch of trout this fall has been exceptionally good.
Carp are becoming very plentiful.
Partridge are more numerous this year than for several years.
Ducks are very scarce.
Few deer, if any, have been shot in his district.
Overseer John Woods, of Parry Sound, reports that the fishing around Deer
Lake has been very good this summer, and the laws have been well observed. The
fisherman around Bulger Lake seem to think the fishing just as good as it has been
for some time past.
The deer was plentiful this season, and partridge have increased greatly. The
tourists did not come in until it was very late in the season.
Lake Hurox (Proper) and River St. Clair.
Overseer II. A. Blunden, of Sarnia, reports: In making his report for the year,
the month of March being so mild, Lake Huron cleared of ice very early and
caused the spring run of fish earlier than usual, and besides, before the most of
the nets were set. Judging from the conver?ations with the fishermen during the
year he finds that the spring fishing on tlie St. Clair River was very good, but not
so heavy this fall.
Between the mouth of the River and Blue Point the pound net men have not
reported a very heavy catch. In the Kettle Point and Grand Bend section, the
men reported a very heavy catch of whitefish.
He thinks that it is a good practice to keep notices of fishery regulations posted
throughout the country, as it enables the public to know the legal size and season
of fish, and therefore the peddlars know it is no use in buying such goods, even
if any were inclined to sell such. As in former years, the fishermen seem to be
willing to assist in observing the law. Not until the annual returns of catch are
in at the close of fishing season is it possible to know definitely \vhat the catch was
for the season. The conditions regarding game have made no noticeable change
since last year.
The different varieties of game being about as plentiful as usual, except wild
geese, as he has not seen many this season.
There was one violation in regard to fish this season, but the prosecution
failed, owing to a technicality in not allowing an overseer to search an unlicensed
Hotel without a warrant.
Overseer Fred. Eddy, of Carterton, reports that he can say the year has
been a busy year for him on St. Joe Island. In the first place the hounds and
dogs had always run as they pleased on St. Joe Island, and it took much time and
trouble to stop them, but that is a thing of the past, and the game has increased
very rapidly. Moose and deer are quite plentiful there. Partridge has increased
and beaver is increasing quite rapidly. Rats and Mink are quite plentiful. The
American sports have always made St. Joe Island a resort, and continue to do so,
in spite of all he can do without a boat of his own ; by the time he can get around
they slip back, it being so close to our shore. He expects in the near future to
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 33
stay on the ground nights, as well as day, until it is stopped. The fish, as far
as he can learn, have been on the increase; the catch has been more plentiful.
There was a very large increase in the tourists this season and a great many
buildings are being put up for next season. He can say the tourists observe the
law very well, and the conditions are improving very much with the settlers. The
tourists report the bass fishing was good, catching their number without any
trouble. In conclusion he would say, from the lower end of St. Joe Island, next
to the American side, a man should spend three days per week from there to Ecko
Bay on Lake George, during the season, until the poaching was stopped. He ex-
pects to stop it some way.
Overseer D. Kehoe, of Millarton, reports that he has had no convictions this
year and has not heard of any illegal fishing in his division. He thinks the Game
and Fishery Laws are well observed. The fishermen in his division report the
poorest catch in October they have had for years.
Overseer Bohert McMnrray, of Bayfield, reports that the fishermen in his
division have had a fairly good season. In the early part of the summer the
fishing was good. The gill net fishermen report trout have been more plentiful
this season than in 1909, and they have had a much larger catch this season.
The pound net fishermen report the catch not as good as in 1909, but he thinks
tliat, taking the year 1910 as a whole, the fishermen have very little to complain
of. Bass fishing was not very good. Perch are plentiful in the early part of the
summor, and also in the fall. No illegal fishing has been brought to his notice.
He found a gill net set through the ice in the lake in the month of February, and
also fonnd another that was set with a boat in the month of June, both of which
he seized and destroyed, but could not find the guilty parties. He thinks the several
close seasons were well observed.
As to game, he kept a close watch over his district to see that the law was
carried out. Partridge are becoming more scarce each year, in consequence of
nearly all the woods being cut down. Eabbits are plentiful. He thinks the Game
Law has been fairly well observed during the past year.
Overseer D. Bohertson, of Southampton, reports that the fishermen in his
division have not had a very good year, although considerably better than 1909.
The early part of the reason of 1910, was very good, the midsummer fishing light,
and the fall fishing very good when the weather was fit to lift the nets. The
Fishery Laws and Eegulations were well observed.
Partridge are increasing in that section. Hares are very plentiful.
Lake St. Clair^ River Thames and Detroit River.
Overseer William Boler, of Byron, reports that there have been no violations
of the Fisliery Laws that he knows of. The Game Laws were broken on October
31st by two men from London, Out. He searched them and took three black
squirrels from them, which he took the same night and delivered to the Alexandra
Sanitarium at Byron, as that is a charitable institution. The men gave him their
names and addresses, but he has failed to locate them yet. Black squirrels in his
opinion are not any more numerous than last year. He saw only one quail and
two partridges this year. There were quite a lot of ducks this spring. He saw about
sixty sea gulls on the River Thames in xVpril, and the most he ever saw at one time.
He would ask the Department to prohibit any male person under twenty-one years
34 THE REPORT UPON Xo. 13
of age from carrying a gun, as they shoot at anything they see, law or no law.
He would also ask for a license fee of $4 per annum to be imposed on all those
over twenty-one, who desire to carry a gun. He thinks the Game Laws should
be amended to have the seasons for everything come in on the same day and go out
on the same day.
Overseer J. D. Campbell, of Sylvan, reports that the law has been well ob-
gerved in his division, and the fish were of a better quality than in former years.
He would advise that peddlars sliould have licenses, say $2 per year.
There are two fishways in his division, botli in good repair.
Ducks are very plentiful, also black squirrel. Partridge and quail are scarce.
There are quite a number of hunters, but all observe the law well.
Overseer John Crotty, of Bothwell, reports that there was a decrease in the
catch of fish, on account of the fishermen not being allowed to export their coarse
fish, and therefore, not so much attention was given to fishing as formerly.
There were no fish exported; all were used for home consumption.
No abuses exist.
The close searon has been strictly observed, to the best of his knowledge.
No violations of the Act came to his knowledge, therefore there were no fines
or confiscations.
There are no mills in his district, so no injury done from that source.
No fishways in his dirtrict.
The Game Laws were strictly observed. Rumors reached him of wrong doing,
but On examination they proved unfounded, as no one was willing to lay a complaint.
Overseer Revii Laframhoise, of Canard Biver. reports that he has visited tlie
fisheries in his division on different occasions, and he is satisfied that the licensees
have observed the laws. He has had but one case of illegal fishing, and thinks they
were poachers. He seized the hoop nets, but did not get the owner. The whitefish
have been plentiful, but other kinds of fish have been about the same as last year.
Ducks have not been quite as plentiful this last spring as last year, but he
noticed about the beginning of September, that grey ducks were very pentiful in
the marshes. He noticed a few bevys of quail about the latter part of August,
As for black and grey squirrels, they have almost disappeared. Muskrat have been
very plentiful last winter, and the price very high. He would recommend that a
small fee be charged to those who would want to hunt them; it might do away
with the destroying of muskrat houses.
Overseer Richard Little, of Wallacehurg, reports that the angling for black
bass, pickerel, and maskinonge in his district has not been as good during the past
year as it was in the reason of 1909; no other game fish are taken in the waters in
his district.
The tourist traffic has been up to the usual average.
It has been reported to him by persons, who he has every reason to believe to be
truthful, that some of the Walpole Island Indians have been seining on the ba.-5s
spawning grounds at night, and sold their catch, some two tons of black bass, on
the United States side of the International Boundary.
On account of Walpole Island being an Indian Reserve, and thus outeide of
his jurisdiction, he is unable to do anything to prevent such fishing from being
done, but he would strongly recommend that some means be taken to prevent a
repetition of such methods of taking and selling bass.
1911 GAME AND FISHEEIES. 35
GAME.
Ducks.
Marsh ducks, including under this head, mallard, black mallard, wood-duck
and teal have been in the marshes in his district in increased numbers.
Lake ducks, and under this heading he classifies canvasback, redhead, blue-
bill, ruddy ducks, and butter-balls, show no decrease, but are apparently about as
plentiful as in other recent years.
Partridge.
There seem to be very few of these birds left here.
Quail.
From information received, he believes the number of quail has considerably
increared, although there are still comparatively few of these birds now in the
district.
^Y00DC0CK.
Supply somewhat increased over former years.
Snipe,
There are fewer snipe this 3'ear than usual.
Geese.
These birds were quite plentiful last spring, and were to be found feeding in
corn stubble, but not many were shot.
Rabbits.
Are reported to be quite plentiful.
Black axd Gray Squirrels.
Are reported to be still here in small numbers,
FUR BEARING ANIMALS,
Musk-Rats.
Many of these animals were trapped during last spring and the houses at the
date of this report seem to be quite plentiful, indicating that the supply is not
decreasing to any great extent.
MiNK^ Raccoon and Fox.
There are still a few of these animals left in his district, but they are gradually
decreasing.
No other fur bearing animals are taken in his district in any quantity.
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Commercial Fishing.
No substantial increase or decrease.
Overseer Hy. Osborne, of Dante, reports that the fisheries under his super-
vision, during the past year have yielded a very small catch, in so far as reports
that are in, state, much smaller than previous years. He has put in considerable
time on the river during the fishing season in order to ascertain the true state of
affairs. Complaint was made to him of illegal fishing, and he took man and boat
and made tour of inspection. He found and destroyed 35 hoop or barrel nets. He
also reported the matter to the district warden, who interviewed the parties. After
considerable correspondence the matter was settled. Other than the above, there
was very little violation of the Fishery Laws. The division is in very fair con-
dition as regards obstructions, there being nothing to impede the passage of the
fish or free fiow of water.
Overseer Theo. Peltier, of Dover South, reports that the catch of fish by the
licensed fishermen during the fall of 1909, was better than for some years prior.
Owing to the extremely heavy winter and late spring the fishermen were
unable to use their nets until very late last Spring, having only a few days before
close season, but the catch was heavy for the short time.
The angling in his division has not amounted to much. Dredging operations
at the mouth of the Thames Eivor kept the water too roiley to entice fishermen,
and, although he kept careful watch for foreign angler?, none were found tbis
season.
Ducks and other game birds were found in about the ordinary number. Quail
are not so plentiful as they were years ago. Lack of cover enables huntsmen with
packs of dogs to practically annihilate bevies of quail wlien found, and I would
recommend that the close searon be still further shortened to eight days at most,
and that only one dog be allowed with each gun.
Lake Erie and Grand Eiver.
Overseer T. J. Briggs, of Bridgehurg, reports that the angling in Niagara
Eiiver and Lake Erie has been very good, the black bass very large and plenti-
ful, and small grass perch in the lower part of the river numerous.
On Wednesday, Jan. 26th, there was a rifle skirmish near Black Creek with
two men from a motor boat, who were dynamiting fish in Canadian waters to take
to the United States, and since then, there has been no one seen along the river
breaking the Fishery Laws. The Laws are well observed and lived up to in his
district.
On August 15th, he seized a row-boat from two Americans, fishing without
angling permits in Canadian waters — picked up by patrol boat.
Overseer H. A. Henderson, of Pelee Island, reports that very few fish have
been taken in that district, from the fact that the fishing industry is not vigorously
prosecuted. No pound nets are now fished, and the fall run of fish was very light.
This was chiefly owing to the extremely unfavorable weather through the month of
November, 1909, in fact nearly all the fishing that is done there for commercial
purposes is during the month of November. The season of angling was very dis-
couraging to the fishermen, many of whom availed themselves of the opportunity,
but with very indifferent success. No abuses exist in his district, and no illegal
fishing of any kind is carried on. What fish there is caught, is nearly all shipped
strawberry Island, Lake Simcoe.
Couchiching Park, Orillia — Lake Simcoe.
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to the United States, the home consumption being very light. The game continues
to be very scarce, and while little or no shooting is done, it does not seem to in-
crease as would be expected, and in consultation with local sportsmen, the scarcity
can not be accounted for. The winters have not been exceptionally severe, the
cover is good, and feed seems plentiful. He would be glad of advice on the matter.
The Game Laws are strictly enforced, in fact the local sportsmen themselves assist
in this matter; no pot hunting or illegal devices are used.
Overseer Henry Johnson^ of Brantford, reports that the angling in his divi-
sion has been considerably better for game fish this year, especially black bass,
owing, no doubt to the re-stocking there; the number of fines imposed were ten,
eight for catching undersized bass, and two for catching pickerel under size.
Coarse fish were about the same as last year. The different Deputy Game Wardens
have rendered great assistance to him in the past season, for which they have his
sincere thanks.
He would recommend firh slides to be installed along the Grand River, as no
fish can go up owing to the conditions of the drainage at the present time. Would
also recommend that no guns be carried without a license, said license to be ar-
ranged by the Department.
He wishes to congratulate the Department on the success of the fish hatchery
there this season. The output this year more than doubled that of last, and having
assisted in catching and counting, he is in a position to know; and with the new
hatchery recently established by the Department at Mount Pleasant, the capacity
being still greater, he is sure the output next season will greatly exceed that of this
season.
As to game. Muskrats are plentiful. There are two fines in this connection
for having hides in possession out of season. Rabbits are plentiful, also black and
grey squirrels. Two parties were fined during the close season for hunting on the
Sabbath day, and their guns were confiscated. Woodcock seem to be fairly
plentiful.
Overseer David Jones, of Welland, reports that the catch of fish for the season
of 1910, was about the average. Carp and sheepshead were caught in great
numbers; pike and pickerel were fair; and black bass fair and of a good size.
There were no summer visitors in that locality the past season. The law was
pretty well observed, most trouble being with small boys catching very little fish,
and foreigners. He destroyed several wire trap nets, but could not discover the
owners.
Ducks have been plentiful; black and grey squirrel are scarce; and rabbits
scarce. Sunday shooting was a great source of annoyance, and it was very hard
to catch the offenders, as they woiild go round a tree when he went through the
bush. There are several complaints in regard to the shooting of pheasants, regard-
less of the hens, which he would like to see protected.
Overseer Edicard Lee, of Low Banlcs, reports that the catch by pound net
fishermen shows an increase in herring, white bass, and pickerel (dore), as com-
pared with last season; a decrease in pickerel (blue), which fishermen attribute to
unfavorable winds during the run ; whitefish and sturgeon and other kinds, in-
cluding coarse fish, about the same as last year, carp excepted, which are on the
increase. The catch by gill net fishermen shows a falling off in whitefish, as com-
pared with 1907 and 1908. The herring, which a few years ago seemed to be
decreasing, are again on the increase; and the catch by tug fishermen the past
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No. 13
season out of Port Maitland is reported to be the heaviert on record. Ko great
quantities of perch liave been caught for years, and appear to be holding their own.
About 95 per cent, of the fish caught are shipped to tlie United States, balance
used for home consumption. No abuses exist. The close seasons have been well
observed by licensed fishermen, some non-residents having no regard for same.
During the year he fined two men $10 each for fishing with gill nets without
license, and two licenses were cancelled for illegal fishing.
Quail, partridge and woodcock are more numerous; cotton-tail rabbit plentiful,
and hares and white rabbit now only found in marshy districts. Ducks have not
been as numerous to date, as, owing to the very mild weather, they have not come in.
Overseer Kenneth McCIennan, of Grovesend, reports that this has been a good
profitable season for the fishermen. The spring season was the best they had had
for years, the catch of whitefi?h being exceptionally large. He also noticed a large
increase in the amount of Jumbo herring caught. One fisherman told him that
about thirty-five per cent, of the catch were Jumbos. These reports bear unmis^-
takable evidence that the quantity and quality of the fish in that district are
gradually increasing and improving.
He is pleased to report a vast increase in the amount of fish sold to the home
market. The fishermen are sparing no expense in supplying the local demand,
having this summer built large freezers where the fish can be stored and held
until the catch is too small to supply the trade. One successful fisherman informed
him that he had not shipped five tons of fish to the American market this year.
The close seasons have all been well observed, as well as all other Fishery Laws
and Regulations.
The Game Laws so far have been well observed. Black and grey squirrels
being the only game around there, are becoming very numerous, and the sportsmen
are beginning to see the fruits of protecting them, and are regarding the close
'seasons as the proper thing.
Overseer James McVittiej of Blenheim, reports that the past season in many
respects has been a most peculiar one, from the fisherman's standpoint, and cannot
be classed as up to the average as regards the catch. The early cold weather and
heavy storms last fall caught many with twine and stakes still in the w^ater, which
they were unable to get, although the catch was fair up to that time. . The spring
fishing on the whole was very poor, although the catch w^as good in May. The
poor luck in the catch was to a great extent compensated for by the increase in
price. The angling season was marked by an increase of 300 per cent, in number of
licenses sold. Carp fishing in Rondeau Bay has been good, both in quantity and
price. The laws have been very well observed, not a single conviction. In the
early spring several complaints of an authentic character reached him of Americans
fishing in Canadian waters off Rondeau, in some instances as close as ten miles
from shore. This state of things seems to suggest that one of the patrol boats .
should be laid up in one of the Lake Erie ports, where the season opens earlier
than in other lakes.
Overseer J. S. Smith, of Port Rowan, reports that the seine fishing, in both
the inner and outer bay last spring was up to the average in all kinds of fish, but
this fall so far it has been very light, owing, he thinks, to the very mild weather.
The gill net fishing out of Port Dover and Port Burwell for the season, he thinks,
will be quite up to the average. The bass fishing has al?o been up to the average
he thinks for the past season, there being a large number of tourists there, and the
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reveinie from the sale of angling permits as large as other years. The Law has
been fairly well lived up to, there being only one violation of consequence in the
seine fishing. This was reported to the Department, and the license was cancelled.
He thinks it would be well not to allow the carp seine fishing to run later than the
10th of May at the latest, as he believes the dragging of the nets in the bay after
that, seriously interferes with the spawning of the bass.
Ducks have been very numerous in the marshes, but the shooting on the bay
has not been up to the average. The partridge are very scarce in that section, but
the black squirrels are very numerous, and in some sections have been very de-
structive. He tliinks it is a great mistake not having the open season the same
for partridge and squirrel. He also thinks the plover and duck open seasons should
be the same and that it would cause consideral)le less trouble and expense in looking
after it.
Overseer James Voices, of Nanticolce, reports that as a general rule the fishing
has been exceptionally good, both for gill nets and pound nets. The tug men all
report large catches of whitefish, herring and blue pickerel, and the tugs have been
in commission the whole season, and good prices have been realized. No infractions
of the law among the tug fishermen licensed by him in his district have come to
his notice.
The pound net fishing has also been very good. During the month of Novem-
ber, last year, the whitefish were very plentiful, and some > 40,000,000 whitefish
spawn were taken from the Nanticoke fishery to the Pennsylvania State Hatchery
at Erie. The hatching was very successful, and immense quantities of fry were
put into the lake. His licensees are unanimous in the opinion that these large
quantities of fry which are being put into the lake of late years are responsible
for the improved state of the fisheries, and are very anxious and willing to do
all they can to assist the officials from the hatcheries in the performance of their
duties. Herring were about up to the average for the pound nets, blue pickerel were
plentiful and yellow pickerel (dore), were above the average of the past few years.
Unusually large numbers of white bass were present along the shore during the
months of August and September, and owing to the protection given to the black
bass, they also appear to be increasing in numbers. Rather more sturgeon than
usual were caught in the eastern portion of his district, but the western portion of
the county reports below the average. Coarse fish were very plentiful, especially
carp and suckers, and the perch fishing was well up to the average.
The angling in the Grand River was very poor, owing to high and muddy water,
during most of the angling season.
Black squirrels appear to be more plentiful than usual and the short open
season now in force will doubtless tend to make them still more plentiful another
year. He has not heard of any infractions of the law about shooting squirrel out
of season as yet, and has posted notices announcing the change in the open season.
Muskrat were very plentiful last winter, but he imagines they will not be
so plentiful the coming season. He reported two infringements of the law, both for
taking muskrats out of season. In each case the party was fined $5.00 and the
money and hides forwarded to the Department.
Duck-shooting on the Grand River was very good. There appears to be some
feeling against the use of "pump" guns, as not giving the duck any chance at all.
There is also a very strong feeling among the sportsmen, because the wood-
cock season does not open until the 15th October, because the woodcock move
south before the season opens, and our friends on the other side get all the benefit
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of the shooting. The woodcock was quite plentiful along the Grand River, but
they had all left before the sports could legally shoot them, and they think the
season should open on the 1st of October, to give them a chance.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte.
Overseer Angus Brishin^ of Picton, reports that he has in his division forty-one
gill net fishermen, six fishing hoop nets, and four night lines, and he has no fault
to find with the manner in which they have observed the law. There has been a
great deal of windy weather this season at tlie M^ain Dncks, which prevented the
usual catch of fish, but the fishermen report a very good season. He has made
four trips to Main Ducks this reason, and at one time had to stay five days on ac-
count of a wind storm. He would here suggest that fishermen be allowed more
horse power in their boats when they have such storms to contend with. He has
eleven horse power in his boat, and finds it hard to make- any headway, and he does
not know what he would do if he had just eight horse power, as they have, and
a load of wet nets and fish. He has known them to have to throw part of their load
of fish overboard to reach shore. He has gone over 1200 miles this season. There
is very little angling done in this district, and he sold only four permits.
Overseer D. Conger, of West Lake^ reports that the catch of whitefish and
salmon has not been as good as last year on account of bad weather in the spring
of the year. As the fishermen only fish about three months in the year in his
division and that in the spring. He has been over his territory on different oc-
casions and he is satisfied that the licensed fishermen observed the laws. Angling
has been good in West and East Lake. He seized about six or seven hundred yards
of gill nets in Weft and East Lake, but mostly in East Lake, but hard case to
find out the owners of the nets, because they do all of their illegal fishing at night.
In regard to game, there was any amount of Ducks in East and West Lake
in the spring, and fall of the year. Muskrat was plentiful, trappers got as high
as one dollar apiece for their skins. He had three parties fined for trapping in
muskrat houses last March. Partridge are increasing, and also black squirrels.
The Game Laws have been fairly well observed.
Overseer P. W. Dafoe, of Napanee, reports that the catch of fish of all kinds
in these waters seems nearly the same as last year. The price is high, and the
fish largely go to foreign markets. The spring of 1910 opened so early that the
run of pickerel was practically over before the close season began. The people
living at Lime Lake, in his division are asking to have fome whitefish put in that
lake, saying it is just the home for whitefish, being deep and springy. He thinks
it would be well to have a hatchery on the Bay of Quinte.
Ee Game. — Deer, froni reports coming in, are not so plentiful. He thinks
the wolves have more to do in thinning out their numbers than the hunters. There
are not so many going out to hunt, as in former years. Perhaps the one-deer law
has something to do in keeping them at home. Partridges are very plentiful.
Ducks hold their own in point of numbers. Muskrats are numerous, judging
from the hou?es they are puting up. Mink and black squirrels are holding their
own in numbers. A small fee for trapping licenses he thinks, would work well.
iln his division during the year now closing, five hoop nets have been seized, two
for fishing without having tags with owners name on, as required by law, and
three in closed season. ' He thinks this is the whole of the law breaking in his
division, but in other waters he has alone, and also with help, seized some twenty
nets for illegal fishing.
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Overseer R. C. Fowler, of Emerald, reports that his appointment to office com-
ing in the month of March, placed him in rather a difficult position. Most of the
applications for licenses had been made through his predecessor, some of the fees
having been paid, and some not. Xo adequate record of these transactions wa&
furnished him. It therefore meant a good deal of work to get things straightened
out.
The commercial fishing in that district has been very poor this season.
Fishermen hardly cleared expenses during the first half of the season. Whitefish
particularly being almost a minus quantity. Salmon trout were a little better, in
fact they saved the situation for the fishermen this season. The fishermen realise
that these salmon trout are the product of the hatcheries.
The latter part of the season, both whitefish and salmon trout have improved.
Taking the season as a whole, the catch will be much below the average.
The anglers had better luck, although they have seen better fishing, most of the
anglers seemed pretty well satisfied. Two licenses were granted for the catching
and sale of minnows, instead of one as last year. Both anglers and guides say
that this position has been the means of having a better quality of bait supplied.
The Regulations have been well observed. A few fishermen showed some dis-
position to infringe, but on being cautioned they gave no more trouble. The
patrol boat under the able management of Capt. Fleming, is of great service
to the local overseers in having Regulations observed.
A great annoyance and loss is caused the fishermen by the eels. They eat up
fish out of the nets, and in so doing snarl up the net so that it takes hours of
hard work picking out these knots. Between loss of fish and time, it means a lot
of money every season. They also suck up a great deal of spawn, almost living on it
during the spawning seasons. There is a time every year when these eels come in
on the sandy shores. He would suggest that a limited number of fishermen be
allowed to seine them. If a limited number only were allowed this privilege,
there would be good money in it, and they would be very careful not to abuse the
privilege, for fear of losing their license. At the same time no injustice would
be done by granting this privilege, as all fishermen would benefit by the destruc-
tion of these pests.
He would also suggest that it would be better to have the open season for plover
and snipe the same as for ducks.
Overseer E. R. Fox, of Nortliport, reports that he has patrolled the waters
in his division as often as he thought necessary, and he found the fishermen obey-
ing the law, and has hardly had a complaint this year. The hoop net fishing was
as good as last year, but the gill net fishing for whitefish has been very poor, as
the month of October was very warm and there were no heavy winds to clear the
weeds out of the bay, and the whitefish go to the top of the Avater and the nets tfof
the bottom, so do not catch them. He thinks they axe just as plentiful as last
year. There were many more anglers in his division than last year, and they
report good fishing.
Re Game. — Ducks are quite plentiful and of a good quality — much better
than last year. But in his judgment the law for them is not veiy good, as the
open season for ducks is the 15th September, and for snipe, plover and mud hens
the 1st September, which gives persons a chance to hunt in the marshes and a
chance to kill now and then a duck, as an overseer cannot be in the marshes
all the time. He thinks the muskrats are on the decrease, as they bring a
very large price, and there are a great many more trapping them. He would like
to see the season closed for a period of two years, and they would be very plentiful.
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Overseer Thos. Gault, of Deseronlo, reports that the fishing for bass was good.
The whitefisli and herring have not been plentiful, the first part of the season
'being warm, and they did not come up to spawn, were fifteen days later than last
year.
The game has been very good, would advise the season for snipe, plover, etc.,
■same as ducks, otherwise when parties >are out for smaller game they shoot the
duck before the season opens. He made three seizures during year, nets not
^bearing tags.
Overseer II. W. Hayes, of Murray, reports in regard to hoop nets that he has
■quite a few in his division, and the fishermen seem quite satisfied with their catch
last spring and this fall so far. He has had no illegal fishing in his district during
■the past year. Last spring, in the adjoining district, they discovered some illegal
bass fishing, and the parties were fined $120, which seems to have satisfied them.
In regard to duck shooting. There was very little of it done in the spring,
;as there were very few ducks. He would suggest that the plover and snipe shoot-
ing commence the same time as duck shooting. As it is it seems to be an excuse
for carrying a gun, as it is ducks they would really like to get, plover and snipe
being very scarce. The ducks have been very plentiful this fall. One man told
him he got seventy in two days.
He has had a number of complaints from outside parties in regard to monitor
shooting, and he wishes the Department would decide whether a monitor comes
under the head of a sunken punt or not. He has had to warn parties several times
nbout the distance lof 200 yards from shore.
Overseer Henry Holliday, of Wolfe Island, reports that the angling in that
•district for the past season has been the poorest for some years in the first part
•of the season. The catch of bass was very small in comparison with former years,
•owing to the shad staying in deep water, and they being the principal food for the
bass, the bass stayed in deep water when they should have been in shoal water,
•where they would have been much easier to catch. He thinks the rough weather
had a good deal to do with it also. In July there were only ten or twelve fishing
days, the weather being too rough. The fishing in September and the first half
•of October was better than for years. Other fish are very plentiful, and the anglers
Hsay they have had better catches than other years. There were not so many
anglers this year as formerly in that district, a good many going to the back lakes
and down the Eideau Oanal, where the fishing is just as good, and no rough weather
to interfere with the fishing.
Overseer E. M. Huffman, of Hay Bay, reports that this has been one of his
busiest seasons, more violations of the fisheries having occurred than usual. On
April 5th he seized one set of hoop nets, sunken without any tag. On June 8th
another hoop net the same. On August 25th about 1,000 yards of gill net. On
September 29th another seizure of about 1,000 yards or more. On October 17th
about 600 yards of gill net and one punt boat, all belonging to parties fishing
without license. The parties in the last two seizures were known, and are being
•dealt with by Captain Hunter. Parties operate under cover of darkness, and it is
almost impossible to catch them.
Maskinonge have been scarce, but bass were in abundance, and there were more
anglers than usual. Two bass were caught weighing 41/0 and 4% lbs.
He issued 23 permits, and some tourists brought permits with them. All
declare this to be an ideal fishing place, and one of the nicest of bays. The
fishermen report a fair season.
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Game.
The game laws were well observed. He had one party fined during the
spring for shooting ducks. He says nearly every one speaks well of the shortened
season for ducks, and one party said he had never shot so many before in Sep-
tember.
He would strongly reconnnend a shortened season for niuskrats, and thinks
the close season should be till the first of March. Furs are becoming ?o valuable
that much trapping is done. He also thinks there sliould be a license taken for
trapping, and that all traps should be tagged, as that would protect the houses
better. He Judges there are fifteen hundred acres or more of marsh in his dis-
trict, and rats liave been caught up into the thousands.
Overseer John Johnson, of Port Hope, reports that the laws were observed by
all fishermen in his district, and there have been no complaints that the law was
being broken. He has not found any infringements of the law himself, and quite
a number of people came to him to find out the open season for the different game,
and also for fishing.
Overseer C. J. Kerr, of Tlamilton, reports that spearing in Burlington Bay
during last wdnter through the ice was enjoyed by a larger number of men whose
occupations do not provide them with work in winter. Of course some do it for
sport alone, but not many. This winter spearing is a great help in keeping down
the carp, as one man speared 600 lbs. in one day, which proves that the carp are
not lying dormant during the winter. He judges that the catch of carp and pike
would be about 600 lbs. for each man, and as there are 157 men, this means 94,300
lbs., and, as far as lie knows, no violations were committed among the spearsmen.
The fishermen in Lake Ontario fronting on Wentworth Co. had about an
average catch of whitefish and trout. The catch of herring during the fall of
1909 fell off on shore, l)ut tlio?e who fished Avell out in the lake did well. The
catch promises to be a better one this fall, both in size and numbers, and taking all
in all, the catch this year is satisfactory to the fishermen.
The lot system in Wentworth, especially on Burlington Beach, as well as the
shore of Saltfleet Tp., east of the beach, is the only system workable, taking into
consideration the larger number of small fishermen who only fish, say, 1,000 yards
of net near to the shore. He holds in his possession a paper signed by all his
fishermen, Avith the exception of two, stating they are satisfied with the present
lot system in the County of Wentworth. These two dissatisfied fishermen would
not be satisfied if they had the whole of Lake Ontario fronting on Wentworth
County to themselves. However, owing to the death of Daniel McGuin this fall,
a very old fisherman, he says he will be able to regulate the lots on the beach to
the better advantage and satisfaction of the fishermen. The angling and trolling
for pike in the bay has come up to the usual good fishing. One man and his wife
caught forty pike in one day with chub bait, and reports say that the bass fishing
was fairly good at the piers. He got no complaints of a serious nature of a short-
age in black bass. The black bass are in the bay, if the so-called sportsmen only
knew how to catch them.
He pollution of the waters of Burlington Bay. Owing to the sewers of
Hamilton running into the w^aters of the bay by the inlets, it looks to him as if
in the near future the south shore of the bay will be in a bad shape to find any
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fish, as, in some of the inlets at the present time, all the fish are driven out by the
acids that come from the wire factories in the cast, and this should be stopped,
and such sewerage treated through the sewerage interception works there.
He had two seines working in Burlington Bay, and about 30 tons of carp were
taken out this year. He also paid several visits to the back part of Halton County
for the purpose of organizing the protection service in that county, the result being
that R. M. Brown, of Milton, was appointed game and fishery overseer, in whom
he has great faith that he will prove an efiicient officer; two deputy wardens have
also been appointed to that county.
Ofl'ences against the Game and Fisheries Act have been less this year than
ever. He had occasion to lift a large net in Lake Ontario, where one of his men
persisted in fishing on another fisherman's lots. This, with two duck shooting
cases, was the only serious breach of the Act.
He has paid particular attention to the transportation of fish and game. He
seized several boxes of trout and whitefish which contained a very large number
of undersized fish, and he hardly ever opened a box without finding one or two
undersized. He inspected about five hundred boxes during the season, and found
a great improvement over 1909. Hamilton is a good place to catch fish and game
in transit, as it is one of the distributing stations for the express companies. A
large number of fish and game, furs, etc., etc., come through. He seized a number
of deer and moose heads, skins, etc., shipped by taxidermists who are in the ship-
ping business, but he hopes to have them in line in due time.
There are no fishways in his district, but there are two mill dams in the
County of Halton, one on the 12 Mile Creek at Zimmerman Mills, about ten
miles from Bronte, where this creek empties into Lake Ontario. This is a black
bass creek, and is a great resort for this species of fish during the spawning
season. They ascend as far as Zimmerman's dam to' spawn; 13 Mile Creek is
well known as a black bass creek. If there were a fishway at this dam, and the
bass could get up, they would have a stretch of nine miles of good stream with
two branches running into it — splendid water for bass. He does not think that
carp ever gets up as far as the dam, but he saw bass last June in a deep hole close
below this dam. The other dam is on Oakville Creek. A fishway on this dam
would be of little use.
Wild duck were very numerous this year in the Dundas Marsh, and also in
the marshes in Burlington Bay. He thinks it was a good thing to add the fifteen
days to the beginning of the season. He found that from the 1st August the
teal and isiummer duck commenced to come, and kept coming and staying in the
marshes until the 15th September, the opening day, and some sportsmen bagged
as high as thirty-eight the first morning. He thinks the close season should also
have been extended for the snipe, rail, plover and other waders, and make all
water shooting the same. It seems to him that bitterns and cranes should come
under waders, and he hears that some people consider them palatable. King-
fishers should be put on the free list, and shot at all times. As to the duck
during November and December of last year, there was any amount of ducks,
and during last spring thousands were down at the beach, and right up to the
middle of June, but very few in Dundas Marsh. At the present time (October
1st) there are in Dundas Marsh 1,000 ducks in among the wild rice, and if they
could be shot they could not be found by the hunters, as the rice is so thick and
the water so low. Plover, rail, etc., were plentiful.
Muskrats are becoming much scarcer every year, and the pelts which twenty
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years ago only brought from 10c. to 20c. each, are now worth from 70c. to $1
each for spring rats. It appears to him that the open season for rats is too long,
and sliould be sliortened to, say from the 1st March to the 15th April. This
would give the best results, as the skins are at their best then. He can remember
the time when the trappers would trap at no other time. He would also recom-
mend a license put on all trappers. He has paid a good deal of attention to
trapping last fall and winter, and has come to the conclusion that winter trapping
for rats should be done away with, or else shorten the time. To evade the law,
anfair trappers cut holes in the ice on the runways leading to the houses and set
their traps therein. This is beyond the law, and the only way to stop it is to
close season the winter months for rats. The fur is not so good in fall or early
winter months as it is in the spring. The close season for mink, he thinks, is
just about right. Last fall some trappers began their operations in October, and
he had six offenders fined $20 each and costs, who claimed they could not catch
one mink without getting twenty rats. Their operations were out in the Town-
ship of Plamboro, in the creeks and swamps, and extended into the Counties of
Wellington and Halton, but he got them and fined them, and stopped their illegal
work. It is stated by old trappers that the yearly catch of furs in the County of
Wentworth reaches the sum of $10,000 annually. This includes every description
of furs, and he has no doubt this is an under estimate, as two years ago, in rats
alone in Dundas Marsh and the marshes in the bay, $16,000 worth of rat skins
was taken out under his own observation, and the pelts sold for 30c. each. And
it is claimed that Halton County is better still. And he can safely say that but
for his vigilance and doing his duty well on Dundas Marsh and Burlington Bay
last winter, by spring there would have been no rats for the trappers to catch.
It is further claimed, and he believes it to be true, that Old Ontario is richer
in furs than Wew Ontario. Some of tlie trappers in Halton County have stated
to him that they give up their usual occupation as trapping season comes round
and go trapping, and can easily clean up $600 before tlie season is over. Men
like this have asked him to get a license for trappers, so in recommending this he
hopes he is taking a broad view in accordance with trapping sentiment.
The shipping of furs is another matter for serious consideration. The ship-
ping of rats, mink and other fur commenced on the 1st December last year, not
only by the trappers, but by the fur dealers throughout the Province, which proved
that a lot of trapping was going on in clo?e season, and tliey were only waiting
for the open season to ship tlieir goods, which was evident by their actions. He
seized and confiscated several bags of rat skins on the lat, 2nd^ and 3rd, and up
to the 5th December last (on Can. ex. car there). He thinks the shipping of
furs, even in open season, should be controlled by the Department, or the shipping
be held back until the 15th day of December, all furs shipped before this date to
be seized and confiscated.
Every man that carries a gun or rifle for the purpose of shooting or hunting
game, or uses them for that purpoi=e in the Province should be compelled to take
out registration papers to do so. He says the Department could dssue registered
permits free of charge, or a nominal fee of 25c. could be charged to cover ex-
penses. Also no boys should be allowed to carry rifles under the age of 17 years
anywhere within the Province. There is too much of this dangerous work going
on at the present time. And he might add that no rifle be used for the purpose
of killing game, except deer, moose and elk. This would stop the carrying of
rifles by boys in the vicinity of small game, such as plover, ducks, etc.
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Deer hunters have stated to him that some restrictions should be put on the
number of dogs for each party, say, for a party of six men, four dogs; over this
six dog.3 to a party, as he claims six dogs are enough for any party. This would
g'ive two dogs a chance to run each day ; of course the other four would be tied up
in camp waiting for their turn. The cutting down of the deer to one is a good
provision. However, it is necessary to watch the results during the present open
season, to detect any defects, if possible.
In conclusion he would strongly recommend the advisability of establishing
game preserves and fish preserves for the protection of the fish 'and game. In
that county near by he knows where such a piece of property could be bought,
lying near to a body of water belonging to the Ontario Government.
Overseer Thomas Mansfield, of Pickering Harbor, reports that on the whole
the fishing was up to the average, some of the fishermen doing better than in the
previous years, while some have not done so well. Angling was about the aver-
age. During the season he visited the western end of his division on several
occasions and foimd everything in order; he also kept a close watch on Pickering
Harbor, and found no illegal fishing, although he thought several times that some
parties had intentions that way, but perhaps his presence put a stop to it. He
also visited Oshawa and vicinity, also Whitby, and found everything O.K.
He thinks tliere is no doubt but what whitefish and salmon trout are in-
creasing in numbers in these parts, but the fishermen did not seem to strike the
herj'ing in any quantities.
Ducks of all kinds were up to the average of other years, also muskrat and
mink.
Overseer James C. May, of St. Catharines, reports that there is a great in-
crease of whitefish and herring in his district. There has been very little illegal
fishing done there, as he has only confiscated two dip nets and one short gill net
and seven spears.
Game is not very plentiful, the only game birds being pheasant and grey
squirrels.
There are only a few fur-bearing animals, such as m.uskrats, which are very
scarce.
On the whole the law has been well observed.
Overseer J. A. Moore, of Trenton, r^'ports that bass and pickerel were unusu-
ally plentiful during the last season, and there were not a great many infractions
of the law, though many attempts. Ducks seemed to be in large quantities, but
were soon run out of the local waters by hunters. The hunters in this section,
in so far as ducks are concerned, make no pretence of carrying out the regulations
as to the manner of ?hooting, and make a lot of trouble. There has not been so
much complaint in his district as in the ones immediately adjoining it. Hunters
go out beyond the two hundred yards limit, in some cases as far aS half a mile,
and even a mile, with monitors and large flocks of decoy ducks, and the result is
that those hunting according to the law get no shooting, and the decoys being
placed in the feeding grounds, the ducks are scared and driven away. It is very
difficult to catch these persons, who always go in pairs, and unless the warden has
a fast boat or just happens to know them and catch them as they land, they are
up and away.
He would recommend the abolition of monitors entirely, placing such boats
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in the category of sunken punts, for such they really are, and also shortening up'
the distance of placing decoys from 200 yards to 50 yards. The offences are-
almost always committed in this respect by hunters who hunt for sale, as the real
sportsman seems desirous of obeying the law and preserving the game. He would
strongly recommend the prohibition of sale of wild ducks, as they are certainly
not nearly as plentiful as in former years, and are being slaughtered and driven
away by pot hunters.
He would also suggest that the snipe sea&on be the same as the duck, as he is
satisfied that many a black duck has been shot before the season, and the excuse-
for carrying a gun was that they were hunting snipe.
The partridge are pretty plentiful, and a good number shot. It would be a
wise rosjulation, it rtp})ears to him, if the season were shortened so that the open
Sf-ason be from the 15th October to the 1st November so as not to run into the
deer season, when a great number of birds would be killed which would not be-
otherwise.
Deer are reported in the north part of this district as being very scarce, and'
the wolves very bad, which may in a measure account for the scarcity. The
settlers and farmers are strong advocates of the abolition for a number of years-
OE the use of dogs to see if there will be any increase in the number.
Overseer William Sargant, of Bronte, reports that he has been over his di-
vision carefully, and finds the catch about as good as last year. He does not,
think there is any improvement to speak of, except in whitefLsh. He saw one-
catch with a small piece of gill net of about twenty-five or thirty fish, which would
average from five to eight pounds each. There had not been the like of it there
for many years. Trout was hardly so plentiful, but the fishermen would realize-
about the same amount of money, as prices were much better. The fishermen alF
use from six to seven inch mesh for trout, and find it pays much better than a
smaller mesh. Herring fishing is the principal industry of the division, and he
i.'^ pleased to report that the herring are getting larger every year. He has been
over his district several times during the year, and always found the law well
observed. There is a desire on the part of those engaged in fishing to observe the
law. Angling in the Twelve and Sixteen Mile Creeks has been about the same
as former years. He has noticed some very nice black bass being caught. He
mentioned in some of his former reports that he was afraid that carp would ruin
the angling in those streams, but he has great\v changed his mmd, as he cannot
see that they are doing any harm.
In regard to game, there is very little in his division. He is pleased that the
law in the County of Halton forbids the shooting of squirrels and partridges, and
he is quite sure if this law remains in force there will be a marked improvement
in a few years. He tliinks the law in regard to duck shooting should be changed
so that no man could slioot more ducks than for his own use. He cannot see
much sport in a man shooting ducks to sell, as some men make a business of it,
an<l he thinks it should be stopped.
Overseer J. W. Taudvin, of Kingston, reports that the angling in his district
for the past season has been the poorest in years, the catch of bass being very
small in comparison to last year, owing to the chub staying out in deep water, and
they being the principal food of the bass, they also were in deep water wlien they
should have been in shoal water. Rough weather had a good deal to do with it
also. In the month of July there were only eleven days that could be called
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aDgling weather in the hest waters of that district. The bass were biting well
•during September and the fore part of October. Other fish are quite plentiful,
and good catches have been made. The shipments of fish to the American side
have not been as large this year as last. There was a falling off in whitefish and
lake trout, caused by the continued rough weather during the summer. Herring
were very plentiful last fall, and large shipments were made from there to Cape
Vincent. There were not as many anglers this year as formerly in that district,
a good many of tliem preferring the back lakes and the Rideau River, where rough
weather would not interfere, and the angling was just as good. As the new
international treaty is not likely to come into force next year (if ever), he would
strongly- recommend the granting of licenses for the catching of sturgeon. Their
waters there aje full of them, and American fishermen are licensed to catch them
on the American side, and it is causing a lot of dissatisfaction among the fisher-
men in that vicinity to see the Americans catching sturgeon a few hundred yards
from them, and they are not allowed to do so. He says they are simply breeding
and feeding them for the American fishermen.
The laws have been well observed, and he has liad less trouble than in former
years.
Ducks and other water fowl are more plentiful this fall than for twenty years.
Muskrats are becoming very scarce, and he believes the season for trapping and
hunting them should be shortened, or a close season be established for a year or
two.
Overseer Albert E. Tarry, Toronto, reports that he has had no returns from
the fishermen regarding their catch of fish, but he is of the opinion that the catch
will not be as good as last year. Salmon trout, whitefish and blue-backed herring
are tlie principal fish in the lake waters of his district. He knows that salmon
trout and whitefish have been scarce, and there has been hardly any herring. He
can account in no other way for the scarcity of fish than the dirty water caused
by the quantity of sewage that pours into the lake, and the dirt that is taken up
by the dredge out of the bay waters and carried out and dumped into the lake.
Angling is very poor. There have been two prosecutions for illegal fishing during
the year.
There have been fewer ducks this year than last, which he thinks is owing to
the condition of the weather, which has caused them to continue their flight. It-
has been a very mild fall, and they did not appear to stop here as they have in
other years. Muskrats are also becoming very scarce, not bvit what there is plenty
of feeding ground for them, but the fur is bringing a very high price, which is
such an inducement to trappers that there are few rats left.
Overseer E. A. Titus, of Wellington, reports that bass fishing in Wellers Bay
has been far above the average this season, and also in Consecon Lake; pickerel
(dore) were quite plentiful in both waters. Whitefish and trout in Lake Ontario
were not as plentiful as last season, which the fishermen attribute mostly to the
weather and winds. Carp are becoming quite a nuisance in Wellers Bay. There
has been very little illegal fishing, and what has been done has been by fishermen
coming from other districts. On the whole the fishermen have behaved remark-
ably well.
Re Game. — Muskrats are numerous in the bays, there having been very little
illegal trapping, and only one conviction. He watched the muskrat houses very
Bide-a-wee "—Honey Harbor— 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay.
The " Naiad " at Beaverton.
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closel3^ Duck? are very plentiful, partridge scarce but on the increase. There
are very few mink. He has not seen a black or grey squirrel in that vicinity for
Overseer R. J. Walher, of Port Credit, reports that the year just closed has
been the best for trout and whitefish for some years. Herring seems to be very
numerous, the fishermen having some very large catches. The ciscoe seems to be
on the increase, but the fishermen have to go farther into the lake for them.
Angling in the Credit River seemed to be on an average with other years,
and the law has been fairly well observed. A sharp lookout has to be kept, as
the angling is carried on over a large territory.
The Game Law, to the best of his knowledge, has been well observed. With
the change in the duck and squirrel season, people who have not made themselves
acquainted with the change no doubt have violated the law ignorantly. Outside
of this the law has been well observed.
Overseer Frank Worden, of Covrtice, reports that during the past year the
fish caught in his district, other than herring, have been very scarce. The herring
catch by one licensee, however, has been very good. A few pike have been caught.
Other than these the fishing has been practically nil.
The game has been very poor, except wild duck, which has been fairly good,
and better than last season.
Some trouble has been encountered with duck hunters this season, because
of the change in commencement of the season from September 1st to September
15th. He would recommend that if possible the season be made from the same
period in each year.
Counties Frontenac^ Leeds, Prescott^ Russell, Carleton, Renfrew,
Lanark, Grenville.
Overseer Samuel Andrews, of MicJcshurg, reports that he has kept a close
watch in his division, and found the fishery laws fairly well observed. He
destroyed three gill nets which were illegally set, but Avas unable to find the owner.
Thirteen licenses were issued for fishing for coarse fish. A small quantity of fish
was taken by those to whom licenses were issued, as they were fishing merely for
their own use. He thinks fish are on the increase in that county, as angling has
been better than in previous years.
Re Game. Deer and partridge are increasing in that district, several deer
having been seen where some years ago there were none. Beaver is increasing,
and h coming down the river and small streams further into the settled parts of
the county. Muskrats and other small fur-bearing animals are scarce, owing, he
thinks, to the high price of fur. Trappers were out last April on every stream
and marsh in the county, and very few muskrats escaped being caught. He
thinks it would be better to protect them for a couple of years to give them a
chance to increase, as they will soon be all killed, and will be a serious loss to thds
county.
Overseer Mehar Averi/, of Sharhot Lale, reports that the fishing in that
locality has been good this season, and thinks it could be improved if the Depart-
ment could see its way clear to have the mud cats and ling taken from the lake,
if possible, as they are very destructive on other fisli. He also thinks the close
season for salmon in that locality should be the 1st October to the 31st October,
as that is the time they spa^vTi in those waters.
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Overseer George Barr, of Ilarroivsmitli, reports that angling in Rock and
Long and Silver Lakes was fairly good, but in Fourteen Island Lake it was not
good this year. The fishermen eaid the water was too high, it being held back
by the dam. Napanee has not been as good as usual, also said to be caused by the
water. He thinks there is no more than enough fish in those lakes for their own
consumption at the present time. He thinks that if pickerel were put into 1st
Depot Lake, they would do well there, as there are only pike, suckers and catfish.
Last April he had five men summoned before a magistrate for illegally tak-
ing otter, and, with Capt. Hunter's assistance, proved two guilty of each catching
an otter and disposing of s^ame to a fur dealer. Each man was fined $20 and
costs. He had great diflficulty in Avatching those trappers; as there were no boats
there that he could secure, lie had to go to Verona, a distance of seven miles, and
then row down three miles to the trapping ground, and there is so much drowned
land it is impossible to get over it in one day. There were forty trappers around
the drowned lands last spring. He thinks it would be advisable to license trap-
pers, and not allow muskrat and mink to be trapped until the 1st of March, and
not allow tliem to be shot at any time. The sports regretted the change from
1st to 15th of open se^ason for duck shooting, as, by the time the 15th arrived,
most of tlie ducks had taken their departure. Partridge is becoming more plenti-
ful since they have been protected.
He has done his best to protect the fish and game in his district during the
last twelve months ending October 31st, 1910.
Overseer W. J. Birch, of Delta, reports that the game and fishery laws have
been better observed in his district of Upper and Lower Beverley Lakes the past
year than any previous year, the reason for this being, he thinks, that the people
•are becoming better acquainted with the law, and that they are commencing to
realize the necessity of protecting game and fish. The dozen cottages that are
on Lower Beverly Lake in his division were all occupied most of the season, and
the residents report some excellent catches of both large and small mouthed bass.
The fishermen on Upper Beverly Lake report their catch for the year very good —
about the same as previous years.
Partridge have been quite numerous this fall in that part compared with a
few years ago, and ducks also are more plentiful, with the exception of the wood-
duck, which will soon be the same as the wild pigeon — a thing of the past. They
were very scarce, although he thinks the black ducks and blue bills are increasing
a little now every year. The change from September 1st to the 15th for open
season lor duck is a good one, but would advise it changed again to October 1st,
as a great many ducks are not fit for use until then. The black squirrels have
been very plentiful in that district, and on account of the scarcity of nuts the
farmers have been greatly bothered with them carrying off their corn, and have
been complaining because they could not shoot them until the 15th November.
At that time they do not get very far away from their holes, and it makes it very
hard to get any. He would advise open season for black and grey squirrels the
last fifteen days of October. The muskrats were not so plentiful last spring, and
he thinks they should have more protection, also the mink. He considers that
two weeks is long enough time to allow muskrats to be taken — say the first two
weeks in April. If this was in force for even four or five years to let them in-
crease some, the lakes and creeks would be much freer of weeds, and more pass-
able.
Overseer Peter Botting, of Fermoy, reports that since his appointment to
1911 GAME AXD FISHERIES. 51
office a little over a year ago, he finds that the laws have heen well kept, consider-
ing the number of lakes in that district, and that the number of tourists have
been larger than in previous years. He sold sixteen permits this year, and believes
the laws were observed by those parties. He thinks the Department has taken a
step in the right direction towards getting the ling out of Wolf Lake, Green Bay
and Bob's Lake, where they are so numerous, and towards having bass put in
Wolf Lake. But he states that there is plenty of bass in Canoe Lake, Thirteen
Island Lake and White Lake, also Thirty Island Lake, in which there were some
parties fishing last summer who report that the fish were a good size. He thinks
the salmon season should be changed from October 15th to jSTovember 15th, as
the run is nearly over before the close season comes on. The close seasons in that
district have been well observed, and he had only one occasion to enforce the laws
during the last year, and that was for catching salmon on Devil Lake with nets.
Deer have been very scarce in his district for years back, but he thinks that
in a very few years there will be a good many, as all the hunters go away to other
parts, and he knows of only one or two deer having been shot this last three or
four years. Partridges are quite plentiful now in that section, owing, he thinks,
to their protection for years. Ducks are quite numerous, too, but are very wild.
Muskrats are quite plentiful, and the laws are well kept. Mink are very scarce,
and hard to be caught. Foxes are numerous, and there are a number shot every
year. They are very destructive on fowl, especially on turkeys.
Overseer W. L. Briscoe, of Kill aloe, reports that he has kept a close watch
in his division, and found a good many less infringements of the game and fishery
laws than last year. The most trouble he had was with the Indians, as there are
a number of them who do not obey the laws. He has also visited the different
lakes in his division, and found that they had quit spearing, as there are no
cinders to be found around the lake shores. He also found that the fish in Golden
Lake are very scarce, as the trout seem to have left these waters, and there is
nothing but pike and suckers. Tlie grey trout and whitefish are getting to be
numerous in Round Lake, and are of a large species. He has issued in all four-
teen fishing licenses, but most of the parties have not set any nets yet, and those
who have set them have set them only for pike and suckers. He destroyed sev-
eral nets in Golden Lake, but did not find the owners.
Partridge are very numerous in his district, also deer and beaver.
Overseer D. E. Burns, of FemhroTce, reports that the Game and Fisheries
Act has been well observed this season in his district. He recommended eight
fishing licenses for coarse fish, but only a small number of fish were taken, as the
parties were fishing merely for their own use. Fish are not increasing as they
should, and he cannot account for this, unless it is the large quantity of suckers
that frequent the waters and destroy the spawn of other fish. The principal fish
that frequent the waters in his district are bass, maskinonge, sturgeon, catfish,
suckers and pike. He did not issue any angling permits this season, as there
were no non-residents camping there.
There has been a new fishway put in the dam on the Muskrat River in the
town of Pembroke.
There were some parties hunting partridge on Sunday up in the township of
Fraser, but he failed to find out who they were. He has been informed by citi-
zens of that locality that Sunday partridge hunting has ceased since his visit to
that part of the country. The partridge are getting more plentiful under the
wise protection now afforded them, which he thinks should be continued for a
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few years yet. Beaver are increasing in that part of the country, and are work-
ing their way down the rivers and small streams. He located a family of beaver
at the head of Becket's Snye on the Ottawa Eiver, where they never have been
seen before. He believes that deer are becoming more plentiful, and coming down
into the settled parts of the country; and that ducks are decreasing, owing to the
large number of sportsmen coming in from Otttawa and other parts. He
issued nine licenses for deer hunting. The red squirrels are very plentiful around
there, and in some cases very destructive. Muskrats and other small fur-bearing
animals are still scarce.
Overseer H. N. Covell, of Lombardy, reports that there has been no violation
of the fishery laws, as he has kept a close watch over his district.
The angling has been very good this season for bass and pike. He thinks
there is an increase in those fish, on account of the amount of ling taken out of
Otter Lake by the Department. He would like to see as many more taken from
those lakes. He thinks the close season for salmon is too late, as they come on
the shoals from the 15th to 25th of October in Otter Lake. He has issued one
dip net license this season for catching coarse fish for domestic use only. There
have been no tourists on these waters this season, consequently the prospects are
better for another year.
The partridge has increased on account of the Department putting a stop to
shooting them for a few years. The ducks are not as plentiful as in former years.
The black squirrels have increased in number. Tlie mink are increasing by the
close season the Department has put on them:
Overseer J. W. Davis, of Sydenham, reports that the game in his district,
especially the partridge, have increased wonderfully, every wood seeming to be
full of them and several deer have been seen during the past summer within three
miles of our village.
The ducks, however, are scarce, they have changed their breeding ground,
the cause of which is owing to the number of motor boats on our lakes. There are
fourteen motor boats which run from early spring till late in the fall.
Owing to the cold weather in the fore part of the summer, tourists did not
come to the village, therefore he did not sell as many angling permits as last
year. The law has been strictly kept in his district. He has not heard of one
violation.
Overseer John Devine, of Renfrew, begs leave to report that he has taken
reasonable precautions in regard to the game and fishery regulations, and has
found no person violating them, consequently has collected no fines. He finds pike
more plentiful than last year, due, no doubt, to the fact that none have been
caught for sale since early in the summer of 1909. Black bass are not so plentiful
as last season, although there were not so many fishing for them this season.
Duck and partridge were plentiful, but he believes too many were killed,
particularly partridge. It might have a good effect to place a limit on the num-
ber to be killed by each hunter. The number of deer hunters in his division so far
seems to be exceedingly large, notwithstanding the fact that they are only allowed
one deer this year.
Overseer W. J. Donaldson, of Donaldson, reports that he is pleased to say
that the Game and Fishery Laws, as far as he could learn, have been well observed.
No violations came under his immediate notice and he has had no complaints.
No Fishing Licenses have been granted in his division in the past year.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 53
Many of the lakes in that district are well supplied with game fish, and would
afford excellent sport for tourists who are fond of angling, though not many have
taken advantage of those privileges during the past year.
Deer appear to be plentiful, and he thinks are on the increase. Partridge alsa
are plentiful, while ducks are scarce.
Muskrats are very scarce. Owing to the high price of their fur, they got a bad
cleaning out last spring.
'Mink, otter and beaver are very scarce.
Overseer Henry Drew, of Long Lake, reports that game of all kinds is more
plentiful tlian for some years. As for the fish in the Avaters in his division, there
was very little fishing done, land only with hook and line, except in Eagle, White,
Crotch, Gull, Cross and Dtrnkin Lakes, which .seem to be swarming witih small
herring. Having gone over those lakes very carefully, he finds the Game Laws
have been strictly observed, and no hoop netting allowed leaves plenty of coarse
fish in all the small inland lakes for resident and home use.
Having made application for a number of herring licenses for Eagle Lake, he
can assure the Department that as they are all residents and farmers bordering
on those waters, they only take a very small amount of fish.
Overseer James Fisher, of Sunbury, reports that this has been a very success-
ful fishing season. The bass seem to be plentiful, the tourists almost always
catching their limit. The salmon is not quite so plentiful, very small catches being
reported. He thinks if the close season for salmon was from the 15th October to
the 15th November, it would be a better protection, as they are almost sure to
spawn between those dates. This year they were through spawning before the
close season started The fishery laws and regulations have been well observed by
th-^' licensed fishermen in his district, and also by the tourists who visited the lakes.
He sold over 200 permits, besides many had them when they landed. Some com-
plaints have reached him of gill netting in Dog Lake and Loughboro Lake. He
visited those lakes and seized five nets. The water is very deep, and it is very hard
to locate them.
The ducks are plentiful around his district. The close season for partridge
the last three years has resulted in their being more numerous. Mink are very
scarce, seldom one being caught. Muskrats are not so numerous as in former years.
Overseer Adam Green, of Diamond, reports that fishing was not so good as
last year, the first of the season being very poor, owing to the cold, wet spring.
He seized one night line, and had the party fined.
Ducks and partridge were plentiful, muskrat scarce, and mink very scarce.
Deer are on the increase, and there are traces of an odd beaver to be seen.
Overseer J. E. Irish, of Vennachar, reports that he has had no applications for
licenses for fishing during the past year. He has had no occasion to prosecute for
infraction of the Game and Fisheries Act. He has made several visits in his
division, and found nothing contrary to the Act. He has posted up notices m
various parts of his district.
The law regarding mill refuse in waters was also well observed.
Partridges are reported much more plentiful this season, thanks to the De^
partment. Deer are also more plentiful.
Overseer J. A. Kennedy, of Tichhorne, reports that fishermen say black bass
are plentiful, only smaller than in former years. Pickerel are not so numerous,
and are smaller in size than formerly. There are a large number caught with hook
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and line and shipped from there. In the months of June and July he examined
several lots and found half of them were very little over the fifteen inches. He
thinks the shipping for commercial purposes should be stopped, or the number
•of inches raised to twenty. He sold thirty-four permits, and these parties reported
they had no trouble getting all the fish they were allowed. Ling and bullheads
are very numerous, but as the Department is placing hoop nets in Bobs Lake, it
will do a lot in keeping them in check. He visited Salmon Shoal on Crown Lake
on the night of October 26th with a light. There were two ling for every salmon
there that night. The law is being better observed than in former years. He
thinks the people are beginning to see that the object of the Department is not to
take fish and game from them, but to protect them.
Deer are reported to be in larger numbers in that district than for five years.
Mink are very scarce, and muskrat also, owing, it is said, to the winter of 1908
being a hard one.
Overseer E. T. Loveday, of Ottawa, reports that he has made a number of
trips throughout his whole district, and has made short trips weekly. Fishing has
been fair, some good sized ones having been taken. He had one pickerel that
weighed IOI/2 lbs.; one 40 lbs., 2 or 3" of 30 lbs., and quite a few around 10 lbs.
maskinonge have b.een caught. He caught seven small-mouthed black bass one
afternoon, two of which weighed 4I/2 lbs each. He would strongly urge that a
supply of small black bass be put in Lake Deschenes (Ottawa Eiver, some ten miles
above Ottawa), and that all licenses be cut off in head waters of Ottawa — Lake
Temiscaming.
Any reports he has had of Eideau Eiver and lakes, and his own experience
while on a trip from Ottawa to Kingston, when he tried angling on some of the
beautiful lakes, go to show that fishing is poor. There is far better fishing within
ten miles of Ottawa, in Ottawa Eiver, for bass, etc., and much better up the
<jatineau district. He is afraid that if the fishing does not improve, most of the
wealthy Americans who come every year will stop coming. Let them once find
out that they can get what they want — good sport — in the Gatineau, Lievre, and
Pontiac district (and they can within 50 miles of Ottawa — bass, lake, speckled
trout and brook trout), and they will come to Montreal instead of Kingston, and
come up the Ottawa Eiver in their yachts, then by train to the Gatineau lakes. He
fished in five lakes while on his trip to Kingston — lovely lakes and pretty islands,
and he caught one bass, and he believes he got the only one around, for he (or she)
took frog ravenously. This is just a hint. Keep the sports in Ontario if possible.
He has investigated several reports of illegal fishing, etc.
Early in the year Captain Hunter and he took a scouting trip to Pembroke
After searching a few places under a search warrant, they struck luck in one store.
Stowed away behind a lot of furniture they found a large trunk, which, when
opened, was found to be full of fur — muskrat, mink, etc. The owner stated most
■emphatically that they had got all there was on the premises, but this did not
satisfy the Captain, for he figured that, as the owner had already told them about
half a dozen lies, he, the owner, was most likely still lying. On an upper shelf,
and away back behind a lot of boxes, they found 14 beaver skins. This party paid
a heavy fine, and lost all his skins, which were sold for about $200.
Seizures : January 10, Venison, Sent to Orphans Home. One box of fish, sold
for $5. Two boxes of fish, sold for .... Twenty bags of skins, sold for $20. Janu-
ary 25, 3" boxes of fish, sold for $7. One box hares. — sent to Institute. January
28, $2,000 worth of fur. Owners paid $400 to settle case. February 6, $1,000
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worth of fur. Owners paid $250 to settle. May 13, box of fish, sold for $7. May
17, 1 bag of fur. May 24, 25 muskrat skins. May 27, parcel of muskrat skins.
June 1, box of undersized fish. June 17, box of fish, sold for $3.50.
Four prosecutions for using nets without a license took place. Offenders paid
fine of $5 and costs each.
Six nets were seized and destroyed. About $150 has been collected for licenses,
game dealers, cold storage, etc.
He does not approve of the change in the season for ducks. The Quebec
(.Tovernment changed their season from September 15th to September 1st, so that
the law would be the same in both Provinces. ISTow the Ontario Government have
made a change from September 1st to September 15th, but allow plover and snipe
to be shot on September 1st. He thinks this is a very bad move. If ducks are
not to be shot till September 15th, then close the season for plover and snipe, too,
make them uniform. But in that district they would rather that ducks, plover and
snipe, also woodcock, should open on September 1st. He is not in favour of a
change in the close season for deer.
Quite recently he seized two large trunks of partridge. The orphans in Ottawa
and Belleville have been living high, and he is now on the hunt for the owner, and
thinks he will get him; 600 birds at $5 each will be a pill for him to swallow.
He will get all that is coming to him, if it is the party he thinks, for this is not
the first time he has shipped, bought and sold. He caught him before, and expects
to again.
Overseer William Major, of Woodlawn reports that the past ten months have
been very quiet, and the law was well observed in his district. There was no
Sunday shooting. The fishing has not been very good during the summer season.
Pike, suckers and bullheads are most plentiful, but pickerel and bass are scarce
in those waters.
Ducks are very plentiful, also geese. Partridge are scarce. Muskrats are
plentiful. No houses were cut open that he could see in his district. He has
made no seizures the past year.
Overseer John McGnire, of Jones Falls, reports that he was not in his own
district during the month of November, 1909, as, by order of the Department he
was in charge of the Big Rideau Lake for the purpose of protecting the salmon and
whitefish during the month, which is the close season for those two species of fish.
He was furnished with a first-class man as assistant, and they took up their abode
on an island for the whole of November, sheltered by a canvas tent 10 x 12 feet.
They were furnished with two good row-boats, and the patrol motor boat "Mer-
maid " was also well provided with boats and every other thing necessary, and
being possessed of a will and determination to do their duty, they put up a patrol
of the lake, using the launch in the day time and the rowboats at night whenever
the weather would permit, and he thinks they discouraged and frightened the old
time poachers, about whom so much has been said in the past, for during the whole
month no irregularities or violations of the law came under their notice. He
thinks that the month of November was the first November in a generation without a
seizure of nets and a conviction for an infraction of the law. "He returned to
Jones Falls on the 2nd of December, and took charge of his own district again.
There was very little doing in December, except looking after the licensed fishermen.
There is not much poaching in his district. He paid some visits to back lakes, but
discovered no violations. On the 28th January he went to Temperance Lake in the
Township of Young in Leeds County, to investigate a complaint to the effect that
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a man was fishing there with hoop nets without a license, but found no nets in
this lake, and the water was not deep enough to cover hoop nets. He did some
driving with horse and cutter to different places in the interest of the game and
fisheries. In February he found a man fishing without a license in Cranberry-
Lake. Being provided with a team of horses and an assistant, and the necessary-
tools, he went to said lake and seized five sets of nets, took them out of the water
loaded them up and brought them to Jones Falls. Afterwards, when the owner
made things right, and complied with the law, he gave him back his nets. Xothing
more of interest occurred during February, excepting an occasional drive with
horse and cutter to some of the back inland lakes where illegal fishing is most likely
to be indulged in, but discovered nothing wrong in any of these places. There
were no violations in sight. During the month of March, very little of interest
occurred. He kept up an almost daily patrol with horse and cutter. In his dis-
trict there is quite a number of inland lakes, and their outlets to the canal are
nearly all well situated for illegal fishing in the winter season, as there are very
few inhabitants around those back lakes, and it used to be the habit for the fish
pirates to go in to those places and carry on illegal fishing unmolested during the
whole of the winter. On his first patrol trip in the winter time to Hart Lake, he
found tM^o sets of hoop nets set for fishing, which he seized, and afterwards by order
sold them and remitted the price to the Department. This winter he saw no signs
of anything illegal in those places. During April the ice was bad, and very little
could be done in the way of driving. Looking after the trappers was the chief
part of his work during that month, and one thing he wishes to mention is, that
these trappers are in the habit of digging into the bank with a spade until they
find the hole starting under the water and leading to the muskrat house far up
in the bank above the water level. When this hole is found by the trapper, he sets
his net and puts it down in the passage,' and often ten or twelve rats are caught
in one of those passages from the rat's house to the open water in the lake. If
this is not already against the law, he thinks it should be, and all overseers notified
that this is the rats' home in the bank just as much as when built out in the marsh.
Having had the "Mermaid" put in good condition and fitted up in first-
class order for the season's work, he started to patrol the waters of the Eideau
Canal. Strating out from Jones Falls at 10 a.m. on May 10th, acting as Master
himself, and with E. J. McGuire managing the engine, and assistant in general,
they patrolled Whitefish and Cranberry lakes to Brewers Mills. They kept up a
patrol on an average of four days in each week during May. It being the close
season for bass, there was not much doing, and an every day patrol was unnecessary
During the month of June, business in the fisheries began to be more lively. He
commenced the month by patrolling the Eideau waters to Kingston, at all times
keeping a close watch for anything that was contrary to law. While passing along
on patrol, he never ceased looking after poachers. N'ext morning, after making
some inquiries and interviewing some parties that he knew to be interested in the
fisheries, to try and ascertain whether the fishery laws were being observed or not,
they started on their return, patrolling all the different lakes from Kingston to
Jones' Falls, making frequent calls along the way to gather all the information
possible. During the whole of this month they kept up a constant patrol of the
waters of the Eideau between Newboro and Kingston, except when too stormy to
put out, occasionally running into Bedford Mills and many other backward places
where illegal practices might be indulged in. After the 15th of the month the
tourists commenced to come in in large numbers to enjoy themselves at their sum-
mer hotels, and to indulge in the splendid fishing that that part of the Eideau
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 57
waters has long been famous for. This season so far promises to be exceptionally-
good, and some fine catches have already been exhibited.
During the month of July, with exceptionally fine weather, the tourists con-
tinued to come in in large numbers until the hotels were all filled to their utmost
capacity, then summer boarding houses and cottages were all filled, then large tents
were erected and occupied by tourists. Those tents were in evidenci^ on the shores
and banks of the Rideau Canai hain of lakes from Kingston to Newboro, being
the part of those waters patrolled by the *' Mermaid" and managed by him this
season. He acknowledges that he is not possessed of language adequate to de-
scribe the beautiful appearance of the Eideau covered with boats of all and every
kind, filled with tourists of all ages and nationalities well pleased with every part
of their surroundings, but above all with the good fishing afforded by those waters
under his supervision, which was better this season than ever before, and yielding
a Jarge increase of revenue. This is very gratifying to himself, as well as to all
others concerned. The fisheries of the above mentioned district have been under
his care for the last six years, and to find them improving, with the great amount
of angling done every summer, is certainly very gratifying to him. The Americans
now as a whole are well pleased with the Ontario Fishery Law. He has not met
one man this season but was willing to take out an angler's license and pay the
required fee of $2, which they think fair and just.
As the season wears on and the month of August comes in, the hotels and
boarding houses are still crowded with tourists — mostly non-residents of Ontario.
Some are leaving for home, and others coming in to fill the rooms just vacated.
Almost every day during this month, the " Mermaid " may be seen on patrol on
the Eideau waters somewhere between ISTewboro and Kingston. Towards the last
of the month, the tourists begin to talk about home. The camps on the banks of
the canal waters are disappearing, and the boarding houses are becoming vacated.
The hotels still do a fair amount of business, but it is easy to see that the best
of the season is over for them.
During the month of September, a new trouble for the overseer arises, viz.,
to educate the people who have been in the habit for years to turn out at daybreak
on the morning of the first of September to have what they call the first shot at
the ducks, this being in the past the first of the open season. It has now been
changed to the 15th, which he is sure from experience is a very wise One, as it
gives time for the young birds to more fully mature, and they are not so easy to
capture by the wily sportsman. But to make this change in the open season to be
properly understood by the people of this country has been no small part of the
overseer's work, if he has thoroughly attended to it. The fact that the season for
plover, quail, waders and snipe is still as before makes an excuse for the poacher
to get out with his gun on the first of the month and shoot, and it is very difficult
for the overseer always to know just the kind of birds he is hunting. He would
suggest that the open season for the last mentioned birds be also changed to tlie
loth, as it would give the overseers a better chance to protect the ducks.
There are still some tourists stopping at the hotels in his district, and the
fishing is reported good. Some fine specimens are still to be seen at the hotels in
the evenings when the sportsmen come in from their d.iy's 4>ort. The weatlier
during September was unusually fine, lots of work for the overseer, and good, fine
vveather to do his work in.
It was easy to be seen during October that the tourist season was coming to a
close, which season has been the best in every way in his experience, both finan-
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cially and otherwise. AlthougTi he has returned more money to the Department
for non-resident angling permits than any previous season, it has come with a good
grace. He has not met one American wishing to angle in the waters of his district
but was willing and goodnatured about paying $2 for a permit. They think it fair
and just, and that the fishery laws of Ontario are good and reasonable to non-
residents. The fishing has been extremely good, and this accounts largely for his
success this season. When the fishing is good, it is easy for the overseer to be a
favorite with the angling tourists. On the 18th October on the Big Eideau Lake
about eleven o'clock at night, he found a party of four men fishing for salmon with
gill nets, which is contrary to law. He seized their nets and fish, and laid a com-
plaint against them. On the 21st he assisted in the seizure of five sets of hoop
nets in the Eiver Styx, near Kingston Mills. The salmon spawn in October, and
they come up in the shallow waters and are easily caught. The old time poachers
arc hard to watch, but this season the overseers have got a gait on, and a lot of
poachers have been pinched by the J. P.'s, and others waiting their turn. The
local J. P.'s are not severe enough; the maximum amount should be imposed.
Overseer J. H. Phillips, of Smiths Falls, reports that 'he left Smiths Falls
on May 16th to go to Kingston to take charge of the steamer " Ella C." He
left Kingston on May 17th, and kept up a constant patrol all summer until
the 6th October, when he turned her over to Capt. Fleming to patrol the Bay of
Quinte the remainder of the season.
The fishing in the Eideau, on the average, is somewhat better than in former
years. The salmon fishing has improved considerably and has not been excelled
for quite a number of years. The close season for salmon should be in October
instead of November, in his opinion, as they run about the middle of October
in the Eideau. He thinks the sale of salmon for the market should be stopped,
as the guides for the Eideau Lakes fish and sell for the market from the time
the ice goes until the tourists begin to come. The bass fishing was not extra
during the first part of the season, but there were many good catches later on
in the season.
The Eideau is improving every year as a summer resort, and the number of
tourists who were there this summer exceeded the number of preceding years,
every summer home and boarding house being crowded. Altogether there were
about eighteen new cottages erected on the banks of the Eideau Lake.
The fishery laws and regulations were well observed. He had but three con-
victions, the first being a man using gill nets in Otter Creek. He had him
fined $10.00 and costs. The next offence was a party shooting on a Sunday, and
taking rats out of season. This conviction was on November 29th, 1909. On
October 18th he seized one gill net in the Big Eideau.
He adds that he found the steamer " Ella C." to be a good boat for the
patrol service of the Eideau, and he finds that it has the desired effect in stopping
illegal fishing. Last winter, by the use of hoop nets, many tons of ling, a most
destructive fish, were taken out of the Eideau. The work has been most favourably
spoken of by those who visit and live on the lake. He would recommend that
the work of cleaning the lake of ling be carried on until they are fairly well
cleaned out.
The ducks are more plentiful this year than last. The partridge are also in-
creasing in numbers, owing to the close season put on by the Department.
Overseer H. R. Purcell, of ColehrooTc, reports that the fishing for bass and
pickerel in the several lakes in his division is said to be good. Most of the tourists
Upper Lock, Jones' Falls, Rideau Lakes .
On Lake upeiucon, Kideau Lakes.
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who came there appeared to have got their angling permits from some one on
boats coming over to Canada. Some say that by getting their permits from these
parties they have no trouble getting their guns and baggage over. A party was
fined for fi?liing a jacklight in a little river.
There are a great number of saw, planing and shingle mills m his district,
and with the exception of a couple they have elevators to carry off the sawdust,
and there is very good care taken of the sawdust. The County of Addington is
very much in need of a pond or two for the cultivation of bass and pickerel
along the Bay of Quinte Railway, as there are several good places to locate them
and good railway connection by Bay of Quinte and C. P. R. As his district is
large, it requires a good deal of attention, both on the rivers and lakes, and in
tlie woods.
The muskrats were not so plentiful last spring, which he attributes to low-
water in the river, swamps, and small streams. Several parties were fined for
carrying guns where there were deer and some were allowed to go on suspended
sentence.
Overseer J. C. Raphael, of MaUonjtotcn, reports that fishing has been good in
the St. Lawrence River this year and maskinonge have been very plentiful. The
ducks are very numerous this fall, and they are not being chased with motor
boats, as the hunters have found out they get better shooting not to run them.
Partridge are very scarce in this section. He has found no illegal fishing.
Overseer George M. Slate, of Rockport, reports that this season has been
one of the best both for fishing and hunting that has been experienced in his
district for a number of years. The catch of maskinonge and black bass especially
has been exceptionally large numerically and in size, the legal limit being easy to
acquire. The one trouble he has had has been in keeping close watch so that the
enthusiastic angler would not so far forget himself in bringing in a catch
far in excess of the legal limit. He again makes the suggestion that the Government
should re-issue licenses for the use of set lines for catching sturgeon. The feeling
is so prevalent in his district that a largely signed petition was forwarded to the
Minister with the hope that the Department would see their way clear to acquiesce
in the request. (See his report of 1909.)
He is also of the opinion that if the Government would reduce the license
fee for hunting to apply on the international waters only (same being Kingston
and Prescott) it would mean considerable increase in the revenue from that
source as there are many who would only hunt in his district, feeling they cannot
afEord to pay the present fee, but would take out a license if fee was commensurate
with the amount of sport they might get in this particular district, not being
financially placed to enjoy the sport in outlying districts of the Province.
Regarding illegal fishing in his immediate district it has been practically nil.
The amount of licenses issued by him for hunting, especially large game, has
been encouraging, his entire issue being for the sportsmen from across the border.
If the use of dogs had been allowed doubtless a goodly number of licenses would
have been issued to parties residing in his district.
Overseer William S pence, of Athens, reports that the past season for fishing
has been very successful, the game and fishery laws having been well observed.
There were no cases of illegal fishing. There has been good fis'hing all summer,
owing to the increase in all kinds of fish.
Black ducks were plentiful the first part of the season, but are scarce at the
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present time. His opinion is that there should be a law that each person should
have a limited numbei', the same as for fish, because some hunt to make a regular
sale of them.
Since the protection has been given to partridge, these splendid game birds
are quite numerous, which all are pleased to note. There is a slight increase
in black squirrels since the law has been strictly observed. Muskrats were scarce.
He thinks it would be advisable to license trappers. Mink are scarce.
Overseer Fred Stanzel, of Carleton Place, reports that he has heard of no
violations of the game and fishery laws during the past year. Two very suspicious
cases were brought which did not result in conviction, but warnings were given
which had a good effect. He has spent much time patrolling the waters of his
district this season, and is quite satisfied that the fish were well protected. Black
bass are larger, and the quantity about normal.
Ducks have been more plentiful than they have been for years. Partridge
are increasing, and he believes the prohibiting of the killing of them last year
has been very satisfactory. Muskrats have increased.
Overseer James Stewart, of Lanark, reports that the past year was not marked
by any special features. There is no game fish there except black bass, of which
there was a fair catch.
About 110 deer were taken and about 2,500 muskrats. The game laws were
well observed. There were several small infractions which did not amount to
anything.
Overseer R. B. Storey, of Escott, reports that the game and fishery regulations
have been well observed in his district, and he believes there has been quite an
improvement over past years. There were no reports of violations of the game
laws, although he had one report from the Lord's Day Alliance of Sunday fishing,
but no names were given, and as he had never seen any such violation, it was
impossible for him to do anything. The fishing was not very good. The fish caught
were pike, suckers, bullheads, perch and sunfish.
Ducks were quite plentiful the first part of the open season, but when shooting
commenced they seemed to leave. It has been a poor year for muskrats, and he
thinks that a shorter season would be of great benefit. Partridge seem to be
quite plentiful, although they were scarce last year.
This is the second year for a game and fishery overseer in that district, and
he finds that the laws are much better observed than in former years.
Overseer James Townsend, of Long Point, reports that the past season has been
a very successful one. More tourists visited the waters than any previous summer,
and all were well pleased with their fishing ground. Some very fine specimens
of bass were landed, some weighing as high as 6^ lbs. The salmon fishing was also
good. He would advise keeping down the coarse fish, and something sliould be
done to rid Singleton Lake and Carding Mill Lake of ling.
Ee game. He thinks it would be better that the close season for snipe and
plover be the same as that for ducks.
On the whole the law has been well observed, and the season has been a
profitable one.
Overseer H. E. Wartman, of Portsmouth, reports that the fishing in his district
has been very good this year, with the exception of bass, they were small in size and
1911 GAME AND FISHEKIES. 61
not so plentiful as last year. Carp and dogfish, in creeks and mud bottom bays
are on the increase. He thinks in those kinds of waters hoop nets would be
advisable to keep down the rough fish.
The law for bass in his district, as far as he can learn, was well observed.
Wild ducks this year are on the increase, especially black ducks, plover also,
but the law this year allowing plover to be shot two weeks before ducks makes
quite a confusion. Some hunters shooting plover could hardly resist shooting
ducks if they got a chance and it is hard to apprehend them, as of course they
are only shooting plover.
If the law for all kinds of feathered game commenced on the same day it
would stop some illegal duck shooting.
Judging by the muskrat houses, they are not so numerous as last year; the
houses are small and not very plentiful, which might only denote an open winter,
seeing they have a strong instinct in that direction.
Overseer J. R. Wight, of Newhoro, reports that the law has been well observed
in the district over which he had charge. The amount of business done is still
on the increase. The licenses for rod, and also for guides, is quite popular with
everyone interested. He would strongly recommend the limit of a day's catch
of bass reduced from eight to five, also their lakes re-stocked with small-mouthed
bass fry. The usual number of hoop net licenses have been granted to proper
parties to catch out the coarse fish, which are a menace to the spawn and young
of game fish.
The lakes immediately west of Newboro are getting very popular as salmon
trout resorts. Specimens weighing 25 lbs. were landed during the summer. The
close season for salmon in that section is wrong, they being caught during the spawn-
ing season in October. This should be stopped, also the sale of the fish, which en-
courages illegal netting. Most tourists would rather catch one salmon than a
hundred bass, and bass are not allowed to be sold.
Partridges are very numerous in most sections, while wild duck that breed
in this section are not so numerous.
Many trappers object to the open season for mink starting on December 1st
and ending April 30th. They say it should start and end a month earlier.
Farmers complain of the close season on black squirrels, as they are very
destructive on corn and fruit. The unprecedented high price of raw furs has been
a great boon to trappers, but has led a few to risk the experiment of putting out
poison, which kills more game than all the other agencies combined — often the
fur-bearing animals.
His supply of deer licenses was sold before the season opened. Most of them
were for hunters in the immediate vicinity, there being a number of deer within
8 miles of Newboro. Limiting the number of deer to one has had a tendency
to encourage sportsmen going after them.
Overseer F. L. Wornnoorth, of Arden, reports a very good year. He had no
complaints of illegal fishing. There were more tourists than last year, the majority
of them being residents of the Province. The fishing was better than last season.
The bass in some of the lakes are getting scarce, but the lakes are being replenished,
and this will be a great help to the lake near the village. The proprietor of one
of the summer houses in the village says he had an exceptionally good year, but that
if there were more game fish in the lakes in that vicinity it would be better. A
number from Toronto are building a large club house on the shore of Cross Lake,
which is about six miles from Arden.
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There was only one violation of the game laws re killing deer in close season.
The party was convicted and fined $50 and costs. He sold thirty-three deer
hunting licenses. There were some complaints about having to pay the $2 license
fee, but not to any great extent. The partridge shooting is good, also duck
hunting.
He did not have any trouble this year with mill rubbish as in former years.
Overseer D. E. Younghusband, of South March, reports that angling was not
up to much this year. ISTo permits were issued. The principal fish there are
suckers, perch, sunfish, bullheads, pickerel and pike.
The Game and Fishery Laws were well observed, only one seizure of traps set
for muskrat during close season. Muskrats are quite plentiful. There were many
trappers last spring owing to the high price of furs. No deer of any account in
this district. Duck were very numerous there and a good bag made. Partridge
are more plentiful than in the last five years, but not many are shot.
He would suggest that open season for all water fowl and shore birds or waders
commence on the same day.
Peterborough, Northumberland, Victoria^ and Other Inland Counties.
Overseer John Beatty, of Old Fort, Midland, reports that the game and fish-
eries laws were better observed during the past year than in the three previous
years. The fishing, such as black bass and pickerel, has been good this season.
The pike and maskinonge were quite plentiful. The trout fishing was not as good
as last year.
Ee game. Partridge have increased very fast, and the sportsmen are having
great luck since the season came in. Wild ducks are very plentiful, a considerable
number having been shot during the season sp far. The duck hunters say there
are more black mallard grey ducks than there have been for ten years, on account
of there being plenty of wild rice to feed on. Quite a number of muskrats were
caught last spring, as the prices were high. There does not seem to be one for
every twenty-five houses there were last fall. The majority of trappers would
like to see a close season for a couple of years.
Overseer J. R. Boate, of Fowlers Corners, reports that the fishing this season
-has been very good, bass and maskinonge being very plentiful. The catch is mostly
by local fishermen.
The game and fishery laws have been well observed, no violations having come
to his notice. He would respectfully suggest that the following amendments be
added to the Game and Fisheries Act : That winter fishing through the ice or other-
wise be not allowed; that mink be protected from the first of May till the first
of January; and that muskrat be taken only in the month of April in each year.
Fur-bearing animals are getting scarce in that district, and not so many were
taken as in previous years. Partridge are more plentiful than in the past, thanks
to their protection, but he thinks they should be still protected until 1912. Ducks
have been very plentiful this season, and good shooting was the order of the day.
Overseer J. H. Boyd, of MerricJcville, reports that the fish have greatly increased,
especially mudpouts, pickerel, pike and bass. The people are highly delighted
to think the fish are so numerous, and he expects quite a few tourists next year.
There have been fourteen licenses for dip nets issued for coarse fish. He has con-
fiscated nine nets, and fined three men for illegal fishing. He thinks the people
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have done away with spearing after night with lights, as he has not seen any
this fall.
Re Game. Ducks have greatly increased in that vicinity in the last few years.
A great many have been shot this fall. Deer are also rapidly increasing, but a
great many of them are frightened by the dogs. Partridge has increased wonder-
fully in the last two years. There are a great many muskrats in his district, in fact
it is one of the best muskrat districts in the older portion of Ontario, and he would
like to see them protected by license. He confiscated six muskrat traps. Mink has
not increased any in the last couple of years. He fined two men for shooting
out of a yacht, and three for Sunday shooting. On the whole the law has been
very well observed, and he thinks the game and fish have increased considerably
since last year under protection.
Overseer A. 0. Boynton, of Kirhfield, reports that bass have not been so plenti-
ful this season as in former years. Those who have been fishing think that it is
owing to the rapid increase of carp — that they destroy the spawn and small fish.
Tlie carp are very numerous on the drowned land west of the Lift Locks. Lunge
fishing was fairly good east between the lock and Balsam Lake. No fishing
permits were sold, as tourists do not remain on these waters, but pass on to the
different lakes. There are none here who make a business of fishing, and the local
sports like to see the law enforced; and no violations of the Act have occurred,
although there are quite a number who take all the pleasure out of this sport
that the law allows.
The protection steamer " Kaiad," with Capt. Carson and crew, passed through
the canal quite frequently this summer, and although they are good at enforcing
the law, they have never found any violations in that section.
Xot nearly so many muskrats have been taken as last year, although quite a
number are to be seen along the water. Ducks were not very plentiful ; the hunters
think the season too late. Partridge, after their term of protection, are quite
plentiful, and the young hunters are taking the good of the sport. A stray deer
is occasionally seen in that section, but a great many who have always gone deer
hunting have given it up this year, thinking the allowance of one deer for a license
too fine. Quite a number think it would be better if the allowance were two, and
the use of hounds stopped.
Overseer A. Bradshaw, of Lindsay, reports that it is pleasing to him to state
that he has received valuable assistance from a great many people who wish to see
the Game and Fisheries Act rigorously enforced and lawbreakers properly punished.
Maskinonge were not as plentiful last season in Sturgeon Lake, while in Scugog
Lake they are said to have been more so. Bass were caught during the season in
large numbers in their usual haunts. The new locks and dam at Lindsay are finished,
and it is a great convenience to those passing from one lake to the other. There
are three sets of lock gates, so there is likely to be a big traffic in the spring. When
the fish come up to spawn in spring, they will be enabled to ascend when lockages
are being made. The new dam will be a great improvement in keeping the water
up to a proper height, and will assist in preserving the fish in Scugog Lake during
the winter months from the effects of severe frost, which in other years has injured
them badly.
There are two trout clubs in Lindsay, composed of some of the best citizens of
the town, and they go out to places where they have fishing rights. Some of these
gentlemen have asked him to say in his report that they would like to get the law
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changed so that brook trout would be caught from the 15th April to the 15th
August, as in their opinion the change would be better. There is no trout in his
division, and he only reports what he was asked to do.
Frogs should be protected in all the waters of the Trent Valley Canal for
two years, and if not in Trent waters, at least in the County of Victoria.
Partridge are found in their usual haunts as plentiful as in olden times ; that
is where conditions are the same as they used to be, and this is another proof that
nature holds the balance when left to right herself. The wise forethought of those
who restored those magnificent game birds to the people of this Province by the
timely protection given for the past two seasons is fully appreciated by all true
sportsmen.
The change in duck shooting from the first to the 15th September was not
satisfactory to local shooters in that section, as shooting of snipe and plover was
allowed on the first of September, and shooting at these birds often disturbed the
ducks while on their feeding grounds. Ducks were plentiful, and sportsmen were
well satisfied with their increase in numbers.
A good catch of muskrats was made last spring, although the season was
unusually short, only lasting from seven to eight days. Some local trappers
secured over $100 worth in that time, and this shows the immense value of these
little animals when properly protected.
Mink, no doubt, with proper protection, will again become numerous, but it
will take a few seasons to do it. The mink skins were much valued, and what were
taken netted good prices, $7 being about the price received by trappers for a mink
skin.
The law was fairly well observed during the past season. Only one breacli
came to his knowledge, and this was a breach of section 20 of the Game and
Fisheries Act. He had the offender before F. D. Moore, K.C., who imposed a
fine. A vigilant watch is at all times necessary, and this is kept up.
He suggests a few changes in the Game and Fisheries Act, which in his
opinion are for the better protection of the game and fish.
That all winter fishing be prohibited, and that the open season for trolling
for maskinonge be from June 15th to November 1st, and that the close season
should begin on April 1st, as the run of maskinonge was over last spring before
the close season for them began. Bass to receive the same protection as the lunge,
so as to avoid trouble.
That frogs be protected for two years in all the waters of the Trent Valley
Canal, and if this cannot be done, protect them for two years in Victoria County.
That mink should be allowed to be caught from November 1st, and that they
cannot be hunted with dogs in winter, this being the most destructive manner in
which mink are killed. Trapping or shooting only should be allowed in killing
them.
That muskrats should only be trapped in spring, and all fall and winter
trapping prohibited in the Trent Valley Canal, and if this cannot be done, then in
Victoria County.
That no artificial light be allowed in hunting or killing game animal or bird
protected by the Game and Fisheries Act in Victoria County.
Overseer Christopher Burtchedll, of Cohoconh, reports that the fishing was
very good this season, the bass being the best in the first part of the season, and
towards the end the maskinonge fishing was unusually good. He thinks the
tourists were more numerous this summer, as lie ?old more angling permits than
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last season. He says there is little or no illegal fishing done in the spring now
and he had only one case of illegal fishing.
Be game. There are no mink, and not very many muskrats in his district.
Otter are scarce also. There seems to be one family of otters around, and if they can
be properly protected for a few years, they might increase in numbers. All other
game are scarce: Deer are not very plentiful, and as far as ducks are concerned,
they seem to be gone entirely just at present. He does not see many partridges
in his travels, and thinks the partridge season should close at the opening of the
deer season.
Overseer C. H. Gossan, of Camphellford, reports that the fishing, especially
the lunge fishing, was good the first part of the season, and there were some
large fish caught. During August it was not quite so good. The bass fishing in
the rapids was good, but they are not very large. He thinks the guide licenses
are a great help to protect the fish as well as the ducks. He would recommend
that a hatchery for bass be put in, as the Americans would rather catch bass
than any other fish, and he thinks that if there were lots of good bass fishing the
revenue from non-residents would be much better than it has been. There have
been more Americans in his district this year than last. The fishing on Crow
Hiver has been better this year than for a number of years, since a large summer
boarding house has been started. There are seven good summer hotels on the
Trent Eiver from Camphellford to Trent Bridge, and good accommodation.
The bullheads and mudcats are becoming very plentiful. He would recom-
mend that pickerel, bass and lunge come in all at the same time, and a strict law
to stop all kinds of fishing in close season, as when parties go fishing for pickerel
they take anything they can catch and do not throw them back, and it is impossible
to catch them. He would recommend a close season for frogs, as it would stop a
lot of spearing.
Ducks have been more plentiful than last year, and the laws have been
pretty well observed, although he has quite a lot of trouble with the Indians, as
there are four contracts going on in his district and they keep coming and going,
and every time a new gang comes there is trouble. He thinks that the close season
for partridge has been a good thing, as there seems to be quite a number of these
birds this year.
Overseer Thos. H. Cheer, of Brighton, reports that the lake fishing on the
whole has not been up to the average of former years, heavy storms destroying
many nets, and the catch has been light generally.
As to game fish, such as black bass and maskinonge, there are no gravel beds
or other spawning places there, the bottom being mostly mud, and the game fish
scarce. Pike, perch and other rough fish are fairly plentiful.
Speckled trout have been fished so persistently in the streams that they are
nearly extinct, and he would recommend that a close season of from three to five
years be placed on the streams of that locality.
Game. He thinks that deer licenses should be issued from the 15th of Novem-
ber to the first day of December, both days inclusive, and that one deer per man
be sufficient, and no deer under one year old be killed. Partridge is on the in-
crease, and he would recommend that a further close season of two years be placed
on them. Black and gray squirrel are very scarce, and he would suggest a close
season of from three to five years.
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Wild geese are very scarce, and only come in the spring, and not many are
killed. Ducks of all kinds are gradually becoming scarcer, owing to the fact that
the duck hunters are allowed to set decoys 200 yards from the shore, which
necessitates punting on them from that distance.
There seems to be a wide difference in opinion as to what constitutes a legal
hunting boat, some claiming that a monitor or sink box is an improved hunting
boat. He does not agree in this opinion, claiming it to be illegal and suggests that
an open skiff or canoe be the proper hunting boat.
Snipe and plover should be from 15th September to 15th December, which
will remove the excuse to be on the duck grounds on the 1st of September or before
the ducking season opens.
In his opinion the open season for muskrats should be from the first of March
until the last day of April, which will stop the early and illegally caught furs
from being offered for sale before March, and give no excuse for destroying the
houses and burrows which the muskrats inhabit, as it is impossible for any inspector
to be at all points at once.
He thinks the open season for mink should be from 15th November until the
first day of February, after which time the animals rapidly go off prime, and it
is then their running season also.
Beaver, otter and the other large fur-bearing animals are totally extinct in
that district.
Overseer Gordon Clark, of Westport, reports that he is unable to make a very
full yearly report, having only been appointed overseer for the Township of North
Crosby in February last.
In regard to fish. The pike have been very plentiful, and the close seasons
have been very well observed. He only had to fine one man for catching pickerel,
and another for shooting a loon. The bass and pickerel were very scarce in the first
part of the season, but better later on, the reason being that the lakes are full of
ling. There have been quite a number of tourists there this summer. He has sold
49 permits, and quite a few came bringing their permits with them. He has
found them all very gentlemanly in every respect.
Ducks have been very plentiful. Mink are very scarce, and he thinks they
should have been protected years ago. Partridge are very plentiful. The deer
are more numerous than usual around there. It is not a very good country for deer,
as it is too well settled. It was no trouble to sell deer licenses, and all seem satis-
fied with one deer.
Overseer William Clarlcson, of LaTcehurst, reports that the catch of bass and
maskinonge was up to the average in his division, except in Sandy Lake. He
would recommend that Sandy Lake be restocked with parent bass.
The tourist trade is increasing every year.
He sold one hundred and two permits this year. There was also a large number
who secured their permits on their way there.
He also sold twenty guides' licenses.
The Fisheries Laws and Regulations were well observed; only two violations,
both of catching fish in close season. The parties were both fined.
Mill owners gave no trouble during the season.
Duck, partridge and muskrats are plentiful. Apparently the deer are very
scarce, just about one deer for every four hunters last season.
Overseer Alex. Clunis, of Claude, reports that he has gone over his territory
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more often this season and finds he has fewer complaints coming in, and the people
get more accustomed to keeping the law. This year he had no complaints about
the close season, and there was a splendid catch of speckled trout in season. So it
looks as if the law was well kept. Last year he spoke of the disappearance of all
the parent bass which were put in the River Credit, as he could not get any account
of any being caught, but this year they have been catching large numbers down
at Meadowville, so that would go to uphold the idea that the bass all went down
below the mill dams and are not able to get up again, and that would show the
necessity of putting on fish ladders.
Game — Partridge are quite plentiful since the law shortened the open season.
Black squirrels are not so plentiful this season. He thinks they are there one
season and perhaps north another season, according to the severity of the winter
and the amount of feed.
Fur-bearing Animals. — Now to the taking of muskrats, he thinks they should
be protected for a couple of seasons in his district, or not a rat will be seen in a
few more years ; also mink, they are simply slaughtering them ; there is a shooter
for every animal.
If no change in the law for taking these animals is made, then he thinks
there should be a good, stiff license to carry firearms, so as to stop every boy in the
district from shooting everything on sight.
Overseer W. E. Collins, of Strathroy, reports that there were not many fish
caught this season, owing to the high water coming too soon, but the anglers had
lots of sport catching pike and pickerel. There are lots of carp in the waters in
his district.
There is one sawmill in that locality, but they do not put sawdust in the stream
now.
He has had no fines imposed. No violations of the Act came to his notice.
There are lots of black squirrels, but not many quail, and there are a few
partridge left.
Overseer Arthur Corsant, of Masonville, reports that the fishing has not been
so good this year as last, the spring fishing being very poor. There was a decrease
in the catch of suckers and mullets; black bass and pike were more plentiful.
There were very few speckled trout in the streams in his district.
The only game in his division are rabbits, black squirrels and muskrats, and
a very few partridge.
The close season has been very well observed, no violations having been re-
ported to him.
Overseer Oscar Crooner, of Kearney, reports that fish are not numerous in the
rivers and lakes in his division. Bass and pickerel are not found at all, although
they are plentiful in the lakes farther down the Magnetawan. He would suggest
the construction of a fishway at Brooks' Falls, a fall of twenty feet or more
between Kearney and Katrine. He visited several lakes during the season on com-
plaints of violations of the law, but upon investigation found no one willing to
make definite charges. He is of the opinion that the law is fairly well observed.
He sold fifteen permits to non-residents, but a good many others came there to fish
who had procured permits from officials at the border.
The regulations regarding mill refuse have been well observed.
Partridge are more plentiful than for three or four years. Beaver are plenti-
ful, also otter and mink, but deer not so numerous as a few years ago. Muskrats
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are scarce. Otter and mink are certainly game destroyers, the otter destroying
many fish, also beaver. The mink destroy young ducks before they are able to fly.
Wolves are numerous away from the settlements. In his journeys through the
woods he found some deer that had apparently been killed by them.
Overseer Joseph Viholl, of Outlook P.O., 8t. Joseph Island, reports that the
law has been well observed in his district since his appointment. There have been
fewer American poachers than there used to be, and a great increase in the num-
ber of tourisits. He has endeavored to do his duty as far as possible, has delivered
quite a number of summonses for Mr. Eddy, and other duties he was instructed to
do. Angling was better than it was ever known to be before, and the tourists were
greatly taken up with the fishing grounds.
Fur-bearing animals, also moose and deer, are increasing very rapidly. The
hunting is the best ever known on St. Joe Island. Since the hounds were not
allowed to run at large, the deer have not been run off, which is a reason for this
increase. He says, in conclusion, that St. Joe Island will be a great place for
game and fish if protection is continued, but a launch is much needed, and if he
had one he could do good service.
Overseer Edward Fleming, of Hastings, reports that the game and fishery
laws have been well observed in that part of the River Trent. Very few fish came
up or down the river through Hastings this summer. He thinks the reason Ava=
that they were working on the canal and blasting, and the noise would scare them
away.
There has been good shooting on the river this fall, ducks being very plentiful,
espeeially black ducks.
Overseer George Fox, sr., of Dalrymple, reports that black bass was plentiful,
in the season, pickerel scarce, maskinonge very scarce.
Ducks were plentiful, partridges on the increase, also muskrat, mink very
scarce, and deer on the increase.
He thinks the law has been well observed so far.
Overseer C-has. E. Halward, of Cannington, reports that the Game and Fishery
Laws have been very well obrerved there during the past season. There is very
little fishing there as yet, but it will probably be better later on, as the river has
not been stocked long yet.
He has noticed a marked increase in the partridge since their protection, and
thinks it would be as well to give them a little more 3^et. Hares are plentiful, and
there are also a few ducks. Game of all kinds seem to be more plentiful this year
than usual. There are still a few mink and muskrat there, and in regard to the
mink he would like to suggest that the season be from Nov. 1st to about the middle
of March, as our prettiest and best furred mink are caught in November, while
the spring mink are faded out by the hot sun, making them far inferior in value;
and besides, as March and April are their mating season, they are easily caught
then. He has had no occasion to prosecute any one. He heard of some parties
shooting ducks early and warned them, but he caught no one in the act.
Overseer F. II. Heneilly, of W ark worth, reports that he is satisfied from en-
quiries, and also from observation that there have been more fish caught in his
district than the year previous. The abolishing of the use of nets in the Trent
River is, in his estimation the principal cause of the increase.
All the fish caught in that district are used for home consumption.
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He does not know of any abuses.
As will be seen from his monthly reports, he has endeavored to have the cloFe
seasons observed, and he finds that the way to have this done is to keep a constant
watch on the different parts of his district.
No violations of the Law came to his notice, nor was he informed of any. He
discovered three sets of hoop nets at Percy Boom the past season, which he con-
fiscated, but did not find out who owned them so that he could take action. Two
of these nets were sent to Capt. Hunter, and the other was burned.
The different mills have complied with the provisions of the Act.
There are no obstructions in the Trent of an artificial nature. Eanney Falls,
just below Campbellford, is a natural barrier.
Overseer William Gainforth, of Ealihurton, reports that the fishery laws have
been well kept during the past year, and he has no illegal acts to report. Fish
appear to be on the increase. There is not much fishing done except by settlers
and a few small parties trolling. The fish commenced to run early this year.
Partridge are more plentiful than last year, although there has been con-
siderable illegal shooting by the Italians in the camps, and he finds it impossible
to take them in the act, or to get suflBcient evidence to convict. "With this exception
the game laws are well kept.
He has already reported to the Department certain parties for allowing the
sawdust from their mills to escape into the lake, and has cautioned them several
times but without much effect.
Overseer James Gillespie, of BerJceley, reports that his duties regarding
fisheries are more particularly to look after small streams and lakes in his district,
and prevent, if possible, the netting of speckled trout, and to see that the law is
being observed in other respects. The overseers are of the opinon that they should
be in a position to promise some reward for evidence that would lead to a
conviction. There is a chain of lakes south of that place, and it is
impossible for one man to watch both ends if he has reason to suspect
illegal fishing, and thinks that at such time he should 'have assistance. There are
several trout streams around the village of Chatsworth, and complaints were made
that some illegal fishing was done last season. He made two official visits to
Chatsworth and vicinitv during the season, besides being in the village on other
occasions; had a warning notice inserted in the local paper, and the regulations
posted up in the vicinity, also told parties who appeared interested in preserving
the fish to let him know if his presence was required, and he would go at any time.
So far he has had no complaint from that quarter this season.
No angling permits were sold by him, and none were asked for. He is not
aware of any fishway in his district, and has not heard of the pollution of any
streams by sawdust or mill rubbish.
Ee Game. Beaver are getting more plentiful, and in more than one instance
have become a nuisance to farmers by backing the water and flooding the land. In
November last he secured three beaver skins in the possession of a party at Mark-
dale. Having received information that led him to believe the party had them
in possession, he procured a search warrant, and with the assistance of a constable
got the skins with very little trouble. He delivered them over to the nearest
justice of the peace, the party was duly fined, and the fine and skins were for-
warded to the Department. In other respects he believes the law as regards game
has been fairly well observed, no other violations having come to his notice.
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Several trappers complain of the close season for mink, saying that Novem-
ber is the best month for trapping, and that the fur is more valuable in that
month. In the spring months, the fur, more particularly that of the female, is
not so valuable.
As a few deer are reported as being seen in the district, many sportsmen
think that the killing of them should be prohibited for a couple of years.
As usual, the notices from the Department were distributed through the dis-
trict and posted up in order that people should know the law.
Overseer John Green, of Marmora, reports that the water was much lower
this spring than for some time. Crow Lake is about two miles from Marmora
Dam, and it is about three miles from Marmora to Callahan's Rapids. He thinks
it would be a good thing to have a fishway in these two places. The one at Mar-
mora Dam would be only a short one, and the one at Callahan's would be quite
long. They have had very good baSiS fishing this season, but their lunge fishing
has not been what their guests expected to find. They have some Americans
from Buffalo, Rochester and New York who are sportsmen — they would not take
an undersized fish out of the water. The same applies to our Canadians. There
was an enormous amount of fish caught in Crow Lake. He thinks it should be
stocked with lunge and bass. They have in Crow Lake suoh fish as bass, lunge,
suckers, perch, sun fish, mudcats, eels. He believes if the Department would
allow nets for coarse fish only it would be a good thing; then these fish could not
eat up the spawn of the bass and lunge. The only way he sees to do this is to have
the overseer in each place supplied with Government locks, and put one on each
net. He would unlock them and could see that all game fish were returned to the
water unhurt. It would lessen the coarse fish and leave the eggs of the game fish
more plentiful. The best catch he has seen was that of Mr. H. A. Boder, of
Rochester. He caught three lunge and eight bass in one day, and might say he
believes that there are non-residents wtho have only a short time to fish in small
lakes; they secure board at some farm house, and do not take out a license. He
caught two at Deer Lake this year, and one at Allen's Mill. The law was fairly
well observed. He fined one man for shooting fish, and one for putting sawdust
in the river. He has noticed that there were quite a number of partridge and
black squirrels this year.
Overseer R. II. Gnnter, of McRae, reports that black bass are very numerous
in Otter Lake, also trout in Big Weslamacoon Lake. Game seems plentiful, there
being plenty of partridge and deer, some beaver and otter ; muskrats quite plentiful,
and, to the best of his knowledge, there has been only one deer killed in his
division. Game have been well protected.
Overseer J. H. Hess, of Hastings, reports regarding his territory from Rice
Lake to Trent Bridge that the game and fishery laws have been well observed, and
that the fishing in that locality has been good, and the quality of maskinonge far
superior to that of past years. Bass fishing has also been good, and the bass of a
good quality. The fishing just at Hastings has not been up to the standard, the
reason, he thinks, being on account of the Government works in progress, and so
much blasting and dredging being done.
The law regarding game has been well observed, as far as he can learn. Part-
ridge are more numerous than they were, and black squirrels are very plentiful
this fall. He would advise the further protection of partridge.
Moose Hunting in Temagami.
Keewaydin Camp — Devil's Island, Lake Temagami.
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Overseer George Hood, Sr., of Scugog, reports that during the past year there
were no violations of the flsihery or gianie laws to his knowledge in his division.
In regard to fishing, the conditions are much better than last year. On the
west side of Scugog there have heen a fine lot of maskinonge taken out this season.
Forty lunge went through one boathouse this season, and 300 bass at Port Perry.
He sold two licenses. The bass is very plentiful. He has seen some fine bass
taken out of Scugog Lake this season, and if the lake is kept up to high water
mark, and the fish carefully watched, they will have the finest fishing grounds in
Ontario.
Ducks are very plentiful. The only thing the hunters complain of is the
snipe shooting. They claim the open season for snipe isfhould start the 15th Sep-
tember, or ducks should start the 1st September. Partridge is very scarce around
there. Muskrats are not so plentiful. He thinks all trappers should have licenses,
and that would help an overseer very much. He is doing all he can to help
preserve the game.
Overseer Jas. Hoivell, of Bancroft, reports that he has visited the different
lakes in his district several times this season, but has had to make several extra
trips to Baptiste Lake to investigate some reports of unlawful fishing, but so far
as he could find out the law has been fairly well observed.
He would suggest that all the lakes in his district containing salmon or grey
trout be closed the 1st of October instead of the 1st of jSTovember, as he finds that
that sort of fish do their spawning in October. There are no fishways in his
district.
As far as he can find out the close season for game has been well observed.
Partridge are very numerous this year.
No angling permits were sold, and none were called for.
The posters from the Department were received, and have been posted up in
the three different townships of his district, so that most people knew the law.
Overseer C. JicMing, of St. Paul's Station, reports that the bass fishing ihas
been fairly good in the small streams, and speckled trout are also fairly plentiful
in the spring streams. A good deal of trout fishing was done on Sundays, but he
got after a couple of parties last spring, and has not heard any m'ore about it
since, though they have made some ugly threats.
Partridge seem very scarce. He saw quite a number of woodcock in some of
the swamps, and ihe thinks they are rather on the increase. Black and grey squir-
rels are very scarce. He thinks it would be a good idea to have notices put up to
prohibit shooting all kinds of squirrels for one year in localities where they are so
scarce. The muskrat is almost exterminated in some parts of his district; along
some of the streams and marshes where a few years ago they were very numerous
they are nearly all cleaned out, he supposes, on account of the advance in price.
There has been a lot of ©hooting done along the streams on moonlight nights,
mostly by boys, and it seems almost impossible to stop it. A party has promised
to give him the names of several of the boys who have been doing it, and he says
he will notify them, and then if he catches them he will follow them more closely.
Mink seem very scarce in that district. He does not see why the coon are not pro-
tected as well as other furbearing animals. He also thinks the skunk should be
protected, as he is one of the most valuable insect feeders and rodent hunters, and
is the farmer's friend in general.
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He had several parties fined for the catching of rats out of season by digging
them out. It seemed to have the desired effect, and keeps others from doing it.
He has been t-alking to a number of fur buyers, and gave each one a copy of the
game laws. He proposes that they buy no furs caught out of season, and they all
quite agreed about it, as they think they would get a better class of furs by 60
doing. The cotton-tail hare seems very plentiful in some parts of that district.
Overseer W. H. Johnson, of Harwood, reports that fisihing has been excellent
in Rice Lake this season. There were good catohes, and a great number of large
ones from 15 to 23 lbs. Black bass fishing was very good in his district, and a
large number were caught. There were not as many tourists this year as in
former years. The water was not quite so high as in 1909, and in the spawning
season the water fell very fast, and in consequence a lot of spawn and little fish
perished. It is his opinion that the fish in Rice Lake are increasing in numbers.
The fishery laws have been fairly well observed. One instance of illegal fish-
ing came to his notice. He gave chase to a party fishing, for about three miles,
and would have succeeded in capturing them but for a gasoline launch running up
and taking them on. However, he telephoned to Capt. Hunter, and Capt. Carson
of the patrol boat " Naiad," to come to his assistance, and was told by Capt.
Carson that he had found out who the parties were, and would attend to them.
Muskrats are not as numerous as in former years. He would suggest that
trapping be stopped the 15th or 20th April, as muskrats are being trapped too
closely, and it would be a great help in increasing the numbers in future. It
would also be a protection to fish in spawning season.
Ducks are quite plentiful. Partridge and black squirrels are increasing, he
having seen more this year than for a number of years.
He has had a great deal of trouble keeping blinds cut down from the rice beds,
but could not find who the parties were using them. He has also heard footing on
Sundays, and has made enquiries concerning same, but no one was able to give him
any information.
Overseer John Jones, of Fenelon Falls, reports that the law regarding fishing
has been strictly observed in the waters in his division, and there has been no
illegal fishing at all. The bass and maskinonge appear plentiful, and some fine
specimens were caught. This season they had the usual number of tourists, who
all report the fishing good. The close season for frogs is having the desired effect,
they being more numerous this season than they have been for several years past.
He would suggest that the close season for bass and maskinonge should com-
mence on April 1st instead of the 15th, as the fish go up the creeks and spawn
some seasons before the close season starts. The lunge and bass were nearly
through spawning in Sturgeon Lake on the 15th April, 1909. He thinks the close
season for trout in the waters north of there should be from October 15th to
November 15th, instead of from November 1st to December 1st, as he finds the
trout are spawning almost every season before October 20th.
In Cameron Lake and Burnt River, and the waters immediately adjoining,
there is a species of fresh water herring that run in October and November, and
that is the only time in the season they are seen or can be caught.
He finds that the carp come into these waters from Lake Simcoe, up the
canal by way of the lift lock at Kirkfield, and that there are quite a few in
Balsam Lake already. They are very destructive to the other fish, and there should
be some way of preventing them getting into these waters, if it could be done.
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He is not at all in sympathy with the guides for fishermen. The system in
his experience is a failure in every way. A few take out a guide's license, and
they simply hold up the tourists for big pay, and do not give them good service,
while there are other men just as good guides, and better, but cannot afford to pay
$2 for guiding for a couple of days. If the license was only $1, the tourists
would get better service, as he found quite a bit of dissatisfaction with tourists
about guides this season, simply because not enough of them took guide's licenses.
He has never yet met one guide that was a benefit in assisting in the enforcement
of the game laws.
He states that the steamer " Naiad " has visited these waters regularly with
Capt. Carson and crew, and has done a great deal in helping to enforce the Game
and Fisihery Act. The " Naiad " arrived there in September with one of the
officials of the Brantford fish ponds with a fine stock of small-mouthed black bass,
which were in good condition. The number he would judge to be from eight to
ten thousand, and great care was taken to deposit them in a proper place in
Cameron Lake.
One more suggestion he would like to make is, that in place of bass hariTig to
be ten inches in length, as the law calls for, those fishing should be allowed
to take their number, no matter what size. He has found out that a great many
people throw the small bass back into the water, and a great many died in this way
this season. He has seen quite a few small bass dead, and by making enquiries he
found that that was the cause. The people all want the large ones.
Fur-bearing animals, such as mink and muskrat, are decreasing in that dis-
trict, owing to the water being low in the fall of 1909 and rising through the
winter, thus compelling the rats to retire, and a great number were frozen as a
result of this. Ducks appear to be plentiful, and the law is strictly observed.
Partridge are more plentiful this season than they have been for several seasons.
Deer in the Haliburton district are not so numerous, and he has heard it said that
a great deal of hunting is done out of season. The reducing of the number to one
deer should have the desired effect, and is a good move. Moose are more plentiful
than in years previous. In Haliburton district several have been seen in the set-
tlement, and one came into Minden village in October. Wolves are on the increase,
and are responsible for the decrease in deer around Clear and Black Lakes north
of Haliburton. He thinks muskrats should not be killed for at least one year.
Overseer A. J. Kent, of Bewdley, reports that the close season has been very
well observed in his division, although he is convinced that a few fish were taken
in close season out of Rice Lake. He is satisfied that if there were 25 overseers on
that lake, a few fish would still be killed, as it seems impossible to stop the illegal
fishing entirely. However, he is pleased to say that the entire lake was fairly well
protected last spring during the spawning season. But the Otonabee River is the
sore spot. Good men should patrol that river, not only in the spring, but the
entire year.
The fi&hing this summer was better than the previous one. Some very large
fish were caught at the head of this lake — in fact no small ones. The run was
from 9 to 24 pounds.
All the overseers on Rice Lake should work together harmoniously. That is
the only way to give good protection to the fish, and if there is any illegal fishing
going on in one division, and oomes to the notice of an overseer from another
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division, he should immediately acquaint the overseer where such fishing is being
done, and give him as much aid as he possibly can without neglecting his own
division.
He Game. Muskrats were plentiful. He would recommend that each trapper
pay a license of $2, and on the 1st of May state the number of muskrats that were
caught by each license holder, and the number forwarded to the Department by the
overseer of the division where said muskrats were trapped.
Ducks were very plentiful. The extra two weeks of close season was just the
thing, but plover and snipe should have the same season as ducks. The duck
hunters around Rice Lake are honorable men, no shooting done that he knows of
until the season opened.
Partridge are getting more numerous. Quite a number have been shot this
autumn. The black squirrels are also very numerous.
Overseer Jacob Kern, of Burford, reports that there is good fishing around
Oakland and Scotland, and that the fishing in the Creek has improved greatly.
He also wishes to state that the bass that were placed in the Creek and Cooley
Pond are now quite noticeable, and seem to be doing well. As far as game is con-
cerned, he begs to report that muskrats are very numerous; in fact, quite a nuis-
ance. Rabbits are also very plentiful, and he found quite a few partridge in the
west end of the township. There has been no illegal fishing or snaring of anitnals
out of season that he knows of, and he has investigated every report sent in.
Overseer Richard Lambkin, of Loring, reports that during the summer of
1910 the fishery regulations have been well observed. During the season he sold
seven angling permits, and the parties were well pleased with the results. Un-
fortunately they have no speckled trout in that district, and he thinks some effort
should be made to stock at least a few of their beautiful streams with them, as
they are the most sought after fish wherever found. All the other fish that fre-
quent those waters are plentiful. He would suggest that a number of obstruc-
tions between the Georgian Bay and the head waters of its tributaries in that dis-
trict should be fitted with fishways, as some of the large lakes on these streams
will soon be depleted of fish if something is not done.
Deer are holding their own, and no doubt the coming season will make them
more numerous, on account of only one deer being allowed to each license, and
more especially on account of no dogs being brought in this year from outside
points. There is no doubt but the close season for partridge the last two years has
made them quite numerous, and some large bags will be taken out this year.
The law on the whole has been well observed.
Overseer Newton Langford, of Dorset, reports that the fishing in Hollow
Lakes and other lakes north and east of Dorset has been fairly good. And south
of these the fishing in the lakes is better this season than last. If they were pro-
tected for a few years they would be the best fishing grounds in Canada. He
would suggest that all persons fishing, whether Americans or Canadians, should
take out a permit, as it would save a lot of trouble.
Deer are apparently plentiful, and the wolves quite numerous in some parts
north of there. On the first of November a man shot a deer, and leaving it walked
about twenty rods, and when he came back to the deer the two hindquarters were
eaten, and he was not more than twenty minutes away. He thinks a bounty of
$25 would exterminate them almost in one season in that part.
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Overseer J. H. Laughlin, of New Lowell, reports that as far as he knows there
have been no infringements of the law in his district. Several reports have come
to him, but when investigated he has found nothing in them. The fishermen in
his district report the fishing very poor, except for suckers and carp. Bass are
very scarce in his district.
Partridge are becoming more plentiful. The close season last year was a big
improvement. Deer are becoming more plentiful. The close season in the County
of Simcoe is a great improvement. The only trouble he has is to keep dogs from
running them. He has shot several dogs, which he thinks will be a lesson to others.
Muskrats are plentiful. Mink are very scarce. It was a good act to protect them.
Hares are very plentiful. Black squirrels are very scarce.
Overseer Wellington Lean, of Apsley, reports that fishing has been about the
same as usual this year. Bass and salmon trout are the principal fish caught.
He thinks the number of salmon should be limited. There are a number of
lakes in his district which have no fish. If these were stocked it would be much
better both for the settlers and tourists. Very few tourists visited Loon Lake the
past season, as there was only one boarding house open.
Mill owners are all observing the law. One mill owner was reported to be
allowing slabs to be put in the river, but upon investigation he found the report to
be false.
There are no fishways in his division.
Partridge are very plentiful this fall, owing, he thinks, to the prohibiting of
shooting and selling.
Deer are very scarce. He thinks it a splendid idea cutting the number down
to one for each person. If this had not been done, in a very few years deer would
have been extinct in that locality. Very few settlers said anything against buying
a license last fall.
Wolves are very numerous, and are killing a number of deer.
There are several beaver colonies on different lakes in his district. These he
has visited several times, and finds no signs of any being killed or traps set. If
these are protected a few more years beaver will be plentiful again.
The Game and Fishery Laws and Regulations have been well observed in his
district during the past year.
Overseer Manley Mabee, of Cam,eron, reports that at the time of his appoint-
ment as Game and Fishery Overseer on April 15th, 1910, the spawning season was
nearly over for bass and maskinonge. They generally start early in April to spawn
in Sturgeon Lake and tributaries, and he thinks the close season should start 1st
April instead of the 15th, as trolling when the fish are running makes a bad mix-
ture for the overseers. The number of fish caught this year was smaller than
usual. Some think that it is owing to the number of gasoline boats, but he thinks
that an unusual season accounts for it. There were a great many small dead fish
about three or four inches long floating along the shores, and he could not tell
what kind they were, although some thought they were salmon. He thinks the
law regarding the length of bass and maskinonge should be cut out, as it is claimed
that many of them die after being put back in the water, and, besides, it would
be better to keep the small ones to make up their count. He says he generally
hears about the number caught, but nothing is said about the size unless about a
big one.
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About guides for fishing. Tiiere are poor men wlio could pick up an odd day's
pay if it was not for the guide license, and those wanting guides would have better
satisfaction and accommodation, as he has heard that licensed guides get too inde-
pendent.
Ducks are as plentiful as usual, and partridges more so.
Overseer Enoch Merriam, of Harwood, reports that the fishing in Rice Lake
for maskinonge was good. Four Americans came to Harwood on the 2nd June;
they fished four days and caught 35 maskinonge and one bass. They had four
fish to eat while there, and took the other 32 maskinonge with them, the weight
of which was 300 lbs. — a little over 10 lbs. each. He acted as guide for one boat.
Tliree Indian guides from Hiawatha went to Gore's Landing to paddle three
Americans, but they could not make a catch. They then came down to Idyl wild
in his division, stopped two days, and caught all the fish they wanted. They had
15 maskinonge and a few bass, and every one was well pleased with their catch
of maskinonge. But the catch of bass was not good, and a great many of the
anglers would sooner fish for bass than for maskinonge. He cannot account for
the scarceness of the bass, unless it is the so-called mudcat fishers that are catching
the bass when on the sand beds and gravel shores, where the black bass are to be
found in the latter part of May and the first of June, and in the early part of
May the green bass are around the bays on the mud. He went up to two fellows
fisliing mudcats one rainy day; they were within five feet of the bay and fishing
with rod and line in about five feet of water. They were using worms for bait,
and they caught six bass in less than fifteen minutes and returned them to the
water. They laughed and said that those bass would all be mudcats if he was
not there. He has seen twelve boats fishing for mudcats in about two miles. A
man told him in the presence of two others that he went out to catch mudcats
alongside the bay, and the hass were just coming out of the shallow water, that
the bass bit so fast that he had to leave that part. He returned them all to the
water, and he has no reason to doubt his word. But he has not the same opinion
of every one who comes out to catch mudcats. The man who only wants to catch
a few mudcats — or bullheads as some call them — will come out on the water about
half an hour before sundown. But there are other parties who come out at 8
a.m., and they fish all day and keep this up till the season opens for trolling. He
til inks if these fellows were not allowed to come out till about an hour before sun-
down, it would be a great protection to the bass, as the mudcats do not bite well
till after the sun is down. There were not as many Americans there this past
summer, on account of the bass not biting well the year before.
The trapping for muskrats was fairly good last spring, though not as good as
usual, owing to the fact that winter rats were a good price, and the poachers went
to cutting the houses. He found one party at such work and had him fined, and
the money sent to the Government. The rats are hard at work now putting
up their camps for winter. Ducks were very plentiful last spring. As there is
no shooting done in spring, they stop there and feed on the wild rice and water
celery. The two hundred yard limit is a little cramped for shooters in Rice
Lake ; it brings the party who does not own a point too close to the man who does,
and causes a hard feeling among the sports that would not exist if they had a
three hundred limit; they would be far enough apart not to interfere with each
other. The duck is not like the fish, which has no chance to leave, but the duck
is a passer-by. They sit out in the deep water and feed on the wild rice and
water celery, then leave when they are fat and go to the American side. He
thinks, as well as many others, that the rice beds should be included in the rush
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beds. It has got so now that men will lie in their canoes in the heavy rice, watch-
ing for ducks flying over; they take very long shots, and do more harm in scaring
the ducks than they would if they were shooting from the edge of the river beds
out of blinds and over decoys. Partridges are more plentiful this fall, also black
squirrels.
There are no sawmills in his division.
He would like to say a few words about frogs. He thinks if there was a pro-
tection on them till the first of July, which would be after they had deposited
their spawn, they would have as many bull frogs in five years as they ever had.
Overseer Moffatt, of Glen Cross, reports that the fish in his district are trout
and suckers, and are about as plentiful as other years. He would recommend the
season for trout to close on the first of the month. The law has been well observed,
no illegal fishing having been brought to his notice.
The game in his district are mostly foxes, muskrat and mink. The latter are
getting scarce on account of their fur being so valuable.
Overseer F. J. Moore, of Ldkefield, reports that during the past year the fish-
ing laws have been fairly well observed in his district. He has had a few cases
with some of the settlers, but let them off with a warning, which had good effect.
The past spring was the best for fish spawn they have h9,d in his district
for several years, for the reason that the water was kept up for several weeks,
which gave the small fish a chance to get out of the marshes into deep water.
Tourists have had fairly good luck with rod and spoon this year, particularly
bass fishing; maskinonge has not been so plentiful, particularly during the latter
part of the season. He would strongly recommend that Stony Lake be restocked
with parent bass if they could be got. He thinks it of great importance that the
fish supply be kept up in these waters, as Stony Lake is fast becoming a great
summer resort for tourists, who come from all parts of the United States, as well
as from our own province. He does not think the fishermen would mind paying
more for their permits if there was good fishing, as they seem delighted with our
waters.
He has issued over two hundred and fifty fishing permits this year, and there
are also a number of Americans come here who get their permits on the way over.
He has also issued seventeen guides' licenses and two minnow licenses, so that it
is easily seen there are a great number of people on these waters during the sea-
son. He thinks it would be a good thing if arrangements could be made with
the Dominion Government in regard to the rising and falling of the water in
Stony Lake in the spring, and he thinks this could be done without much injury
being done, if the matter was taken up. If this could be done a great part of the
fish spawn would be saved which is now lost by the falling of the water before the
spawn gets to its maturity. He would again suggest that the close season for bass
and maskinonge be from the 1st of April till the 15th of June, as these fish run
as soon as the ice disappears.
The game laws have been fairly well observed during the past year, particu-
larly in regard to deer hunting. He thinks the Fish and Game Department passed
a good act when they limited the killing of deer to one for each hunter. Ducks
are not very plentiful in his district. Partridge are more plentiful this season.
He would strongly recommend that open season for plover and ducks and water
fowl of all kinds come in at the same time, as parties shooting plover sometimes
kill ducks as well. Trappers have had a good season, particularly trapping musk-
rats. Mink is very scarce.
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He would suggest that the carrying of firearms be prohibited in that district
in the close season, as there are so many people on the water in the summer. It is
very dangerous and there is no necessity for it. If this could be done it would put
a stop to some parties killing ducks before the season opens, and he thinks it would
be better for all tourists and cottagers.
Overseer J. W. Morton, of St. Ola, reports that fishing in that district has
not been as good as in former years, particularly in Salmon Lake; trout seem to
be diminishing, but are more plentiful in Devil Lake.
He did not sell nearly so many angling permits this year as other years, and
did not sell any net licenses.
Duck shooting has been somewhat better than last year; ducks being more
plentiful.
Partridge are on the increase and quite plentiful. So much for the close
season.
The close seasons were well observed as far as he has any knowledge. There
are no fishways in his division.
Deer are quite numerous; also bear, rabbits and squirrels.
Overseer James Myers, of Orchard, reports that the fishing was about the
same as last year. Fairly good catches were made, and some large trout were
got by some of the fishing clubs. All were used at home, and none sold that he
is aware of. One party had undersized trout, and another party shot a duck out
of season. Both were reported to the Department.
He believes the close seasons were very well observed. There was one violation
of the Fisheries Act settled out of court, and one of the Game Act not settled yet.
No sawdust or mill refuse is allowed to go in the water, that he knows of.
There is one fishway in his division in fairly good condition.
It is the wish of the fishing clubs in his division that the trout season should
end the 1st of September instead of the 14th. Speckled trout and bass are the
principal fish in his division.
Overseer J. R. McAllister, of Gore's Landing, reports that the law has been
very well observed by every person. There have been a great many maskinonge
taken, and large-mouthed bass, but the small-mouthed bass were not nearly so
plentiful. There have not been so many non-residents fishing at Gore's Landing
this season as last.
Ducks are very plentiful at the present ^ime. Grouse are very scarce in that
part of the Province, but black squirrels are getting to be very numerous. He
would like to see the law made to forbid carrying guns on the lake, or on the shore
shooting snipe, plover or rail, which birds are on the same grounds as the black
and wood duck, until the open season for ducks, as it would make it a great deal
easier for the overseer to enforce the law.
Overseer A. W. Mclntyre, of Keene, reports that there was a good catch of
fish in his division (Rice Lake) this season — much better than last year, both for
lunge and bass.
Ducks are very plentiful, and duck hunters are very well pleased with their
sport, some shooting as high as forty per day. He thinks partridge are more
plentiful, although there are not many around there. Muskrats were very scarce
last season. Some trappers would like to have taken out licenses to trap rats.
He has no infractions to report, as he thinks the law has been well observed.
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There was no mill refuse or sawdust put into the water, except once when the
floor of the mill broke down and let some sawdust down, but the floor was repaired
at once.
Overseer Peter Nichols, of Bridgenorth, reports that in his division fishing
was good during the first of the season, some very large ones having been caught.
Just before the ice broke up last spring there was a large number of bass taken
out. He thinks, to prevent this, it would be a good idea to have the close heason
begin one month earlier.
He secured four nets, which he reported to the Department, and has the nets
yet.
Ducks are plentiful, but partridge are scarce. He thinks it would be wise to
protect them for a year or two longer.
Black squirrels are more plentiful, but thinks it would be well to protect
them also.
Mink and muskrat seem to be very scarce. He thinks they should be pro-
tected for at least two or three years.
Hares have become quite numerous.
Frogs are very scarce and should be protected for a time.
Deer hunting was very good last season, and, according to reports, it will be
as good this.
Overseer B. B. Ostrom, of FranJcford, reports thast in his district, with a few
exceptions, the law has been well observed. He found the most trouble with for-
eigners who do not observe the laws. He succeeded in making several convictions,
which has had the desired effect. The fishery laAvs were well observed. He only
seized one net, and confiscated one box of undersized pickerel being shipped out of
the country. The bass and pickerel are plentiful. He saw one fine catch of 50
lbs. in three hours, the undersized ones being thrown back. The black and grey
squirrels are increasing and numerous. Partridge and hares are plentiful, and he
has had some trouble in keeping hounds from running. The residents assist him
very much in keeping the Fish and Game Act.
Overseer H. B. Parher, of B oh cay g com,, reports that the spawning season for
maskinonge last spring was an ideal one, one of the best that he has seen for years,
owing to the water being held at a uniform level until the spawn were all hatched
and the young fish able to get to deep water before it fell. The results are to be
seen this fall, as there are numbers of the young fish to be seen in the marshes,
more than he has noticed in previous years. The bass were practically through
spawning before the open season, and the young bass also seem very numerous. The
bass fishing for this reason was all that could be desired, the catches as to size were
good. The maskinonge fishing in the first part of the season was poor, but later
on was fair, the only reason he can give being the deep water. He would suggest
that a fish hatchery be fituated at either Bobcaygeon or Fenelon Falls. It would
be a benefit to keep the fish replenished, as there is a big drain on fish on all our
Kawartha Lakes, owing to so many tourists.
Ducks are about the same as usual. The late fall ducks seem unsettled and
are all over the lakes which makes it hard for the sportsman to get a good shoot.
Partridge are very numerous indeed, owing to the previous protection and
sportsmen pleased with their rhoot. Mink are scarce, but tbe protection on them
may have the desired effect. Muskrats seem to be fairly numerous, and are at
present building up their little homes for the winter. The water is very low which
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makes it hard for them to winter if the water rises after the lakes and bays freeze
over. He would recommend that no trapping or taking of muskrat in any way be
done during winter months, as it is a temptation for men to hunt them from their
homes only to be drowned or starved to death. Deer seem to be more numerous
this fall, as he has seen several, and signs through the woods show indications of
many. The taking of only one deer this fall should have an effect as to their in-
crease, Beaver are increasing, and it is a hard task to keep poachers from catching
them. There are little colonies springing up different places which he was sur-
prised to see this summer, and they would soon increase and multiply if left alone.
He has had several infractions of the Game and Fisheries law, and lots of work
yet to be done. He would suggest that the following amendments be added to the
Game and Fisheries Act for the better protection of game and fish: —
(a) That there be no fishing through the ice whatever.
(b) That the open season for mink be from 1st November to 1st March.
(c) That frogs be protected for three years.
(d) That the open season for muskrats be from 15th March to 1st May.
(e) That no light of any kind be used for hunting or catching any animal
or bird.
Overseer Chas. W. Parlcin, Valentia, reports that he is pleased to be able to
say that there were more maskinonge captured this season in his division tnan for
many years. A large number of tourists visited Scugog Lake during July and
August, and all seemed well pleased with their success in taking large lunge. A
few Americans visited there during the season, and they looked more favorably on
the Angling License Act. He sold four permits, some bought permits in Toronto,
not knowing they could secure them from him. Bass fishing was not as good on ac-
count of their being slaughtered through the winter. He would like to see the
winter fishing prohibited, and would respectfully suggest that the close season
for bass be from Dec. 15th to July 1st, and for maskinonge from Dec. 15th to
June 15th.
He thinks the muskrats were quite as numerous here last spring, but there
were not as many trappers, and he thinks that accounts for there not being as many
taken in his division. They are busy now building their homes for the winter. He
is glad to know that our valuable little mink is now receiving protection, and he
hopes to see them rapidly increase in numbers. He says it is a pleasure to report
that partridge are more plentiful in that vicinity now than they have been for
years. Ducks were there in large numbers last spring, and, owing to the good pro-
tection they received, a number of Blue Bills and Red Heads remained in the
marshes all summer and hatched their brood there. There are thousands of the
best duck there now, and the hunters are well satisfied with their sport. The open
season coming in on the 15th Sept. necessitated a closer watch and more patrolling
during the first two weeks of the month to prevent the snipe and plover shooters
from taking duck, but in his opinion it was better for the ducks.
His home is so located that he can watch a large portion of his division with
the field glasses every day, and whenever he thinks there is a necessity he travels
around and investigates. He has been very watchful trying to protect the fish and
game of all kinds from the few greedy and unsportsmanlike persons. He has had
no occasion to impose any fines as yet, but has a couple of cases to be settled.
The Government boat "Naiad" has had a beneficial effect and has been a help
to the local overseers. The people see that. the authorities are in earnest, and that
they mean to protect our valuable fish and game.
Indian Camp, Kensing Point, 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay.
Houseboating among the 30,000 Islands of Geotgian Bay.
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81
Overseer Colin Robertson of Hillsh.urg, Ont, reports that he has been over his
territory several times during the season and is pleased to state that the Game and
Fishery Laws have been well observed. The fish in his division are mostly all brook
trout and the fishing for the past season has been good; he is of the opinion that
the close season for brook trout should begin earlier, say Sept. 1st, instead of the
15th. The Caledon Mountain Trout Co. still own or control a large portion of the
waters there ; members of the Company have had a great season and a large number
of beautiful trout have been caught and taken away ; the Guelph Fishing Club that
control one of the ponds there also had a good season. The law regarding the dis-
position of sawdust, etc., by the mills has been well observed. No large game in
that section. Foxes and rabbits are plentiful; partridge are scarce. As far is
violations are concerned, he has none to report.
Overseer William Robinson of Kilworthy, reports that the fishing has been
fairly good in his division this year, and the law has been well observed. There
have been more Americans on Sparrow Lake and Kasheshebogamog Lake this sea-
son than there have ever been before.
Muskrats do not seem to be as plentiful as last season. Mink is about the
same, also partridges, and as for beaver he has not seen much of their work, but
the otter is increasing fast. He has a little trouble watching the Indians concerning
the otter, as they are bound to have them. Ducks are about the same as last season,
and deer seem to be better than they were during the last few years. He would
like to see the Department stop the use of rifles in hunting partridge, as in the
open peason for deer they can hunt partridge too, and if an overseer meets a man
with a rifle and asks him for his license, he can say he is hunting partridge.
Overseer Neil Sinclair of Glenarm^ reports that there have been very few fish
caught in his district this season. There appear to be lots of fish in the lake, but
they would not take the bait. The water being very high all season, they seemed
to get all the food they wanted. There was no illegal fishing brought to his notice.
There are no deer in his district. There are lots of wild ducks on the lake
this fall. Partridge are getting quite numerous since they were protected. Mink
and muskrat are getting scarce in that locality.
Overseer John Small of Grand V alley ^ reports that only one breach of the
game laws came to his notice during the past year, and this was for shooting a deer
out of season. The party was brought before a Justice of the Peace and fined. This
matter was duly reported at the time. The fishing laws were particularly well ob-
served.
From reports and from his own observation, both partridge and rabbit are
becoming more plentiful. Practically no wild fowl have passed over there this fall.
Deerv are still increasing slowly.
Overseer William Smith of Gravenhurst^ reports that there has been a good
observance of the game and fishery laws in that section. Only in one case has there
been a flagrant breach of the law, and that was a party he caught with an illegal
catch of fish. He was brought before a magistrate, and was fined, and this example
and vigilant patrolling have had a good effect. For three months he patrolled the
lakes in the "Meenagha," and visited many parts inaccessible by the larger liners.
The number of fishing licenses sold this year has increased, and with the interest
taken by those interested in preserving our finny game, the sales will be increased
no doubt yearly.
There has been one carload of fingerlings deposited this year in those waters.
There is a movement on foot by some private individuals to raise funds to establish
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three hatcheries on the Muskoka lakes, which, if successful, will do much to keep
up the stock of fish.
Doubtless the patrol boat "Meenagha^' has been an unqualified benefit to the
fish protection, giving a wide advertisement of law enforcement, and that the De-
partment were wide awake to their duties.
Overseer C. St. Charles of Madoc, reports that during the past months of the
present year the fishery laws in his district have been very well observed. There
have been no convictions, and very few complaints. Pickerel has increased a great
deal, the catch being larger than previous years. The fishing in Moira Lake is
done almost wholly by residents of the village of Madoc, and is carried on more
for the sport than for gain.
The game laws have been well kept this year. There was one conviction on
Dec. 21, 1909 — that of a man being found guilty of illegally having in his posses-
sion 10 partridges. He was fined $50. There were a few complaints of men hunt-
ing deer without licenses. They were all convicted.
Game is scarce in and around that locality. There were very few ducks, and
they are getting scarcer every year.
Wolves are plentiful in the Townships of Tudor, Grimsthorpe and Lake. They
destroy numerous deer.
Overseer William H. Sivitzer, of Gooderham, reports that the close seasons for
fish were well observed, no instances of illegal fishing having come to his notice.
The salmon trout catch was up to the average, some fine specimens having been
caught. The catch of black bass was better than last year, some lakes having been
stocked three or four years ago, which are giving some return this year. They
were stocked by the settlers from other waters. There are salmon trout, speckled
trout, brook trout, and black bass in his district. There are no fishways in his
district. No fish were exported, but all used for home consumption. As far as
he knows, the mill owners have observed the law fairly well. There wera no
tourists visiting his district, to his knowledge.
The game laws were well observed. Deer seem to be getting more scarce.
He often saw deer years ago in his travels, but has not seen one alive for three
years now. He thinks that dogs should be prohibited for a few years, as he has
heard of a great many deer being slaughtered to feed the dogs in the winter.
Ducks are scarce, and he thinks that the cause is that there is no wild rice in his
district. There are quite a lot of muskrats and mink, and some beaver and otter.
He has heard of a number of beaver houses being chopped open last winter, and
the beaver taken away. He believes there is a quantity of beaver and otter fur
carried out by fur buyers. One otter pelt went out by mail. Partridge is plen-
tiful. The wood hare or cotton-tail are quite numerous. There are no black or
grey squirrels in his district. He thinks the partridge should be protected, or in
a few years they will be as scarce as they were two years ago. There were a great
many out after them this season.
Overseer Frederic Taylor, of Huntsville, reports that bass fishing was good
this season, and they appear to be on the increase; but, according to information
gathered from people on Lake of Bays and Peninsular Lakes, the salmon fishing
was not as good as last year.
No fish were exported.
No abuses existed.
The close season has been well observed this year, and he has had no com-
plaints.
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No illegal fishing has been done to his knowledge, and he has had no com-
plaints of any being done.
There has been no dumping of mill refuse in these waters this season, although
considerable sawdust is blown into the river from the mills at locks in Brunei, and
will continue until a proper burner is built.
Overseer George Thurlow, of Nairn Centre, reports that bass, pickerel, white-
fish and pike are very plentiful in that locality, most of the fish taken being pike
and bass. There is very little netting of fish there, nearly all fishing being done
by hook and line. Considerable illegal fishing has been done during the past
year.
Very few ducks are to be found in those waters, and no wild geese. The
waters are all mostly rock-bound without any feed. Partridge have been plentiful
this year, and a great many shot. His opinion is that one month open season will
be quite sufficient, and if the law can be strictly enforced for the eleven months
they may hold their own. Deer have been more plentiful in that locality than ever
before One party of seven filled their number the first week, and another party
of eleven did the same. About two does to one buck is the proportion of the killed.
Two other parties are to be heard from yet. Local hunters have all filled. No
moose licenses have been taken out this year, and none have been killed so far as
he knows. Parties of hunters who have come in there from ten miles north report
wolves very numerous. One hunter who has hunted every fall in the same local-
ity for about twelve years reports that they are increasing in numbers, and every
night they are to be heard howling round their camp and in full chase after deer,
presumably. He thinks that if a higher bounty were placed on them, it might
induce some venturesome hunters to take up the job of exterminating them, for
there is no doubt they destroy a great number of deer. A number of bears have
been seen by deer hunters, but none bagged, so far as he knows. A number of
colonies of beaver are reported, and they are evidently increasing rapidly, and will
need looking after, as a great many of the 1,000 or more lumbermen who go in
from Nairn Centre go armed with traps, and many of them with guns, and by
trapping add quite a nice sum to their winter's wage.
Overseer Ira Toole, of Omemee, reports that the maskinonge fishing this year
has not been very good in his division — ^not nearly so good as last season. There
seemed to be plenty of fish, but they would not bite, largely owing, he thinks, to
there being plenty of small fish for them to feed on, as the water seems to be full
of them. Bass fishing was very good.
Frogs are increasing there, but they should have a close season of at least
two months in the spawning season all over the Province. There is a lot of money
made by shipping frogs' legs, and they should be protected in the proper season
as well as any other game.
Partridge are more plentiful this year than usual. Ducks were quite plenti-
ful about the 1st September, but not nearly so many black ducks were to be seen
when the season opened on the 15th September. If the duck season is left as it
is now, the season for shore birds and waders should open at the same time, as it
is impossible to protect the ducks the way it is now. The shooting for fall 'ducks
has been good so far, and the best shooting is usually later in the season. Muskrats
are holding their own very well, considering the number of trappers that are after
them now in the spring. There was about $2,000 worth of muskrats sold out of his
division last spring, which makes it quite evident that they are protected in the
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<;lose season. Mink, as usual, are scarce, but the close season will help them, if it
is left as it is now until December 1st, as they can get under the ice and snow, if
there is any about that time. The game laws have been very well observed, but
tie finds it necessary to keep moving a good part of the time to keep it that way.
Overseer John Traves, of Fraserhurg, le^orts thai the bass and trout fishing
has been good this season.
Deer was about the same as the year before, most of the hunting parties get-
ting their number. Ducks were very plentiful last fall around that vicinity.
Partridges are on the increase very fast. Beaver and otter are very plentiful.
Mink is very scarce. Muskrats are very numerous.
The laws have been well observed, there having been no violations. He has
watched and taken a great interest in preserving the game.
Overseer S. Turner, of London, reports the game and fishery laws in that dis-
trict of the County of Middlesex as being very fairly observed. There have been
flome infringements of catching undersized bass, but the guilty parties have been
mostly small boys, whom he has let go with a warning.
Bass, pickerel and pike fishing has been very good there since the nets have
been removed from the river. Fishing would have been much better if they had
had a more favorable spring. This was owing to the fact that when the water was
high and suitable for the fish to run, the river was full of ice, and when the ice
•went the water also went, which stopped the run. However, the fishing, on the
whole, was very good there.
The game laws have also been very well observed there. The only trouble
he has had was with a fish dealer, who was displaying and offering for sale wood
hare or cotton tail rabbits after the 16th January. He warned him several times,
but he persisted in saying they were not wood hare or cotton tail rabbits, but
•only common rabbits, and to find out who was correct he had him prosecuted
before the police magistrate of that city. He secured a verdict, but lost on the
appeal. The magistrate's opinion was that the game law was broken, but the judge
on the appeal quashed the conviction, on the grounds that they were not wood
hare or cotton tails, but simply a wild rabbit, and a nuisance to the community at
large. This prosecution has been the means of making the law governing this
matter very plain, as the Act now states that the game has to be handed to the
nearest officer of the department for distribution to charitable institutions.
There is only one fault or complaint he has with the game laws, and that is
as regards the season for woodcock. He thinks the season should be from 1st
October to 15th November, both days inclusive. His reason for this is they are a
migrating bird, and always leave there about the full of the moon in October, or
after the first hard frost, and their neighbors to the South receive the benefit of
their breeding ground.
Overseer 0. Twamley, of Cavan, reports that the trout are getting very scarce
in a creek in his division, and he would like to have fishing in it prohibited for
two years. The bass were very late in coming up this spring, and did not leave
their beds until long after the 15th June, but were as plentiful as ever.
Ducks are very scarce there this season, while partridge are more plentiful.
The law has been fairly well observed.
Overseer John Watson, of Caesarea, reports that matters are getting better
all the time as regards the keeping of the game and fishery laws. The maskinonge
fishing has been splendid the past summer, and on his trips around the lakes he
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 8S
cau.f'ht 26 weighing 270 lbs., and there were lots of bass also. But he would
recommend that the day's catch be reduced to two maskinonge and four bass,
and the close season to be from the 1st April to the 15th June. He thinks that
the large sluiceway in the new dam at Lindsay will admit the free passage of the
fish in the spring.
Re Game. He would advise the open season for mink to be from the 1st
November to the 31st December, as this would allow them a chance to increase.
Ducks are becoming more plentiful every year, as they stay and hatch in the
marshes, on account of the close protection in the spring from shooting and driv-
ing them out.
Regarding the prohibited hours for shooting game: He finds that the over-
seer cannot cope with this matter, and he would suggest that the time be changed
to sunrise and sunset, and then if a man is found on the hunting ground after
sunset, and not in the act of getting out, that he be liable to a fine.
Partridge are on the increase all over his division.
Now as regards open season for snipe, rail and plover, and all other birds
known as shore birds or waders, he thinks that the season should open on the 15th
September with the duck season, as the birds will be in better shape, and it will
save a lot of work to the overseers, and also save a lot of disbursements. He also
thinks that all trappers should pay a license of at least $5 each for trapping and
shooting. He thinks that they should have a gun license of tAvo dollars, except to
farmers on their own lands. This of itself would do away with a lot of pot hunt-
ing or poaching, and prevent accidents with small boys using guns.
He would recommend that the taking of muskrats, frogs and speckled trout
be prohibited for the full year of 1911, at least that is in the Counties of North
and South Ontario, North and South Victoria, the united counties of Northum-
berland and Durham, and Peterborough County, as they are becoming very scarce
in those counties.
Overseer John Watt of Peterborough reports that the fish run this year was
unusually long, commencing early on account of the very warm weather in the latter
part of March, first of April. The cold weather setting in a little later on seemed
to drive the fish into deep water for a time to return to the shallow waters towards
the end of the close season and the early part of the open season.
There was not as large a catch during the open season this year as in some
previous years owing he thinks largely to the fact that the Government dredge
was taken below the C. P. Ry. bridge, necessitating the drawing off of about five
feet of water from the river and lake. For some time after this the fishing was
very poor, but some fine catches were made later in the season.
By keeping a constant patrol on the waters here is the only way we can pos-
sibly preserve the fish during the close season and hope to have any good fishing
when the open season comes in.
Part of the fishing ground in his territory is within the limits of the City of
Peterborough, and along this portion of the river front there are fifty or more
boathouses each containing from two to five boats so you may understand the
amount of trouble he experiences in trying to enforce the fishery laws. If the lovers
of angling among the owners of these boathouses would assist in any small degree
in endeavouring to compel others to observe the law there would be no better
maskinonge and bass fishing anywhere, but he gets very little information as to in-
fractions of the law from them.
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Through the valuable assistance he received from Mr. T. Guerin he was able
to keep the poaching down to the minimum— in fact he has not heard of any viola-
tions, except in a very few cases of fisli having been caught which were under
size.
By request, Mr. Guerin visited a section of the district which is outside of his
territory, and on July Irt last, made a raid and captured five gill nets in the one
night.
He built a fire in front of his boathouse and in the presence of a number of
gentlemen destroyed twenty-two gill nets, some of which were one hundred feet
in length and all of them long enough to span any of the creeks in that section.
He fined two persons five dollars each with costs for violations of the fishery
laws.
The fish and game laws are to his mind being more strictly observed than
formerly but he feels more and more the necessity of an overseer devoting his
entire time to the duties of his office in order that he may more effectively carry
on the work of preserving the fish and game and preventing the breaking of the
laws governing the fishing and shooting.
Nearly all of the American citizens who have stopped there on their way to
fishing resorts have been rupplied with their angling permits, of which he sold
twenty-three this year. So far this season he has sold twelve game dealers' licenses,
and there is a possibility of a few more being needed a little later on.
Overseer' Chas. West of Holland Landing, reports that there has been very little
change in his division from last year. The fishery law has been well observed
during the close season, and he had no occasion to prosecute any one. The parties
who do the most fishing there are chiefly local residents, and they inform him
that black bass are on the increase. He has not noticed any change in the catch
of maskinonge this year.
Ee game. There are only a few flocks of ducks that stop there on their flight.
on account of the rice being destroyed by the carp. He has every reason to believe
that the partridge are on the increase since they have been protected.
Overseer- G. W. West of Holland Landing, reports that he has found the law
well observed this season. He does not find much difference in the catch of mas-
kinonge. There have been a very few caught in the open season, but he thinks
that is on account of so many carp. Black bass is on the increase, and so are
small fish and coarse fish.
Ducks and all kinds of game birds are very scarce on those waters this season.
He thinks partridge is on the increase. Hares and cotton-tail rabbits are quite
plentiful.
Overseer Hugh Wilson of Elphin, reports that he found no fishing, only with
hook and line, and found bass and pike more plentiful than in years past. Had two
convictions in his district last December. Ducks were scarce this fall. Partridge
are in great numbers, but are being shot in large quantities by local sportsmen. He
would suggest they be protected in 1911.
Overseer E. A. Wootton, of Maynooth, reports that he has tried to keep the
people posted in the Game Laws with marked success, and is glad to be able to
report no convictions. He had a report in July of netting in the Papineau, but
could not locate nets and did not know who was doing it. Speckled trout are
quite plentiful. Salmon trout seem to be rather scarce and rather under the usual
size.
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Deer are plentiful in many sections, but in other sections the wolves are plen-
tiful, and these are the worst enemy of the deer. If some effectual means could be
adopted for killing the wolves, there would be plenty of deer. Partridge are
plentiful in some sections, and in others very scarce.
Overseer W. J. Wright, of Ice Lahe, reports that the game fish in Kagawong
and Ice Lakes are about the same as last year. There were a large number of
Americans there this year, but not so many Canadians, and nearly all report good
catches of black bass. He does not think there was the same waste of fish at
the hotel at Kagawong this year as last — if there was, he did not see it. He
would strongly recommend that all outsiders pay a license to fish, whether they
come from Buffalo or Toronto, and that the only people who should be allowed
to fish without a permit is the actual settler. He has no trouble with the Ameri-
cans. The guide sees to it that they do not exceed the limit. In his opinion, if there
are favors going, it is the American who should get them, for he brings the
money into the country and pays his way at the hotels and boarding houses, while
the man from Ontario brings a tent and a box of hard tack, and then you have
to watch him, as he has no guide.
Deer are on the increase there, as there were not many killed last fall, and
the winter was favorable for them. Ducks are also on the increase, in fact there are
very few shot, except the sawbill, on account of the change in the close season
from the 1st to the 15th Sept. The black and grey duck leave there about the
5th Sept. He has had one conviction for illegal duck shooting. Partridge are
very plentiful, owing to the past close seasons, but he is sorry to say that next
year's report will be different, for any one can go out every day for a month
(except Sundays) and shoot as many as he can find. He would limit every man to
80 birds for the season. He had three people up before a magistrate for partridge
shooting in close season, but the magistrate reserved his decision. Mink and
muskrat are about the same as last year.
There was some trouble over guide licenses at Kagawong the past summer,
in fact there was not one American that held a guide's license. He thinks that
file local overseer should be allowed to recommend all such licenses, and no one
else (subject of course to an appeal to the Superintendent), for he has to work
with these men, and should be qualified to know who should have a license and
who should not.
RIVER ST. LAWRENCE.
Overseer Nassau Acton of Gananoque, reports that in his division, which is
from the foot of Wolfe Island to Rockport on the St. Lawrence and Gananoque
River, there are no licenses issued other than a guide's license and a few minnow
licenses. In connection with the catch of fish, he says it is impossible to give any-
thing like an accurate amount, but it has been one of the best seasons for angling
th'.-re has been for years. As to maskinonge and bass, their principal game fish,
the tourists have been well pleased with the catch. One man caught three mas-
kinonge in one day. The fishery laws have been well observed, and he has had no
complaint?.
Re Game. — The principal game there are ducks of various kinds, a few par-
tridge, and black and red squirrels, which are fairly plentiful. Ducks on the St.
Lawrence have been more plentiful than usual. One man reports getting forty-
ei<xht in one day.
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There have been no cases reported of any violations of the Game Laws. He
distributed all the copies of the Game and Fishery Laws which were sent to him.
His opinion is that they should be sent out freely to the people, as they call daily
for them. The "Journal," one of the local papers, has published the changes in
the law quite freely, which is a good thing, as the people seem anxious to be
posted regarding the law. He is satisfied that the close seasons have been well
observed, and this accounts for the increase, both in game and fish.
Overseer Matthew Cox, of Iloive Island, reports that he has not found any
illegal fishing being done in his district this year. The pike do not seem to be so
plentiful as in other years.
The duck hunting is good, but there is no plover around those parts.
Overseer James A. Fraser, of Prescott, reports that there was only a fair
amount of fishing done this year in his district. Bass was very scarce. He went
down to Lancaster in February and seized five spears, and two at Bains ville,
which he destroyed. In April, he went up the river and seized four nets near Jones
Creek, and two nets and a canoe east of Eockport, some of them being from
American side. He also had a chase after an American who was shooting ducks, but
could not catch him. On July 16th, he seized a set line from an American, and
on August 21st, seized one lot blocks and lines, and fined the man $5; also fined
another $5 for fishing for minnows without a license. He finds it hard to catch
these poachers, as they keep tab on one pretty well. The public are very good
about telling one that so and so happened, after it is all over, but when asked for
names, they are dumb and will not tell any more, being afraid of their names
being known.
The gun is being used pretty freely along tliat part of the St. Lawrence, and
from reports, from different parties he has met, he finds there is some poaching,
which is hard to stop. A policeman who was crossing the river on the ferry saw
a man open his valise when he arrived on the American side and show some friends
a fine lot of partridges he had shot or bought, and was laughing over the nice
way he got away with them. On the other hand, some of the citizens will take a
lot of birds when they get a chance, for a gentleman told him in the way of a
complaint that a man shot 160 ducks in one day, which he thought was too much.
He also heard of a man shooting a similar quantity of partridge, which looks as
if there should be a limit for those two kinds of birds.
Overseer James McNairn, of Iroquois, reports that all fish in general, except
bass, were as plentiful as in previous years. The cause of the scarcity in the bass
• is that the spawn is being eaten up by suckers and mudpouts, which he has seen
them doing several times.
No fish were exported, all being used for home consumption. There were
about two tons consumed.
The only abuse that exists is the allowing of suckers and mudpouts, which he
thinks should be removed from the river and feeding grounds.
The close seasons are strictly observed, and all precautions taken to see that
they are.
No violations of the Act came to his knowledge.
There are no mills dumping sawdust into the river.
There are no fishways in his district.
With regard to game. Partridge are more plentiful than they have been for
several years, which is the result of being protected for some years.
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Overseer William Russell, of Cornwall, reports that it has been a great season
for pickerel and maskinonge, which is what they have not had for a number of
years.
Ducks are also very plentiful this fall.
Overseer Geo. Toner, of Gananoque, reports that during the past year fishing
in the part of the St. Lawrence assigned to him to oversee — from the head of Howe
Island to Rockport — has been good. The fish in these waters are evidently in-
creasing in number, and although many of the game fish are not large, yet it is
evident that with efficient supervision and protection the former reputation of the
district as a sportsman's paradise will soon be restored. Many American visitors
fished in these waters during the past summer, and all were well pleased with the
prevailing conditions. It was seldom that they did not catch their full quota of
game fish allowed by the law. The guides' reports are very encouraging indeed.
It is to be regretted that there has been a lot of illegal fishing done here, and
he has made strenuous efforts to put a stop to it. He has seized and confiscated
a large number of nets.
One man was fined $50.00 and costs for illegal fishing, another was fined
$35.00 and costs for interfering with him in the discharge of his duty, another
was bound over in bonds of $600.00 to keep the peace, one man was sentenced to
fifteen months at hard labour in the Central Prison for interference and threaten-
ing to burn him out.
From the seizure of hoop nets he has learned that dogfish as well as game
fish are increasing in number. He has found as high as seventeen in one bag, and
it is a question whether it would not be advisable to devise some means to keep
down the number of these fish.
During the spring of 1910 ducks were very plentiful, especially in the swift
water below Gananoque. When the river opened up in that part, and before it was
possible to take a boat out, there wa« some poaching, but he drove to the place
where the illegal shooting was being done, and he has reason to believe prevented
the great slaughter of ducks that characterized the spring of former years. Ducks
are also very plentiful this fall, and the law is very well enforced and observed.
He regrets to have to report that the unlawful destruction of rat houses dur-
ing the winter months is having a very detrimental effect. Muskrats are evidently
becoming scarcer each year. He has taken as high as fifty-four traps from rat
houses that were cut open in the month of March, and had the owner fined $25.00
and costs, but some more severe penalty Avill have to be imposed in order to have
this law properly observed.
Lakes Simcoe^ Couchiching and Spareow.
Overseer Samuel Coulter, of Gilford, reports that the fishing season of 1910
has been practically the same as in former years. There have been quite a number
of bass caught, but very few lunge, as there was but little trolling done. He can-
not say that the law was very well observed, as last winter he fined twenty-four
parties, and he thinks that was not all who should have been fined. He thinks
there should be a spearing license granted for three winter months, as the people
around Lake Simcoe never have a chance to get a fish except in winter time, and
they feel the fish are protected for the benefit of the summer tourists. The people
also feel that the Department think the tourists are a benefit, but the farmers do
not consider them anv benefit to them.
90 THE EEPOET UPON No. 13
He says that there are millions of carp in Lake Simcoe and the Holland
J?iver, and they are there to stay. When the marsh land is floodecl in the spring
they are there in millions, and parties can stand in one place and <^atch dozens of
them with their hands without ever moving. Some will weigh as much as 18 lb?.
They average about 10 fish to 100 lbs.
He says it is for the Department to find means of making use of these carp,
and also find means of catching them after the water leaves the marsh, as they
will go back into deep water, but there are thousands of them never get back. They
become tangled in the marsh grass when the water leaves, and when men are cut-
ting marsh hay they find the skeletons.
There have been a few ducks shot this fall, but they are not very plentiful, as
there is not the rice to feed them that there was in former years.
He thinks the Government should pass a law against trapping in Cook's Bay
for at least a couple of years. About a year ago last spring muskrats were very
plentiful, and they appear to be trapped clean out. Last fall he hardly saw any
muskrat houses.
Overseer George G. Green, of Bradford, reports that the fishery law has been
well kept, better than ever before, and he has received support from the citizens,
who have at last apparently realized the fact that our waters are about depleted of
our best game fish. Very few maskinonge have been caught during the open
season, but several black bass — more than he has ever known to be taken in the
river — were caught this year, possibly owing to feed being scarce in the lake. One
good catch was reported nearly at the head of the river, or eighteen miles from
the lake. The carp are just as destructive as ever, and he blames these for the
scarcity of both game and fish. It is hoped that seines will be operated there next
year. He asks the assistance of the Department in making an effort to rid the
waters of these fish. He has secured a small net, which he now has.
Duck, as usual, M^ere very scarce, only a few black nesting there, and not more
than 15 birds having been killed all fall. Owing to the marsh drying up, there
were practically no snipe. Partridge were perhaps a little more numerous, a few
having been taken. Black squirrels are getting scarcer each year, but there are
still quite a few in the big bushes. He would recommend that a close season be
placed on the river for trapping, as even tlie muskrats are being cleaned out, and
a couple of years Avould help it considerably.
Overseer RoM. Leadlay, of Barrie, reports that there has been more whitefish
and trout caught with night lines in Kempenfeldt Bay, than for some years.
Herring are being caught in large numbers, and are more plentiful than ever
before. Bass are small and scarce. Pickerel and lunge are seldom seen in that Bay.
Partridge are pretty scarce, but ducks are more plentiful this year.
Deer are also increasing in numbers.
■ He has had but one conviction, and that was for exposing fish for sale out of
season.
Overseer Harry Mayor, of Painswich, reports that the Fishery and Game Laws
have been fairly well observed in his district. There were a few attempts made at
jacklight fishing early in the spring, but he is satisfied that if any illegal fishing
has been done there, it has been of a very trifling nature. He is pleased to report
a decided increase in trout and whitefish, and never has he seen the herring so
plentiful. He regrets, however, that bass are decreasing in numbers, and believes
the time has arrived for that lake to be re-stocked with this variety of fish. He
believes the cause of the decrease in bass is due to the waters being overfished by
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1911 GAME AND FISHEKIES. 91
the army of anglers who reside on Lake Simcoe during the summer months, and
• who, with their motor boats (which offer such easy and quick facilities for moving
around) travel from point to point and shoal to shoal, ever fishing for bass.
In regard to game, hares, black squirrels and other small varieties of game
are quite plentiful. A few coveys of partridge have been seen, and wild ducks are
very numerous this fall.
Overseer H. McDonald, of Beaverton, reports that to the best of his know-
ledge the game and fish in his district were as plentiful this year as in former
years. He had some trouble during the winter, stopping spearing through the
ice, as the fishermen were expecting to get licenfe. He would recommend licenses
for spearing during the winter, as he thinks it would help to stop the netting in
the fall. He had two parties fined before the season opened for shooting ducks.
The close season for bass was well observed this year. During October, and while
on board the "Naiad," they grappled some 2,000 yards of gill net. The "Naiad"
has done good service this year. '
Overseer Wm. McGinn, of Orillia, reports that bass fishing or angling in Lake
Simcoe has been very poor, and what bass was caught was on an average small.
Salmon trout fishing has been exceptionally good, both spring and fall, especially
the fall season. The close season for trout in Simcoe should start the first of
October, instead of November, as this is the month they spawn in Simcoe. This
would add greatly to the protection of trout in future years.
They have also another fish called Richardson White Fish, which seldom, if
ever, reach the two pounds limit, and are in abundance. They are of no use to the
public, as they come under the head of whitefish, and anything under two pounds
in weight is not allowed to be caught in these waters. This particular species of
whitefish should be allowed to be caught under two pounds in weight, as there is
not one in a thousand of them weighs two pounds.
Bass fishing in Lake Couchiching this season has been exceptionally good. He
has seen some splendid catches made this summer. Maskinonge has been also
good. They are becoming more plentiful every year. We have a few pickerel, which
are getting better every year, and an abundance of rock bass, sunfish and perch,
and also any amount of that noble fish called the German carp. In a few years,
it will be one of the best marketable fish we will have in our waters. They are very
productive, and grow very large. When caught in proper season, say April or May,
they are a good firm fish.
He has spent considerable time this season patrolling his beat, both on Simcoe
and Couchiching, and he has had very little trouble from illegal fishermen. There
has been very little of that done on his beat. He has only taken up one net this fall,
about two hundred yards. There were five trout in same.
He also chased three different parties in the night. Had they been left alone,
they would have set nets on his beat. They managed to get away from him as they
took the bush.
Duck is very scarce. There is no feed for them on these waters. Partridge
are very plentiful this season, also rabbits. Black and grey squirrel are almost ex-
tinct in that section. Muskrat and mink are very scarce. They have no deer in
Simcoe. They have gone back further, on account of the Canadian Northern
road going through that portion of the country where they were.
He may say that he is thankful for the assistance he has had from the steamer
■''Naiad" through the summer, and especially this fall, in the protection of trout.
9? THE REPORT UPON So. 13
Captain Carson has done a noble work, and if he is stationed here for a few years,
Simcoe will be one of the best trout lakes in the Province of Ontario.
Overseer Donald McPhee, of Uptergrove, reports that in Lake Simcoe trout
have not been so plentiful for a number of years as they were in May, 1910.
Angling for trout during October was especially good, and the law was well,
observed, both in and out of "close season."
Whitefiish were plentiful.
Bass were unusually small in Lake Simcoe. Tourists report fome very good
catches.
Angling was especially good in ^lud Lake. Touri-^ts relate glowing accounts
of their summer fishing.
Bass, pickerel, and maskinonge are the chief specimens caught.
Duck are very plentiful in his district.
Owing to the scarcity of water in their places of harbor, the muskrats seem
to be scarce.
Partridge are increasing in his district.
Mink are very scarce.
Carp in Lake Simcoe are rapidly on the increase.
One case of illegal fishing was noted, and the oflfending party was promptly
fined.
The law was well observed during the part season.
Overseer H. S. Thomson, of Brechin, reports that trolling for trout in spring
was as fine as he has seen for ten years, but not so good this fall. He tried trolling
a good deal himself, but did not get any trout. Bars fishing was fairly good, and
considerably better than last season.
Ducks are scarce in his division, one reason being he believes that there is no
feed for them. Geese are much more plentiful than usual.
Overseer Robert Tillett, of Boche's Point, reports that as far as he is aware,
there have not been any violations of the law. He has been tojd that some of the
tourists were catching small bass, but he could not get the names of the parties.
He examined different boats, but did not find any fish under size. He says the
public do not seem to give an overseer any help; they, tell things that happen, but
will not give any names. The bass fishing was not good this season in his district.
There do not appear to be many maskinonge, as very few were caught this season.
He thinks there should be something done to increase the supply of bass and
maskinonge. He did not hear of one pickerel having been caught this season.
There seem to be plenty of whitefish and trout. He would like to see the close
season for these fish commence on the 15th October.
There are more ducks this season than last, but very few fur-bearing animals,
and very few partridge?, as there is not much timber for them.
The law in his division has been very well observed on the whole.
Overseer Michael Timlin, of Atherley, reports that the fishing has been good
this season in Lakes Couchiching and St. John, maskinonge, black bass, herring
and pickerel being plentiful in those waters.
The law has been very well observed in his division in the different close
seasons, as no violations came to his knowledge.
There are three mills in his district, one being the Chemical Mills at Long-
ford, but the law regarding mill refuse in the waters was well observed.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 93
As to Game Laws, one infraction of the law came to his notice — a man illegally
shooting a moose in close season. He imposed a fine, which he paid. He did not
live in his district.
Ducks, partridge'5 and muskrats are quite numerous.
NlPISSING.
Overseer G. L. Bailey, of Callander, reports that the fishing has been fully
equal to other seasons. The bass are becoming more numerous, and there is no
difficulty in obtaining a good catch. Pickerel and pike are always obtainable with-
out any trouble. There are no speckled trout streams running into the lake, al-
though there are some about twenty miles inland, and the fishing there has been
good, he having seen =ome weighing from one to three pounds. The law in regard
to fishing has been well observed, and no pollution has been dumped into the
waters. The tourists are numerous, and the islands are thickly populated with
both Canadians and Americans.
The hunting season for deer in 1909, was well observed, and all the hunters
were satisfied, the majority receiving their allotted number. The close season for
partridge was also observed, and they promised to be exceptionally plentiful for
1910, the fire-rangers having seen numerous flocks during the summer. Ducks were
plentiful, especially in the later part of September last year; this year they were
later coming round tho?e parts. The snipe afforded great shooting on the marshes.
Overseer James Dunlop, of Mackey's Station, reports that since his last report
he finds very little change in the game and fish situation. Deer are not so plentiful
this fall as it appears to him now, but as the season is not open, it is difficult to
report just how they are going to turn out. During the earlier part of summer
they seemed quite plentiful, but of late have disappeared. Partridge were numer-
ous this fall, but are being slaughtered wholesale. In his opinion there should be
a limit to a day's shoot, and also a small fee charged, in order to protect them
annually during open season. The farmers in his district try to protect the birds
on their property, and some outsider comes along and cleans out the whole flock in
a day's shoot.
Eat and mink are very scarce, in fact, rat are almost extinct and should be
protected. Beaver are very plentiful, in fact, the country is full of beaver.
Duck are not so numerous as formerly.
As a rule, he has little trouble in protecting game, except for Indians. They
do not seem to be able to understand the laws. He had to fine one fellow, but
is getting them educated by being lenient with them.
Overseer Philippe Pilon, of Sudbury, reports that he was advifed of nets being
set in Lake Ramsey, but after visiting the lake twice during the summer, he
found no nets. He has not received any applications for licenses for fishing, and
no fees have been collected.
He vinted the different townships, Capreol to Dill inclusive, every month, and
did not find anything contrary to the rules and regulations, with the exception
of a hound being loose in the township of Broder. After notifying the owner
of said liound, it was taken back and looked after.
94 THE REPORT UPON" No. 13
Biological Departmext,
University of Toroi^to,
December 9tli, 1910.
E. TiNSLEY, Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries, Toronto.
Dear; Sir, — I beg to report on the work of the Biological Station, Georgian
Bay, as follows:
During the past searon the station was open for workers from June 1st to
September 10th. Mr. A. R. Cooper, B. A., continued his previous work on the life
history of parasites affecting fresh water fishes. Mr, A. D. Robertson took charge
of the collection of mollusks, tlie latter being collected systematically for the first
time. Dr. A. G. Huntsman supervised this work during the month of August
and the collection is now being worked over by Mr. Robertson as a post-graduate
student. Mr. E. M. Coatsworth made collections of fiat-worms and leeches and
worked out a provisional classification embracing both parasitic and free living
forms. The work on the species of fish and their distribution was continued, and
the thanks of the staff are due to the Department for permission to use certain
nets for this purpose.
Yours respectfully,
B. A. Bensley,
Assistant Director.
REPORT OF THE WORK DONE AT THE BRANTFORD BASS POND
DURING THE SEASON OF 1910.
To the Superintendent, Gajne and Fisheries Department, Parliament Buildings,
Toronto, Ontario.
Sir,— I herewith beg to submit my second annual report in connection with
work done, and the result thereof, at the Provincial Experimental Pond here.
The Bass fingerlings number over fifty thousand, which were transplanted
by myself in different inland waters. The mortality through transit was not
noticeable.
On April 22nd, 83 parent fish, 3'5 male and 48 female, were deposited in the
pond, with the result that on the 17th May, they began in several instances to
build their nests. The weather this year was not nearly as favorable as last, owing
to the continued low temperature.
Some sixteen nests were built and hatched, twelve of which were in sheltered
nests, and four on the natural gravel beds. The dimensions of the ponds are 155
feet by 135 feet, total area 580 feet of hatching space, and this being divided into
2C feet, gave us the sixteen nests, which was the only available place in which
nests could be successfully built and hatched. The total hatched and reared from
those sixteen nests averaged a trifle over three thousand per nest.
The Department are to be congratulated upon the success this year, and the
activity they have displayed in connection with the establishing of the new hatch-
ery at Mount Pleasant.
Yours truly,
J. T. Edwards.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 95
EEPOET OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT " EDNA
IVAN," ON THE GREAT LAKES, DURING THE YEAR 1910.
Owen Sound, December 9th, 1910.
E. TiNSLEY^ Esq.,
Superintendent of Game and Fisheries^ Toronto.
Sir, — I have the honor to forward herewith my second annual report of tne
work performed by the chartered patrol boat "Edna Ivan."
On the 26th April, I took charge with Mr. W. W. Holden on board and
commenced the patrol of the Great Lakes, but on account of fog, only made from
Gore Bay to Little Current where I took on board the gasoline launch and other
property belonging to the Department; 27th continued the patrol of a portion of
the Georgian Bay as far as Owen Sound; 30th left for Lake Erie, calling at
Tobermory, Kincardine and Sarnia, arriving at Walkerville on the 3rd of May;
4th, 5th and 6th lying in Walkerville painting ship, and having new gangway made
to replace one lost in gale on Lake Huron; 7th left with Mr. Holden and Mr.
V. Chauvin on board for Lake Erie, calling at Amherstburg for coal and on to
jKingsville; 8th, left and ran to Rondeau; 9th, went with AV. W. Holden, V.
Chauvin and J. McVittie over Rondeau Bay and to Bates fishing station, where
learned of a catch by them of 57,600 lbs. of German carp at one haul of a seine;
10th, ran to Port Stanley, where Mr. Chauvin left; 11th, cruised down the Lake,
calliner at Port Burwell and on to Port Dover, where Mr. Holden left and Dr.
Burt came on board; 12th, left and continued cruise to Port Maitland. Dr. Burt
went up the river to Dunnville; receiving instructions to return to Walkerville,
returned to Port Dover; 13th, Dr. Burt left, and at 6 a.m. left, 2.30 p m. arrived
at Port Stanley where coaled ship; 14th, 5.40 a.m. departed and at 9.40 p.m.
arrived at Walkerville, but, owing to the indisposition of the Minister, the con-
templated cruise by him had to abandoned; 17th, left Walkerville with W. W.
Holden, V. Chauvin and officer Drouillard on board. Mr. Chauvin, Mr. Drouillard
and the Mate went along the shore of Lake St. Clair to inspect the pound nets,
the steamer keeping outside, and was met by the launch at the mouth of the
Thames. Mr. Chauvin and Mr. Drouillard left by rail; 18th, 19th and 20th, cruised
up St. Clair River and Lake Huron as far as Goderich; 21st, continued cruise
to Kincardine and Southampton; 2oth, left, calling at Tobermory, Rattlesnake,
South Bay Mouth and the Duck Island ; 27th, called at Cockburn Island and Mel-
drum Bay and on to Gore Bay. From the 30th until June 4th patrolled the
Georgian Bay by the North Shore to Owen Sound, Mr. Holden having left at
Penetang ; 6th, left for Wiarton, where officer J. W. Jermyn joined the ship, going
as far as Tobermory ; 7th, called at Lion's Head and Wingfield Basin, continued on
to Rattlesnake and Little Current; 8th, on to Kagawong and Gore Bay; 9th, left
for Sault Ste. Marie, calling at Blind River; 11th, officer Calbeck on board, went
as far as Batchawana, Lake Superior, cruised with launch along the shore of
Parisian Island and back to the Soo on the 12th; 13th, with Warden J. T. Robin-
son on board, proceeded up Lake Superior, stopping at Point Aux Pins, Gargantua,
Michipicoten Harbor and Michipicoten Island, returning to Sault Ste. Marie on
the 16th; 17th and 18th, cruised down the St. Mary River and the North Channel
to Gore Bay, calling at Hilton, Thessalon, Cockburn Island and Gore Bay; 21st
and 22nd, and 23rd, patrolled the waters from Gore Bay to Penetang, calling at
Duck Island, South Bay Mouth, Rattlesnake Harbor, Little Current, Killarney;
24th, at Collingwood for inspection; 25th, left for Thornbury where officer Thos.
8 G. r.
9(5 THE REPORT UPON No. 13
McKenney came on board; off Cape Commodore found evidence of hook fishing,
but failed to find any hooks; 27th, Mr. W. W. Holden rejoined the ship; 28th,
at Wiarton, where J. W. Jermyn came on board, and left for Lion's Head; 29th, in
Barrow Bay, where got a short line of hooks, thence to Tobermory; 30th, cruised
to Soutliampton and Kincardine; July 1st, left for and arrived at Goderich; 2nd,
continued cruise of Lake Huron and River St. Clair, Lake St. Clair to Walkerville,
calling at Sarnia; &th, handed over seized seine nets to Mr. Y. Chauvin and de-
parted up the river with him on board to Sarnia ; Gth, W. W. Holden and V. Chau-
vin went to Point Edward with reference to some dispute between fishermen, at
midnight, Mr. Holden left the ship; 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, cruised from Sarnia
to Manitowaning, calling at Goderich, Kincardine, Southampton (where Mr. Hol-
den rejoined the ship), and Rattlesnake Harbor; 11th, I drove with Mr. Holden
to Lake Manitou in the morning and again in the afternoon to investigate the
affairs of the Manitou Fish Co., and found they have a very complete fish hatchery,
but fear the result will not be satisfactory. In the evening left foT Gore Bay;
]4t]i, 15th and 16th, patrolled the wafers of the North Channel, Lake Huron and
Georgian Bay to Owen Sound, calling at Duck Island, South Bay Mouth, Tober-
mory, and Wiarton. At Owen Sound Mr. Holden left; 18th, went to Meaford to
meet officer McKenney (but didn't meet him) ; 19th, cruised to Thornbury, found
McKenney was away from home, and continued on to Collingwood and Penetang;
21st, left for Parry Sound, where Mr. Holden came on board; 22nd and 23rd,
patrolled from Parry Sound to Gore Bay, calling at Point Au Baril, Byng Inlet,
Bustard Islands, Killarney and Little Current; 2Gth and 27th, patrolled from
Gore Bay to Sault Ste. Marie, calling at Cutler (where Capt. Hunter came on
board), Blind River, Bruce Mines, Hilton and a dock in St. Mary's River, Richards
Landing and arrived at the Soo on the 27th ; 29th, left at 5.40 p.m., got through
the Lock and to Point Aux Pins; 30th and 31st, patrolled the waters of Lake
Superior, calling at Batchawana and Gargantua. From August 1st until 6th,
patrolled the waters from Gargantua to Port Arthur, called at Michipicoten
Harbor, Otter Cove, Port Coldwell, Ross Port, Nepigon and Eagle's Nest,
arriving at Port Arthur on the 6th ; from the 8th, until the 12th, left on return
trip, calling at luost of the ports visited on the up trip, and at Nepigon Strait,
Michipicoten Island, Jack Fish, Little Pick, Goulais Bay and arrived at Sault
Ste. Marie; on the 12th and 13th, cruised down the river and North Channel to
Tliessalon; 14th, continued on to Gore Bay; 16th, left, patrolled to Meldrum Bay,
thence to Cockburn Island, Duck Island, South Bay Mouth, and Rattlesnake
Harbor and arrived at Tobermory on tlie 18th; 19th, proceeded to Wiarton, where
J. W. Jermyn came on board, thence to Owen Sound; 20th, Mr. Holden left for
Toronto, and I left for Cape Commodore and Griffith Island, where Mr. Jermyn
and I searched for hook fishing, but didn't find any, thence to Wiarton, where Mr.
Jermyn left and returned to Owen Sound; 22nd, left for Thornbury to interview
Mr. McKenney, but found he was still away from home, then proceeded to Pene-
tang, then to Parry Sound, Point Au Baril, Byng Inlet, Bustard Islands, Killarney,
Little Current, Kagawong and on the 27th arrived at Gore Bay; 29th took the
"Yega" in tow; called at Little Current and Killarney; 31st, "Yega" still in
tow, but cast off her line off Point Au Baril and arrived at Penetang
8.35 p.m. September 1st went to Giant's Tomb where anchored and went in
launch to Whalen's Landing. Found Officer McKenney had left for home, pro-
ceeded to Christian Island for night; 2nd departed direct for Thornbury, where
had interview with Mr. McKenney and on to Wiarton and was joined by J. W.
Jermyn; 3rd left for Tobermory; 5th left at 8.25 a.m. saw three sail boats about
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97
five miles off Johnson's Harbor, ran to them and lay by one of them for two hours
while they lifted their nets. I found that McGaw was fishing for a party who
had a license to fish in that locality, so proceeded to Southampton, where I found I
had interviewed tlie wrong man; 7th, returned to Johnson's Harbor, accompanied by
Officers Jermyn and Kobeitson, and seized a gasoline boat and nets, which I
towed the next day to Southampton and left in charge of Mr. Eobertson; 10th
left and ran to Rattlesnake Harbor, thence to Little Current and Gore Bay; 13th
left, calling at Little Current, Tobermory, Southampton and Kincardine and
arrived at Goderich on the 15th; 16th left with Mr. W. W. Holden on board, ran
to Sarnia where Mr. Holden was engaged balance of day; 17th patrolled down
the river to Walkerville; 20th and 21st patrolled Lake St. Clair with W. W. Holden
and V. Chauvin on board ; 22nd and 23rd cruised among the Canadian Islands of
Lake Erie to Kingsville, and returned to Walkerville; from 26th until 28th
patrolled the waters of Lake Erie to Port Stanley, calling at Kingsville and Rondeau.
Mr. Chauvin left the nhip at Port Stanley; 29th, 30tli and 31st called at Port
Burwell and Port Dover; October 2nd left and ran to Port Colborne where Mr.
Holden left: 3rd returned up the Lake calling at Port Maitland and Port Dover;
4t}i was storm-bound and anchored under Long Point; 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th
cruised up the Lake calling at all ports where many matters were attended to
and arri\'«d at Walkerville on the above date; 10th left with Mr. Holden and
Mr. V. Chauvin on board and patrolled up Lake St. Clair and River to Sarnia;
11th cruised along the shore as far as Blue Point to examine the pound nets,
thence to Goderich, where Mr. Holden and Mr. Chauvin left. From 12th to
15th patrolled from Goderich to Gore Bay, calling at Kincardine, Southampton,
Tobermory, Rattlesnake Harbor, South Bay Mouth, Duck Island and Meldrum
Bay; 19th left Gore Bay, called at Cockburn Island, Hilton and arrived at the
Soo on the 20th, where lay for three days ftorm-bound; 24th passed through
the Soo Lock and proceeded up the River and Lake (Superior), met gale, ran
for Goulais Bay for shelter ; 25th on account of fog and wind only made to Batch-
awana ; 26th ran to Mamaise Point but found that the reported illegal fishing
there was not true, so returned to the Soo ; 27th left and cruised down the River
and the Xorth Channel to Thessalon and Blind Ri^^r; 28th after interviewing
Officer Bradbury, left for Gore Bay; 31st continued cruise to Little Current
and Killarney: ISTovember 1st left, but on account of wind and sea had to return
and lay in that and the following day; 3rd and 4th patrolled the North Shore
of the Georgian Bay calling at all ports to Penetang; 5th, Mr. Holden joined
the ship and we nan to Collingwood; 6th, snow-storm all day; 7th, ran to Owen
Sound calling at Meaford; 9th, departed, but had to run for shelter "under White
Cloud Island; 10th to 13th, continued stormy; 14th, reached Tobermory; 15th
ran to South Bay Mouth and Rattlesnake Harbor; 16th patrolled to Killarney
and Little Current. When three or four miles out of Killarney saw two pound
nets, ran to them and concluded to return next day; 17th left with D. Irwin on
board and found that one of them was fishing, ran into Killarney and saw the
owner who accompanied us back to the nets ; the fish were liberated by Mr. Holden ;
18th left for Gore Bay, calling at Kagawong; 21st and 22nd having heard of
illegal fishing at Fitzwilliams Island went there to investigate; Mr. Holden and
D. Irwin went one way and I the other, around the Island, but did not find any
indications of fishing; 24th left Rattlesnake Harbor and ran to Club Island,
thence to Killarney and Little Current and arrived at Gore Bay on the 25th. From
that date until the end of the month continuous storms prevailed. On the 30th
handed over the ship to the owner.
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Fishing the past season was generally light but some large catches were made
in Lake Erie and at Killarney, Georgian Bay. In fact the fishing was good off
Killarney, Squaw Island and the Duck Islands. The storms of November protected
the fish better than many boats could, and commercial fishermen (as a rule) observe
the law well.
During the season the ship has? been at seventy-four ports and logged 9,904
miles.
REPOET OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT '^ELLA
C" ON THE RIDEAU WATERS DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Monday, the 16th May, 1910, left Smith's Falls for Kingston to bring
down the "Ella C." Left Kingston next morning at 5, and patrolled down as far
as Jones' Falls, stopping there for dinner. In the afternoon patrolled down to-
the Big Rideau and stopped at Garrett's Rest for the night. Blowing a gale on
Wednesday, and the lake very rough. Left Garrett's Rest at 2 p.m., patrolled
to Oliver's Ferry and thence to Smith's Falls, arriving there are 6.30 p.m. On
Thursday patrolled the south shore from Smith's Falls to Portland and then to Oak
Island, where we stopped for the night. Steamed up at 7 a.m., on Friday, patrolled
fiom Oak Inland to Newboro, stopped for a while and then patrolled the Little
Rideau and on down to Noble's Bay for the night. Saturday steamed up at 7
a.m., patrolled the Lower Rideau as far as the Tay Canal and then over to Mc-
Donald's Bay, and on to Smith's Falls, remaining in port there over Sunday.
Left at 8 a.m., Monday, patrolled the south shore up to Rideau Ferry and on
to McLean's Bay, and to Gem Island for the night. On Tuesday left at 7 a.m., for
Portland, patrolling German Bay and around Long Island, and back to Adam's
Lake for the night. Started at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, patrolled to Westport, called
to see Overseer Clark, and back down to Smith's Falls for coal, arriving at 7.30
p.m. Took on coal next day, and patrolled the Lower Rideau to McVeety's Bay,,
and, on to Noble's Bay, and Ijack to Gem Island for the night. On Friday patrolled
the north shore to Trout Island, called at Angler's Inn, and on to Portland and
Garrett's Rest, and back to Rideau Ferry for the night. Left again next morning-
at 7, patrolling down to Smith's Falls to fit on flag poles and clean up boat. In
port at Smith's Falls over Sunday.
On Monday patrolled the south shore up to Garrett's Rest, and stopped for
the night. Next day patrolled to Portland, stopped for a while and then went over
the salmon and bass grounds, back to Adam's Lake for the night. Patrolled the-
north shore to Trout Island and Turnip Island on Wednesday, stopped at the
Angler's Inn, and thence to Oak Island. Left again next morning at 7.30 and
patrolled German, Horseshoe and Bass Bays, and then on down to Gem Island.
Next day patrolled the north shore to Trout Island around Grindstone Island and'
to Portland and down the south shore to Rideau Ferry for the night. On Saturday
patrolled the Lower Rideau to Tay lock, on down to Stonehouse Point, and thence-
to Smith's Falls. The rest of the day was spent in cleaning up the boat. Remained'
in port at Smith's Falls over Sunday.
On Monday, June 6th, steamed up at 7 a.m., patrolled to the Tay Canal, and'
on to the Ferry, stopping there for a while, then on to McVeety's Bay, and to Gem
Island for the night. , Left again next morning at 6, patrolling the salmon grounds^
to the Narrow Locks, then on to Newboro and back to Big Rideau. On Wednesday
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patrolled the south sliore to Portland, and over to Trout Island and on down the
north shore to Smith's Falls, where we arrived at 8 p.m. Next day patrolled down
the Rideau to Kilmarnock, took row boat and patrolled the break ground at night.
On Friday steamed up at 7 a.m., patrolling back to Mill's Locks, and up to Smith's
Falls for the night; left there at 8 a.m. next day, patrolled the north shore to
McLean's Bay and on to the Narrows and back down the south shore to Smith's
Falls. In port at Smith's Falls over Sunday.
Left on Monday at 7 a.m. for the Rideau Ferry, and on to Gem Island, where
we had to tie up as it was blowing a gale on the lake. Left on Tuesday morning
at 6.30, patrolling the north shore to Portland, calling at Garrett's Pert and the
Angler's Inn. Stopped at Gould's Wharf for the night. Next day patrolled Mc-
Lean's Bay and McVeety's Bay, on to the Tay Canal, and over to McDonald's
Bay, and up the north shore to Rideau Ferry for the night. I^ft at 7.30 next
morning, patrolled the south shore to Portland and on over to the north shore, pa-
trolled Horseshoe and Bass Bays, and then on to Noble's Bay. On Friday left at 6
a.m., patrolling the north shore to Newboro, and back to the Big Rideau, patrolling
the bass grounds land on to Oak Island for the night. Went to Smith's Falls on
Saturday, arriving at 2 p.m. Spent the rest of the day cleaning up the boat. Re-
mained there over Sunday.
On Monday June 20th went up to Rideau Ferry and on to Portland, then
back to Poonahmalee, arriving at 12 p.m. Took rowboat and patrolled till morning
watching the frog catchers. Next day patrolled from Poonahmalee to Smith's
Falls, cleaning up the boat the rest of the day. Steamed up at 6 next morning.
Left Smith's Falls with Mr. Cox on board, and patrolled down the Rideau to
Merrickville, returning to Smith's Falls for the night. Next day patrolled from
Smith's Falls to Portland, calling at all the club houses, and stopped at Garrett's
Rest for the night. Patrolled from Smith's Falls on Thursday to Portland, calling
at all club houses, and stopped at Garrett's Rest till morning, when we patrolled
around Long Island and Trout Island, over to the north shore, and down to Gem
Island. Next day went down to Rideau Ferry and down the south shore to Mc-
Donald's Bay, then over to the Tay Canal, and thence to Smith's Falls. The rest
of the day was spent in cleaning the boat. Remained at Smith's Falls until Mon-
day, when we patrolled the south shore to Portland. Found no complaints of il-
legal fishing. Went -back the north shore to Gem Island, and next day to the
Narrows Locks and back to the Anglers' Inn, and on to Gem Island for the night.
On Wednesday patrolled the south shore to Smith's Falls, stopped for dinner, and
then back to Gem Island. On Thursday left at 7 a.m., going along the north shore
to Portland, and down to Rideau Ferry. Next day patrolled the north shore to
Trout Island around Long Island, and then down to Smith's Falls. Patrolled up
to McDonald's Bay and on to Rideau Ferry on Saturday, then to McVeety's Bay
and to Gem Island, where we remained till Monday.
On Monday the 4th July patrolled the south shore to Portland, then over to
the north shore and on down to Gem Island. Tuesday, went to Rideau Ferry and
on to Perth, and back to Big Rideau. Next day patrolled the north shore to Trout
Island and over to Portland, stopped for a while, and ran down to Smith's Falls
to put in new cable for steering gear. Spent Thursday fixing steering gear, tighten-
ing wheel and fixing rudder. Ran back to Gem Island for the night. Steamed up at
7 a.m., on Friday, patrolled the south shore to Garrett's Rest and on to Portland
over to the Bungalow and Anglers' Inn, and back the north shore to Murphy's Bay.
On Saturday went down the south shore to McDonald's Bay and on down to
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Smith's Falls, arrived at 2 p.m., and spent the rest of the day cleaning np the boat.
Remained there over Sunday.
On Monday the 11th steamed up at 7 a.m., went up to Rideau Ferry, stopped
for dinner, ran to Portland, on to the Bungalow and Anglers' Inn, and stopped at
Garrett's Rest till next morning, when we patrolled the shore up to Xewboro, then
to the Upper Rideau and back the north shore to Glen Island. On Wednesday
patrolled the south shore to Smith's Falls, took on coal, and back to Big Rideau
for the night. Xcxt day went to Portland and around Grindstone Island and
Trout Island, and back the nortli shore to Gem Island. Patrolled Adams Lake
and Noble's Bay on Friday with the rowboat, and on Saturday went to MeYeety's
Bay, on to Rideau Ferry, and down the south shore to Smith's Falls, arriving at
12 noon. Cleaning up the boat the rest of the day. In port at Smith's Falls over
Sunday.
Left on Monday at 7 a.m. for Stonehouse Point, on to Tay Canal and to
Rddeau Ferry, then on to Gem Island. jSText day went to Portland calling at Gar-
rett's Rest, over to the north sliore, and back down to Gem Island. On Wednesday
went to Rideau Ferry and Smith's Falls, taking on coal, and back to Rideau Ferry
for the night. Patrolled the south shore to Portland next day, calling at the club
house?, ran over to the north shore and back down to the Narrows, remaining over
the next day, as it was blowing a gale and could not take the steamer out. On Satur-
day patrolled the north shore up to Westiwrt, and back to Portland, calling "at all
the club houses. In port at Gem Island over Sunday.
Patrolled the south shore on Monday to Rideau Ferry and on to Smith's
Falls, took on coal and patrolled back the north shore to Gem Island. On Tuesday
started at 6 a.m. for the south shore to Portland, ran over to the Bungalow and
Garrett's Rest, and then down to Rideau Ferry. Next day patrolled up the Tay
Canal to Perth, and back to Big Rddeau for the night. Started again at 6 a.m.
and patrolled the north shore up to Newboro, called to see Inspector White and
ran back to the Narrows for the night. On Friday patrolled the south shore
to Portland, calling at all the club houses, and back down the north shore to Gem
Island. Steamed up at 6 a.m. on Saturday, patrolling down to Rideau Ferry and
McDonald's Bay and on to Smith's Falls, taking on coal, and then back to Gem
Island remaining there over Sunday.
On Monday the 1st August, steamed up at 7 a.m. and patrolled the south
shore down to McDonald's Bay, over to Stonehouse Point, back the north shore
to McVeety's Bay, and on to Gem Island, leaving there the next day for Garrett's
Rest and Portland, over to the Bungalow, and on down the north shore to Noble's
Bay. Left again at 6 a.m. next day for Smith's Falls, took on coal, and went back
to Rideau Ferry and on to the Big Rideau, and on Thursday patrolled down to the
Ferry and back to the Narrows. Tied up in Murphy's Bay, as a gale was blowing.
Left on Friday for Garrett's Rest and Portland, over to the Bungalow, and on
down the north shore to Gem Island. On Saturday patrolled down to Rideau
Ferry and on to Smith's Falls, took on coal, and patrolled back to the Big Rideau.
In port at Gem Island over Sunday.
Patrolled the north shore to Newboro on Monday, stopped for a while, and
patrolled the Upper Rideau and on down to Garrett's Rest for the night. On
Tuesday went to Portland and down the south shore to the Narrows. Took Hon.
Dr. Reaume and Capt. Hunter on board and patrolled back to the Anglers' Inn
and down to Gem Island. On Wednesday patrolled down to Rideau Ferry and
McDonald's Bay and on down to Smith's Falls. Took on coal, and patrolled back
to the Big Rideau. Steamed up at 6 a.m. next day, patrolled the south shore to
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Portland, calling at all the club-houses, and back the north shore to Xoble's Bay.
Patrolled McYeety's Bay on Friday and on to Smith's Falls to sell permits, and
back to Gem Island for the night. On Saturday patrolled up to the Bungalow and
Garrett's Pest and on to Portland, back down the north shore to Adams Lake.
Eemained in port at Gem Island over Sunday.
On Monday went to Portland, calling at all the clubhouses and along the
north shore to Smith's Falls. Took on coal and stopped for the night. Left at
8 a.m. on Tuesday for Stonehouse Point, on to the Tay Canal and to Rideau Ferry.
Patrolled McDonald's and McVeety's Bays, and on to Gem Island. Next day
patrolled the south shore to Portland, on over to the north shore, and on down to
Noble's Bay and Eideau Ferry, and back to Gem Island. Blowing a gale next
day, so did not take steamer out, but patrolled Adams Lake and Noble's Bay with
rowboat. Started at 6 a.m. Friday along the south shore to Garrett's Eest and
on to Portland, and back down the north shore to Smith's Falls, remaining there
till Monday. Put glass in windows and cleaned out boiler and boat on Saturday.
Steamed up at 7 a.m. on Monday, patrolling the south shore to Portland, on
over to the north shore, calling at the Bungalow and Anglers' Inn, down to
Murphy's Bay. Next day went to McVeety's Bay and McLean's Bay, down to
Bddeau Ferry, back the south shore, patrolling Noble's Bay down to Gem Island.
On Wednesday patrolled down to Tay Canal and on to Perth, stopped for dinner
and patrolled back to Big Eideau. Steamed up at 6 a.m. on Thursday, patrolled
the north shore to Westport and the Upper Eideau, and back the south shore to
Gem Island. Next day went to Eideau Ferry and McDonald's Bay and on to
Smith's Falls. Took on coal and patrolled back to Eideau Ferry for the night.
On Saturday patrolled up to McVeety's Bay and McLean's Bay and on to Gem
Island. Cleaned up boat and painted smokestack. In port at Gem Island over
Sunday.
On Monday patrolled the north shore to Horseshoe Bay and on to Portland,
back the south shore to Garrett's Eest and on down to Murphy's Bay for the night.
Patrolled down to Eideau Ferry on Tuesday and to McLean's and McVeety's Bay,
back up to Noble's Bay, and on tc Garrett's Eest. Next day patrolled the north
shore up to Trout Island and Grindstone Island, on to Portland and back the
south shore to Noble's Bay. On Thursday got a complaint that one M. H. Smith
was shooting on duck ground. Drove to Perth, got summons, and served the
parties. Patrolled to Perth next day to attend coutt, then back to Eideau Ferry
and on to Gem Island for the night. Left the island on Saturday at 4 a.m.,
patrolled to McLean's Bay to watch the duck ground, took steamer and patrolled
to Smith's Falls, remaining in port theTe over Sunday.
Steamed up at 7 a.m. on Monday, September 4th, patrolled down to Button's
Locks, on to Kilmarnock, took rowboat and patrolled the break ground, watching
the ducks. Found no one shooting. On Tuesday patrolled Davis' Creek and
Johnson's Bay, and on to Irish Creek. Patrolled back to Kilmarnock, and left the
next day for Merrickville, called to see Inspector Boyd, and ran back to Kilmar-
nock. Went to Smith's Falls on Thursday, then to Eideau Ferry, and on to Gem
Island. Patrolled the Eideau waters on Friday up to Newboro, then to Chaffey's
Locks, and on to Jones' Falls. Left at 7 next morning for Brewers Mills, and on
to Kingston, arriving at 2.30 p.m. Took on coal and stopped there over night.
On Sunday patrolled with Capt. Fleming with launch between Kingston and King-
ston Mills. Mr. McGuire and Mr. Best patrolled the marsh with rowboats. On
Monday went to Brewers Mills and up to Jones Falls, and to Newboro for the
night. Found no one shooting. Left Newboro at 8 a.m. next day, went down to
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the Narrows Locks, on to the Bungalow, and then to Portland, calling at Garrett's
Rest. Stopped at Grould's Wharf for the night, and left next morning at 7 for
Rideau Ferry, and on to Smith's . Falls. Patrolled back the noirth shore to Tay
Locks, and on to Gem Island for the night. On Thursday patrolled McLean's and
McVeety's Bays and Adams Lake with rowboat, watching duck grounds to see
that no non-reisidents were shooting. Steamed up at 8 a.m. on Friday, and patrolled
the north shore to Trout Island and on over to Portland, and back down the north
shore to Gem Island. On Saturday went down the north shore to Rideau Ferry
and McDonald's Bay, on to Poonahmalee and Smith's Falls. The rest of the day
was spent in putting in new ropes and fenders. Remained at Smith's Falls over
Sunday. Left on Monday at 8 a.m. for Stonehouse Point and on to the Tay Locks
and on up the Tay Canal to Pertli for the night. On Tuesday left Perth at 8 a.m.
for Rideau Ferry, then to McLean's Bay and McVeety's Bay, and patrolled Noble's
Bay. Stopped at Murphy's Bay for the night. Steamed up at 7 a.m. on Wednes-
day, patrolled the north shore up to Trout Island, ran over to Portland, and back
the north shore to Gem Island. Next day patrolled the south shore to Rideau Ferry
and McDonald's Bay and on to Smith's Falls, took on coal, and back to the Big
Rideau. On Friday started at 6 a.m. to the Narrows Locks and on to Newboro,
and back down to Oak Island for the night. On Saturday patrolled the south
shore to McVeety's Bay and McLean's Bay and down to Stonehouse Point, «nd on
to Smith's Falls. Cleaning up boat the rest of the day. In port at Smith's Falls
over Sunday.
On Monday, Sept. 26th, patrolled up to Rideau Ferry and on to McLean's
Bay and McVeety's Bay, on to Noble's Bay, and back to Gem Island. Storming
hard and blowing a gale on Tuesday, so could not take the steamer out. Cleaned
the boat. Next day left for Christie's Lake, and patrolled all night with Overseer
Burke. Patrolled Christie's Lake on Thursday, and grappled all day for nets, but
did not find any. Left for home after night, arriving at 1 a.m. Next day patrolled
the north shore to Trout Island, and on over to Portland, and back down the" south
shore to Murphy's Bay. On Saturday patrolled the south shore down to Rideau
Ferry, on to McDonald's Bay and to Smith's Falls, arriving at 1 p.m. Cleaning
up boat rest of day. In port at Smith's Falls over Sunday.
Monday, 3rd October, steamed up at 7 a.m., patrolled the Rideau up to New-
boro, and on to Jones Falls. ' Left next morning for Washburn Locks. Lost the
wheel belonging to the " Ella C," ran on to Kingston with launch and remained
over night. Next day left Kingston at ■ 9 a.m. Came down with steamer
" Navarch " and Capt. Fleming, and towed the " Ella C." to Kingston. Came to
Jones Falls with Inspector McGuire. On Thursday patrolled with launch from
Jones Falls to Portland, and on down to Smith's Falls. Togged, 2,427 miles.
REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT
"NAIAD" ON LAKE SIMCOE AND KAWARTHA LAKES
DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Monday, April 18th, we started from Lock Six, Trent Canal, at 7 a.m
Went to Peterboro' Wharf, took on coal and proceeded down the Otonabee River,
dragged for nets at Robinson's Island, and met Inspector Johnston, but found
nothing; also dragged Hall's Creek, and Tupper's Creek, and ran to Bensfort
Bridge, laid there over night, and after dark watched for Jack light in Devil's and
1911 GAME AXD FISHERIES. .103
Bensfort Creeks, but there was nothing doing. On Tuesday, April 19th, we left
Bensfort Bridge at 7 a.m. Dragged creek at Campbelltown ; also Kent's Creek and
Steamboat Creek, from there to mouth of Otonabee River, thence to Harwood and
Idylwyld ; from there to Keene and Ooge River at the mouth of Trent River.
On Wednesday, April 30th, we patrolled the River Ooge with rowboat from
7 a.m. until 10 a.m., then patrolled the River Trent from the Ooge to Hastings,
and took on a half ton of coal. Left Hastings and ran to McNaughton's Island,
and laid over night, but took the small boat at 7.30 p.m. and patrolled the lake
until 10.30 p.m. There was no jack lighting on Rice Lake. On Thursday, April
21st, left McNaughton's Island at 7 a.m. and ran to Rama Point; then took row-
boat and rowed to Roach's Point; thence to Plumb Point, and found two 3^ellow
bass had been cleaned there. In conversation with a farmer, I was informed that
James and Maden Howard were using the cottage for trapping, so we stayed
around until they came back at 11.30 a.m., and they gave permission to search
their cottage, and in doing so found a net about seventy-five feet long, and quite
wet; also found some cooked bass, that had been cooked quite recently. We then
went to the steamer at Rama Point, and patrolled the waters from Rama Point to
Gore's Landing, thence to Bewdley and back to Jubilee Point. Saw Inspectors
McAllister and Kent.
On Friday, April 22nd, cleaned steamer and left Jubilee Point at 9 a.m.
Patrolled part of Rice Lake and Otonabee River to Steamboat Creek, dragged
creek thoroughl}^ and then ran to Kent's Creek, and patrolled it with drag." Saw
a quantity of maskinonge and bass; left there and came to Devil's Creek and
Riddle's Bay, dragged there thoroughly, but found nothing, and then came to
Hall's Bridge. At 6 p.m. started to row, and went up Creek, and
found one small net about seventy-five feet long. Patrolled the creek until 10
p.m., and returned to steamer for the night. On Saturday, April 23rd, we left
Hall's Bridge at 7 a.m., came to Goodfellows' Creek, and patrolled there; thence
to Robinson's Island, but found nothing, and came to Street Railway Wharf at
Peterboro', and cleaned steamer, and took in coal and provisions for the follomng
week. On Sunday, April 24th, laid at Peterboro; it rained all day. On Monday,
April 2oth, patrolled the waters from Peterboro to Lakefield, and found quite a
quantity of sawdust floating on the river about one mile below Lakefield. I think
it was from the Cavendish Lumber Co. mill. Notified them to be more careful,
tlien took on Inspector Moore at Lakefield, and came to Young's Point, and thence
to Moore's Cottage, Stoney Lake. Chapper and Moore rowed for two hours, from
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 26th, patrolled from Moore's cottage to Crow's Landing;
rowed from there to the head of Stoney Lake, and back to Crow's; then patrolled
to Breeze Cottage; then rowed to Whitelake, and back to Breeze; patrolled with
steamer to Moore's cottage; thence to Burleigh Falls and Lovesick. Laid there
over night. On Wednesday, April 27th, patrolled from Lovesick to Deer Bay;
rowed all around Deer Bay ; then by steamer to Buckhorn, and from there to Sandy
Creek. Rowed up Sandy Creek to the head of Creek Hunter, and back by steamer:
thence by steamer to Herrington's Island, arriving there at 6,30 p.m. Started at
8 p.m. and rowed till 9 p.m. The reason for rowing from 8 till 9 p.m., thought
we saw jack lights, but on investigation found them to be lights from farm houses.
On Tliursday, April 28th, patrolled from Chemong Village to Bobcaygeon, and
from there to Lindsay. Remained at Lindsay over night, and took rowboat at 7.30
p.m. and pati'olled the liindsay River to Sturgeon Lake, and back to Lindsay,
arriving there at 11 p.m. On Friday, April 29th, patrolled the waters from Lind-
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say to Fenelon Falls, around Sturgeon Lake, and back to Lindsay. Wind too heavy
to stay on Sturgeon Lake, On Saturday, April 20th, patrolled the waters from
Lindsay to Bobcaygeon, and from there to Chemong Park; then paddled with
Inspector Peter Nicholls from Chemong Park to Fowler's Corners, and back to
Fife's Landing; then walked home to Peterboro. On Sunday, May 1st, laid at
Chemong Park. On Sunday, May 2nd, patrolled the waters around Chemong
Park up to Herron's Island; then by rowboat to Fowler's Corners, and on the way
up found a night line six hundred feet long; think it belongs to the Herron family;
then took steamer and ran to Findlay Bay, and got three mud spears on James
Findlay's boathou?e ; then came back to Chemong Park, and patrolled to Chemong
Village, and laid there over night on account of heavy wind and rain.
On Tuesday, May 3rd, patrolled the waters from Chemong Village to
Gannon's Narrows; from there to Bobcaygeon, thence to Squaw River, Little Bald
Lake, and Big Bald Lake, returning to Bobcaj^geon for the night.
On Wednesday, May 4th, patrolled the waters of Sturgeon Lake; left steamer
at mouth of Emily Creek, took rowboat and rowed to Emily Lake, and back by
steamer. This creek is a graiid place for spawning, the only drawback a great
amount of spawn is lost when the water leaves, and to avoid that I think there
should be screen put across the mouth of creek at C.P.R. bridge about two hundred
and twenty-five feet Avide; if this was done it would keep the bass and lunge in
deep water. After leaving Emily Creek we ran to Bobcaygeon and took on coal,
and then patrolled the waters of Pigeon Lake to Bates' Cottage, then took skiff and
patrolled around the mouth of Oraemee River. Wind was blowing too hard to
take steamer in among the snags and stumps.
On Thursday, May 5th, patrolled the waters from Bales' "Cottage to Chemong,
thence to Buckhorn, and from there to Burleigh Falls, also patrolled with rowboat
around Chemong Lake, and around Lovesick. On the way down from Gannon's
Narrows, put on a shoal near Nicholl's Island, and haid to get the steamer "St.
Charles" to tow us off. On Friday, May 6th, patrolled the waters of Stoney Lake,
with Capt. Hunter and Inspector Moore, and then ran to Lakefield to get steamer
joint repaired. Could not get repairs in Lakefield, and had to come on to Peter-
boro on Saturday morning. On Saturday, May 7th, patrolled the waters from
Lakefield to Peterboro, spent the rest of the day on repairs. On Sunday, May 8th,
laid at Peteirboro. On Monday, May 9th, had to repair shaft at Peterboro. On
Tuesday, May 10th, finished repairs to shaft at 3 p.m., and left Peterboro for Lake-
field, went as far as Nassau, but could go no further on account of boiler foaming.
On Wednesday, May 11th, patrolled the waters from Nassau to Lakefield, 'from
there to Young's Point, thence to Mount Julian and Eel's Creek, thence to Mc-
Cracken's Landing and White Lake, thence to Burleigh Falls and Lovesick.
Cleaned boat at Burleigh. Wind blowing a gale. On Thursday, May 12th,
patrolled the waters from I^ovesick to Buckhorn, thence to Nicholl's Island, then
took lifeboat, and rowed to Herri ngton's marsh, and found three Indians in canoes,
but could not catch them, so returned to steamer at 1 p.m., got dinner a-nd took
steamer to the soutJi side of Herrington's Island, then took rowboat and went to
the lower end of island, and waited until Indians came out of the marsh, searched
the canoe, but found nothing but frogs.
On Friday, May 18th, patrolled the waters from Chemong to Bobcaygeon,
thence to Sturgeon Point, then to mouth of Lindsay River, took skiff and rowed to
the G.S.R. bridge in McClain's Bay. Came back to steamer and patrolled the
waters to Fenelon Falls. On Saturday, May 14th, patrolled the waters from
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Fenelon Falls to Bobcaygeon, thence to Herrington's Island, left steamer and took
rowboat, and patrolled the big marsh around the island, but there was not a boat
or canoe to be seen. Came back to steamer and proceeded to Chemong Park, and
blew off the boiler so as to have it ready for inspection on the following Tuesday.
On Sunday, May 15th, laid at Chemong Park.
On Monday, May 16th, patrolled the waters from Chemong to Buckhorn,
thence to Lovesick, and Burleigh Falls, then to Young's Point, and on to Lakefield,
on the way between Chemong and Buckhorn took up one night line with two' hun-
dred hooks. On Tuesday, May 17th, laid at liakefield to have boiler inspected.
On Wednesday, May 18th, left Lakefield at 7 a.m., and patrolled the waters from
theni to Burleigh Falls, and had to lay up during the afternoon on account of
heavy wind. On Thursday, May 19th, patrolled the waters from Burleigh Falls
to Buckhorn, thence to Bobcaygeon, and from there to Fenelon Falls, thence to
Rosedale, and on to Kirkfield Canal.
On Friday, May 20th, patrolled from mouth of canal to Victoria Road, thence
to Kirkfield lift lock and on to W. Lake Simcoe, laid at mouth of canal until
morning. On Saturday, May 21st, patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe, from
mouth of canal to Thora Island, thence to Georgina and back to Beaverton, and
from there to Orillia. Off Thora Island overhauled one fish boat, they had four
salmon which weighed eight pounds each which had been caught with trawls, also
overhauled two boats off Georgina, one of them had one salmon weighing about
four pounds. There was one steam launch and one gas'Oline launch fishing at
Strawberry Island, but had no fish illegally caught. On Sunday, May 22nd, laid
at Orillia, and went to Severn River with Inspector McGinn. On Monday, May
23rd, patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe from Orillia to Strawberry Island,
dragged the shoal with skiff, but found no nets, then came back to steamer and
ran to Thora shoal in a very heavy fog off Strawberry Island. Overhauled four
rowboats, but all had trawled; no nets.
On Tuesday, May 24th, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Georgina
Shoal, thence to Snake Island, and Roach's Point, and on to Bradford, thence
"back to Roach's Point. On Wednesday, May 25th, patrolled the waters from
Roach's Point to Jackson's Point, from there around to the east side of Georgina,
then took skiff at 12 p.m. and dragged the channel between Georgina and the
mainland, but got nothing. Came back to steamer at 5 p.m. In the meantime the
wind had got up and blowing a gale, and had to run to Beaverton, and on the way
our stern bearing became loose. On Thursday, May 26th, patrolled the waters
from Beaverton to Fenelon Falls, including Balsam and Cameron Lakes, also Gull
River. On Friday, May 27th, patrolled the waters from Fenelon Falls to Bob-
caygeon, and went on Government dry dock to repair stern bearing. On Saturday,
May 28.th, patrolled the waters from Bobcaygeon to Fenelon Falls, thence to Rose-
dale, and on to Kirkfield lift lock. On Sunday, May 29th, laid at Kirkfield lift
lock. On Monday, May 30th, patrolled the waters from lift lock to Lake Simcoe,
from mouth of canal to Hawkestone, and from there to Barrie, dragged Hawkestone
«hioal, but found nothing. Laid over night at Barrie, and took on coal. On
Tuesday, May 31st, patrolled the waters from Barrie to Big Bay Point, thence to
eight-mile point, and on to Grape Island; dragged Shingle Bay, then back to
steamer, and patrolled the waters to Beaverton. On "Wednesday, June 1st,
patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Port Boulster; left steamer at anchor, and
dragged the bay around Duclos Point: also the Black River up to Pefferlaw. At
that place there is situated a saw and planing mill, owned and operated by W. H.
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Jolinston, and all the shavings and sawdust is put in the river. I asked him about
it. He said he knew it was against the law, but no person complained ; he thought
it no harm. I asked him to stop, and he promised to do so, and on my return to
Beaverton notified Capt. Hunter : the sawdust from this mill often washes down to
Beaverton. On June 2nd and 3rd laid at Beaverton on account of high winds.
On Saturday, June 4th, patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe from Beaverton to
Jackson's Point, thence to Georgina Island and back to Georgina shoal, and from
there to Thora Shoal and Thompson's Point, and to mouth of Kirkfield Canal, and
on to Kirkfield lift lock. On Sunday, June 5th, laid at Kirkfield lift lock. On
Monday, June 6th, patrolled the waters from lift lock to Coboconk, thence to Rose-
dale, and up to Burnt River, and back to Cameron Lake, and on to Fenelon Falls.
On Tuesday, June 7th, patrolled the w-aters from Fenelon Falls to Lindsay,
thence to Sturgeon Point and Pleasant Point, and back to Grassy Point, and then
to Bobcaygeon, and cleaned steamer. On Wednesday, June 8th, patrolled the
waters from Bobeaygeon to Gannon's Narrows, thence to Herrington's Island. At
this island took rowboat and dragged back to Island and around Nicholl's Island,
and back to Beaverton, thence by steamer to Ohemong Park and Heron's Island,
and back to Chemong Village. Overhauled several canoes, but the Indians had
nothing but a few frogs, and no trowling lines or fishing lines. On Thur9da3%
June 9th, patrolled the waters from Chemong Village to Sandy Creek, to Buck-
horn and Beer Bay Creek, thence to Wood Duck Creek and Lovesick, arid on to
Burleigh Falls, and from there to Inspector Moore's cottage. On Friday, June
10th, patrolled the wiaters from Inspector Moore's cottage to Eel's Creek, thence
to lower end of Stony Lake, and back to Gilchrist Bay, thence to Jumper Island,
and McCracken's Landing, thence to South Beach and to Young's Point, and on to
Lake field.
On Saturday, June 11th, patrdlled tlie waters from Lakefield to Peterboro in
heavy rain. On Sunday, June 12th, laid at Peterboro. On Monday, June 13th,
patrolled the waters from Peterboro to Jubilee Point, Goire's Landing and Har-
wood with Capt. Hunter on boiard. On Tuesday, June 14th, patrolled the waters
from Harwood to Idylwild, thence to Keen River, and on to Hastings, thence by
train to Campbellford with Capt. Hunter to see Inspector Cassan. On Wednes-
day, June 15th, patrolled the wiaters from Hastings to Keene, thence to Bradsall's
and Rainy Point, and on to Idylwild.
On Thursday, June 16th, patrolled the waters from Idylwild to Rainy Point,
thence to Roach's Point, and back to Rainy Point and Harwood, then to Gore's
Landing and Jubilee Point, and on to Wedlock's and Peterboro. On June 17th,
18th and 19th, laid at Peterboro for repairs. On Monday, June 80th, laid at
Peterboro for repairs, having stays put in boiler by order of Inspector Thompson.
On Tuesday, June 21st, laid at Peterboro for repairs of stern bearing. On Wed-
nesday, June 22nd, laid at Peterboro for repairs. On Thursday, June 23rd,
finished repairs at 4 p.m., and left for Lakefield, arriving there at 9 p.m. On
Friday, June 24th, left Lakefield and patrolled the waters to Young's Point, from
there to McCracken's Landing, thence to Crow's Landing and Eel's Creek, thence
to Mount Julian and Burleigh Falls, Lovesick, Buckhorn and Nicholl's Island.
On the way sold five guide licenses; also searched several fishing boats, but found
everything according to law. On Saturday, June 25th, patrolled the waters from
Nieholl's Island to Ohemong Village, thence to Chemong Park and Heron's Island,
and from there to Herrington Island and Gannon's Narrows, and thence to Bob-
eaygeon, and from there to Sturgeon Point, and on to Lindsay, and remained there
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over Sunday. On Monday, June 37th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay to
Sturgeon Point, thence to Fenelon Falls, and Eosedale, then back to Gull and
Burnt River, and back to Fenelon. On Tuesday, June 28th, patrolled the waters
from Fenelon Falls to Bobcaygeon, thence to Gannon's Narrows, and Bald Lake,
and hack to Bobcaygeon. On Wednesday, June 29th, patrolled the waters from
Bobcaygeon to Buckhorn, thence to Nicholl's and Herrington's Islands and
Chemong Park. On Thursday, June 30th, patrolled the waters from Chemong
Park to Bobcaygeon, thence to Fenelon Falls, Rosedale, and Kirkfield Lift Lock
on the way from Chemong to Bobcaygeon. Took up one night line with two hun-
dred hooks, but found no owner.
On Friday, July 1st, patrolled the waters from Kirkfield lift lock to Thora
Island, thence to Strawberry Island and back to Beaverton and from there to
Roach's Point. On Saturday, July 2nd, patrolled the waters from Roach's Point
to Bell Ewart, and took on Mr. Oox, then patrolled from Bell Ewart to Roach's
Point, thenoe to Jackson's Point, and on to Beaverton. Mr. Oox took Canadian
Northern to Toronto. On Sunday, July 3rd, laid at Beaverton. On Monday,
July 4th, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Strawberry Island, then on to
Orillia and took on Inspector McGinn, and patrolled from there to Rama, thence
to Longford Mills and Washago and back to Orillia. Patrolled the waters from
Orillia to Hawkestone, thence to Barrie and from there to Big Bay Point. On
Tuesday, July 5th, patrolled the waters from Orillia to Hawkestone, thence to
Barrie and from there to Big Bay Point; also called at Orchard Beach, and in
conversation with E. Campion and J. Gaudeau was informed that the salmon fishing
thds spring was better than in twenty years.
On Wednesday, July 6th, patrolled the waters from Big Bay Point to Bell
Ewart, thence to Point de Grassie, and Roach's Point, and on to Jackson's Point.
On Thursday, July 7th, patrolled the wate^rs from Jackson's Point to Georgina
Island, thence to Haiwkson Shoal and Strawberry Island, Thora Island, Georgina
Shoal, and then on to Beaverton. On Friday, July 8th, patrolled the waters from
Beaverton to Port Boulster, took skiff and rowed to Pefferlaw and found Mr. John-
son, mill owner, had repaired his sawmill and planing mill, so that there was no
sawdust or shavings going into the river, we returned to steamer, land ran to
Georgina, Shoal, and dragged there until 6.30 p.m., and returned to Beaverton.
On Saturday, July 9th, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Thora Island,
thenoe to Georgina Shoal and Beaverton, and blew ofl' and cleaned out boiler. Sold
two angling permits. On Sunday, July 10th, laid at BeaveTton. On Monday,
July 11th, left Beaverton at 11 a.m., with Capt. Hunter on board, and patrolled
the waters from Beaverton to Georgina Island, and from there to Kisiwick and back
to Roach's Podnt. On Tuesday, July 12th, patrolled the waters from Roach's
Point to Inspector Samuel Coulter's, in company with Capt. Hunter, after return-
ing to steamer we patrolled the waters from miouth of Holland River to Jackson's
Point, and from there to Beaverton, and telephoned to Inspector McDonald to
come to Beaverton. On Wednesday, July 13th, laid at Beaverton until 3 p.m. on
account of high winds. Capt. Hunter left for Toronto at 8 a.m. At 3 p.m. wind
abated, and we patrolled the waters from Beaverton to lift lock. On Thursday,
July 14th, patrolled the waters from lift lock to G.T.R. bridge, thence to Carnagus
Point, Bald Island and Coboconk, and interviewed Inspector Burcheall, and was
informed there was good fishing, but not many Americans. Returned to boat and
patrolled to Ant Island, thence to Rosedale, and on to Fenelon Falls.
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On Friday, July 15th, patrolled the waters of Sturgeon Lake from Fenelou
Falls to Bobcaygeon, thence to Lindsay at Sturgeon Point. Sold four angling
permits. In Lindsay River I saw a nuiml>er of black ducks which were very tame.
On Friday morning Engineer Deveney was bleeding from the nose, and had to call
Dr. Grabiam, of Fenelon Falls, who after severtal hours' treatment stopped the-
blood. Was not able to start on trip until 10 a.m., on account of engineer being
weak. On Saturday, July 16th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Sturgeon
Point, thence to Boboaygeon, Oak Orchard and Nicholas Island, and on to
Ohemong Park. Sold one guide license at Nicholl's Island.
On Sunday,, July 17th, laid at Chemong Park. On Monday, July 18th
patrolled the waters from Chemong Park to Nicholls' Island, Heron's Island,
Deer Bay Ci-eek, Gannon's Narrows, and on to Bobcaygeon. On the way searched
five canoes and skiifs, but found everything according to law. Guides with licenses
and Americans with permits. On Tuesday, July 19th, patrolled the waters from
Bobcaygeon to Big Bald and Little Bald liake, and from there to Bate's Island,
left boat and tool< skiff and rowed to Bear Creek, where we were informed that the
Indians were killing fish, on our arrival we found no trace of any illegal work, but
any quantity of live bass and lunge; we returned to steamer, and ran to the mouth
of Omemee River. Left steamer and took skiff, and went on shore, and on enquiry
found that parties had been selling fish, and offering fish for sale, also that people
bad driven out from Peterboro for fish. Have reported same to Capt. Hunter.
On AA^ednesday, July 20th, patrolled the waters from Gannon's Narrows to Oak
Orchard, thence to Chemong Village and Nicholl's Island, Buckhorn, Deer Bay,
"Wood Duck Creek and Lovesick, and from there to Burleigh Falls. Searched
several canoes and skiffs. One party of Americans had thirty-two bass and one
lunge, and there were five in the party. They report the fishing fine. On Thurs-
day, July 31st, patrolled the waters from Burleigh Falls to Inspector Moore's
oorttage, thence to Mount Julian, Glenwood, Belvadier, Eel's Creek, back to Glen-
wood, thence to Jumper Island, and McCracken's Landing, and from there to
Inspector Moore's cottage for the night. Sold two angling permits at Belvadier,
and one at Glenwood, on my second trip.
On Friday, July 22nd, patrolled the waters from Inspector Moore's cottage to
McCracken's Landing, thence to Sandy Point, Sotu Beach, and Young's Point, and
Lakefield, then on to Peterboro. On July 23rd, 24th and 25th laid at Peterboro.
On Tuesday, July 26th, raised steamer at 12 p.m., and proceeded to Wolf Street
wharf, took on coal and started for Stony Lake. On arrival at lift lock found it
was not in working order, and had to return to Peterboro. On July 27th and 28th
laid at Peterboro for repairs.
On Friday, July 29th, left Peterboro at 6.30 a.m., and patrolled the waters
from there to Lakefield, Young's Point, South Beaeh and McCracken's Landing,
thence to Bolvadier and Mount Julian, from there to Inspector Moore's cottage,
and Burleigh Falls, Lovesick Lake and Buckhorn. On the way isearohed several
canoes and skiffs; also saw several Americans, but all had permits, guides also had
their licenses, but on my arrival at Lovesick was informed there was some shooting
in Deer Bay Creek, and I sent a message to Inspector Clarkson to look into the
shooting, as I had not time to do so, as I had to be in Fenelon Falls for orders from
the Department on Saturday night. On Saturday, Ju!ly 30th, patrolled the waters
from Buckhorn to Islinda, thence to Ohemong Village, Chemong Park, Herring-
ton's Island, Gannon's Narrows, Bate's Island, Bobcaygeon and Sturgeon Point,
and on to Fenelon Falls for orders. Remained at Fenelon Falls over Sunday. On
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Monday, August 1st, patrolled the waters of Caineron Lake, Gull Kiver and Rose-
dale Canal, tlienee to Balsam Lake, also all the bays and Coboconk Kiver, and as
far as the Kirkfield lift lock. On Tuesday, August 2nd, patrolled the waters from
lift lock to Beaverton, around T'hora Island and Hawkestone, thence to Strawberry
Island, and from there to Orillia. On Wednesday, August 3rd, patrolled the
waters from Orillia to Orillia jSTarrows, from there to Strawberry Island, thenoe
to Jackson's Point and Roach's Point, and back to Jackson's Point. On August
4ith and 5th, laid at Jackson's Point owing to high wind. On Saturday, August
6th, patrolled the waters from Jackson's Point to Big Bay Point, thence to Barrie,
and from there to Hawkestone, and on to Beaverton, where we spent Sunday. On
Monday, August Sth, patrolled the waters fiom Beaverton to Port Boulster, then
took skiff and rowed the Black River as far as LeBars. • We took eight hundred
feet of salmon net belonging to LeBars and Welsh. Returned to steamer and
pati'olled the waters of Lake Simcce, aiound Georgina and Thora Island-, and
returned to Bta\ertou.
On Tuesday. AuG^ust 9th, patrolled the waters from Beaveiton to Roach's
Point, thence to Bradford and back to Roach's Point. On Wednesday, August
lObh, patrolled the waters from Roach's Point to Fox Island, thence to Jackson's
Point and around Georgina Duclos Point, and on to Beaverton. On Thursday,
August 1 1th, patrolled the waters from Beaveiton to Strawberry Island, thence +o
Orillia and back to Orchard and Strawberry Island. On Friday, August 12th,
patrolled the waters from Strawberry Island to Beaverton, after leaving the island
our condenser l)roke; we then took out rubber valves and ran high pressure to
Beaverton, where on Saturday we made some repairs. On Sunday, August 14th,
laid at Beaverton. On Monday, August 15th, patrolled the waters from Beaver-
ton lo Port Boulster, thence to GeoTgina and Thora Island, and to Inspector
Thompson's, and lock five, and drove to Buchan, and on enquiry was informed
that a party was shooting ducfe. Returned to steamer and came to Kirkfield lift
lock. On Tuesday, August 16th, patrolled the waters from lift lock to Balsam
Lake, and all around the Lake into Coboconk and Rosed ale, from there to Cameron
Lake, thence up the Gull River to the Old Lock and back to Fenelon Falls, and on
the way searched their huts for guns but found none. On Wednesday, August
17th, patroWed the waters from Fenelon Falls to Sturgeon Point, thence to Landy
Point, Bobcaygeon and back to McClaren's Bay. Took skiff and rowed to Goose
Lake in search of duck hunters, but found none, but at the mouth of Lindsay
found Chief Isaac Johnson, of Scugog Indians, who had a lunge that only meas-
ured twenty inches.
On Thursday, August 18th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Scugog
Lake, thence to Port Perry, arriving there at 1 p.m. Took on coal, and left Port
at 3 p.m., arriving at Lindsay at 7.30 p.m.; also called at Port Hoover. On
Friday, August 19th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Ball Point, thence to
Sturgeon and Sandy Point, Score Rock and back to Emily Creek. Took skiff and
rowed to Emily Lake, came back by steamer, and ran to McConnell's Island for
the night. Got a net two hundred feet long in Emily Creek; also saw several large
flocks of black ducks which seemed quite wild, as though they had been disturbed.
On Saturday, August 20th, patrolled the waters from McConnell's Island to Bob-
caygeon, thence to Emily Creek, and Sturgeon Point, and on to Lindsay for coal,
where we spent Sunday. On Monday, August 22nd, patrolled the waters from
Lindsay to Port Hoover, thence to Port Perry, at which place I had a conversation
with Inspector George Hood, of Scugog Island. The fishing in this lake is fine,
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improving every year, and plenty of ducks. On Tuesday, August 23rd, patrolled
the waters from Port Perry to Washburn Island, thence to Csesarea, and met
Inspector Watson, who states that the family of Herrons of that place give him
quite a lot of trouble, these people are related to the Herron's of Ohemong Lake.
After leaving Caeserea we proceeded to a point below Washburn's Island, and
called on Inspector Parkins. He also states the law is well observed in that dis-
trict. Now, the reason of short mileage on the 22nd and 23rd is shallow water
and high winds. On Wednesday, August 24th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay
to Bald Point, thence to Fenelon Falls and Sturgeon Point, thence to Bobcayge'On,
where we lay for three hours on account of steamer "Beaver" having been stuck
with tow coming out of locks after leaving Bobcaygeon; patrolled the waters to
Gannon's Narrows, and laid there for the night, and was told there was some
shooting down by Herrington's Island.
On Thursday, August 25th, patrolled the waters from Gannon's Narrows to
Chemong Park, thence to Chemong Village and Herrington's Island, and Islinda.
On the way took on Inspector NichoUs, and took canoe and paddled up Sandy
Creek, where we heard some one was shooting duck; laid there until 8 p.m., and
then came to steamer; also sent Ohapell with skiff around Herrington's Island, on
the way I searched four tents but found no guns of any kind ; also some Americans
with angling permits. On Friday, August 26th, patrolled the waters from Islinda
to Buckhorn, on the way searched two tents, but found they had no guns. One tent
American, the other from Peterboro, Ont. Left Buckhorn and patrolled to Deer
Bay, left off Inspector Nicholls, who will look after this bay and Black Duck Creek.
Patrolled to Lovesick and Burleigh, thence to Julian's Canding, Belvidier, and on
to McCracken's Landing for the night. On Saturday, August 27th, patrolled the
waters from McCracken's Landing to Young's Point, calling at South Beach, and
on to Laketield; cleaned out boiler and spent Sunday at Lakefield. On Monday,
August 29th, patrolled the waters from Lakefield to Young's Point, thence to Mc-
Cracken's Landing, Burleigh Falls, Lovesick, Buckhorn, Gannon's Narrows, and
on to Bobcaygeon; also had Capt. Hunter, Game Warden of Belleville. On Tues-
day, August 30th, patrolled the waters from Bobcaygeon to Fenelon Falls, thence
to Eosedale, Kirkfield and Beaverton. Before leaving Bobcaygeon, I sent James
Shappee back to Pigeon Creek with instructions to watch the said Creek until my
return from Lake Simcoe. This Avas agreeable to Capt. Hunter. On Wednesday,
August 31st, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Jackson's Point, thence to
Barrie, with Capt. Hunter and W. W. Holden, looking for a site for boathouse;
also held court on steamer at Beaverton, and had one man fined five dollars for
shooting ducks, and also another man ten dollars for the same offence; also had a
case for illegal fish postponed until further orders.
On Thursday, September 1st, patrolled the waters from Barrie to Beaverton,
thence to Kirkfield Canal, Eosedale, and Fenelon Falls. On Friday, September
2nd, patrolled the waters from Fenelon Falls to Sturgeon Point; thence to Bob-
caygeon, Gannon's Narrows, where we took on Mate James Chappee and proceeded
to Buckhorn, Black Duck Creek, where I left Mate Chappee to look for duck hunt-
ers; proceeded on to Lovesick, Burleigh Falls, to await Chappee. On Saturday,
September 3rd, patrolled the waters from Burleigh Falls to Young's Point; thence
to Lakefield and on to Peterboro', where I spent Sunday. On Monday, September
5th, patrolled the waters from Peterboro' to Hastings, calling at Wedlocks, with
Mr. Cox on board.
On Tuesday, September 6th, patrolled the waters from Hastings to Oge
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River, Roach's Point, and McNaughton's Island for the nigtht. On Wednesday,
September 7th, patrolled the waters from McNaughton's Island to Idylwild, Hiar-
wood. Gore's Landing, Bewdley, and back to Jubilee Point for the night. On
Thursday, September 8th, patrolled the waters from Jubilee Point to Bewdley,
Gore's Landing, Ilarwood, and Hiawatha; thence to mouth of Trent River, and
back to Idylwild, and on to Keeth's Creek. On Friday, September 9th, patrolled
the waters from Keeth-s Creek to Rice Lake and up to Peterboro'. On the way u],
searched the principal creeks for nets and duck hunters, but found everythiiig
O.K. On Saturday, September 10th, patrolled tiie waters from Peterboro' to
Lakefield, cleaned steamer, and spent Sunday at Lakefield. On Monday,
September 12th, patrolled the waters from Lakefield to Young's Point, Burleigh
Falls, Lovesick, Buckhorn, and on the way searched seven canoes, but found every
think O.K. All were non-residents, and had angling permits from Buckhor?,.
We went to Gannon's Narrows for the night. On Tuesday, September 13th,
patrolled the waters from Gannon's Narrows to Bobcaygeon, thence to Bald Point,
and back to Emily Creek, and Lindsay, to meet Capt. Hunter. On Wednesday,
September 14th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Bobcaygeon, and to mouth
of Pigeon Creek. Took skiff, rowed and walked to William O'Neil's. Came back
to Chemong Village and Park, where we met Capt. Hunter. On Thursday, Sep-
tember 15th, .patrolled the waters from Chemong Park to Buckhorn, thence to
Burleigh Falls, Young's Point and Lakefield, and on to Peterboro'. On Friday,
September 16th, patrolled the waters from Peterboro' to Jubilee Point, Gore's
Landing, Harwood, and thence to Idylwild to the mouth of Trent River, and back
to Rock Island, where we took skiff and rowed to Keene, and on the Keene River
took up a small net about one hundred feet long then came back to steamer for the
night.
On Saturday, September 17th, patrolled the waters from Rock Island to Rama
Point, then took skiff and rowed to Washburn's Island. Came back by steamer to
Peterboro, where we remained Sunday. On Monday, September 19th, patrolled
the waters from Peterboro' to Lakefield, thence to Young's Point, Burleigh Falls,
Lovesick, and Buckhorn, and on to Gannon's Narrows for the night. On the way
found one non-resident fishing without a permit, but was quite willing to buy,
and as I had to get to Fenelon Falls to distribute fish, sold the permit and con-
tinued to Gannon's. On Tuesday, September 20th, patrolled the waters from
Gannon's Narrows to Bobcaygeon, thence to Emily Creek and Sturgeon Point,
and on to Fenelon Falls. On the way sold one duck hunter's license. On Wednes-
day, September 21st, distributed fish in Cameron, Sturgeon and Pigeon Lakes;
ten thousand in number, equal parts in each lake. Fish from Brantford Hatchery.
On Thursday, September 22nd, patrolled the waters from Sandy Point to Gan-
non's Narrows, thence to Buckhorn, Chemong, and back to Gannon's Narrows.
On Friday, September 23rd, patrolled the waters from Gannon's Narrows to Bob-
caygeon, thence to Emily Creek, Sandy Point, Sturgeon Point, and on to Lindsay.
On September 24th and 25th laid at Lindsay for repairs. On Monday, September
26th, patrolled the waters from Lindsay to Fenelon Falls, thence to Gull River,
Rosedale, Coboconk, and Kirkfield Lift Lock to Rosedale. Sold one shooting per-
mit to a Canadian who lives in Detroit. On Tuesday, September 27th, patrolled
the waters from Kirkfield Lift Lock to Beaverton; from there to Strawberry
Mand, intending to stay for the night, but had run to Orillia Narrows on account
of high wind. On September 23rd patrolled the waters from Orillia Narrows to
Lavalle's Point; thence to Pine Point, and all around the north shore of Lake
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Sinicoe off Strawberry Island. This work was done with a rowboat, as the lake
was too rough for steamer; also very shallow.
On Thursday, September 29th, patrolled the waters from Onillia Narrows
to Strawberry Island, tbence to Hawkestone Shoal; thence to Big Bay Point,.
Georgina Shoal, Duclos Point, Thora Shoal and on to Beaverton for coal. On
Friday, September 30th, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Georgina, thence
to Fox Island, Roache's Point. Saw Inspector Tillett, and arranged for fall work.
Returned to steamer and went to Jackson's Point, where I stayed for the night
on account of high winds. On Saturday, October 1st, and 2nd, stayed at Jack-
son's Point owing to high wind. On Monday, October 3rcl, patrolled the waters
from Jacksons' Point to Georgina Shoal; took skiff and dragged shoal, but wind
and anchor would not liolcl, so came to Beaverton and took on coal, and patrolled
around Thora Island until evening, then came to Beaverlon to meet W. W. Holden.
On Tuesday, October 4tli, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to Strawberry
Island, thence to Orillia Narrows, and on to Orillia, with W. W. Holden on board.
Very iieavy wind and rain. On Wednesday, October 5th, patrolled the waters
from Orillia to Thoia Island, thence to Beaverton, with W. W. Holden on board,
who left on the 3 p.m. train for Toronto. Laid the remainder of the day in
Beaverton, expecting to go on the lake at night, but about 7 p.m. the wind raised
and the night very dark and raining. On Thursday, October 6th, bound at Beav-
erton owing to wind. On Friday, October 7th, patrolled the waters from Beaver-
ton to Thompson's Point, thence to Thora Island, Georgina Island, and back to
Thora Island, which I patrolled en foot until 12 p.m. Returned to steamer, and
at 5 p.m. Mate Shappee left to patrol the island on foot, and returned at 8 a.m.,
with one thousand yards of net, one fish boat and soms s.-lmo'i and two Avhite
fish, taken from James White & Son.
On Saturday, October 8th, patrolled the waters from Thora to Beaverton and
dried nets; also had new drag made. On Sunday, October 9th, laid at Beaverton.
On Monday, October 10th, patrolled the waters from Beaverton around Thora
Island, and laid at Thora Island all night, and patrolled the island on foot. On
Tuesday, October 11th, patrolled Thora Island on foot both day and night.
On Wednesday, October 12th, patrolled Thora Island on foot; also patrolled to
Beaverton and Georgina Shoal, and around Thora Island with boat. On Thurs-
day, October 13th, patrolled Thora Island on foot; had to send boat to Beaverton
on account of high wind. On Friday, October 1-tth, patrolled the waters of Lake
Simcoe from Thora Island to Beaverton; thence to Georgina Shoal, Trout Shoal,
and back to Thora Island. On October 15th and Ifith, ])atro]led the waters from
Thora Island to Beaverton,
On Monday, October 17th, patrolled Thora Island on foot all day, and at
8 a.m. saw boat running net about two miles in lake; went to steamer, got up
steam, and proceeded to place where skitf had been, and after dragging about one
hour got about one thousand yards of net and a quantify of bass and salmon; let
all the bass and live salmon go free. On Tuesday, October 18th, patrolled the
waters of Lake Simcoe until noon, then ran to Beaverton to meet Capt. Hunter ;
after the latter left at 4.30 p.m., took steamer and proceeded to Georgina Shoal,
but had to return to Beaverton on account of wind and foggy weather. On Wed-
nesday, October 19th, patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe from Beaverton to
Georgina Island, thence to Duolos Point, and around the Imt shoal, but got noth-.
ing there. Went to Woodman's Shoal, dragged it, and then went to Big Shoal
north of Thora, but got nothing ; then came to Thora Harbour for the night, two-
men patrolling on foot until 11 p.m., but nothing doing; returned to boat.
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On Tilrarsday, October 20tli, patrolled the waters of Lake Simcoe, around
Thora Island until driven in by the wind. We ran to Beaverton, where w^e took
on coal; also found a small net, about two hundred yards; it was no good; no fish
in it. On Friday, October 21st, left Beaverton at 2 a.m., proceeded to Georgina
Shoal, dragged them, but found notlhing; also dragged Duclos Point, then pro-
ceeded to Thora Island Shoal, but had to run back to Beaverton, arriving there at
10 a.m.; reason for returning, high wind.
On Saturday, October 22nd, raised steamer at midnight, but on account of
wind shifting from east to south-west, and blowing a gale, had to lay at Beaver-
ton, and remained there for Sunday. On Monday, October 24th, patrolled the
waters of Lake Simcoe, leaving Beaverton at 4 a.m. and going to Georgina Shoal;
thence to Thora Island, Big Shoal north of Thora. Had to return to Thora on
account of high wind, and patrolled island on foot until 6 p.m. On Tuesday, Oc-
tober 25th, patrolled Thora on foot from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m.; then returned to
steamer, as the wind raised, and could not lay at Thora, and left for Beaverton.
Wind blowing a gale. On Wednesda}^, October 26th, left Beaverton at 7 a.m. and
patrolled Georgina Shoal; thence to Woodman's Slioal and Big Shoal north of
Thora; thence to Strawberry Island, Trout Shoal, Shingle Bay, and down to
Hawkestone Shoal, and back to Orillia Narrows for the night; walked from there
to Orillia, and saw Inspector McGinn, and he reports there is nothing doing in
this end of the lake. On Thursday, October 27th, left Orillia Narrows at 6 a.m.
and came to Strawbery Island; patrolled around the shoals, but found nothing.
We started for Beaverton, intending to drag around Thora Island, but on account
of heavy wind we stayed at Beaverton and did no go out again, as the wind con-
tinued to blow. On October 28th, and 29 th and 30th, patrolled the waters of
Lake Simcoe and around Thora, but had to return to Beaverton on account of
high wind. On Monday, October 31st, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to
Thora Island, thence to Georgina Shoal and on to Jackson's Point. On Tuesday,
November 1st, patrolled the Avaters from Jackson's Point to Georgina Shoal,
thence to Duclos Point, Thora Island Shoal, and back to Woodman's Shoal and
into Beaverton. On Wednesday, November 2nd, bound at Beaverton owing to
wind. On Thursday, November 3rd, patrolled the waters from Beaverton to
Inspector Thompson's, thence to Big Shoal north of Thora to Woodman's Shoal,
Georgina, and back to Thora and Strawberry, Trout Shoal, and thence to Beaver-
ton for coal. On Friday, November 4th, laid at Beaverton, and spent the day
looking offer blocking and getting prepared to lay up steamer. On Saturday, Novem-
ber 5th, was spent looking for lumber and other things required for laying up
steamer for the winter; also collecting accounts.- On November 6th, laid at Beav-
erton, On November 7th patrolled the Avaters from Beaverton to Lock Four, Kirk-
field Canal, to lay up steamer for the winter. November 8th, 9th and 10th was
spent laying steamer up for the winter, and discharged crew, and they left for
Belleville from Beaverton Station at 5.40 p.m. Steamer's outfit stored at Hector
McDonald's residence, Thora Township, Ontario County; also shipped nets to
Capt. Hunter at Belleville by freight.
Logged 5.823 miles.
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EEPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT
" NAVARCH " ON THE RIDEAU WATERS AND BAY OF QUINTE
DURING THE YEAR 1910.
Left Belleville on Monday, the 25th April, after three days fitting out the
boats. Patrolled to Trenton and back to Belleville. Next day to Deseronto, and
from there to Pioton. The rest of the week visited Prinyer's Cave, Northport, and
Belleville, around Mosquito Bay and Telegraph Light, remaining in port at Belle-
ville over Sunday. Under Captain Hunter's instructions proceeded to Murray
Canal on Monday. Sent the cook and mate to Weller's Bay with Overseer Hayes
to patrol the bay, but they did not find any nets. Took Captain Hunter to Trenton.
Held Court on boat. No convictions. Left next day for Belleville, where the
Engineer had to put in some grate bars. On Wednesday went to Lenen's Cove and
around Hay Island and on to Hay Bay. Seized about 1,500 yards of night
lines, 2,000 more the next day, then left for Kingston and patrolled around the
head of Wolfe Island and Simcoe Island. At Kingston over Sunday, leaving
again on Monday for Emerald, and through the Upper Gap to Deseronto, and the
following day to Belleville. Wind blowing a gale. The engineer overhauling the
air pump. Patrolled around Mosquito Bay and up the Napanee River. On Friday
patrolled from Belleville to Kingston, with the " Ella C." in tow. Mr. Thomp-
son, the Inspector, inspected the " Ella C." on Saturday.
The following week patrolled to Emerald under Captain Hunter's instruc-
tions. Found no illegal work going on in the Upper Gap. Patrolled to Gananoque
and Rockport, and around Grenadier Island. Thick fog on Saturday. On Monday
went to Grenadier Island and on to Gananoque, from there to St. John's
Island and on to Kingston, where we patrolled in small boat around
Bell's Island amid very heavy fog, and seized about 2,000 yards of gill net in the
Lower Gap of Nine Mile Point. Down to the foot of Wolfe Island, but found
nothing wrong. Went from Kingston on Friday through the Batteau Channel, up
the lake and around Amherst Island. Spent Saturday scrubbing and cleaning the
boat at Kingston, remaining there over Sunday.
On Monday went down around Howe Island, and next day through the Bat-
teau Channel and around Simcoe Island and down to Marysville. Visited Napa-
nee and Murray Canal and Trenton, a,nd on Saturday went up the Napanee River,
around Mosquito Bay, and to Belleville for Sunday. The next week patrolled
from Belleville around Mosquito Bay and Baker's Island, and had to return to Belle-
ville to get a new piston in air pump; then on to Mosquito Bay, Amherst Island and
Howe Island, wfhere we seized abou't 100 yards of old gill net, which we destroyed.
Seized one hoop net at Hay Bay on Saturday.
On Monday, June 13th, visited Amherst Island and Kingston, and the fol-
lowing day went to Howe Island and Gananoque, and on to Brockville. Broke
piston in air pump, and had to get a new one put in. On Friday and Saturday
the boat was out of water, ihaving her rudder and stern repaired, and also
condenser pipes. On Sunday patrolled to Kingston, and on Monday to Wolfe
Island and back to Kingston, then on to Newboro, and the next day to Westport,
Big Rideau, Portland, Garrett's Rest, Angler's Inn, Gem Island, Rideau Ferry,
and on to Smith's Falls. The remainder of the week was spent between Merrick-
ville, Ottawa, and Smith's Falls, and up among the islands in the Big Rideau, and
on to Newboro. Went to Westport to see Overseer Clark, who was away at Wolfe
Lake. Spent Sunday at Newboro.
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On Monday patrolled from Newboro to Kingston, and on Tuesday to the
Brothers Islands and around Amherst Island. As it was too rough to go to Pigeon
Island, patrolled on to Belleville, and next day raised ihe "jSTavarch" out of the
water to have her scraped and painted, which work occupied a week. Did some
patrolling with the small boat. Launched the "Navarch" the following Thurs-
day, and on Friday patrolled up around Baker's Island. Patrolled to Mosquito
Bay and down to Telegraph Island on Saturday, and on Sunday went from Belle-
ville to Kingston.
Tlie next week was spent patrolling in the neighborhood of Kingston, Wolfe
Island, Howe Island, Gananoque, Grenadier Island and Brockville, and the week
following in the vicinity of Brockville, Gananoque, Belleville, Brothers Islands,
Brighton, Wellers Bay, and Consecon, on Saturday patrolling Big Bay along with
Overseer Fox.
On Monday, July 2oth patrolled down to the mouth of Shannonville River
and over to Big Island, and on Tuesday to Glen Island, and from there to Emer-
ald. ISText day went to the Ducks, from there to Pigeon Island, and on to Kifiga
ton. On Thursday and Friday visited Kingston, Belleville, and Whitby, and on
Saturday patrolled from Whitby to Toronto, and back to Whitby. Patrolled to
Charlotte on Sunday, remaining there over Monday, Leaving on Tuesday for Belle-
ville. Left again on Wednesday for Big Bay and on to Kingston, next day to
Morrisburg, and on Friday to Lachine, patrolling to Montreal on Saturday, and
from there to Grenville, leaving on Sunday for Ottawa.
On Monday the 8th August patrolled to Merrickville, and then on to Smith's
Falls to take on coal. From there proceeded to the Big Rideau and Newboro, and
the next few days patrolled in the neighborhood of Kingston, Belleville, Amherst
Island and the Brothers Islands. On Friday went to Picton and patrolled the
waters of East and West Lakes. Spent Saturday repairing boiler door and valves.
Remained at Belleville over Sunday.
Left Belleville on Monday the 15th, going to the Upper Gap, and from there to
the Ducks, Pigeon Island, and in to Kingston, and next day to Colensby and
around the Brothers Islands and Simcoe Island; on Wednesday to Wolfe Island
and around the head of Horseshoe Island. Remained in Kingston all day Thurs-
day, as the weather was too bad to venture out. On Friday patrolled to the
Brothers Islands and on to Bath, then out through the Upper Gap to the Duck
Islands and Pigeon Island, then back to Kingston. On Saturday visited Merrick-
ville and patrolled the north side of Wolfe Island. Left Kingston Monday for
Howe Island and patrolled around through the islands at Gananoque. Remained
at Gananoque all next day, where Mate Redner patrolled for six hours with Over-
seer Toner. Left on Wednesday for Grenadier Island, thence to Brockville; from
Brockville to the North Channel on Thursday, and remained in port on Friday
cleaning up the boat, the wind blowing hard. Patrolled to Grenadier Island on
Saturday and around the island. Spent Sunday at Brockville.
On Monday the 29th August went to Gananoque, and on Tuesday patrolled
with Overseer Toner for three hours among the islands, then up to Kingston and
around Howe Island, the rest of the week being spent patrolling between Kingsiton,
Wolfe Island, Gananoque, Main Ducks, Brothers Islands, Amherst Island, Picton
and Belleville.
Patrolled Hay Bay and some other bays up to Belleville on Monday tihe 5th
September, and next day went to Trenton and back to Baker's Island and up the
Murray Canal. Spent Wednesday at Belleville taking the smoke stacks off so
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that the engineer could clear the tubes, fix the boiler and change the grate bars.
The next two days patrolled to Big Bay and Kingston, down the north side of
Wolfe Island and around Howe Island ; and on Saturday patrolled with the launch
down to Kingston Mills, where Mr. Thompson had to set safety valves on
" Navarch." Spent Sunday patrolling the marsh from Kingston to Kingston
Mills and back to Kingston. There was no one hunting or shooting. The next
week patrolled to Newboro, Westport, Smith's Falls, Merrickville, and through
the Eideau Lakes, Mud Lake and Clear Lake ; and on Saturday patrolled to West-
port in gasoline launch, while the men were cleaning the boat up. In port ait
Newboro over Sunday. Left on Monday for Kingston, and on Tuesday patrolled
around Amherst Island, and on information that there were Americans shooting
without license, went up as far as Deseronto and found they had license. The rest
of the week patrolled to Gananoque, Brockville, Grenadier Island, Kingston and
Deseronto, and spent Sunday in Belleville. On Monday patrolled from Belle-
ville to the Murray Canal, patrolling five hours in small boat, and on Tuesday to
Big Bay and Deseronto, and back to Belleville. Next day went to the Upper Gap,
and from there to Collins Bay. On Thursday seized about 1,200 yards of gill net
at Hay Bay, and stored it in the boathouse. Next day patrolled Hay Bay in the
morning, and from there went to Belleville; to Picton on Saturday, and back to
Deseronto; and patrolled to Belleville on Sunday.
On Monday, October 3rd, patrolled up to Baker's Island — patrolled five hours
in small boat. The following day went to Prinyer's Cove and lay there for the
night, as there was a heavy sea on. There were nine boats in there waiting for fit
weather to go out. Next day went to Kingston, and on to Birmingham's Landing
for the " Ella C." and towed her back to Kingston. On Thursday patrolled out
from Kingston about three miles, and had to rim back to Kingston for shelter.
Wind blowing hard. On Friday patrolled to Belleville with the " Ella C." in tow,
and on Saturday hoisted the " Ella C." out of the water, repairing her and putting
on wheel. Patrolled up above Belleville Bridge on Sunday for three hours with
email boat. Worked for four hours on the "Ella C." on Monday morning, and
for six hours at the " Navarch." On Tuesday, October 11th, hoisted the " Navarch '*
out of the water and laid her up for the season.
Logged 6,521 miles.
EEPOET OF THE WOEK PEEFOEMED BY THE YACHT "VEGA" ON
THE NOETH CHANNEL OF LAKE HUEON AND GEOEGIAN
BAY DUEING THE YEAE 1910.
On Saturday the 30th April, left Little Current at 2 p.m., and arrived at
Gore Bay at 8 p.m., with Overseer Oliver on board. Eemained at Gore Bay till
Thursday, as the weather was cold and stormy, when we left for Duok Island, and
landed Overseer Oliver. Left again on Saturday at 5.30 a.m., calling at Cockburn
Island at noon, and arrived at Gore Bay at 8 p.m. Eepaired engine on Monday,
and on Tuesday went to Cutler, John's Island and Nevrport, leaving on Wednes-
day for Little Current. Wind blowing a gale. Spent the rest of the week between
Little Current, Spanish and Gore Bay.
On Monday patrolled to Hog Island, then back to Killarney, and next day
called at Collin's Inlet, Beaverstone and Toad Island, remaining there all the fol-
lowing day on account of bad weather. Called at the Bustards on Thursday, and
arrived at Byng Inlet at 7 p.m., where we met Overseer Watt. Left next morning
The " Vega.
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at 5, called at the Bustards, and arrived at Killarney at 8 p.m. Went to Little
Current on Saturday and remained over Sunday. Left on Monday for Gore Bay
and spent Tuesday (Victoria Day) there getting new muffler made. Wind blow-
ing a gale on Wednesday, so had to remain till next day, when we started at 8 a.m.
for Cockburn Island, calling at Meldrum Bay on the way. Next day visited
Bruce Mines and St. Joseph Island, arriving ait Thessalon at 8 p.m. Left next
morning at 6. Called at a fish station on French Island, and Blind Eiver. Took
Overseer Bradbury to Cutler, and arrived at Little Current at 8 p.m., staying
there until Tuesday, when we left for Oak Harbor, calling at Spanish Eiver and
John Island on the way.
On Wednesday, June 1st, left Oak Harbor at 7 a.m., ran to Whitefish, and
arrived at McGregor's Bay at 6 p.m Next day patrolled around McGregor's Bay,
and arrived at Partridge Island at p.m. On Friday called at Sheguindah on the
way to Little Current, where we arrived at 6 p.m. Spent Saturday there painting
deck of boat, as it was leaking. On Monday called at Round Island, then at Fitz-
william Island, leaving tihere next day at 7 a.m. Ran to South Bay, then to Squaw
Island, and on Wednesday to Toad Island, where we found signs of trap nets, so
patrolled all afternoon with small boat. Left next morning at 8 and patrolled to
Beaverstone, then to Collin's Inlet and Killarney Point. Next morning climbed
up on a mountain and sighted a masrf; beihind anotilier island, but when we came near
the parties ran away. When we arrived where they had been, we found a seine. We
then ran to Killarney at 10 a.m., took on Overseer Pitfield and patrolled the bay
west of Killarney, then on to Little Current, arriving at 10 p.m.
On Monday, June 13th, left Little Current at 8 a.m., called at Killarney
and Collin's Inlet, and arrived at Toad Island at 5 p.m. Left next day at 7 a.m.
for Byng Inlet, calling at the Bustards on the way. On Wednesday took Over-
seer Watt to Duchesne Clubhouse, where we found the skin of a fawn almost fresh,
which Mr. Watt took. We then ran to Washcooting River, and then to Pointe au
Baril, where we arrived at 9 p.m. Left there next morning at 6 for Parry Sound,
starting again next morning at 5, patrolling to Pointe au Baril, and then to Byng
Inlet. On Saturday left Byng Inlet at 7 a.m. Seized a seine at Killarney, and
then went to Little Current, arriving at 10 p.m.
On Monday, June 20th, went to Sheguindah, and on Tuesday to Fitzwilliam
Island and South Bay, on Wednesday to Duck Island, on Thursday to Cockburn
Island and Hilton, on Friday to Bruce Mines, St. Joseph's Island, and Milford
Haven, and on Saturday to Thessalon, where we remained over Sunday. Left on
Monday morning at 9, going to Blind River, where we arrived at 3. Next day
went to Spanish, and on Wednesday to St. John's Island. Left on Thursday at
7 a.m. for Gore Bay, remaining there until Monday getting a top for boat.
Left on Monday, July 4th at 8 a.m. for Little Current, arriving there at 2 p.m.
Next day called at Partridge Island and Killarney, then ran to Toad Island. Next
morning went to the Bustards, and on Thursday to Byng Inlet and Point au Baril.
Left on Friday at 7 a.m., calling at the Ojibway House on the way to Parry Sound.
On Saturday left with Overseer Laughington at 8 a.m., and ran to where he
thought there were trap nets, but found none, and returned to Parry Sound. Left
there on Monday for Sans Souci and Copperhead, and on Tuesday ran to Moon
River. Next day ran to Buffalo House and Copperhead, arriving at 1 p.m. I^ft
there next day at 8 a.m., and arrived at Minnecog at 2 p.m. On Friday left at 10
a.m., and arrived at Penetang at noon, remaining there till Monday the 18th, when
we left again at 8 a.m., having heard of illegal fishing at Minnecog. Patrolled
around there all day, but found nothing.
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On Tuesday, July 19th, ran to a small fishing station at Moose Point, and on
Wednesday patrolled amongst the islands to Yankanuck, and next day patrolled
to Moon Falls. On Thursday called at Buffalo House, Copperhead and Sans
Souci, and on Saturday ran to Parry Sound, calling at a numher of houses. Left
Parry Sound on Monday and patrolled to Skerryvore, and for the two following
days patrolled among the islands, calling at the Ojibway House, Point au Baril
Station, back to Point au Baril, and on to Byng Inlet on Thursday. On Friday
called at the Bustards, Beaverstone, Collin's Inlet, and Killarney, arriving at Lit-
tle Current at 10 p.m., remaining there over Saturday and Sunday.
On Monday, August 1st, got word from Kagawong of parties guiding without
license, but found nothing wrong. The following day received word from Con-
stable Milligan, of an American yacht fishing off Barrie Island without license,
but the boat had left before we arrived. Ran from Barrie Island on Wednesday
to Gore Bay, where we left Constable Milligan, then went to Little Current. On
Thursday went to Black Point, where we had to run in on account of storm, and
remain until Saturday, when we left there and patrolled to Bad River. We picked
up and burnt two trap nets on the way, then ran to Point au Baril.
On Monday, August 8th, found it was not necessary to go to Parry Sound,
80 patrolled amongst the islands all day, and the two next days as well. Left
Point au Baril on Thursday for Parry Sound, and next day ran to Copperhead
Island and Yankanuck, and on Saturday patrolled to Penetang. Monday and
Tuesday were spent patrolling between Penetang and Minnecog and the waters
above Minnecog. On Wednesday took Overseer McKinney and ran out to the
Oiant's Tomb, where we picked up two trap nets and one boat, and then ran to
Cognashene liake. The following day got word that there were trap nets between
there and Moose Point, but we could not find any. Met Overseer Dusang, and then
ran to Moose Point. Xext day patrolled to Copperhead, Sans Souci and Parry
Sound, remaining at the latter place over Sunday.
On Monday, August 22nd, patrolled to Skerryvore, and on Tuesday among
the islands to the Ojibway House. Next day went to Byng Inlet, and on Thursday
called at the Bustards, Killarney and Little Current. Next day ran back to Kil-
larney with Constable Ramesbottom after a boat that was reported to be fishing
without permits. On Saturday ran back to Little Current. Ran to Gore Bay on
Monday to repair clutch; on Tuesday to Killarney; on Wednesday to Point au
Baril, and on Thursday patrolled amongst the islands to Skerryvore. The follow-
ing day went to Shebeshekong, and on Saturday to Parry Sound. Had to remain
at Parry Sound until Tuesday on account of fog. Left on Tuesday and patrolled
to Skerryvore, and on Wednesday patrolled to Ojibway and Point au Baril, and
then on to Byng Inlet, remaining there until Saturday on account of bad weather.
Went to Little Current on Saturday, calling at the Bustard Islands and Killarney.
On Monday, the 12th September, left at 2 p.m. for Spanish, and next day
patrolled to Oak Harbor and Cutler, thence to Blind River. On Wednesday, went
to Cockburn Island, and on Thursday to Meldrum Bay, and to Gore Bay for the
night. Next day ran to Kagawong, and thence to Little Current.
Left Little Current on Monday, and patrolled to Killarney. The following
day ran to Fitzwilliam Island, calling at Squaw Island. At Fitzwilliam Island
all day Wednesday, as it was blowing hard. Left on Thursday for Partridge
Island, and on the following day ran to Little Current. On Saturday ran to
Gore Bay, calling at Kagawong.
On Monday, 26th September, left Gore Bay and ran to Blind River, calling
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at Gallilee and Cutler. Next day ran to Thessalon, remaining there all day-
Wednesday, as it was too stormy to go out. On Thursday ran to Milford Haven
and patrolled amongst the Islands, where trap nets were reported to be. Then ran
to Cockburn Island, and on Friday called at Meldrum Bay, Gore Bay and Little
Current. As it was blowing hard, had to remain there till Monday.
On Monday, October 3rd, started for Killarney, but had to pull in at Part-
ridge Island on account of storm. Ean to Killarney next day, but could not go on,
as it was still blowing. As storm still continued on Wednesday, could not go to
Fitzwilliam Island, so ran back to Sheguindah, and next day to Whitefish. On
Friday called at Haystack Harbor, where the railway is being built, then on to
Little Current.
Ou Monday, October 10th, left Little Current and ran to Killarney, and the
next day to Spanish Eiver. On Wednesday ran to Blind River, calling at Cutler
and John's Island, and next day patrolled to Thessalon and St. Joseph's Island.
On Friday went to Meldrum Bay, and on Saturday to Gore Bay, spending Sundaj
there. Left Gore Bay on Monday and ran to Little Current, thence to Killarney
on Tuesday, remaining there over Wednesday on account of the fog. It was blow-
ing so on Thursday we could not go to Fitzwilliam Island, so ran to Partridge
Island. Still blowing on Friday, so we ran back to Little Current, where we had to-
spend Saturday and Sunday.
On Monday, October 24th, left Little Current and ran to Oak Harbor; on
Tuesday to Egg Island, on Wednesday to Meldrum Bay, where we were compelled
to remain for the next two days, owing to stormy weather. Left on Saturday for
Gore Bay, and on Monday ran to Little Current, and spent Tuesday there fixing
up the " Edith M." Went to McGregor's Bay on Wednesday, and next day
patrolled the waters and shores looking after game. For the next five days we lay
at anchor, and on Tuesday, the 8th November, moved around among the islands.
Next day lay at anchor again, and went to woods to see what was going on in two
or three places where hunters were, and found everything all right. Returned to
Little Current on Thursday through a heavy snowstorm. On Saturday, the 12th
November, we laid the yacht '" Vega " up for the winter.
Logged 4,642 miles.
REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE LAUNCH " FLORENCE "
ON THE WATERS OF THE NORTH SHORE OF THE GEORGIAN
BAY DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Thursday, April 14th, went to Musquash after trap nets, and grappled
all day, but got nothing. Grappled again the next day till noon, then started for
home, arriving at 5 p.m. The following Tuesday left for Moon River, got to Sans
Souci at four o'clock, but had to go to Moon Falls, as there was no place to stop
at. Got there at 7.30 p.m. through a heavy sea. Started again next morning
at 5 for Moon River, and got to Sans Souci at 4 p.m., and to Moon River at 7.30.
Sea still very rough. Grappled all day Thursday up to Moon Falls, and then io
North Channel. Could not get out next morning till 10.30, owing to fog, when we
went to Wan Bannos Land, grappled all around in and out of the islands. No
sign of any person or nets, so went back to Buffalo House for the night. Left next
morning at six for Twelve Mile Bay, then left for Musquash, arriving there at
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6.30 through rough weather. On Sunday two gasoline boats came from Penetang
with ten men, to find out if the pickerel were spawning. Told them that they
could not fish with rods, and the sooner they got out the better, so they went away.
On Monday, 25th April, left Musquash at 6.30 for McCradam's and worked
around till afternoon. Blowing a gale, llemained till next morning, as weather
raging. No pickerel spawning there yet. Saw only one Indian trapping. The
following day left for Quarry Island, but as the storm was still raging, with rain,
decided to try for home, especially as provisions were getting short, also gasoline
oil. Ean into an island, and stayed there till 2 p.m. Got home at 4 p.m. through
fearful wind and sea. On Wednesday left for Quarry Island, got to Green's
Island, but met such heavy north-west wind had to return. Overhauled engine and
cleaned her up after the heavy trip she had had. As it was still blowing a gale
next day, went to work and built oil house and got our tank in it, so now we ean
get our oil without walking, as it is up against boathouse. Have everything locked
up. The following day went to Port Severn and return, and to Waubausihene and
return, and on Saturday went to Sturgeon Point, grappling for nets, but got
nothing.
On Monday, May 2nd, left for Moon Eiver, but had to come back. Eained
all day. Next day started for Moon Eiver, and got as far as Pinery Point, where
we stayed till morning, leaving again at 6 a.m. Called at Honey Harbor, and got
to Moose Point at 1 p.m. Then went on to Buffalo House at 5 p.m. Eoy went to
Sans Souci, and I stayed and dried the bedding, as everything was wet through.
Left again for Moon Eiver on Thursday at 6 a.m., arriving there at 8 a.m. No
fishermen there, nor at Blackstone. On our way to Muskoka Mills the wind got
up, and we lost our bedding. After it had floated for an hour we got on shore at
Pine Island. We lost two paddles, dishes and provisions, and got home at 9.30
p.m. We grappled at Sturgeon Bay on Friday, but got nothing. For four days
it was too stormy to go out, but on Wednesday, May 11th, we patrolled to Waubaa-
shene and Potato Island, and on Thursday grappled all day at Muskoka Mills,
but got nothing. Continued grappling on Friday till 2 p.m. Got trap net and
any amount of fish, and let all go that could swim, and destroyed net. Left for
home on Saturday, and grappled at Quarry Island, Sturgeon Point and Green
Island, getting nothing.
On Monday, May 16th, left for Musquash, and got a trap net, which we
brought home and destroyed. Next day left for Moon Eiver, and when near
Giant's Tomb the engine broke down and we had to be towed home. About 24
miles from home, were grappling when she broke down again, and we did not get
home till next morning at 9. Went out in canoe to Green Island and Sturgeon
Bay, but got nothing. Took the canoe again on Thursday and went to North
Eiver and Coldwater Eiver looking after spearing. Friday being a holiday (King
Edward's funeral) did not go out, but took wheel off and straightened shaft, and
next day put boat on dry dock and finished shaft. Sick at home for about two
weeks.
On Monday, June 6th, went out, but had to return, as engine heated. The
following day went to Port Severn and put up notices, thence to Beausala Island,
where we had reason to believe nets were set. Grappled for them, but found none.
Went to Thompson's Island on Wednesday, and then on to the east end of Giant's
Tomb, grappling. Spent Thursday at Honey Harbor, Quarry Island and Potato
Island, putting up notices, and the next day at Port Severn, where we met
the first Americans of the season, who had their angling permits. Put up posters
all day Saturday.
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On Monday, June 13th, went to Honey Harbor and Beausala Island looking
for illegal nets, and on Tuesday left for Sans Souci, Moose Point and Copperhead,
calling at all tourist cottages where any one was living. Next morning went to
Musquash, calling at all tourist houses, then up to South Honey Harbor and Potato
Island, and found one American, who had a license. Went to Giant's Tomb to
the north-east end on Thursday, worked all among the islands, but got nothing.
Came back to Beausala Island for the night. Left next day for Quarry Island
and worked all the way home. Everything all right. Spent Saturday at Waubau-
shene. Sturgeon Bay, North Eiver, and around Ooldwater River. On Monday
left for Moon Eiver, calling at Honey Harbor, 'Moose Point, Copperhead, and
Sans Souci, arriving at Buffalo House at 6 p.m. Spent the whole of the week
between Moon Eiver, Iron City, Musquash, Beausala Island, Quarry Island, Pinery
Point, Port Severn, Waubaushene, Sturgeon Bay, Matchedash Bay, and Victoria
Harbor. Very few travelling as yet.
Left for Sans Souci on Monday, June 27th, but on account of the heavy sea
had to stay at Split Eock till next day, when it was still blowing. Travelled all
around Cognashene, South and North Honey Harbor, and saw very few tourists.
Grappled for nets at Quarry Island on Wednesday, and next day got one eight-
foot net, which we brought home and destroyed. Went to Honey Harbor on Sat-
urday and visited tourist resorts.
On Monday, July 4th, left for Moon Eiver, visiting all tourists in and out
of Honey Harbor, Whalen's, McCrae's, Lake Musquash, and got as far as Split
Eock for the night. The following day left for Copperhead, where we sold eight
permits to new arrivals. On Wednesday went in to Moon Eiver by the south
channel, up the Moon, and got a man to pilot us to Blackstone. Eeturned to
Copperhead for the night. Left next morning at 4, calling at Whalen's and other
places, and on Friday went to Honey Harbor, Cognashene and all around, also to
McCrae's Dam, Musquash, and back to Tomahawk Point for the night. Eeturned
to Honey Harbor on Saturday, and from there to Midland, where we stayed six
hours. Had boat punctured.
Left for Honey Harbor on Monday, 11th July, and the next few days visited
Musquash, McCrae's Dam, Whalen's, Indian Harbor, Wallace Fish Station, Cop-
perhead, Moon Eiver, Iron City, Crawford, as well as all tourist houses and the
Sans Souci Hotel. Weather very rough, and wind blowing almost a gale. Very
few tourists. On Thursday left for home, visiting Nickerson's three summer
resorts, also the Eoyal Hotel, Whalen's summer resort; and on Friday started for
Penetang, but had to return owing to the heavy wind. Went by train to Penetang
to meet Capt. Hunter, while Eoy went to Port Severn and Potato Island. Made
twenty calls on Saturday through the rain.
On Monday, July 18th, started out from Fesserton at 5.30 a.m., calling at
Potato Island near Waubaushene. At Newman's cottage, Honey Harbor, got one
illegal permit. Called at Victoria House, Eoyal Hotel, Nickerson's House and
store, and patrolled around South Honey Harbor. Called at Hewitt House.
Went to McCrae's Dam, arriving at 11 a.m. Laid the boat up for two hours re-
pairing engine. Got word of a trap net near Giant's Tomb, and searched for an
hour, but sea was too heavy, and we did not get any trace of it. We then went to
Mmnecog, but saw no fishermen out. Back to Honey Harbor and waited for
fishermen to come in. Left for home at 5.30 p.m. Called at 15 private cottages
and sold eight permits. Spent Tuesday patrolling between Port Severn, Potato
island, Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Point, and Waubaushene. Started next momincr
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at G iu search of trap net at Beausala Island, as we had heard there was one there,
and after trolling all around for about three hours, the wind got up and M-e had
to return, having had no trace of trap net. Left next morning at 6 for Moon
River. Got as far as Potato Island, when gale got up and we had to return, as
the sea was too heavy for the " Florence." Started at G a.m. on Friday, visiting
all the hotels and private cottages at Honey Harbor, McCrae's Dam and Mus-
quash, where we remained all night. Heavy wind blowing all day. On Saturday
left for Sans Souci at 4.30 a.m., and called at both hotels and several cottages.
Remained at Sans Souci over Sunday.
On Monday, 25th July, started at 7 a.m., and made 15 calls at hotels, clubs
and private cottages. Left the following morning at 6.30 for Moon River, visit-
ing Iron City Club and all the clubs and private cottages to Moon River Falls.
Started at 5.30 a.m. on Wednesday from Sans Souci, calling at hotels at Honey
Harbor, arriving home at 3.30 p.m. Left at 5 next morning for Severn River,
X)ortaged at Port Severn, and arrived at Mordaulphon Club, Severn River, at 8
B.m. Examined all permits, and went to Washington Club about three miles, and
examined permits there. Sold ten, patrolled around Gloucesterpool, and called at
private cottages. On Friday, visited hotels and private cottages at Honey Harbor.
Blowing a gale all day Saturday, so could not go out with boat. Spent the whole
of the next week among the cottages and hotels at Honey Harbor, Sans Souci,
Copperhead, Iron City Club and other clubs, examining their permits. For the
three days the weather was too rough to go home.
On Monday, 8th August, visited Waubaushene and Sturgeon Bay, looking for
a trap net at Sturgeon Point, but could get no trace of it, and saw very few rod
fishermen. The next few days were spent, as the week previous, among the cot-
tages and hotels, examining permits and looking after trap nets. Got one large
leader on Friday near Waubaushene. The following Monday called at fish houses
at Waubaushene and Sturgeon Bay, and for the next two weeks or more visited
several clubs and made a great number of calls at different places.
On Monday, September 5th, went to Musquash and McCrae's Dam, and then
had to return on account of rain. Rain still continued in torrents next day, but
on Wednesday started out and got as far as Quarry Island. Got a trap net on
Thursday, which I destroyed. Went to Moon Falls and returned by north channel
to Buffalo House, after the largest day's work of the season. Left next morning
for Copperhead, but could not get over, as the sea was too heavy. Went down inside
to Twelve Mile Bay. Blowing a gale, so stayed in boat all night. Made calls
next day all the way home through a very heavy sea. On Sunday visited Potato
Island, Honey Harbor, McCrae's Dam and Musquash. Spent Tuesday and Wed-
nesday grappling for nets around Beausala Island, and on Thursday crossed over
to Midland to get shaft put in. Spent Friday and Saturday looking after hunters,
and saw a good many, also a number of trollers. For the next ten days patrolled
around among the different places mentioned, looking after duck hunters, grap-
pling for nets, etc. On Thursday, the 29th September, got a night line set for
sturgeon in McCrae's Lake — 100 yards and 30 hooks — which I destroyed. Weather
very rough for several days. On Friday, October 7th, made the roughest trip of
the season. Saw very few hunters or fishermen. Grappled for nets on Saturday,
but got nothing. The following week was the roughe?t of the ■season, so could not
do very much. Grappled for nets several days, but got nothing.
On Monday, October 17th, left for Moon River, calling at Honey Harbor,
Musquash, Moose Point, Jubilee Island and Buffalo House. Went up north chan-
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ne! to Moon Eiver and returned south channel. Ran over to Cunningham and
held up several boats. Trout commenced to come on shoals. Left on Wednesday
for Giant's Tomb and Split Rock. Found a long string of nets, and was just going
to take it up when owner appeared. Gave him a good calling down for not having
name on. Next day left for north shore near Quarry Island. Got eight steel
traps set for mink, also a patent wooden mink trap. When a mink goes in, he sets
the trap for another one. The following day went to Waubaushene to hire boat
to go to Hope Island to look after duck hunters. Wind blowing hard. Tried to
go to IMidland next day, but the heavy wind and sea broke the rudder, so had quite
a time to get home. Attempted both on ]\Ionday and Tuesday to get to Hope
Island with the boat hired for the purpose, but wind too strong. Arrived there
on Wednesday, 26th October; visited a numl)er of fishermen, and seized a box of
nets nearly a mile long belonging to caretaker of lighthouse. Boat went ashore
ne.xt day. Visited Giant's Tomb on Friday, also Musquash, McCrae, Honey Har-
bor and Quarry Island, and spent Saturday getting ready to go to Moon River on
Monday morning.
The following ten days patrolled around among the several places, sometimes
in very rough weather, grappling for nets. etc. On Wednesday, November 9th,
worked around all day amongst the islands, and got about 100 yards of pike
net, 31/2 extension measure, which I took and dried. Rained all forenoon next
day, and snowed all afternoon, and water too thick with snow the next two days to
venture out.
On Monday, 14th November, went to Waubaushene by train. Met hunters
going out, with all their deer tagged and having licenses. Visited several places
the next few days by train, and on Monday, 21st November, hauled boat out of
"vrater, and next day canvased her over for winter, and put canoe away in barn.
Logged 4,526 miles.
REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE LAUNCH "MAGGIE
MAY" ON NORTH SHORE OF GEORGIAN BAY DURING
THE YEAR 1910.
On Monday, April 25th, patrolled the waters to the Rapids on Magnetawan
River to see if any one was spearing pickerel, and found that some one had been
there, as I found two pickerel on the shore that had been speared. On Thursday
patrolled to Sand Bay, seized a seine, punt, sailboat and fish on two Indians; I
also seized seines on two others, and was assisted by Overseer R. J. McKinny.
The next day I went to the magistrate to lay information for illegal fishing.
Saturday, the 7th of May, the boat was disabled on account of the furnace
being out of order. On Thursday, the 12th May, patrolled to the rapids on Mag-
netawan River to see if any one was spearing fish, and for several days following
I kept a close watch for any illegal work.
On Tuesday, May 17th, I patrolled to Naishcotyang River to look for trap
nets and to see what some parties were doing. The following day I returned to
see what some law-breakers were committing. The next day I patrolled up the
river in search of trap nets and found one trap net on an island in Burritt's Bay,
south of Byng Inlet Light. I brought the trap net home with me in order to
have it identified.
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124 THE EEPORT UPON JS^. 13
On Friday, May 27tih, went up to the rapids on Magnetawan River, a distance
of ten miles. The following day patrolled to^Kaishcotyang Eiver, and in other
bays looking for trap nets ; was assisted by Mr. C. H. Knight.
On Monday, 30th May, patrolled to Big Light to serve a summons on a
party for illegal fishing with a seine; also a subpoena for another law-breaker.
Owing to the non-appearance of one of the chief witnesses the court was adjourned
for a week to secure a warrant for the party's arrest. The following day went
to Sand Bay, Bustard Islands and French Eiver to see what the fishermen were
doing and to get a statement from E. J. McKinny re some violations of the law.
I got storm-bound and had to stay at French Eiver at a boarding-house. Left the
following day and went to Key Harbor.
On Thursday, June 2nd, left French Eiver and Bustard Islands and patrolled
to Key Harbor, and inspected nets and saw signs of illegal fishing. I warned the
parties and left there for Big Light and Burritt's Bay. Here I saw signs of
illegal fishing and was assisted by Mr. C. H. Knight in capturing the guilty
p-artifis.
On Saturday, June 4th, patrolled up to the rapids on Magnetawan Eiver; here
we shot a hound that had been running deer. He was running at large in the
bush. Went up to Byng Inlet to attend court to settle some infractions of the
Game and Fishery Law. The case was dismissed, but was appealed.
On Wednesday, June 15th, patrolled with Captain Irwin and the " Crusier "
to pilot him through the channel to N'aishcotyang Eiver. While at the Duquesne
House we discovered a fawn — skin, bones and liver — and a quantity of hair and
blood of a larger deer. I took possession of the skin for witness.
On Frida}'-, June 24th, went to the Duquesne House to serve a summons on a
man for killing deer out of season. We also subpoenaed another man as witness.
The next day spent at court. The folJowing day went up to town for supplies
for boat.
On Thursday, June 30^fch, went to Bustard Islands with launch, and on to
Sand Bay and Key Harbor. Got statement from Mr. Kennedy about illegal
fishing, and also a statement from E. J. McKinny.
On Saturday, July 2nd, patrolled up Still Eiver, arrested a man for illegal
fishing, went on to Geroux Creek or Eiver to serve a violator of the law and to
subpoena witness, patrolled to Bad Eiver to see and investigate certain pound
nets, and put up some posters.
On Friday, July 8tb, went up to town to attend court. A certain party did
not appear and I got a warrant out for his arrest. Went to his house and searched
his place and seized some seines and nets.
On Saturday, July 9th, went to town to send money to the Department.
On Monday went up to court, but it was adjourned until definite orders would
come from the Department. The following day went to the Duquesne House to
see if any more Americans came in from Pittsburgh, Pa., but they had not arrived,
but M^ere expected every day. Went again som.e days later and sold angling
licenses. Saw a deer on an island that had been shot by some unknown party; it
had been dead about a week. The next day I went up to town to send money to
the Department. On my return I went to the Duquesne House and Foster's
Is -and to see what the tourists were doing, and to inspect some small bass that
had been caught at Fos>ter's Island.
On Sunday, August 28th, patrolled up to rapids on Magnetawan Eiver to
watdh for parties that are hunting and killing deer on this day.. Was accom-
panied by C. H. Knight. We caught one man with a deer and gun, and we took
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 125
possession of both. The following day went up to town to attend court. A fine
of $20.00 was imposed for killing deer, and $5.00 for carrying a gun.
On Tuesday we patrolled tihe creek in search of hounds that were running
deer. We shot two. On our return trip we cailled at the Duquesne House and
sold four angling permits.
On Sunday, 11th September, I accompanied Capt. Irwin to pilot him through
the inside channel to the Bustard's with the " Vega." On Monday, with C. H.
Knight, patrolled the French Eiver in search of trap nets. Went on the train
from Byng Inlet to Bobs Siding on C. P. R., then up the north branch to first
rapids. Camped there all night and returned the nexit day.
On Wednesday we started back for Bobs Siding and got there at 8 o'clock
p.m., took the midnight train to Byng Inlet Station, came into town by Sitage.
We did not find any trap nets, but saw where there had been bullhead nets set, but
they had been removed.
On Tuesday went to Burrot's Biay and shot a hound that was running deer.
On Friday patrolled to Geroux Creek in search of illegal hunters; heard shooting
but could not locate the hunters. Went to the upper end of Geroux Lake and
saw two boats, also found a deer's head that had been recently killed.
On the following day I received a telegram from J, W. Jermyn, and went
up to town to answer it, and to see if I could find any trace of the parties who
were hunting, I had a certain party arrested and sent telegram to the Super-
intendent for instructions. Left WAarton Friday morning by C. P. R. for Toronto,
reaching there at midnight. Left Toronto on Saturday by G. T. R. for Wiarton,
and had a man tried for fishing with a seine at S'and Bay. He was fined $20.00
and costs. Left the following day for Byng Inlet and reached home at 8.30.
Logged 1,104 miles.
REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE LAUNCH " STELLA "
ON LAKE ERIE, KNOWN AS INNER LONG POINT
BAY, DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Monday, April 18th, sailed over to the bar across the bay, staking grounds
for carp fishing; about seven miles of a trip; was away about five hours. The
following day we sailed over again and settled some disputed territory between
some fishermen. The next Friday went down the bay to Bobwood's Point for bass
for hatchery.
On Thursday, April 28th, crO'Ssed the bay to Long Point, down the point to
breakwater, dividing up fisihing grounds for the fishermen.
On Monday, May 9th, sailed across tlie bay and back to Rice Bay, looking
after the fishing grounds along the shore. On Thursday went to Lucky Point and
back, and sailed over the bar and divided up some carp fishing grounds.
On Tuesday, May 24th, went down Noi-th Shore of Long Point Bay to Lucky
Point, and returned looking after the fisheries along that shore. The following
Saturday went down the bay to St.. Williams, and from there to Lucky Point.
On Tuesday, June 7th, went across to Sturgeon Bay and down ithe shore to
the cottages, looking after the different fisheries along the s'hore. On Monday,
June 13th, crossed the bay to Club House, thence down the South Shore to light-
house, looking after the carp fishing, and found everything very satisfactory. Went
over to the cottages, from there to Rice Bay Club House, and inspected the bass
fishing. From here I went up to the west end of Bay of Big Creek Club House,
and found everything all right. The following day went across to the cottages
and to Rice Bay Club House.
136 THE EEPORT UPON No. 13
On Friday, July 1st, crossed 'to Sturgeon. Bay an'l down to Thoroughfare
Point. From here I went to the cottages and back looking after the bass fishing.
The next day patrolled the waters and went to Rice Bay Club House.
On Tuesday, 12th July, crossed to Siturgeon Bay, thence to the Club House,
and ran down through the North Channel out in the Outer Bay, looking after
some anglers that came across in their boats; found everything very satisfactory.
On Thursday, July 21st, went over to the bayside, getting some license fees,
and inspected the bass fisihing. From here went down to North Channel, around
by cottages and Rice Bay Club Houise, and across to Sturgeon Bay and up to Big
Creek Club House.
On Monday, August 1st, wenit across to the Ckib House, down along the bar
to Sturgeon Bay, from tliere to Rice Bay Club, thence around North Channel
and up to the cottages. The next day we went to Lucky Point and looked after
the fishing grounds, crossed to Sturgeon Bay and down to Rice Bay Club House
again.
On Monday, August 29t]i, patrolled down to Bobwood-s Point, looked after
some fishing grounds, crossed over to the Club Houise and out along the bar
watching the ducks, thence to Old Cut Point and up along the bar, then patrolled
down to Rice Bay and up along the South" Shore looking after the fishing and
ducks.
On Monday, July 12th, drove to Pont Burwell; stopped over night'; came
back Tuesday, saw Allie Wismer about fishing; another tug in the place of the
" Play Fair," which was undergoing repairs, found everything as reported and
all going very satisfactory. The following Wednesday we went down to Simcoe
by train, drove over to Dover to see David Tow ahout license fee for tug " Ogle,"
came back to Simcoe by train, then took the train from Simcoe to Jarvis. Went
down to Jarvis to catch the 6 p.m. train from Dover to Hamilton to examine some
fish boxes; found everything all right.
Ran over to Sturgeon Bay and up along the bar, looking after the fisliing and
hunting in a general way. Went down to Thoroughfare Point, then down the
shore across Rice Bay to see about getting some bass for the hatchery. Drove down
to Turkey Point, then on to Normandale, looking after the fishermen at those
places. On September 30th I went down the Bay off Thoroughfare Point and
back looking after the duck shooting in a general way. From here to Bob wood's
Point and back, then over to Sturgeon Bay and down to Big Rice Bay looking
after the hunters and placing their decoys. Then we went over to the Club
House and down along the bar, crossed to Sturgeon Bay and up along the west bar,
inspected the duck shooting and foimd everything satisfactory.
On Thursday, October 27th, went over to the Club House, then down to
Sturgeon Bay, then up to the western end of the bay looking after some decoys
that were reported to be set out too far. I found everything very satisfactory and
feel satisfied that the hunters are trying to live up to the law.
Logged 628 miles.
RFPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE LAUNCH "THE
SHARK," ON THE WATERS OF THE BAY OF QUINTE,
DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Thursday, March 31st, patrolled to Massassaga Cove, and then to Cedar
Island, and then to David & Daniel Belnap's Fishery, and found the fishing
all right.
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Saturday, April 2ncl, patrolled to Belleville on business with Mr. Gault and
James N. Macdonald one day. On Saturday, April 9th, patrolled up the Bay in
the afternoon to Massassaga, and then along the shore as far as Belleville,
ran into Belleville and was there one hour, left for home, and arrived in about
half past six, found nothing wrong.
On Monday, April lltli, patrolled from Northport in the afternoon Wolfe
Island to R. & A. MacDonald's Fishery, and to LaEue Fishery, and then to Root
Brothers and J. R. Belnap's, loft there and . patrolled along the highshore about
three miles and arrived home about six o'clock.
On Monday, April 18th, patrolled down the Bay and up tlhe beach, but not
to the end of my division, then came back and stopped at Deseronto a few
minutes and went to Northport.
On Wednesday, April 20th, I patrolled up the Bay from Northport to Point
Ann, and delivered three licenses, and went to Mosquito Bay, examined several
fisheries, and then went to Belleville, had dinner, left at one o'clock for Rossmore,
and visited three other fisheries down the Bay. Arrived home at six o'clock.
On Mondaj", May 2nd, I patrolled the Bay and called at all the fishing stations in
the west end of my division, and found all the hoop nets out of the water, and
everyihing in good shape. Was out all day excepting one half hour for dinner
in Belleville. On Thursday, May 5th, left Xorthport at six o'clock to patrol the
eastern part of my division, and found every fisherman obeying the law, but on
my way back, I found a piece of gill net on the reel, but did not seize it, as I
could not tell whether he was fishing it or not. Was at sea about ten hours.
On Friday, May 13th, we patrolled from Northport down the Bay, and
called at Deseronto, and went down the beach, but found no one violating the law.
On Saturday, May 28th, left at 7 a.m. Patrolled to Belleville, where we met
Capt. Hunter at the dock and left there about eleven o'clock for Trenton, as Mr.
Hunter had several cases in Court at that place, and left at 4 p.m. for Belleville,
and had some trouble with the perforating wheel, which was fixed at Belleville.
Arrived at N'orthport about eight in the evening. On Thursday, June 9th, I
patrolled down the Bay and called at Deseronto, saw Mr. Gault, he saved me the
trouble of taking down the notices, was there about half an hour. I went down
the Bay and found the night-lines with their names on and buoys set. Returned
about eight in the evening. On Wednesday, June 15th, we patrolled up to
Mosquito Bay, searched the marsh at the end of Big Island, and on that part
found one night-line that was not tagged, and I seized it, then returned at twelve
o'clock. On Saturday, June 18th, patrolled the Bay in the afternoon as far as
Tliompson's Wharf, I delivered licenses and posted notices, found everything all
right and returned. On Saturday patrolled to Mosquito Bay, dragged for night
lines, but found none. Went to Massassaga and then to Belleville to see Capt.
Hunter. On Thursday, July 14th, patrolled down the Bay in the afternoon, but
found nothing wrong. On Saturday, July 16th, we patrolled around Mosquito
Bay, and then to Massassaga Point and home, found nothing wrong.
On Tuesday, July 9th, patrolled the Bay, found a few Americans, but they said
they were not fi^liing. I was away all day and returned about eight in the even-
ing. On Saturday, July 23rd, patrolled up the Bay to Belleville with Capt. Flem-
ing, and went to Mosquito Bay, as we had information that there was illegal fishing
going on, but we dragged all afternoon, and found nothings We returned to Belle-
ville, and arrived home about eight in the evening. On Monday, July 25th,
patrolled up to Mosquito Bay, and was there all the forenoon, and found nothing
128 THE EEPORT UPON No. 13
wrong, I returned about one o'clock. On Thursday, July 28th, I patrolled down
the bay in pursuit of anglers, and found that two of them had sold their permits,
and returned.
On Saturday, July 30th, I patrolled up the Bay as far as Belleville, went to
Mosquito Bay, and found no illegal fishing. On Tuesday, August 2nd,
I patrolled down the bay, sold two anglers' permits and returned
about three o'clock. On Friday, August 5t)h, patrolled up the Bay,
but it being so rough, I had to return. On Monday, August 8th, we patrolled
the Bay, called at Mas?assaga Park, went on to Eossmore and sold one permit.
Called at Belleville, and then down to Mosquito Bay, and home. Was at sea
about eight hours. On Tuesday, August 9th, I patrolled the Bay to the end of
my division, went around Glen Island and then back, but found no anglers without
permits. On Wednesday. August 17th, I patrolled up to the north side of Big
Island, and on the west end of same, and found one non-resident, sold him a
permit and returned. On Friday, August 19th, patrolled down the Bay to the end
of my division, found two anglers and sold them permits.
On Tuesday, August 23rd, patrolled down the Bay to the end of my division,
but found no anglers fishing without a permit. On Frida\', August 26th, patrolled
to Mosquito Bay, and left at four a.m. and returned at noon, but was unable to
catch the violator of the game laws. On Monday, August 29th, I patrolled the
north side of Big Island, and up to Mosquito Bay. Sold one permit. On Tuesday,
September 6th, we patrolled the Bay to Massassaga Park, and then to Seguin
marsh, and remained there till nine o'clock in the evening, then returned home.
On Monday, September 12th, we patrolled to Mosquito Bay, left at four a.m. and
arrived at Seguin Marsh at five. We left there and went to Eossmore and Belle-
ville, had a talk with Capt. Hunter and returned home. On Wednesday, September
14th, we patrolled to Mosquito Bay in the afternoon and stayed till eight in the
evening. Friday, September 16th, patrolled to Massassaga Point, as there were
non-residents there, but could not find them, so returned. On Saturday, September
17th, patrolled to Massassaga on the same business. On Thursday, September
22nd, wc patrolled up the Bay to Point Ann and sold a permit to an occupant
of the houseboat there. Eeturned at noon. On Wednesday, September 28th, I
patrolled the Bay to the east end of my division and found no violations, but on
my return met the " Navarch," and had a few minutes' talk with Capt. Hunter,
and returned about two o'clock in the afternoon. On Thursday, September 29th,
patrolled up the Bay and visited six fisheries and arrived home about two o'clock.
On Wednesday, October 5th, I patrolled down the Bay to the end of my
division, delivered one domestic license and examined one net. On Monday,
October 10th, we patrolled as far as Bay Bridge, and called at Eossmore. On
Thursday, October 13th, we patrolled down the Bay, delivered three domestic licenses
and called at several fisheries, and found their nets all right. On Monday, October
17th, patrolled up the Bay, left home at four a.m. and found an old crippled man
fishing without a license, so I let him go ag it was near evening. On Friday,
October 21st, patrolled down the Bay, left home at three a.m. Examined several
nets out in the Bay and found them all right.
On Monday, October 24th, we patrolled up the Bay to Eossmore and delivered
C. Thompson his license, and then went to Mosquito Bay, and delivered Eoot
Brothers license. Called at several fisheries and found them fishing all right. On
Wednesday, October 26th, patrolled down the bays to Daseronto, to see Mr. Gault,
as T had information of some illegal fishing going on in his division. The offenders
were a couple of Indians, who are a very hard people to deal with.
Logged 1,240 miles.
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REPOET OF THE AVORK PERFORMED BY THE LAUNCH "AGGIE B"
ON THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO,
DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Sunday, May 29th, left Picton at 4 a.m., patrolled the waters around
Indian Point to Wamposo and to Point Traverse, arriving at 10.30 a.m. and left at
18.30 for Main Ducks, arriving at 3 p.m. Were compelled to remain here on
account of bad weather. The following day we left here at 4 a.m. for Point
Traverse, arriving at 6.30, interviewed some fishermen and patrolled on to the
head of South Bay and then back to Picton.
On Sunday at 9 a.m. patrolled waters to Cressy, arriving at 12 noon and left
at 2 p.m. and patrolled to Picton. Here had dinner for myself and man.
On Sunday, June 19th, left Picton at 5 a.m. and patrolled the waters to
Indian Point, arriving at 8 a.m. and left at 10 a.m. for Picton, arriving at 2 p.m.
On Sunday, June 26th, at 7 a.m. patrolled waters to Glenora, arriving at
8 a.m. Posted fishermen notices, left for Bongards, posted notices there and
left for Cressy, thence to Princess Cove, then on to Point Traverse, arriving there
at 1 p.m. I interviewed some fishermen and left at 3 p.m. for False Ducks and
Timber Island, and then returned to Picton, arriving at 10 p.m.
The following Friday we left Picton, patrolled the waters by way of Wampose
to Point Treverse, arriving at 11.30, and left at 2 p.m. and patrolled the waters
by way of Timber Island and False Ducks to Picton, arriving in Picton at^'S p.m.
On Sunday, July 10th, at 6 a.m. we patrolled from Picton to False Ducks,
a distance of 35 miles, leaving at 12 noon for Main Ducks, arriving at 1.30 p.m.
Here we were obliged to stay on account of the weather, a violent wind storm
coming up and for the two next days were detained on account of the storm.
On Sunday, August 7th, went from Main Ducks to Picton, arriving at 4 p.m., '
a distance of forty-five miles. We patrolled from here to Princess Cove and back
to Picton, patrolling the waters to Hay Bay and from there to Picton, arriving
at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, August 15th, we left Picton at 9 a.m. and patrolled the waters
to Hay Bay, arriving at 12.30, a distance of fifteen miles. On Sunday we
patrolled from Picton, leaving at 4 p.m. and went to Bongards, but did not stop
any time and returned to Picton, arriving there at 9 p.m., a distance of ten miles.
On the following Wednesday we patrolled water to Storms, Prinyers Cove, Indian
Point, the Rock, and Correy's Landing, arriving at Wampose at 8 p.m., a distance
of thirty-five miles.
On Thursday we left Wampose at 7 a.m., patrolled the waters to Picton, arriv-
ing at 12 noon, a distance of thirty-five miles.
On Sunday, 28th August, at 9 a.m. we left Picton and patrolled the water
to Prinyers Cove, arriving at 12.30 p.m. and left there at 4 p.m., patrolling
waters to Picton and arrived at 7.30.
On Sunday, September 4th, we patrolled from Picton, leaving there at 6 a.m.
to the Rock, then to Timber Island, from there to Main Ducks, arriving at 1 p.m.,
a distance of fifty miles. We remained here all Monday on account of wind
storm. The following day we left Main Ducks at 8 a.m., patrolled the waters
to Point Traverse, and from there to Wampose Island, a distance of 8 miles.
Leaving Picton at 12.30 p.m. patrolled waters to Bob Bongards, arriving
at 2 p.m. and we left here for Picton at 3 p.m. and arrived there at 5.30.
On Thursday we patrolled the waters to Storms, arriving at 4 p.m., a distance
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of thirteen miles. Leaving Stonns for Picton, arriving at 6.30, a distance of
thirteen miles. Leaving Picton at 9 a.m. we patrolled the waters to Prinyer's Cove.
On Wednesday, October 12th, left Picton at 3 p.m., patrolled the waters to
below Glenora, arriving at 4 p.m. and leaving here at 5 p.m. we patrolled to Picton
and from here to Wampose and back to Picton.
On Sunday, October 33rd, patrolled from Picton to Prinyer's Cove, arriving at
11.30, a distance of 19 miles.
Logged 1,312 miles.
REPOET OF THE WORK PEEFOEMED BY THE LAUNCH "BESSIE G"
ON THE WATERS OP THE ST. LAWEENCE EIVEE,
DUEING THE YEAE 1910.
On April 14th patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Batteau Channel and
around Simcoe Island.
On April 20th left Wolfe Island and patrolled the waters to Simcoe Island,
where stopped. Saw most of the fisherman and found everything all right. Went
from there to Eead's Bay and found nothing wrong there.
On April 27th patrolled from my place to the foot of Wolfe Island and from
there to Big Bay, and from there to Button Bay. Found no illegal fishings Saw
most of the fishermen.
On Thursday, May 5th, left Wolfe Island and patrolled the waters to Barrett's
Bay, and on to Garden Island. Found nothing illegal.
On Saturday, May 7th, patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Brown's
Bay and McDonald's Bay, stopped there; no reports 6f illegal fishing.
On Friday, May 20th, patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Big Bay,
and on to Alexander Point and Button Bay, and around the foot of Wolfe Island.
I found nothing wrong in that vicinity.
On Victoria Day patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Garden Island
and from there to the foot of Simcoe Island. Found no complaints, and returned
to Wolfe Island.
On Friday, June 3rd, patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Horseshoe
Island. Here I met some of the fishermen and their reports were favourable;
no illegal fishing being done in that vicinity.
On Tuesday, June 7th, patrolled the waters to Eead's Bay, by the way of the
Batteau Channel. I saw siome of the fishermen and found nothing wrong. The
following day patrolled the waters from my place to Eead's Bay and the Batteau
Channel; found everything in legal shape.
On Monday, June 20th, patrolled from W^olfe Island to Marysville; met the
" Navarch" with Mr. Cox and Capt. Hunter on board and went from there to
Simcoe Island and to Eead's Bay. Had no complaints of illegal fishing.
The following Saturday patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Big Bay
and through the Channel to Marysville. Met some anglers, they all had licenses.
On Tuesday, 28th June, patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Alexander
Point, opposite Cape Vincent. Met no anglers and did not see any net fishermen,
and found no nets.
On Saturday, July 2nd, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Seeder Island. Here
I received a telephone to meet a party and a house boat. From there we went to
Simcoe Island and to Eead's Bay at the head of Wolfe Island. Did not see
any anglers nor any nets set.
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 131
On July 16th patrolled the waters from Wolfe Island to Garden Island and
from there to the head of Simcoe Island and returned home. The following Satur-
day again patrolled the waters to Simcoe Island and to Read's Bay and from there
to Big Sand Bay.
On Wednesday, July 27th, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Barrett's Bay
and from there to Horseshoe Bay and then to the head of Simcoe Island.
The following Tuesday patrolled from Wolfe Island to Big Bay and from
there to the head of Wolfe Island and Read's Bay, and from there to Simcoe Island
and Garden Island.
On Wednesday, August 10th, left Wolfe Island and patrolled to Simcoe Island
and Horseshoe Island, from there to Read's Bay; met a few anglers, who reported
very small catches.
On Wednesday, August 17th, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Big Bay and
on to Alexander Point, found nothing wrong. No complaints of illegal fishing.
On Friday, August 19th, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Barrett's Bay, from
there to Batteau Ohannel and then to Read's Bay and from there around the
head of Simcoe Island.
On Wednesday, i\.ugust 24th, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Big Bay, and from
there to Big Sand Bay at head of Wolfe Island and Batteau Channel and Simcoe
Island and Horseshoe Island.
On Wednesday, September 7th, patrolled from Wolfe IsJand to Brown's Bay
and on to Simcoe Island and Horseshoe Island.
On Monday, Septembed 11th, patrolled the waters from the foot of Wolfe
Island to Big Bay and to Button Bay. The following Wednesday patrolled to
Simcoe Island, and from there to Read's Bay and Big Sand Bay.
On Saturday, September 24th, patrolled around the foot of Wolfe Island and
from there to Big Bay, and to Button Bay and to Alexander Point. On the
following Thursday patrolled the same waters And found everything in legal shape.
No complaints of illegal fishing.
On Tuesday, October 4th, left my place and patrolled the waters to Read's
Bay and to Simcoe Island, thence to Horseshoe Island and found no infractions
of the law.
On Monday, October 10th, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Big Bay and
Button Bay, thence to Alexander Point. Found nothing wrong in that vicinity.
On Friday, October 14th, patrolled from Wolfe Island to Brown's Bay and
went on to Barrett's Bay and from there to Simooe Island and Horseshoe Island
and found everything all right.
On Saturday, October 22nd, patrolled from my place to Big Bay and the foot
of Wolfe Island, ^and found nothing wrong. The following day patrolled to Read's
Bay and from there to Big Sand Bay, and from there went down the south side of
Wolfe Island to Big Bay and to the foot of Wolfe Island.
On Sunday, October 30th, patrolled from my place to Big Bay by way of the
foot of Wolfe Island. Found everything all right.
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REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE LAUNCH "HELEN"
ON THE WATERS OF THE ST. LAWRENCE,
DURING THE YEAR 1910.
On Sunday, April lOtli, left Gananoque 5.30 a.m., went to Lansdowne Wharf,
reaching there at 6.30 a.m. Left Lansdowne Wharf at 7.30 a.m. on the return trip
to Gananoque. Stopped at Fly Creek to grapple for nets. Found and seized one
set of hoop nets with one bag. Then came on to Lansdowne Bay and grappled
there for nets. Found nothing. Returned to Gananoque at 11 a.m. On Monday,
April 11th, owing to a cold contracted on Sunday the 10th and on Friday the 8th,
■when I was out on duty all night, I was unable to go out on Monday. On Tuesday,
April 12th, I spent cleaning the boats and nets seized on Sunday and the week
before. On Wednesday 13th, left Gananoque at 6 a.m. and patrolled the Islands.
Returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Thursday 14th, left Gananoque at 1 p.m. and
reached Grass Creek at 2 p.m. Grappled in Grass Creek and vicinity until 3.30
p.m. Then returned to Big Bay and grappled for nets from 4 p.m. to 5.30.
Returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. Found no nets. On Friday, April 15th, left
Gananoque at 6.45 a.m. and reached Fiddler's Elbow at 8 p.m. Grappled for
nets among the island as far as Stave Island, Grappled for nets in Mollies Cut.
Grappled for nets in Landon's Bay and found two sets of hoop nets in bag on each
leader, all of which were seized and confiscated. Reached Gananoque with the
" Helen" at 5 p.m. On Saturday, April 16th, the weather was unsuitable for going
on the river, as a gale was blowing, and the day was spent cleaning the nets seized
on Friday. On Sunday, April 17th, the weather was unsuitable for going on the
river, it was blowing and raining.
On Monday, April 18th, I left Gananoque at 10 a.m. and patrolled the
island. Arrived at Gananoque at 6.30 p.m. On Tuesday, April 10th, left
Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled to Long Bridge Creek, grappled bays and returned
to Gananoque at 6.30 p.m. On Wednesday, April 20th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.,
patrolled the islands. Seized one night-line and returned to Gananoque at 5.30
p.m. On Thursday, April 21st, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled the islands.
Seized one night-line and returned to Gananoque at 1 p.m. On Friday, April 22nd,
I left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled the islands and went up the North Channel,
then returned to Gananoque at 4.30 p.m. Saturday, April 23rd, left Gananoque
at 7 a.m. and returned at 9 a.m. On Thursday when taking up the night-line, on
which there was a sturgeon, the line of same got wound about the shaft of my
boat, and so had to haul the boat out to take the line off.
On Sunday, April 24th, was raining and I did not go out. On Monday,
April 25th, was also raining and I did not go out. On Tuesday, April 26th, 1
left Gananoque at 7.30 a.m., patrolled the river and islands and returned to
Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, April 27th, left Gananoque at 5.30 a.m.,
patrolled down the river and along the island and grappled the bays and creeks,
then returned to Gananoque at 6.30 p.m. On April 28th and 29th I was sick, and
unable to go out. On Saturday, April 30th, it was blowing a gale and I had
to return. On May 1st and 2nd left Gananoque at 8 a.m., patrolled amongst the
islands and returned to Gananoque at 5.30. On Tuesday, May 3rd, weather was
unsuitable for going on the river as a gale was blowing. Wednesday, May 4th, [
did not go out, as I had a case in the police court. M. Dilon made threats that
he would shoot me the first time that he caught me on the river. I had him bound
to keep the peace. On May 5th, 6th and 7th I left Gananoque and patrolled and
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. , 133
grappled amongst the islands and Bay, then returned to Gananoque. On Saturday,
May 8th, I left Gananoque at 3 a.m., patrolled down the river and the islands
and up to the head of Howe Island, then returned to Gananoque at 4.30 p.m.
On Monday, May 9th, the weather was unsuitable for going on the river, as a
gale was blowing. On Tuesday, May 10th, I did not go out as I had to go to
Kingston. Wednesday, May 11th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled up the
river, returned to Gananoque at 11.45 a.m. Did not go out in the afternoon as it
was blowing hard. On Thursday, May 12th, I left Gananoque at 8 a.m., patrolled
amongst the islands and returned to Gananoque. On Friday, May 13th, I left
Gananoque at 7.30 a.m., patrolled up the north channel and grappled, then return-
ed to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Saturday, May 14th, left Gananoque at 6.30 a.m.,
patrolled down the river and amongst the islands and grappled Flat Island flats,
and took a night-line, then returned to Gananoque On Sunday, May loth, I did
not go out as I was sick. On Monday, May 16th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.,
patrolled up to the head of Howe Island and grappled along Bridge Creek, and
the bays, returned to Gananoque. On Tuesday, May 17th, I left Gananoque at
8 a.m., patrolled amongst the islands and returned at 4.30 p.m. On Wednesday,
May 18th, I did not go out as it was raining and blowing a gale. On Thursday,
May 19th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled the river and amongst the islands.
Returned to Gananoque at 7.30 p.m. On Friday, M'ay 20th, I left Gananoque
at 7 a.m., patrolled amongst the islands, arrived at Gananoque at noon, but did
not go out in the afternoon, as it was &. half holiday. On Saturday, May 21st,
I did not go out as I had to get my storage battery stored up at the Electric
Light Works. On Sunday, May 22nd, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled amongst
the islands and returned to Gananoque at 6.30 p.m. On Monday, May 23rd,
I left G-ananoque at 7.30 a.m., patrolled the river down to Fiddler's Elbow, went
up the South Channel and amongst the islands. Returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, May 24th, I left Gananoque at 8 a.m. and patrolled up the river
to the head of Howe Island, then returned to Gananoque at 4.30 p.m. On Wed-
nesday, May 25th, I left Gananoque at 7.30 a.m. and patrolled amongst the islands
and returned at 5 p.m. On Thursday, May 26th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.
patrolled down the river and amongst the islands. Returned to Gananoque at
4 p.m. On Friday, May 27th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled amongst the
islands and grappled, then returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Saturday, M'ay
28th, left Gananoque at T.30 a.m., patrolled up the river, returned to Gananoque
11.30 a.m. In the afternoon grappled the Gananoque River, and arrived home
at 10 p.m. On Sunday, May 29th, I did not go out till 3 o'clock, as I had to go
to a funeral; patrolled up the Xorth Channel and arrived home at 7.30 p.m. On
Monday, May 30th, I did not go out, as I was up all night watching some par-
ties. I did not catch them, but I got their nets. It was raining and very dark
or I would have caught the violators. On Tue-day, ^lay 3'lst, I left Gananoque
at 6.30 a.m., patrolled down the river, grappled amongst the islands and bay, re-
turned to Gananogue at 5 p.m. Went out again at 6 p.m. and arrived home at
4 a.m.
On Wednesday, June 1st, I did not go out, as I was up all night before, and
it was blowing a gale. On Thursday, June 2nd, I left Gananoque at 6.30 a.m.,
patrolled the river, returned to Gananoque at 11.30 a.m. I did not go out in the
afternoon, as it was blowing a gale. On Friday, June 3rd, left Gananoque at 5.30
a.m ; I patrolled to Long Bridge Creek, grappled the bays and creeks and returned
to Gananoque at 5 p.m.
134 THE BEPORT UPON No. 13
On Saturday, June 4th, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled amongst the
islands, and returned to Gananoque at 4 p.m. On Sunday, June 5th, left Gan-
anoque at 8 a.m., and patrolled the islands, then returned to Gananoque at 11.30
a.m., but did not go out in the afternoon, as it was raining. On Monday, June
6th, in port all day, as it was blowing too hard to go out. On Tuesday, June 7th,
I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river and grappled, and then returned
to Gananoque at 5.30 p.m. On Wednesday, June 8th, left Gananoque at 7.30
a.m.; patrolled the river and grappled, and returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On
Thursday, June 9th, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned
to Gananoque at 5.30 p.m. On Friday, June 10th, left Gananoque at 6 a.m.;
patrolled and grappled Leak Island Ohannel for night lines, and returned to Gan-
anoque at 5.30 p.m. On Saturday, June 11th, I left Gananoque at 5 a.m., and
returned to Gananoque at 6 a.m., as is was raining and blowing a gale. On Sun-
dy, June 12th, I left Gananoque at 4 a.m.; patrolled down the river and grap-
pled; returned to Gananoque at 11 a.m.; did not go out in the afternoon, as it
was blowing too hard. On Monday, June 13th, in port all day, as it was blowing a
gale. On Tuesday, June 14th, I left Gananoque at 4 a.m.; patrolled down the
river to Fiddler's Elbow, and grappled and took up one set of hoop nets, and re-
turned to Gananoque at 3 p.m. On Wednesday, June 15th, left Gananoque at
5 a.m.; patrolled down the river and grappled and took up two gill nets, and re-
turned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Thursday, June 16th, left Gananoque at 7
a.m. ; patrolled amongst the islands, and returned to Gananoque at 4 p.m. On
Friday, June 17th, I left Gananoque at 2 p.m.; patrolled amongst the islands and
returned to Gananoque at 8 p.m. On Saturday, June 18th, cleaning boat and
nets in the forenoon, and left Gananoque at 1 p.m.; patrolled the river, and re-
turned to Gananoque at 7.30 p.m. On Saturday, June 19th, in port till 1 p.m. ;
patrolled the river and returned to Gananoque at 7 p.m.
On Monday, June 20th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled down the river
and grappled and t-ook up one set of hoop nets, and returned to Gananoque at 3.30
p.m. On Tuesday, June 21st, was at port all day, as I had a case in the Police
Court. I had Eoy Sherman fined $25 and costs. On Wednesday, June
22nd, I left Gananoque at 5 a.m.; patrolled to Long Bridge Creek, and grappled
the bays down to Landon Bay, and returned to Gananoque at 5.30 p.m. On
Thursday, June 23rd, I left Gananoque at 6 a.m.; patrolled up the south side of
Howe Island and returned at noon. Went out again at 6 p.m. ; patrolled and re-
turned to Gananoque at 8 p.m. On Friday, June 24th, was at port all day, as it
was blowing a gale. Made some repairs to my boats. On Saturday, June 25tli,
I left Gananoque at 6 a.m.; patrolled down the river and grappled and seized a
lot of gill nets; returned to Gananoque at 7.30 p.m.
On Sunday, June 26th, was at port all day. On Monday, June 27th, I left
Gananoque at 9 a.m. ; patrolled up the river and grappled ; returned to Swif twater
Point and grappled and returned to Gananoque at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, June
28th, I left Gananoque at 6 a.m.; patrolled the river and grappled and returned
to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, June 29th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.;
patrolled the river and grappled, then returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On
Thursday, June 30th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled the river and grappled.
Eeturned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Friday, July 1st, was at port all day, as
I had to haul my boat out to get a gill net ofE the wheel. On Saturday, July 2nd,
I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river and returned to Gananoque at
6.JT0.
On July 3rd and 4th, was at port, as it was blowing a gale. On Tuesday,
1911 GAME AND FISHEEIE8. 135
July 5th, I left Gananoque at 5 a.m.; patrolled the river and grappled, and re-
turned to Gananoque at 5.30. On Wednesday, July 6th, I left Gananoque at 5.30
a.m. ; patrolled the river and grappled and took up one net, and returned to
Gananoque at 7 p.m. On Thursday, July 7th, I left Gananoque at 6 a.m.;
patrolled the river and grappled and returned to Gananoque at 11.30 a.m. I did
not go out in the afternoon, as Capt. Hunter was here.
On Friday, July 8th, left Gananoque at 6.30 a.m.; patrolled the river and
grappled and returned to Gananoque. On Saturday, July 9th, I left Gananoque
at 7 a.m. ; patrolled the river and grappled, and returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m.
On Sunday, July 10th, was at port all day. On Monday, July 11th, was at port
till 3 p.m., as it was blowing a gale; I left Gananoque at 3 p.m.; patrolled the
river and returned to Gananoque at 7.30 p.m. On Tuesday, July 12th, left Gan-
anoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled up the river and grappled, then returned to Gananoque
at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, July 13th, left Gananoque at 2.30 p.m., and we /
down to Thomas Shipman's and took his launch, which I seized on June 25t]i,
and towed it up to Gananoque. On Thursday, July 14th, was at port all day, as
Thomas Shipman's trial came off. He was fined fifty dollars and costs. On Fri-
day, July 15th, left Gananoque at 8 a.m.; patrolled; had to return to Gananoque
as the pumps would not work, and had to have them repaired. On Saturday,
July 16th, I left Gananoque at 8 a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned to Gan-
anoque at 5.30 p.m.
On Sunday, July 17th, remained at port all day. On Monday, July 18th, left
Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river, returned at 12 a.m. Did not go out in
the afternoon, as Capt. Fleming was here, and I had to get him the nets. On
Tuesday, July 19th, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned
to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, July 20th, left Gananoque at 1 a.m.;
patrolled and grappled; returned to Gananoque at 7 a.m.; had to go to the tele-
phone at 9 a.m., then went out in the afternoon and returned to Gananoque at 7
p.m. On Thursday, July 21st, left Gananoque at 8 a.m.; patrolled the river and
returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Friday, July 22nd, I left Gananoque at 7
a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Saturday,
July 23rd, left Gananoque at 6 a.m.; took the motor skiff to Kingston and
patrolled the river home. Arrived at Gananoque at 2 p.m.; went out again at 3
p.m.; patrolled amongst the islands and returned to Gananoque at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, July 24th, left Gananoque at 1 p.m. ; patrolled the river and re-
turned to Gananoque at 7 p.m. On Monday, July 25th, left Gananoque at 7
a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned to Gananoque at 12 a.m. Did not go out
in the afternoon as it was blowing a gale. On Tuesday, July 26th, left Gananoque
at 8 a.m. ; patrolled and grappled the river and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, July 27th, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled and grappled the
river, and returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Thursday, July 28th, left Gan-
anoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled and grappled, and took up one gill net and returned
to Gananoque. On Friday, July 29th, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled and
grappled the river and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Saturday, July 30th,
left Gananoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled and grappled the river. Was out all night and
arrived at Gananoque at 7 a.m. On Sunday, July 31st, I left Gananoque at 12
a.m ; patrolled the river and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Monday,
August 1st, I left Gananoque at 8 a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned to Gan-
anoque at 5 p.m. On Tuesday, August 2nd, left Gananoque at 6.30 a.m. ; patrolled
and grappled the Gananoque River, and returned at 5 p.m. On Wednesday,
August 3rd, left Gananoque at 7 a.m. ; patrolled the river and returned to Gan-
136 THE EEPORT UPON No. 13
anoque at 6 p.m. On Thursday, August 4thj was at port all day as it was blow-
ing a gale. On August the 5th, 6th and 7th, patrolled the Gananoque River. On
August the 8th and 9th, we patrolled and grappled the Gananoque River. On
Wednesday, August 10th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river and re-
turned to Gananoque at noon, but did not go out in the afternoon, as it was blow-
ing a gale. On Thursday, August 11th, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled
the river and returned to Gananoque at 8 p.m. On Friday, August 12th, left
Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river and returned to Gananoque at noon.
Did not go out in the afternoon, as I had to get the carburettor on the boat re-
paired. On August the 13th and 14th, we patrolled the Gananoque River. On
August the 15th, 16th and 17th, we patrolled and grappled the Gananoque River.
On Thursday, August 18th, was at port all da}'-, as it was blowing a gale. On
Friday, August 19th, left Gananoque at 5 a.m. ; patrolled the river and seized a
minnow seine, and returned to Gananoque at 3 p.m. On Saturday, August 20th,
left Gananoque at 6 a.m.; patrolled and grappled the river; returned to Gananoque
at 1 p.m. Went out again at 4 p.m. and returned at 8 p.m. On Sunday, August
21st, and Monday, 22nd, patrolled the Gananoque River. On Tuesday, August
23rd, left Gananoque at 1 p.m.; patrolled the river with the mate of the patrol
boat, and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, August 24tli, I left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river
and arrived at Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Thursday, August 25th, left Gananoque
at 6 a.m., patrolled' amongst the islands, seized a skii? and arrested two men who
had stolen a tent. Arrived at Gananoque at 11 a.m. On Friday, August 26th,
I did not go out in the forenoon, as I had to attend Police Court. Went out in
the afternoon, and arrived at Gananoque at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, August 27th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled the river and
grappled. Returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Sunday, August 28th, was at
port all day. On Monday, August 29th, left Gananoque at 6,30 a.m.; patrolled
and grappled the river, and returned to Gananoque at 7.30 p.m. On Tuesday,
August 30th, left Gananoque at 8 a.m.; patrolled and grappled the river and re-
turned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, August 31&t, was at port all
day, as it was raining. I was looking up guides for Mr. Simpson, as he wanted
twenty guides, and 1 had to put some on for the day without licenses.
On Thursday, September 1st, I did not leave till 9 a,m,, as I had to get some
guides for Mr. Simpson. Arrived at Gananoque at 5.30 p.m. On Friday, Sep-
tember 2nd, left Gananoque at 7 a.m.; patrolled and grappled the river, and re-
turned to Gananoque at 6.30 p.m. On Saturday, September 3rd, was at port all
day, as it was raining and blowing. On September 4th, left Gananoque at noon,
patrolled the river, and returned to Gananoque at 7 p.m. On Monday, September
5th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled the river, returned to Gananoque at noon.
Did not go out in the afternoon, as it was raining. On Tuesday, September 6th,
left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled, but had to return on account of storm. On
Wednesday, September 7th, left Gananoque at 6 a.m., patrolled and grappled the
river. Seized four sets of gill nets, and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On
Thursday, September 8th, left Gananoque at 5.30 a.m., patrolled and grappled the
river, and returned to Gananoque at 5.30 p.m. On Friday, September 9th, I left
Gananoque at 3 a.m., patrolled up the river, and returned to Gananoque at 1.30
p.m. On Saturday, September 10th, left Gananoque at 4 a.m., patrolled and
grappled the river, and returned to Gananoque at 4 p.m. Seized four sets of gill
nets.
On Sunday, September 11th, left Gananoque at 9 a.m., patrolled the river.
1911 GAME AND FISHEEIES. 137
and returned to Gananoque at 7 p.m. On Monday, September 12th, left Gan-
anoque at 3 a.m., patrolled and grappled. Returned to Gananoque at 10 a.m.
Went out again at 2 p.m., and returned to Gananoque at 9 p.m. On Tuesday,
September IStli, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled and grappled the river, and
returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, September 14th, left Ganan-
oque at 7 a.m., patrolled and grappled the river. Was out all night and arrived
at Gananoque at 5 a.m. On September 15th, 16th and 17th, we patrolled and
grappled the Gananoque Eiver. On Sunday, September 18th, was at port all day,
as it was raining. The forenoon of Monday, September 19th, was spent in clean-
ing boat. Left Gananoque at noon, patrolled and grappled the river, and re-
turned at 7 p.m. September the 20th and 21st was spent patrolling and grappling
the Gananoque Eiver. On Thursday, September 22nd, left Gananoque at 8.30
a.m., patrolled and grappled the river, and took up nine gill nets, and returned to
Gananoque at 9 p.m.
On Friday, September 23rd, left Gananoque at 6 a.m., patrolled and grappled
the river, and returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On September 24:th and 25th was
at port drying nets and cleaning boat. On Monday, September 26th, left Gan-
anoque at 1 a.m., patrolled to the head of Howe Island, lay in the water to watch
some parties, but they did not show up. Eeturned to Gananoque at 6.30 p.m.
On Tuesday, September 27th, left Gananoque at 6 a.m., patrolled and grappled
the river, and returned to Gananoque. On Wednesday, September 28th, owing to
sickness, had to remain at port all day. On September 29th and 30th patrolled
and grappled the Gananoque Eiver.
On Saturday, October 1st, left Gananoque at 8 a.m., patrolled the river to
Kingston, and returned to Gananoque at 5.30 p.m. On Sunday, October 2nd,
left Gananoque at 8 a.m., patrolled the river, and returned to Gananoque at 6
p.m. On Monday, October 3rd, left Gananoque at 4 p.m., patrolled and lay in the
water, watching for some parties, but they did not show up. Eeturned to Gan-
anoque at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, October 4th, was at port all day, as it was blow-
ing a gale. On Wednesday, October 5th, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled and
grappled, and returned to Gananoque. On Thursday, October 6th, was at port
all day, as it was raining. On October 7th and 8th, patrolled and grappled the
Gananoque Eiver. On Sunday, October 9th, was at port all day. From Monday,
October 10th, to Monday, October 17th, we patrolled and grappled the Gananoque
Eiver. On Tuesday, October 18th, left Gananoque at 5 a.m., and went up the
river to Marble Eick, and grappled back to Gananoque, arriving there at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, October 19th, left Gananoque at 3 a.m., patrolled down the river,
and lay in water, watching for some parties, but they did not show up. Eeturned
to Gananoque at noon.
On Thursday, October 20th, left Gananoque at 6 a.m., patrolled down the
river to Fiddlers' Elbow, and up to Landon's Bay, grappled, and took up one set
of hoop nets. Eeturned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Friday, October 21st, left
Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled and grappled, and took up one set of hoop nets.
Eeturned to Gananoque at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, October 22nd, was at port all day, as it was blowing and rain-
ing. On Sunday, October 23rd, left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled the river, and
returned to Gananoque at 5 p.m. On Monday, October 24th, left Gananoque at
C) a.m., patrolled and grappled the river, and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m.
On Tuesday, October 25th, was at port all day, as it was raining. On Wednesday,
October 26th, left Gananoque at 4 a.m., patrolled and grappled, and returned to
Gananoque at 6 p.m.
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138 THE EEPOET UPON No. 13
On Thursday, October 27th, left Gananoque at 5 a.m., patrolled and
grappled. Was out all night, as my boat went ashore in the storm in the after-
noon. On Friday, October 28th, it took me all day to get my boat off. I had to
get five men to help me, with ropes, chains and blocks. On Saturday, October
29th, left Gananoque at 6 a.m., patrolled the river, and returned to Gananoque at
1 p.m. On Sunday, October 30th, was at port all day. On Monday, October 31st,
left Gananoque at 7 a.m., patrolled the river, and returned to Gananoque at 6 p.m.
Logged 5,984 miles.
EEPOET OP THE WOEK PEEPOEMED BY THE LAUNCH «MEE-
MAID," ON THE EIDEAU WATEES DUEING THE YEAE 1910.
Started out from Jones Falls at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 10th May, calling
first at Seeley's Bay, where we stayed one hour, afterwards going on to Cranberry
and Dog Lakes, which we thoroughly patrolled, and back to Jones Falls at five
o'clock. Left next morning at eight, first locking the " Mermaid " through the
locks and going northwards on the Eideau Canal, calling first at Chaff ey's Lock,
where we stayed one hour. Afterwards went on to Newboro, where we had din-
ner and remained three hours, then on to Westport, where we put up for the
night. Started the following morning at nine for Portland, then down the Big
Eideau Lake to Eideau Ferry, remaining there over night. Left for Portland
Friday morning at 8.30, then on to Newboro and Jones Falls for the night.
On Monday, the 16th May, patrolled to Seeley's Bay and returned to Jones
Falls. Next day visited Brewers Mills, where we met Overseer J. H. Phillips
with his new patrol boat, "Ella C," and accompanied him back to Jones Falls,
where we arrived at noon. On Wednesday patrolled to Bedford Mills, passing
through Jones Falls, Foster's and Chaffey's Locks, and Lakes Sand and Opinicon,
also Indian, Benson and Mosquito, Mud and Loon Lakes. The following day
patrolled Eideau Canal, from Jones Falls to Brewers Mills, and in the afternoon
patrolled Cranberry and Dog Lakes, back west as far as Battersea, and home for
the night. On Saturday Avent to Crow Lake with horse and buggy to look over
the lake.
On Monday, 23rd May, started at 8 o'clock to patrol Sand and Opinicon
Lakes to Chaffey's Locks, then on through Indian, Clear and Mud Lakes to New-
boro. In the afternoon went to Bedford Mills, and returned through Benson and
Mosquito Lakes to Chaffey's Lock and back to Jones Falls for the night. Left
again on Wednesday at eight, and patrolled to the head of Opinicon Lake and
Sand Lake; and on Friday went to Cranberry and Dog Lakes, patrolling them
thoroughly, and also Whitefish Lake. On Saturday made a patrol of the different
lakes to Newboro, and returned to Jones Falls.
On Wednesday, June 1st, patrolled the different lakes from Jones Falls and
Kingston, and early the following morning we were up and on the move, and
after about two hours spent in interviewing parties interested in the fisheries, set
out on the back trip, making frequent calls along the way. Next day patrolled
Wliitefish Lake and Eiver as far down the river as the Government dam; and on
Saturday patrolled to Bedford Mills, going through the different lakes on this
route. After giving Devil Lake considerable attention, we left the Mills and
patrolled as far as Newboro and back to Jones Falls.
On Monday, June 6th, patrolled Whitefish and Cranberry Lakes, and back
by Seeley's Bay to Jones Falls. Next morning went with horse and buggy to
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 139
Hart Lake to investigate a complaint of bass fishing in that lake. There had
been a party fishing there, but we could not find out whether they took out bass or
not. Went to Elgin on Wednesday with horse and buggy on fishery business. On
Thursday patrolled Sand and Opinicon Lakes, as far as head of Lake Opinicon
and return, and next day patrolled the different lakes to Bedford Mills, which
occupied the whole day. On Saturday patrolled to Brewers Mills, passing through
Dog Lake as far as Battersea.
On Monday, 13th June, went through Sand and Opinicon Lakes to Chaffey's
Locks, staying there all day and returning to Jones Falls at night. The follow-
ing day worked with assistant installing an auto top on the " Mermaid," making
an enclosed cabin. On Wednesday patrolled the lakes to Brewers Mills, remain-
ing at Nicholl's wharf. Dog Lake, for the night, and for the following three days
continued our patrol of the difl'erent lakes.
On Monday, June 20th, started out from Jones F<alls, and spent the week
among the different lakes. On Tuesday, the 28th, went to Kingston, making calls
on the way, and spent the forenoon of the following day in Kingston getting some
repairs and improvements made on the " Mermaid." Left Kingston at 2 p.m.,
arriving at Jones Falls at 8 p.m. Next day went to Chaffey's Locks to straighten
up fishery business for the month of June, and were there the whole day. Went
with a horse and buggy to Elgin on Friday on fishery business. Next day
patrolled the Eideau Canal waters to Brewers Mills, Cranberry and Dog Lakes,
and back to Jones Falls.
On Monday, July 4th, patrolled the different lakes to Bedford Mills, and
after looking this place over and going on foot up the shore of Devil Lake a mile
and back, ran down to Newboro for the night. Next day went through Lakes
Benson. Mosquito, and Indian, down to Chaffey's Lock, afterwards went through
Opinicon and Sand Lakes to Jones Falls, and on Wednesday through Whitefish,
Cranberry and Dog Lakes, running in to Sucker Brook, Pierce's Bay and Seeley's
Bay, and back to Jones Falls. Spent the following week patrolling the different
lakes, and on Wednesday, July 13th, went with horse and buggy to Elgin on fish-
ery business, and in the afternoon patrolled to Seeley's Bay and return. Next
day went through Sand and Opinicon Lakes to Chaffey's Locks, remaining till
night on fishery business. On Friday morning started to investigate a complaint
of a party of Americans living on a house-boat on the Eiver Styx, in the Eideau
Canal. It was said they were shooting ducks, but when we got to the place above-
mentioned, they had gone about six hours. We followed them to Kingston, think-
ing they would stop there, but they went right on to Alexandra Bay. Started
early next morning and patrolled back to Jones Falls, taking all day to do it,
calling at all places of interest on the way.
Left Jones Falls on Monday, 18th July, and patrolled the various lakes to
Bedford Mills, and the following day hired a skiff and patrolled Devil Lake until
noon. Found a number of Americans camped there, all of them having been fur-
nished with angling permits. Spent the afternoon on the different lakes, calling
at Newboro and Chaffey's Lock on way back to Jones Falls. The rest of the week
was spent on the different lakes.
On Monday, July 25th, went to Kingston to look after a party of Americans
said to have been shooting ducks on the Eiver Styx, and the day following went
to Collins Bay, where we expected to find the American party, but found they had
left for Alexandra Bay, so we returned to Kingston for the night. Called at
several camps on Wednesday on the banks of the canal, and spent the remainder
of the week patrolling the different lakes.
140 THE EEPORT UPON" No. 13
The greater part of the month of August was taken up patrolling the lakes
between Jones Falls and Kingston. On Wednesday, the 24th, on our return
from Brewers Mills, we broke the pump of our engine, and had to get the " Mer-
maid " towed into Seeley's Bay for repairs. Spent the next day helping the
machinist repair the engine, which took all day. The following day went to West-
port, procured a horse and buggy and drove to the village of Burridge to prose-
cute a party for the shooting of an eagle, but he was not at home, so nothing was
accomplished. However, I was more fortunate next day when I went there again,
taking Overseer Clark with me ; the offender being at home, we had him up before
a J.P. and fined.
The next ten days or more we visited Chaffey's Lock, Morton, Elgin, Brewer's
Mills, and many other places, and on Thursday, 8th September, went to Crow
Lake with a horse and buggy to look after duck hunters reported to be shooting
ducks. I hired a rowboat, and with the help of my assistant, patrolled all of this
lake with the rowboat for four hours. On Friday patrolled the Eideau waters to
Brewers Mills, going back into Dog Lake in the afternoon. Stopped at Nichol's
wharf in Dog Lake over night to watch for duck hunters. Was out on the lake
early next morning, as it was reported that there were hunters around, but I heard
no shooting. Left at 8 a.m. for Brewers Mills, locking through and running down
to the Eiver Styx at noon. Overseer Phillips, with the " Ella C," came along on
his way to Kingston, and we accompanied him to that place. On Sunda;y morn-
ing was up early, and assisted by Deputy Warden Best we left at 4 a.m. with a
rowboat on a patrol of the waters between Kingston and Kingston Mills. Patrolled
for five hours thinking to catch some one of the many duck poachers reported to
be operating on these waters, but we saw nothing wrong. Went through the lakes
on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday drove to Hart Lake and remained all
day looking for duck hunters, but found none. The remainder of September was
spent as usual patrolling the different lakes looking after poachers.
On Tuesday, October 4th, on our way homewards from the River Styx, we met
Overseer Phillips with the " Ella C," which was disabled by the loss of her pro-
peller wheel. Mr. Phillips was bound for Kingston, and as the wind was blowing
very hard, we undertook to tow the " Ella C " to Kingston, but after going about
five miles the wind blew the " Ella C." on to a mud bank, and she stuck so fast
the " Mermaid " could not pull her off, so we took Mr. Phillips into Kingston.
Next morning Mr. Phillips got Capt. Fleming to accompany us down to the
" Ella C,'' to pull her off the mud bank, which was soon done, and then they accom-
panied us to Jones Falls for the night. Next morning we took Mr. Phillips and
his man home to Smith's Falls, calling at Newboro and Portland on our way in
the interest of the fisheries. Returned home on Friday, and on Saturday drove to
Elgin to see some parties on fishery business.
On Monday, October 10th, I drove to Morton post office in the forenoon, and
in the afternoon patrolled Sand and Opinicon Lakes to Chaffey's Lock, and re-
turned to Jones Falls. Next morning patrolled the Canal waters southwards
from Jones Falls, passing through the different lakes to Kingston. At Washburn
stopped and grappled up the propeller wheel lost the week before off the " Ella C,"
which we took to Kingston and remained for the night. The following day we
ran to the River Styx, and did a lot of patrol work with the rowboat, and stayed
over night. Went out again with the rowboat in the morning, working until noon,
and then went back to Jones Falls. On Friday drove to Elgin on fishery business,
and on Saturday went to Whitefish Lake, Cranberry Lake and Seeley's Bay, and
back home at night. The following Monday we visited the Big Rideau Lake, re-
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 141
mained over night, and tied the " Mermaid " up at Leggett^s Wharf. We took
the rowboat and used the grapple hook, but found nothing. Next day visited
Overseer Phillips' camps on Petty's Point at the foot of the lake. At dark we
manned two rowboats; Warden Best and myself in one, and Overseer Phillips and
my son in the other, and grapped the whole night until sunrise; seized two large
gill nets, and got the names of four offenders. Laid complaints against these four
men next morning, and in the afternoon went with Capt. Fleming (who had come
after us with his launch), to the River Styx to assist in making a seizure of hoop
nets. Remained at Newboro over night, and next day continued our trip to the
River Styx, reaching there in the evening, having been kept back for three hours
by high wind. Started early in the morning and ran as far as the High Banks,
where we took the rowboa;ts and set out to look for a party who was fishing
illegally, whom we found with several others, and seized his nets. There was a
heavy storm raging on Saturday, so we could not start until afternoon, and being
heavily loaded had to go slowly. Unloaded the nets at Newboro, and stayed there
over night. Returned to Jones Falls on Sunday, patrolling the different lakes on
the way.
The remainder of the month was spent in the usual way (patrolling the lakes,
rounding up poachers, etc., etc.), and on Monday, October 31st, finished my patrol
work with the " Mermaid '' for the season.
Logged 3,473 miles.
REPORT OF THE WORK PERFORMED BY THE PATROL BOAT
^^MEENAGHA" ON THE MUSKOKA LAKES DURING
THE YEAR 1910.
On Tuesday, June 21st, started from Milford Bay, patrolling the shore and
islands, calling at the Hutton House, and going on to Port Carling. Next day
visited Windermere, Rosseau, Maplehurst and Juddhaven, and stopped at the
Royal Muskoka, going from there to Port Carling on Thursday, then to Walker's
Point, Montcalm, Brydon's Bay, and on to Gravemhurst. Captured a party with
a quantity of fish illegally caught. Next day visited Shanty Bay and around the
Hock Rock, and back to Gravenhurst. On Saturday went to Big Island, thence to
the mouth of the River St. Elmo, Monk shore to Gravenhurst.
Spent the first three days of the following week visiting the following places:
Beaumaris, Port Carling, Femdale, Port Sandfield, Elgin House, HammiPs Point,
Barnesdale, Gordon Bay, Port Carling, Stanley House, Waskada, Mortimer's
Point, and Bala. On Thursday called at American House on way to Beaumaris.
Went to Bracebridge and laid information against the party who was caught
illegally fishing the previous week. Served summons on him next day at Hock
Rock. Went to Stephen's Bay and back to Gravenhurst. Spent Saturday posting
notices on Gull Lake, and did some patrolling.
On Monday, July 4th, visited St. Elmo, then went to Milford Bay, Hutton
House, and to Beaumaris for the night, leaving next day for Bracebridge to give
evidence against the party who was apprehended for fishing illegally, returning to
Port Carling via Big Island. The rest of the week was spent in visiting Winder-
mere, Wascada, Rossmoyne, Rosseau, Maplehurst, Skeleton Bay, Royal Muskoka,
Port Carling, Ferndale, Woodington, Minnett's, Paignton, Morinus, The Bluffs,
Ross Clair, Mortimer's Point, East Bay, Montcalm, and Gravenhurst. Remained
at Gravenhurst over Sunday and Monday, as no gasoline to be had. Spent the
142 THE EEPORT UPON No. 13
time putting up game and fishery notices around the town. On Tuesday left for
Montcalm, Walker's Point, Milford Bay, Hutton House, and Port Carling; and on
Wednesday went to Ferndale, Port Sandfield, Pinelands, Elgin House, Hammill's
Point and Barnesdale. Visited Gordon Bay on Thursday, also Port C'ockburn,
Stanley House, Gregory, Woodington, Clevelands, Paignton House, Morinus, The
Bluffs, and the Royal Muskoka ; and next day visited Judd's, Maplehurst, Eosseau,
Windermere and Port Carling; and on Saturday, Beaumaris, St. Elmo, Big Bay
and Gravenhurst.
On Monday, July 18th, went to Hock Rock, and from there to Shanty Bay,
patrolling the south end of Lake Muskoka, and to Montcalm for the night.
Patrolled to Long Point on Tuesday, thence to East Bay, Mortimer's Point, Tor-
rance, and Bala, and next day to Camp Sutton, American House, Milford Bay,
Hutton House and Port Carling. Thursday was spent patrolling to Ferndale,
Gregory, Woodington, Morinus, Minnett's, Paignton House, The Bluffs, and the
Royal Muskoka. Engine giving trouble. On Friday, went to Juddhaven. Win-
dermere, Waskada. Engine giving so much trouble, took the " Meenagha " to
repair shop to have repairs effected. Left her in the hands of the machinist until
Tuesday, and in the meantime went to Gravenhurst by steamer on Saturday, and
on Monday to Port Carling. On Tuesday visited Windermere and Rosseau Falls,
thence to Rosseau, Rossmoyne, Maplehurst, Juddhaven, Royal Muskoka; thence
on Wednesday to Morinus, Paignton House, Minnett's, Woodington, Gregory, Port
Sandfield, Pinelands and Elgin House. Next day to Stanley House, Port Cock-
burn, Gordon Bay, Barnesdale, Stanley Brae, and Port Carling; and on Friday to
Rossclaire, Mortimer's Point, American House, Dudley, Bala, Bala Port, and Port
Carling. On Saturday visited Hutton House, Milford Bay, Beaumaris, Big
Island, Montcalm and Gravenhurst, at which latter place we lay at anchor over
Sunday and part of Monday. Then went to Gull Lake, Pinedale, and Silver Lake.
Left Gravenlhurst on Tuesday and patrolled east side of Lake Muskoka to St.
Elmo, then to Beaumaris, Hutton House and Port Carling. On Wednesday called
at Ferndale and Gregory, going up Joseph River to Craigielea and Stanley House,
where we lay at anchor owing to bad weather. It was the worst storm of the
season — seas too heavy for yacht to take chances. iStorm still raging next morn-
ing, but in the afternoon left for Woodington, Minnett's, Paignton House, Morinus
and Royal Muskoka; and on Saturday visited Waskada, Windermere, Port Carling
and Gravenhurst.
On Monday, 8th August, patrolled the west side of Muskoka Lake, and on
Tuesday the east side. On Wednesday went to Port Carling, Beaumaris, back to
Port Carling, and to Waskada; on Thursday to Royal Muskoka, Windermere, Ros-
seau, Maplehurst, and Rostrevor; on Friday to Morinus, Port Sandfield, Port
Carling and Gravenhurst ; and on Saturday to Leg Lake, and remained there over
Sunday.
Patrolled Gull Lake and Silver Lake on Monday, and visited Pinedale and
Drury's; from thence to Pine Lake on Tuesday via Sucker Creek to Gravenhurst.
On Wednesday visited Hock Rock, Steven's Bay, mouth of Muskoka River and up
the river to Big Island and Gowan's Island ; on Thursday visited Mortimer's Point,
East Bay, Walker's Point, and Shanty Bay; on Friday Hutton House, Milford
Bay, Rossclaire, and Port Carling, and from there on Saturday to Ferndale, Wood-
ington, Port Sandfield, Elgin House, Pinelands, Port Carling and Gravenhurst.
On Monday patrolled to Beaumaris, Torrance, Bala and American House,
leaving on Tuesday for Rossclaire, Hutton House, Port Carling and Windermere.
On Wednesday went to Skeleton Bay, Rosseau Falls, Rosseau, Maplehurst, Rostre-
1911 GAME AND FISHERIES. 143
vor, Juddihaven, Royal Muskoka and Port Carling. Left on Thursday for Fern-
dale, Pinelands, Port Sandfiekl, Hammill's Point and Gregory; on Friday visited
Woodington, Minnett's, Paignton House, Morinus and the Bluffs; and on Saturday
left the Bluffs for the Royal Muskoka, Waskada, Port Carling and Gravenhurst.
Spent Monday, 29th August, patrolling Gull Lake, Pinedale and Silver Lake.
Left Gravenhurst on Tuesday for Shanty Bay, calling at Montcalm, Walker's
Point and Port Carling; next day called at Port Sandfield, Pinelands, Elgin
House, Redwood, Hammill's Point, Hemlock Point and Port Sandfield; on Thurs-
day visited Gregory, Craigielea, Woodington, Minnett's, Paignton House, Morinus,
The Bluffs, and the Royal Muskoka; on Friday went to Rosseau Falls, Rosseau,
Maplehurst, Juddhaven, Windermere, and Port Carling; and on Saturday to Ross-
claire, Mortimer's iand Gravenhurst, remaining at the latter place until Tuesday
owing to rough weather.
Left Gravenhurst on Tuesday, 6th September, calling at Beaumaris, Hutton
House, Milford Bay and Port Carling. Next day called at AVindermere, Rosseau
Falls, Rosseau, Maplehurst, Juddhaven and the Royal Muskoka. On Thursday
visited Morinus, Paignton House, Minnett's, Woodington, Port Sandfield, Elgin
House and Hammill's Point, leaving on Friday for Stanley House, Port Cockhurn,
Gordon Bay, Barnesdale and Port Carling, and on Saturday for Rossclaire, Big
Island, St. Elmo and Gravenhurst.
Patrolled the east side of Lake Muskoka on Monday from Gravenhurst to
mouth of Muskoka River, and back to Gravenhurst. Next day patrolled to Shanty
Bay, Island F, and along west shore to Montcalm; the following day to Morti-
mer's Point, Bala, and Beaumaris, where the " Meenagha " was laid up for the
season, Septembe,r 14th.
Logged 1,321 miles.
REPORT OF WORK PERFORMED BY PATROL BOAT "WANDERER"
ON THE WATERS OF LAKE NIPISSING DURING
THE YEAR 1910.
On May 14th, left North Bay for South-East Bay, patrolled all the fishing
grounds in that vicinity. No sign of any nets. On May 14th, left North Bay
for the Little Sturgeon River, No indication of illegal fishing. On May 25th,
I left for Nipissing, as per instruction from Department.
On June 11th, I left for Callandar to investigate complaint of illegal fishing,
no evidence to go ahead with the case. On June 15th, left for South-East Bay,
patrolled along east shore, found no nets. Sold two angling permits. On May
18th, left for Goose Islands, patrolled all around the group. No signs of illegal
fishing. On July 4th, left for South-East Bay, patrolled along south shore, and
sold two permits, July 20th, left for Cross Point to investigate complaint re
net fishing. Found two small nets at the mouth of Back River, both nets belonged
to Indians. On July 22nd, left for Fish Bay and South River. Visited a number
of campers. All were residents. No complaints of any illegal work. On July
28th left for the French River. On July 29th left Frank's Bay, patrolled around
Sundy Island, found very few campers. All were supplied with permits.
On July 30th, left Frank's Bay. Went to Partridge Island. Sold three
angling permits. On August 3rd, left Frank's Bay, patrolled to Five-Mile Bay.
Visited a number of campers. All were supplied witlh licenses. On August 4th,
patrolled to Satchel's Bay. Visited several fislhing parties. All had permits.
144 THE REPORT UPON GAME AND FISHERIEiS. No. 13
On August 5th, patrolled to Wigwam Point, found a number fishing. All
were supplied with permits. On August 8th, patrolled to Ciiaudiere Falls. Sold
three angling permits. \ On August 12th, patrolled to Big Chaudiere Falls.
Sold five angling permit^. On August 13th, patroll-J to Frank's Bay, sold five
guide licenses. On August 17th, left Frank's Bay for Chaudiere Falls, left launch
and took canoe for the lower French. On August 20th, left Chaudiere for Frank's
Bay. Sold two guide licenses. On August 25th, left Frank's Bay for the head
of Sundy Island, to investigate complaint re net fishing. Found one small net
belonging to some Indians. On August 27th, left Frank's Bay for North Bay.
On August 29th, left for Fish Bay and South River. All the campers in that
vicinity were Indians. Qn September 1st I patrolled to Lavaes River, No signs
of illegal fishing. On September 3rd, patrolled to Manitou Islands. Found no
nets. Sold two guide's licenses.
On September 6th, left for South-East Bay. No signs of net fishing; sold two
angling permits. September 29th, left for Callandar, found two Americans fish-
ing without license. Both were fined five dollars and costs.
On October 11th, patrolled the South-East Bay, and along the south shore;
could not locate any nets.
EH
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishing materiaL
55
Tugs or Vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No.
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake of the Woods and
Rainy River:
Lake of the Woods
Shoal, One Man's and Lost Lake.
Wabigoon and Manitakie
Vermillion and Clearwater . . . .
2
150
$
5,100
6
17
3
4
2
2
3
9
1
$
3,655
875
925
300
350
525
670
350
38
7
9
7
5
6
21
3
20,000
6,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
6,000
20,000
6,000
$
9
3
4
1
25
1,500
2
S
6
7
Rainy, Kariskong and Orang
R
3
175
$6,600
8
41
$7,650
96
76,000
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
i
s
District.
i
1
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I
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Lake of the Woods and
Rainy River,
bris.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
458.077
33,700
69,145
20,792
8,800
9,525
91,599
12,090
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
156,512
12,410
18,745
12,555
1,600
3,590
51,116
10,301
lbs.
235,408
25 226
2
Shoal, One Man's and Lost
S
5,175
200
250
825
1,000
2.950
31 ,790
4
12 276
•;
450
6
4,058
7
Rainy, Kariskong and Orang
1
46,143
8
i
12,842
Totals
1
697,728
10,400
266,829
368.193
$ c.
69,772 80
$ c.
1,040 00
$ c.
21 ,346 32
$ c.
36,819 30
1911
GAME AND FISHEKIES.
147
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1909.
Fishinsr material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets. Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
6
!5
Yards. Value.
1
Value.
o
Value.
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
d
Value.
d
Value.
i
Value.
1
14
$
3,000
6
$
450
f
$
$
4
1
2
$
3.500
500
1,600
4
$
2,000
1
■.!".;!;;!i::::
2
3
1,000
350
3
125
14
$3,000
6
450
12
$6,950
7
to YOt
of fish caught during the year 1909.
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1
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lbs.
52,385
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
26,170
870
4.500
2,800
1,260
150
30,000
700
lbs.
20,400
lbs.
17.250
lbs.
1,100
No,
200
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
95,021 91
6,937 60
100
9,000
1,200
12,835 60
4,559 20
1
553 60
1
1,737 00
2,400
35.163
160
22,041 63
3,654 28
54,785
100
66,450
20.400
62,613
1,260
200
147 ,.340 82
1
$ c.
8,217 75
$ c.
5 00
$ C.
3,987 00
$ c.
1,632 00
$ C.
3,130 65
$ c.
1,260 00
$ c.
130 00
$ c.
147,340 82
148
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Return of the number of flshermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats
fishing industry,
District.
Fishine material.
'i
Tugs or vessels.
1
Boats.
Oill-Nets.
a
No.
Ton
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No. Yards. Value.
Lake Superior,
■•Thunder Bay
'Point Mamainse ....
.Gross Cap
Michipicoten Island
Gargantua
IQoulais Bay
Batchewana Bay
Totals
48
38.550
15,100
7,500
264 $61,150
1 ,395
145
495
285
45
40
315
$2,720
000
000
400
000
000
000
500
902,900
$
27,100
1,500
940
7,680
3,300
175
875
$41,570
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
1
s
District.
i
1
a
■m
bi
K
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i
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2
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a
8
1
Lake Superior.
bris.
lbs.
129,000
brls.
lbs.
241,506
17,000
20.125
79,405
20,950
1,000
86,300
brls.
8, .347
2.31'
125
69"
lbs.
863,816
40,800
14,650
183,810
152,635
1,500
144.300
lbs.
57,069
lbs.
57 609
9
H
:>,000
4
150
5
6
7
18
Totals .
131,000
18
466,286
8,772
1,401,511
57,069
57,759
$ c.
6,5.50 00
$ c.
180 00
$ c.
46,628 60
$ c.
87,720 00
$ c.
140,151 10
$ c.
4,565 52
$ c.
5,775 90
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
149
FISHERIES.
the Quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the
during the year 1909.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishintr.
Seines.
Pound Nets.
Hoop Nets,
Dip Nets.
N ght ines.
Spears.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.| Yards.
I
Value.
No. Value.
-■
alue.
No.
Value,
No.
Hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
34
6.700
4
2,200
2
400
3,000
i
1
500
S4
$6,700
4
$2,200
s
$3,900
i
of fish caught during the year 1909.
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6
1
3
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lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
1.240
6,050
21 1 ,.S27 62
5.780 00
1 i
3,577 .50
1
950
28,703 50
18,608 50
250 GO
3,900
24,125 00
1,240
7,000
3,900
292, .372 12
■
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
186 00
420 00
195 00
292,372 12
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats,
fishing industry
District.
Fishinsr material.
Tugs or vessels.
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Boats.
No.
Value.
Men.
Gill- Nets.
Yards.
Value.
Lake Huron
(North Channel).
Thessalon
Cutler Bay and Sagamuck
Marksville
Mississauga
Haywood Island
Laloche and Manitowaning.. ..
Kagawong
Darch and Innis Islands
Meldrum Bay
Cockbnrn Island
Fitzwiliiam Island
Squaw Island
Duck Island
South Bay Mouth
Killarney
Providence Bay
Rabbit and Strawberry Islands
Johns and Lonely Islands
Sheguiandah and Prazer Bay . ,
Wekwemikong and Gore Bay. .
Totals.
600
3.000
23,000
5
17,000
6.000
3,000
3,000
2,000
700
2,000
$60 ,305
680
75
30
500
1.50
450
50
100
750
1,295
1,950
775
1 ,550
300
1.50
825
100
175
$9,905 115
83,000
6,000
. 6,000
120,000
6,000
6,000
60,000
6,000
38,000
48,000
.300,000
148,000
108,000
42,000
72,000
9,000
24,000
12,000
1,094,000
1,010
200
125
10,800
300
300
3,500
300
1,600
2,200
10,350
12,400
5,950
2,100
4,100
.300
1,200
600
$58,335
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
District.
Lakt Huron
(North Channel).
Thessalon
Cutler Bay and Sagamuck ...
Marksville
Mississauga
Haywood Island
Laloche and Manitowaning.. ,
Kagawong
Darch and Innis Islands
Meldrum Bay
Cockburn Island
Fitzwiliiam Island
Squaw Island
Duck Island
South Bay Mouth
Killarney
Providence Bay
Rabbit and Strawberry Islands
Johns and Lonely Islands
Sheguiandah and Prazer Bay ,
Wekwemikong and Gore Bay,
Totals
lbs.
brls.
$ c.
50 00
lbs.
15,682
74,000
3,000
12,000
36,989
217
2,000
25,000
1.37,820
44,036
10,872
62,000
2,700
6,000
26*363
15.500
474,129
47,412 90
brls.
lbs.
46,. 534
2,000
500
302.000
T4,000
10,000
53,498
2,474
4,000
95,000
46,000
237.555
328,327
148,153
70,000
54,000
3,500
21,000
14.810
38.000
1 .491 ,351
$ c.
50 00
$
149,135 10
lbs.
6,360
19,032
$ c.
1,522 56
lbs.
120,000
20,000
2,000
10,000
43,759
1,948
30,000
5.000
26,799
2.59,500
$ c.
25,950 60
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
151
FISHERIES
the quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the
during the year 1909.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing:.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
6
Yards.
Value.
6
Value.
d
Value.
6
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
6
Value.
1 Value.
1 Value.
$
8
10
$
900
1,500
$
$
J
$
$
$
6
1.500
500
5
8
2
800
1,000
400
....
100
2
6
300
950
8
800
15
2,400
5
5
7
800
1,000
950
2
475
81
$13,300
3
$575
1
$500
of -fish caught during the year 1909.
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3
6
Mixed and Coarse
fish.
Caviare.
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1
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6.
6
>
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs. lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
6 536 60
12,200 00
i
150 00
4 000
1
20.000
100
41,300 00
1 ,900 00
[
2,000
1,490
3,300 00
9 570
15,443 40
120
400
523 42
600 00
1
9,500 00
::::::::!"::""
7,100 00
37,. 537 50
37,236 30
15,902 50
16,200 00
1
5,400 00
620 00
3,200 00
465
32
7,. 540 79
5,350 00
*
14 155
23,922
100
227,540 51
$ C.
2,123 25
!
$ c.
1,196 10
$ c.
100 00
227,540 51
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishine material.
Tugs or vessels.
No.
Ton-
Value. Men
Value. Men
Gill-Nets.
No. Yards.
Georgian Bay,
Parry Sound
Waubaushene
Penetanguishene
Collingwood
Meaf ord
Byng Inlet
Colpoy's Bay and Tobermory.
Totals.
120
26
86
232
$
13,. 500
18,000
11,000
16,000
1,805
1,750
575
2,600
2,015
3,055
2.455
$58,500
93 124
$14,255
231
402.000
41,600
50,800
50,000
336,000
168,000
343,300
1,391,700
20,682
4,700
7,540
13,845
250
$47,017
Return of the kinds, quantities and values of
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a
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1
Georgian Bay,
brls.
lbs.
brls.
11
10
lbs.
2rf0,064
18,000
6,350
13,250
3.000
103.342
8,386
brls.
23
12
6
20
1
lbs.
223,193
25,475
23,190
35,563
319, .500
95,206
214,409
lbs.
5.046
41.482
lbs.
7,017
9
24
5
106
2,500
2,000
48,250
13.200
3
250
4
<>
Meaford
6
530
175
10,506
S 25,200
7
Colpoy's Bay and Tobermory..
Totals
3,621
148
840
.56,371
21
382,. 392
210
936,536
57,028
45,667
$ c.
8.400 00
$ C.
2,818 55
$ c.
210 00
$ c.
.88.239 20
$ c.
2,100 00
$ c.
93,653 60
$ c.
4.562 24
$ c.
4,566 70
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
153
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1909.
'
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
flshinsr.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
ice houses.
Piers and
wharves.
6
Yards.
Value.
Value.
d
Value.
d
Value.
Hooks. V'^'--
d
Value.
d
Value.
d
Value.
$
$
^
$
$
$
8
2
(
2,725
350
$
3 ! 300
1
1
1
100
8
3,000
100
o
8,500
3
5,000
8
$3,000
1
100
13
$11,675
6
$5 ,300
flsh caught during the year 1909..
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5
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lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
46 770 60
2,660
2,700
30
300
1,545
200
10,391 61
3,500
5,400
5,100
500
10 103 80
32 260 00
50
529
302
235
2.780
100
28,812 32
25 708 67
6,100
8,100
861
535
9,425
800
157,236 60
$ c.
916 00
$ C.
405 00
$ C.
51 66
$ C.
42 80
$ c.
471 26
$ C.
800 00
$ c.
157,236 00
12 G. F.
154
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats.
fishing industry
District.
Fishing material.
Tugs or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
B
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No
Yards.
Value.
1
2
3
4
Lake Huron (proper).
Cape Hurd to Southampton
Southampton to Pine Point
County Huron
County Lambton, including St.
Clair River
9
2
3
2,216
50
3.175
$
28,. 800
6,000
4,700
44
10
9
33
11
13
71
3,425
450
2,850
14,195
60
19
28
118
.... .
534,600
168,-325
174,000
f
20,660
5,787
5,420
Totals
14
5.441
$89,000
63
128
$20,920
219
876,925
$31 ,867
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Lake Huron (proper).
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
1
Cape Hurd to Southampton...
476
26,775
550
138,938
521
430,910
1,023
72
0
Southampton to Pine Point.. .
840
14,571
2,000
33,800
25
137,490
167,085
3
7 323
4
County Lambton, including
St. Clair River
58
199,145
69,667
14,313
571
260 726
Totals
534
241,331
550
244,405
546
749,798
1,594
268 121
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
5.340 00
12,066 55
5,500 00
24,440 50
5,460 00
74,979 80
127 52
26 812 10
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
155
FISHERIES.
the quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the
during the year 1909.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip Nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
$
2
$
400
$
10
$
42
$
14
$
17 50
4
2
12
5
$
3,500
600
1.575
1.300
...
12
75
2,950
18,545
....
7 352
1.36
2
45
6
14
800
25
7 1 a?i9.
$136
89
$21 895
2
$45
16
$56
800
$25
14
$17 50
33
$6,975
of fish caught during the year 1909.
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lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs. '
bs.
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
744
5.992
27.492
550
2,264
10
2,017
50
32.743
106.715
104
76.148 96
14.276 50
1 338
34
35,883
8.117
90
897
25.410 19
17.252
203
204
54.420 61
19.354
34
49,992
30.306
213
141.525
1.091
204
170.256 26
$ C.
$ c.
$ c.
$ C.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
2.903 10
2 04 2 499 «n
1,818 36
17 04
7.076 25
1.091 00
122 40
170.256 26
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats,
fishing industry
District.
Fishing material.
1
B
3
Tugs
or vessels.
No.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
Value.
Men.
No.
Yards.
Valne.
1
Lake St. Clair.
'is
$
$
$
9
Lake St. Clair
2,700
16
96
36
10,345
2,234
163
87
i
s
i
Totals
12
$2,700
16
132
$12,579
250
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
i
j=
£
1
"3
tm
1
A
a
District.
nii
Eli
£
.C
g
<t-<
o
a
0
-2
a
"S
s
S3
s
j=
x:
g
J4
^
W
te
^
^
^
H
E
Pu
Lake St. Clair.
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
1
3 193
2
Lake St. Clair
56,200
34,809
74,770
,S
64,100
15,035
11 735
Totals
120.300
49,844
89.698
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
12,030 00
3.987 52
8,969 80
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
157
FISHERIES.
the quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the
during the year 1909.
Fiahine material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop netg.
Dip neta.
Night Lines.
Spears,
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
Wharves.
No.
Yards. Value.
i
No.
Value.
1
No.i Value.
No. Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value,
No. Value.
No. Value.
No.
Value.
$
$
$
38
$
45
550
5,050
100
$
11
102
$
$
$
31
5.684
3.961
2,245
1.190
10
2.500
164
1
8,455
5
10
2,351
11
5
1,975
4S
1,160
•
*
74
9.645
$3,435
10 $9 Sftft
165
$8,460
38
$45
5,700
$113
10
$2,351
16
$3 , 135
of fish caught during the year 1909,
tJ
1
i,
1
1
i
1
a
6
s.
s
1
i
1
CO
i
§
B
s
1
a
>
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
9,436
481 ,637
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
791 10
27,303
104,776
1,000
66,956
1,000
35,280
56,419 90
900
3,880
775
138,900
43,605
16,994 40
28,203
108.6.56
1,000
67,731
629,973
1.000
78,885
$74,205 40
1
$ C.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
4 230 45
5,432 80
60 00
5,418 48
31,498 65
1,000 00
1,577 70
74,205 40
i
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats,
fishing industry
District.
Pishing Material.
s
Tugs
or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
No
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
No.
Value.
Men.
No. 1 Yards.
1
Value.
1
2
3
4
Lake Erie.
Pelee Island
Essex County
Kent County
Elgin West
3
4
2
2
11
3
93
135
72
30
278
83
$
18,500
21,650
7,150
9,500
40,600
15.000
20
15
14
14
79
21
14
41
65
35
6
$
1,775
10,376
15.360
13,475
1,350
30
70
135
57
34.000
12,450
16.000
26,000
124,000
28,000
14,000
300
20,100
$
2,745
3,020
4,000
S.600
19,600
3,330
100
210
c,
17
6
Houghton
7
16
6
19
11
4
25
17
19
445
140
900
230
75
1.218
861
32
24
10
48
26
21
8
9
588
in
11
3
9
5
83
123
74
13,000
22,850
10,450
18
40
22
30,000
82,100
75,000.
21 .500
7,200
14,650
6,440
19
13
14
Ft. Maitland to Pt. Oolborne ....
Totals
42
971
$158,700
243
278
$46,205
510
483,450
$65,483
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
I
n
District.
i
s
a
■a
u
a
•a
■s
-2
i
4
0
hi
o
t
a
^
^
2
Eh
EH
J4
1
Lake Erie.
brls.
lbs.
262,716
143,045
1,555,763
651,200
1,404,907
40,000
7,150
800
55,371
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
37,587
9.
216,556
73,126
46,950
109,537
120,000
2,499
221.634
1,180.430
687,200
66,130
40,250
12,376
30,000
12.603
8.442
891
281,465
161,215
66,168
3
80,705
4
Elgin West
16,100
fS
Elgin East
456,030
6
300
450
7
11.419
8
9
1,520
45.329
10
11
208,065
175,503
109.865
2,800
78,239
261,408
40,422
1,200
870
1.520
400
336.009
12
7,779
1.704
27,992
13
4,179
14
Pt. Colborne to Niagara Falls.
Totals
23.515
300
4,617,185
8,229
951,457
1,704
2,790
2,702.636
1,005,033
h.OOO 00
$ c.
230.859 25
f c.
82.290 00
$ c.
95,145 70
$ c.
17.040 00
$ c.
279 00
$ c.
216,210 88
$ c.
100,503 30
1911
GAME AND FISHEEIES.
169
FISHEEIES.
the quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the
during the year 1909.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound Nets.
Hoop Nets.
Dip Nets.
Night lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
iNo.
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
1
125
2.600
2.400
$
75
1 300
(
$
$
$
$
1
19
36
36
$
300
7,000
13,300
11.950
$
1 3,000
3
fir
22,800
4
70
500
50
g
1*285 "8
56 1 fi 1 nn
* Q
38
5
2
1
2
1
3
12
8
-jtOO
-
2.750
400
2.780
2.400
780
165
425
75
735
465
60
^
30
105
10
500
700
1,200
100
500
6,500
10
8
• •••
f?
....
10
3,000
4,275
3,775
3
24
8
e'.ioo
2.150
52
4
1
""23"
3
1,200
25
.
. . . •
• • • •
• • • • • • •
*
47
14,400
$4,420
273
$102,800
4
$70
•
66
$61
10,000
$95
....
123
$44,035
4
$4,200
of fish caught during the year 1909.
1
0
1
1
J
3
1
1
§
0
a
6
P
03
i
CQ
a
0
0,
U
0
6
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
37,939
51 ,996
221,499
49,850
66,811
lbs.
lbs.
lbs
8,499
115,448
190,685
27,600
5,258
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
1,000
90,605
184,795
$ c.
19,236 40
6,483
4,455
I 2.226
i 600
1 98
555
375
65.223 52
7,r78
213,630 53
97,761 50
135,703 74
24,720 00
32,188
1,200
21,773
10,583
5,248
45,841
29,046
6,785
5,063
121 ,043
23,384
89,934
87,325
16,522
44,569
42,720
11,690
10,805 97
2,952
590
4,702 00
7,938
1 4,760
1 ..360
4.094
818
;
14,682 08
. . .
5,951 56
43,183 63
13,153
5.500
413
247
582
100
35,870
163,555 72
6.504
27.616 89
11,115
60
5,820 50
46.985
5.500
580, 759
31.412
784.677
2,762
160
312.270
832,594 04
$ c.
7.047 75
$ C.
330 00
$ c.
29,037 95
$ C.
2,512 96
$ c.
39.233 85
$ c.
2.762 00
$ c.
96 00
$ c.
6.245 40
$ c.
832.594 04
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Return of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats, the
industry during
District.
Fishi
ng material.
^
Tugs
)r vessels.
Boats.
Oill nets.
E
a
6
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Men.
6
Value.
Men.
6
Yards.
Value.
1
Lake Ontario:
Lincoln "■■....
16
5
3
5
55
$
4,000
3
49
*193
25
12
7
3
18
59
148
"33*
$
5,715
4,395
4,680
2,240
255
195
2,340
1,923
6,052
2,745
1,145
54
200
46
18
14
3
28
104
240
49
50
142,700
58,600
110,000
46,500
10.900
4,200
50,000
276,500
130,450
156, .500
17,600
$
11,238
2 928
•^
4,304
2,200
\
York
<^
6
f
300
7
1,325
S
8
2
U
1,075
q
5
38
115
965
'"20"
3,160
10
11
Amherst Island and vicinity
3,579
496
Totals
50
98
$5,080
23
546
$31,655
806
1,003,950
$49,405
of these are spearing houses.
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
E
District.
i
1
c
a
i
w
i
1
si
<a
<u
'2.
-2
1
2
1
hi
Eh
s
i
s
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Lake Ontario.
brls.
lbs.
429,775
76,180
362,875
13,200
6,455
10.900
11,314
5,586
132,958
brls.
lbs.
96,118
49,700
25,000
21,105
6,311
2,479
14, 920:
237,046
309.865
237,903
3,700
brls.
bs.
12,170
37,740
110,000
15,800
1.519
1,441
.33,042
114,993
11,300
78,784
2,800
lbs.
5,317
16,600
450
100
316
300
17,612
18,1.55
192,544
18,309
33,880
lbs.
96,700
450
York
200
1
800
Bay of Quinte
93
568
178
34,623
9,556
11
300
Totals
A''alues
93
1,049.243
746
1,004,147
1,101
419,589
303,583
141,529
$ c.
930 00
$ 0.
52,426 15
$ c.
7,460 00
$ c.
100,414 70
f$ c.
11,010 00
$ c.
41,958 90
$ c.
24,286 64
$ c.
14.1.52 90
1911
GAME AND FISHEEIES.
161
FISHERIES.
quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1909.
Fishing material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night Lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
'vharves.
6
Yards.
Value.
1
Value.
d
Value.
1 Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
ji Value.
6
55
Value.
6
Iz;
Value.
1
$
$
18
$
27
$
$
2
3
$
450
450
1,130
600
$
* ■ " i
1,300
500
13
1
166
208
i
^ _ _ J
^
100
.. ..
^
"i' 8
15
36
SO
347
640
188
6.705
.
11
315
85
2,650
66
5 i 50 95
42
693
„
6 1 ^ft tiio
445
$8,221 ! 18
$27
4,450
$80
166
$208
21
$3,030
1
$100
fish caught during the year 1909.
e
8
S
a
i
1
1
S
i
1
6
i
1
n
a
1
1
a
o
□
IS
d
1
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
6,508
1,250
600
1,200
104
lbs.
25
lbs.
245
lbs.
5,600
290
22,000
2,000
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ c.
43,039 41
5 ,.500
715
3,200
150
14,397 00
300
32.879 65
-
4,539 25
5
1,1.36 63
2,640
31 ,626
27,476
232,727
1,491
49,000
1 ,093 00
2,100
21 ,652
27,120
1,000
2,215
70,297
9,460
15,610
z'.iio
14,090
4,130
326,900
9,655 36
150
j
40,082 17
500
115,319 62
1
36,416 57
8,400
29,500
12,454 90
*
155
65,487
108,244
2,175
375.170
374,850
:
3.850
311,003 56
$ C.
23 25
$ c.
3.929 22
$ C.
5,412 20
$ c.
130 50
$ c.
.so;oi3 60
$ c.
18,742 50
$ C.
77 00
$ C.
311,003 5
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Return of the number of Fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats,
fishing industry
District.
Fishing Material.
^
Tugs or vessels.
Boats.
Gill-Nets.
s
a
No.
Ton-
nage,
Value.
Men.
No.
Value. Men.
No.
Yards.
Value.
1
Inland Waters,
$
19
114
52
$
310 .
2,398
271
6
141
51
1,630
3,830
2,450
$
102
2
Leeds, Lanark, Lennox and
113
3
Russell, Prescolt, Carleton and
1
300
180
.)
c,
Welland
fi
Temiskaming
Wabatongashene Dog and Minde-
moya Lakes
Totals
1
1
2
100
4
2
1
7
475
185
4,000
5,760
7
4
485
S
2
1400
6
193
$3,639
202
17,670
$880
Return of the kinds, quantities and values
1
6
3
District,
1
1
i
<a
B
IS
-2
"5
2
s
£
o
Q
u
O
a
1
Inland Waters,
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
13,643
20,678
6,234
lbs.
2
Leeds, Lanark, Lennox and
30i
8,803
500
3
Russell, Prescott, Carleton and
300
710
5,240
4
140
2,195
5
Welland
481
3,008
1,823
1,164
fi
2,000
5,000
5,912
5,092
8,782
7
Wabatongashene, Dog and
7
100
5,594
Totals
37j
15,943
12,014
2,795
45,867
20 ,780
$ c.
375 00
$ c.
79? 15
$ c.
1 1,201 40
$ c.
279 50
$ c.
3,669 36
$ c.
2,078 00
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
163
FISHERIES,
the quantity and value of all fishing materials and other fixtures employed in the
during the year 1909.
Pishina material.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seinps.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip Nets. Night Lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
Wharves.
N'o.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
V»'«e- Hooks. Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
$
39
61
$
825
1,120
$
$
$
$
$
17
140
100
13
2
23
1
18
750
1
50
8,600
800
83
'
15
16
24
30
17
140
$100
100
$1,945
39
$54
9,400
$83
15
$16
18
$750
1
$50
of fish caught during the year 1909.
1
3
1
J3
1
1
3
J3
6
u
1.
■g-s
i
S
Xi
a
2
M
bt
a
o
a
3
1
1
lbs.
lbs.
4.703
85
2,259
lbs.
2,241
529
3.056
145
115
150
11
lbs.
lbs.
41,862
51,865
10.824
lbs.
46,880
37,677
28,169
75
1,183
8,731
lbs.
No.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
100
$ C.
7 180 63
8,513 99
7,475
4,7.36 68
308 50
60
60
60
5
428
9
9
281 3i
1,146
2.425 99
1 548 59
8,681
7.167
6.247
5
104,979
122,715
9
9
100
24,995 70
$ c.
1,.S02 15
$ C.
430 02
$ c.
312 35
$ c.
30
$ C.
8.398 32
$ c.
6.135 75
$C.
9 00
$c.
5 40
$c.
2 00
$ C.
24,995 70
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No. 13
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Recapitulation of the number of fishermen, tonnage and value of tugs, vessels and boats,
industry during
District.
Fishing material.
Tugs o: vrsrels.
No.
Ton-
nage.
Value.
Boats.
No.
Value.
Men.
Gill-Nets.
No.
Yards.
Value.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy
River
Lake Superior
Lake Huron (North Channel)
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron (Proper)
Lake St. Olair and River Thames
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Inland Waters
Totals
3
175
30
264
20
227
22
232
14
5,441
12
42
971
50
98
3
2
196
7,410
6,600
61,150
60,305
58,500
39,000
2,700
158.700
5,080
400
$389,735
77
58
93
63
16
243
23
587
41
48
63
124
128
132
278
546
193
1,553
7,6b0
2,720
9,905
14,255
20,920
12,579
46,205
31,655
3,639
$149,528
78
115
231
219
250
510
806
202
2,507
76,000
902,900
1,094,000
1,391,700
876,925
483.450
1,003,950
17,670
41 ,570
58.335
47,017
31 ,867
65,483
49,405
880
5,846,5951 $294,557
Recapitulation of the kinds, quantities and values of
i
.
i
JS.
1
s
.
o
ii
•s
P
n
District.
5
1
a
01
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M
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tl!
W
^
^
Eh
H
Hi
a
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
brls.
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
1
Lake of the Woods and Rainy
River
697,728
10,400
266,829
368,193
2
Lake Superior
131,000
18
466,286
8,772
1,401,511
57.069
57,759
3
Lake Huron (North Channel).
Georgian Bay
5
21
474,129
382,392
5
210
1,491,351
936,536
. 19,032
57,028
259,506
4
840
56,371
45,667
5
534
241 ,331
550
244,405
120,300
951,457
1,004,147
546
749, /98
1,594
49,844
2,702.636
303,583
268,121
6
Lake St. Clair and R. Thames
Lake Erie
89,698
7
300
93
4,617.185
1.049.243
8,229
746
1,704
1,101
2,790
419.589
1,005,033
8
Lake Ontario
141,529
fl
Inland Waters
37i
15,943
12,014
2,795
45,867
20,780
Totals
1 ,804i
6,111,073
9,569
4,352,858
12,338
5,014,870
3,503.482
2,256.286
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
Values
18,045 00
305,553 65
95,690 00
435,285 80
123,380 00
501,487 00
280,278 56
225,628 60
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
165
FISHERIES.
the quantity and value of all fishing material and other fixtures employed in the fishing
the year 1909.
Fishinsr materia
.
Other fixtures used in
fishing.
Seines.
Pound nets.
Hoop nets.
Dip nets.
Night Lines.
Spears.
Freezers and
Ice Houses.
Piers and
Wharves.
No.
Yards.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Hooks.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
No.
Value.
1
$
14
34
81
8
89
10
273
$
3,000
6
$
450
$
$
$
$ c.
12
4
3
13
33
10
$
6,950
2.200
575
11,675
6,975
2.351
7
3
1
6
' $
2,125
6,700
13,300
3,000
21 ,895
3,900
500
100
800
5,700
10,000
4,450
9,400
5 300
7
352
9,645
14.400
58
140
136
3,435
4,420
110
100
9
45
8,460
70
8.221
16
38
66
18
39
56
45
61
27
54
25
113
95
80
83
14
17 50
74
2,500 165
16
4
1
1
3,135
47
6
102,800
4
445
'166
15
268*66
123* 44,035
91! s.nso
4,200
100
17
100; 1,945
16 00 18! 7S0
50
151
24,595
$3,781
509
$153,195
722
$19,191
177
$243
$30,450
$396
195
$241 50
237
$78,541
39
$19,310
fish caught during the year 1909.
£
T3
?,
.
■o
>0
M
a
i
■a
a
.a
6
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£
1
a
1
g
IS
s
i
1
lbs.
54,785
lbs.
lbs.
100
lbs.
66,450
7,000
lbs.
20,400
lbs.
62,613
3,900
23,922
9,425
141 ,525
629,973
784,67!'
374,850
122.715
lbs.
1,260
No.
200
lbs.
lbs.
lbs.
$ C.
147,340 82
1.240
292,372 12
14,155
100
800
1,091
1.000
2.762
227,540 51
6,100
34
8,100
4S fl»2
861
30,306
1,000
"'2', 175
5
535
313
67,731
31,412
375,170
104,979
157,236 00
19 .3.54
204
170,256 26
28,203
1 108,656
5,500i 580,759
65.487i 108,244
7.1671 6,247
78,885
312,270
3.850
100
74,205 40
46,985
160
832,594 04
1.55
311,003 56
8,681
9
9
24,995 70
179 ,658
78,188
862,098
107,797
600,440
2,153,600
7,022
573
395,105
2237544 41
$ c.
26948 70
$ c.
4.691 28
$ c.
43104 90
$ c.
6.467 82
$ c.
48.035 20
$ c.
107.680 00
$ C.
7,022 00
$ c.
343 80
$ c.
7,902 10
$ c.
2237544 41
166
THE EEPOET UPOlSr
No. 13
Comparative Statement of yieJd for 1908-9, according to Districts.
1908.
1909.
Increase.
Lake of the Woods and Eainy Eiver Dis
trict :
Whitefish lbs
Trout " ....
Pickerel " . . . .
Pike " ....
Maskinonge "
Sturgeon " . . . .
Tullibee " . . . .
Catfish " , . . .
Coarse fish " . . . .
Caviare " . . . .
Bladders No
Lake Superior :
Herring lbs ... .
Whitefish " ....
Trout " ....
Pickerel "
Pike " ....
Sturgeon " .
Tullibee " .
Coarse fish '• .
Caviare " .
Trout bbls.
Whitefish " .
Eels lbs..
Lake Huron, N.C. :
Herring bbls .
Herring lbs .
Whitefish " .
Trout " .
Pickerel " .
Pike " .
Sturgeon Bladders " .
Sturgeon " .
Perch " .
Catfish " .
Coarse fish " .
Caviare " .
Trout bbls.
Whitefish " .
Georgian Bay :
Herring bbls .
Herring lbs .
Whitefish " . ,
Trout " ..
Pickerel " . .
Pike " ..
Sturgeon " . .
Perch " . .
Catfish " . .
Coarse fish " . .
White fish bbls..
Trout " ..
Caviare lbs . .
Sturgeon Bladders " . .
Carp " . .
Lake Huron (proper) :
Herring bbls . .
Herring lbs . .
Whitefish " . .
694,347
32,336
295,551
230,499
55,885
75,403
27,847
45,200
3,250
290
353,905
361,587
1,305,370
100,717
68,677
3,575
21,590
7,450
697,728
10,400
368,193
266,829
3,381
72,642
36.330
3,312
5
54,785
66,450
20,400
62,613
1,260
200
131,000
466,286
1,401,511
57,759
57,069
1,240
7,000
3,900,
17,413
104,099
96,141
11
10,000
657,969
,689,434
168,950
45,694
8,772
18
5,460
13
24,907
1,526
75,662
235
49
16
224i
51,745
530,082
1,154,884
31,087
40,184.
5,510
6,320
175
20,540
100
338
846
474.129
1,491,351
259,506
19,032
14,155
1,600
519
270,257
172,292
23,922
100
5
5
840
56,371
382,392
936,536
45,667
57,028
6,100
8,100
535
9,425
21
210
800
90,556
615i
4,626
534
241,331
244,405
14,580
16,844
590
1,780
360
15
72,113
Decrease.
21,936
1,100
8,953
7,447
1,990
90
222,905
42,958
11,608
2,335
14,590
3,550
11
10,000
183,840
198,083
"26i662
10,752
1,526
51,740
135
44
11
157,690
218,348
11,115
79
128
46
1,600
28 ,'926
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
167
Comparative Statement of yield 1908-9, according to Districts — Continued,
Lake Huron (proper) : — Continued.
Trout lbs
Pickerel " . . . •
Pike " ....
Sturgeon " . . . .
Perch " . . . .
Catfish " ....
Carp " . . . .
Coarse fish " . . . .
Caviare " . . . .
Tullibee " . . . .
Whitefish .bbls. . . .
Trout " ....
Sturgeon Bladders No
Lake & River St. Clair and Thames River :
Whitefish lbs
Herring bbls. . ,
Herring lbs. . ,
Eels " .,
Pickerel " . ,
Pike " .,
Sturgeon " . ,
Perch " . ,
Catfish " . .
Coarse fish " . .
Caviare " . .
Tullibee " ..
Carp " . ,
Lake Erie :
Herring bbls . .
Herring lbs . .
Whitefish " . .
Trout " . .
Pickerel " . .
Pike " ..
Sturgeon ■' . .
Perch " . .
Tullibee " . .
Catfish " . .
Coarse fish " . ,
Caviare " . .
Carp " . .
Sturgeon Bladders No. . .
Whitefish bbls..
Trout " ..
Lake Ontario ;
Herring bbls . .
Herring lbs . .
Whitefish " . .
Trout " . .
Pickerel " . .
Pike " ..
Sturgeon " . .
Eels " ..
Perch " . .
Catfish " . .
Coarse fish " . .
Caviare " . .
Carp " . .
Bladders " . .
Tulhbee " ..
Trout bbls..
Whitefish " . .
952,395
321,725
10,615
14,693
96,276
661
1,000
139,633
1,150
18,471
3,515
868
291
53,900
749,798
268,121
1,594
19,354
49,992
213
4,661
141,525
1,091
30,306
550
546
204
120,300
1,892
*ii*,835"
66,400
1,000
75,407
41,222
34,675
75,705
69,349
637,934
1,366
62,552
5,300,415
826,189
3,884
1,855,661
1,407,562
107,823
630,420
89,698
49,844
28,203
108,656
67,731
629,973
1,000
14,291
8,622
'32",95i'
18,591
500,107
3,000
328,879
9
2
23i
906
1,140,784
773,397
176,284
138,721
183,194
2,325
22,335
88,680
230.904
220,185
78,885
300
4,617,185
951,457
2,790
1,005,033
2,702,636
46,985
580,759
16,333
298
125,268
"i",295;674'
31,412
784,677
2,762
312,270
160
8,229
1.704
93
1.049,243
1,004,147
419,589
141,529
303,583
155
65,487
108,244
375,170
374,850
12,821
284,570
151
8.227
1,
230,750
243,305
2,808
120,389
'43,152"
19,564
144,266
154,665
16,365
3,850
1,000
5
112
2,175
1,101
746
1,175
1,096
634
202,597
53,604
9,021
1,000
46,284
448
1,000
59
2,965
322
87
1,000
6,472
1,618
7,961
366
683,230
1,094
850,628
60,838
49,661
238
16,609
813
91,541
2,170
12,515
168
THE KEPOET UPON
No. 13
Comparative Statement of yield 1908-9, according to Districts, — Continued.
'^
Inland Waters :
Herring bbis
Herring lbs
Whiteflsh "
Trout "
Pickerel "
Pike "
Sturgeon "
Eels "
Perch "
Catfish "
Coarse fish "
Carp "
Caviare "
Tullibee "
Sturgeon Bladders No.
29
12,720
6,880
15
18,072
51,954
5,235
500
16,421
94,563
158,076
1909.
Increase .
6,557
2,000
37i
15,943
12,014
2,795
20,780
45,867
8,681
7,167
6,247
104,979
122,715
100
9
5
9
3,223
5,134
2,780
2,708
3,446
6,667
10,416
100
Decrease.
6,087
10,174
35,361
6,548
1,995
Comparative Statement of the yield of the Fisheries of the Province.
Whiteflsh lbs
" (salted)
Herring
" (salted)
Trout
" (salted)
Pickerel
Pike
Sturgeon
Caviare
Eels
Perch
Catfish
Coarse fish
Tullibee
Bladders No.
Carp lbs
Totals
Total increase 1909 ,
4,076,643
750,000
7,140,826
338,300
5,314,602
919,100
3,005,891
2,079,601
254,628
9,847
22,835
915,348
442,090
1,804,770
118,464
590
416,953
4,352,858
1,913,800
6,111,073
360,900
5,014,870
2,467,600
2,256,286
3,503,482
179,658
7,022
78,188
862,098
600,440
2,153,600
107,797
573
395,105
276,215
1,163,800
22 ',600'
'i ,548 ,566'
'i',423*,88i"
" "55.353"
158,350
348,830
1,029,753
"""299,732
""'749!665
27,610,488
30,365,350
4,997,529
2,754,862
74,970
2,825
'hh',250
10,667
17
21,848
2,242,667
1911
GAME AXD FISHERIES.
169
Statement of the yield 'and value of the Fisheries of the Province for the year 1909.
Kinds of Fish.
Value.
Whiteflsh bbls
Whitelish lbs
Trout bbls
Trout lbs
Herring bbls
Herring lbs
Pickerel "
Pike "
Sturgeon "
Caviare "
Bladders No.
Eels lbs
Perch "
Catfish "
Coarse Fish "
Tullibee "
Carp "
9,569
4,352,858
12,338
5,014,870
l,804i
6,111,073
2,256,286
3,503,482
179,658
7,022
573
78,188
862,098
600,440
2,153,600
107,797
395.105
$ c.
10 00
10
10 00
10
10 00
5
10
8
15
1 00
60
6
5
8
5
6
2
$ 0.
95,690 00
435,285 80
123,380 00
501,487 00
18,045 00
305,553 65
225,628 60
280,278 56
26,948 70
7,022 00
343 80
4,691 28
43,104 90
48,035 20
107,680 00
6,467 82
7,902 10
Total
$2,237,544 41
Value of Ontario Fisheries from 1870 to 1909, inclusive.
Years. Value.
Years.
Value.
$
1870 264,982
Brought forward
1890
$ c.
15,563,538 00
2,009,637 00
1871 193,524
1891
1 806 389 00
1872 267,633
1892
2,042,198 00
1873 293,091
1874 446,267
1875 453 194
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1,694,930 00
1,659,968 00
1.584,473 00
1,605,674 00
1,289,822 00
1,433,631 00
1,477,815 00
1876 437.229
1877 438,223
1878 348,122
1879 367,133
188J 444,491
1881 509.903
1882 825,457
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
Total
1.333,293 00
1,428,078 00
1 265 705 00
1883 1,027 033
1 535 144 00
1881 1,133,724
1885 1 342 692
1,793,524 00
1,708,963 00
1,734,865 00
1.935,024 90
2.100,078 63
2,237.544 41
1886 1,435.998
1887 1,531.850
1888 1,839,869
18S::» 1,963.123
Carried forward $15 ,563 ,538
$49,239,999 94
13' G. F.
170
THE EEPOET UPON
Recapitulation
Of the Fishing Tugs, Nets, Boats, etc., employed in the Province.
Xo. 13
Articles.
Value.
196 Tugs (7,410 Tons) (587 men
1,553 boats (2,507 men)
5 , 846 , 595 yards Gill-net
151 Seines (24,595 yds)
509 Pound nets
722 Hoop nets
177 Dip nets
30,450 Hooks on Set Lines . . . . ,
195 Spears
237 Freezers and Ice Houses . .
39 Piers and Wharves
$389,735 00
149,528 00
294,557 00
3,781 00
153,195 00
19,191 00
243 00
396 00
241 50
78,541 00
19,310 00
Statement shovs^ing the number of fry distributed in the w^aters of the Province
by the Federal Government from Dominion hatcheries.
Years.
Newcastle
Hatchery.
Sandwich
Hatchery.
Ottawa
Hatchery.
Wiarton.
Sarnia.
rbtal.
1868-73
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
Totals...
,070,000
350,000
650,000
700,000
,300,000
,605,000
,602,700
,923,000
,300,000
,841,000
,053,000
,800,000
,700,000
,451,000
,130,000
,076,000
,846,500
,736,000
,807,500
,823,500
,835,000
,000,000
,000,000
,200,000
,200,000
,325.000
,050,000
,175,000
,900,000
650,000
,500,000
,475,000
,480,000
,550,000
,807,000
,600,000
148,511,700
8,000
8,000
20,000
12,000
13,500
16,000
44,000
72,000
37,000
68,000
57,000
56,500
56,000
21,000
52,000
75,000
44,500
68,000
47,000
73,000
61,000,
72,000,
71,000
73,000,
90,000,
67,000,
100,000,
90,000.
75,000.
106,000.
88,000.
103,000.
79,000.
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
1,923,500,000
5,732
7,043
4,909
6,208
4,480
3,210
3,950
4,100
3,020
3,700
3,450
3,410
1,245
1,201
877
1,103
1,123
1,152
2,010
,00f
,00(:
,000
,000
,000
,000
,00(
,00C
,00C'
,000
,000
,ooc
,ooc
,000
,000
,000
,000
,000
,000
4,955,000 51,000,000
1,070,000
350,000
650,000
8,700,000
9,300,000
22,605,000
14,602,700
15,423,000
19,300,000
48,841,000
78,053,000
45,800,000
73,700,000
63,451,000
61,630,000
64,076,000
26,846,500
65,468,000
89,850,500
54,232,000
84,043,000
57,480,000
82,210,000
70,150,000
80,300,000
78,345,000
80,750,000
98,625,000
76,310,000
101,895,000
93,701,000
77,352,000
108,583,000
90,673,000
106,359,000
139,565,000
61,923,000 4,955,000 51,000,000 2,050,289,700
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
X71
WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1910, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OP
FISH PLANTED IN BACH.
Waters stocked.
1901.
Species.
Muskoka Lake Bass
Lake Rosseau Bass
Lake Joseph Bass
Fairy and Vernon Lakes Bass
Lake of Bays Bass
Thames River at InsersoU Bass
Thames River at Woodstock Bass
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass
Thames River at Dorchester Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Stoney Lake Bass
Lake Slmcoe at Jackson's Point Bass
Holland River Bass
Golden Lake Bass
Severn River Bass
Grand River at Cayuga Bass
Grand River at Brantford Bass
Kempenfeldt Bay Bass
1902.
Waters stocked. Species
Muskoka Lake Bass
Lake Joseph Bass
Lake Rosseau Ba£;s
Lake Couchiching Bass
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass
Stoney Lake Bass
Huntsville Lakes Bass
Winnipeg River Brook
Number,
. . 1,206
700
. . 1,052
244
693
225
225
396
696
436
751
603
387
372
526
400
274
300
9,841
Number.
246
256
227
285
395
330
265
trout 55
2,059
1903.
Waters stocked. Species.
Bear Creek at Strathroy Bass .
Lake Rosseau Bass .
Lake Joseph Bass
Muskoka Lake
Number
926
. . 1,130
500
Lake of Bays Bass
Sparrow Lake Bass
Lake Couchiching Bass
Long Lake at Rat Portage Bass
Golden Lake Bass
Mink Lake Bass
Clear Lake Bass
White Lake Bass
Lynn River at Lake Simcoe Bass
Grand River at Brantford Bass
Thames River at Ingersoll Bass
Thames River at London Bass
Thames River at St. Marys Bass
Grand River at Fergus , Bass
Grand River at Grand Valley Bass
Grand River at Paris .Bass
Musselman's Lake Bass
Lake of Bays Bass
Bass 1,002
371
650
258
460
100
85
85
100
355
425
75
200
205
100
70
130
200
500
7,927
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WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1910, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN EACH..— Continued.
1904.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Credit River Bass 115
Lake Rosseau Bass 380
Green Lake Bass 135
Opinicon Forks Bass 50
Lake near Barry's Bay Bass 30
Barry's Bay Bass 100
Gorman Lake Baiss 75
Golden Lake Bass 565
Mink Lake Bass 60
White Lake Bass 160
Clear Lake Bass 50
Snell's Lake Bass 100
Lake Joseph Bass 725
Bass Lake Bass 200
Lake Couchiching Bass 230
Lake Joseph Bass 415
Lake of Bays Bass 530
Lake Simcoe at Jackson's Point Bass 785
Beaver River at Gannington Bass 250
Balsam Lake Bass 400
Lake of Bays Bass Fingerlings 5,000
Oxbow River at Komoka Bass Fingerlings 1,200
Lake Scugog Bass Fingerlings 1,400
190£
12,955
Waters stocked. Species.
Lake Scugog Bass . .
Stoney Lake Bass . .
Muskoka Lake Bass . .
Thames River at Stratford Bass . .
Thames River at Mitchell Bass . .
Lake Couchiching Bass . .
Gull Lake (near Gravenhurst) Bass . .
Lake of Bays Bass . .
Number.
400
. . . 600
500
250
. .. 350
. . . 500
. . . 100
. . . 400
1906.
3,100
Waters stocked. Species.
Lake Simcoe Bass . .
Lake of Bays Bass . .
Gull River Bass . .
Grand River Bass . .
Lake Scugog Bass . .
Muskoka Lake Bass . .
River Nith Bass . .
Lake Simcoe Bass . .
" Bass . .
1908.
Waters stocked. Species.
Sparrow Lake Bass . .
Number.
450
. . . 700
610
575
. . . 400
. . . 700
. . . 600
. . . 700
. . . 700
5,435
Number.
500
Haliburton Lake Bass 520
Puslinch Lake Bass Fingerlings 725
River vicinity Kenora Trout, Speckled, fry 2,000
3,745
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WATERS STOCKED FROM 1901 TO 1910, WITH THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF
FISH PLANTED IN KACK.— Continued.
1909.
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Mohawk Lake Bass Fingerlings 1,000
Lake Rosseau Bass Fingerlings 1,500
Lake Muskoka Bass Fingerlings 1,500
Lake Joseph Bass Fingerlings 2,000
Lake of Bays Bass Fingerlings 2,000
Stoney Lake Bass Fingerlings 3,500
Gull Lake Bass Fingerlings 200
Whiteman's Creek Bass Fingerlings 200
Cooley's Pond Bass Fingerlings 160
Sparrow Lake Bass Fingerlings 2,500
1910.
14,550
Waters stocked. Species. Number.
Rideau waters (near Merrickville) Bass Fingerlings 3,000
Lake Rosseau Bass Fingerlings 3,000
Lake Joseph Bass Fingerlings 3,000
Lake Muskoka Bass Fingerlings 4,000
Gull Lake Bass Fingerlings 100
Sturgeon Lake Bass Fingerlings 4,000
Cameron Lake Bass Fingerlings 3,000
Pigeon Lake Bass Fingerlings 3,000
Fairy Lake and vicinity of Huntsville Bass Fingerlings 8,500
Victoria Lake Bass Fingerlings 2,000
Grand River (at Brantford) Bass Fingerlings 300
Clear Lake Bass Fingerlings 2,000
Long Lake (vicinity of Utterson) Bass Fingerlings 1,725
Grand River (at Brantford) Parent Bass 50
Oakland Pond Parent Bass 25
Total Bass Fingerlings 37,625
Total Parent Bass 75
Grand Total 37,700
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FINES AND CONFISCATIONS DURING THE YEAR 1910, ON ACCOUNT OF
FISHERIES.
Twenty spears, 2 jacklights; 44 hoop nets; 97 gill nets, 12,090 yards of same; 22
seines; 22 trap nets; 1 dip net; 11 night lines, 2,230 yards of same; 6 row boats; 1
yawl; 2 punts; 30 hooks; 2 bag nets; 1 wire net; 29 boxes of fish.
Fisheries: — Amount of fines and sale of confiscated goods was over $2,648.32.
Game: — Amount of fines and confiscations, $6,298.55.
LIST OF GAME AND FISHERY WARDENS.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Burt, William
Slmcoe
Niagara Peninsula.
Chauvln, Victor . . .
Windsor
Western District.
Parks, G. M
North Bay . . .
District of Niplssing.
Robinson, J. T
Sault Ste.
Marie
District of Algoma.
-
Sterling, C. N
Kenora
Thunder Bay and Rainy River.
Wlllmott, J. H
Beaumaris . . .
Muskoka and Parry Sound.
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
175
LIST OP OVERSEERS.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Acton, Nassau Gananoque . .
Adair, William
Andrews, Samuel . . .
Norland . . .
Micksburg.
Avery, Melzar Sharbot Lake.
Bailey, G. L Callander
Barr, George Harrowsmith ,
Beatty, John
Best, T. F.
Birch, W. J. ...
Blanchard, F. . .
Blea, Daniel
Blunden, H. A. .
Boate, J. R
Boler, William . .
Old Fort, Mid-
land
Niagara-on-the-
Lake
Delta
Fort Frances.
Uplands
Sarnia
Fowler's Cor's.
Byron
Botting, Peter Fermoy
Bourgon, J. B ' Rockland . .
Boyd, J. H Merrickville
Boynton, A. O Kirkfield . .
Bradbury, J. R | Blind River.
Bradshaw, A I Lindsay . . .
t
Briggs, T. J Bridgeburg
Gananoque River, and for that part of the River
St. Lawrence lying between Wolfe Island
and Rockport.
Townships of Laxton, Digby and Somerville in
the County of Victoria.
For the Tps. of Bromley, Stafford, and Ross in
the County of Renfrew, with joint jurisdic-
tion over the Tp. of Westmeath.
Township of Oso, with joint jurisdiction over
the Tp. of Hinchinbrook in the Electoral
District of Addington.
Lake Nipissing, in the Districts of Parry Sound
and Nipissing.
Tp. Portland in Co. Frontenac, with joint juris-
diction over Desert and Knowlton Lakes.
With jurisdiction with other overseers over Tps.
Tay and Matchedash, Co. Simcoe.
Niagara River between Niagara Falls and the
mouth of the river.
Upper and Lower Beverley lakes and rivers.
Rainy River and adjacent waters.
Province of Ontario.
Co. Lambton, exclusive of Walpole and St. Ann's
Islands.
Tp. Emily, in Co. Victoria.
River Thames, between London and boundary
line between Townships Delaware and West-
minster, County of Middlesex,
The waters in the Township of Bedford in the
County of Frontenac.
Counties of Prescott, Russell, Stormont and Glen-
garry, with jurisdiction over so much of the
Rivers Ottawa and St. Lawrence as lies in
front of said counties.
Rideau River and tributaries, fronting on County
of Grenville.
Tp. Eldon, in Co. Victoria.
District of Algoma.
Townships Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
County of Welland.
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LIST OF OYERSEERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Brisbin, Angus
Brown, R. M..
Briscoe, W. L.
Burke, George
Burns, D. B. . .
Burtcheall, C.
Calbeck, A. . .
Campbell, John . .
Carson, R. W
Cassan, C. H
Cheer, T. H
Clark, Gordon.
Clarkson, William
Clunis, A.
Picton
Halton
Killaloe Sta'n,
Perth
Pembroke . . .
Coboconk . .
Sault Ste.
Marie . . .
Sylvan
Peterboro* . .
Campbellford
Brighton
Westport .
Lakehurst .
Claude
For the waters of Lake Ontario fronting Tps.
North and South Marysburg, including all
waters surrounding islands in said town-
ships, also Main Du«k Islands, and that por-
tion of Bay of Quiute fronting these town-
ships, as well as the waters of the Bay of
Quinte known as Picton Harbor, in Tp.
Hallowell.
Townships of Nassagaweya and Esquesing in the
County of Halton.
Townships of Jones, Sherwood, Hagarty, Rad-
cliffe, Brudenell, Raglan, and Lynedoch, Co.
Renfrew.
For the Town of Perth, Tps. of North Emsley,
Drummond, North Burgess, and the first two
concessions of the Tp. of Bathurst, Co.
Lanark.
The waters between AUumette Rapids and Deux
Joachim.
Balsam and Mud Turtle Lakes, County Victoria.
That portion of the District of Algoma lying
west of the Village of Algoma Mills, exclu-
sive of Cockburn and Manitoulin Islands,
and over the waters lying in front of the
said district, and with joint jurisdiction over
the waters lying between said Islands and
the mainland west of a line due south from
Algoma Mills.
River Aux Sauble and tributaries.
Counties Simcoe, Ontario, Victoria, Peterboro',
Durham, and Northumberland, and York.
Trent River and tributaries, Co. Northumber-
land, from Campbellford to Trent Bridge.
For the waters of Lake Ontario fronting Co.
Northumberland, also inland waters tribu-
tary to said lake in said county.
Township of North Crosby in the County of Leeds,
and with joint jurisdiction with any other
overseer over Wolf Lake in said township,
and the Township of Bedford in County of
Frontenac.
West half of Township of Smith, Township of
Ennismore, west half Township Harvey,
Townships of Galway and Cavendish,
County Peterboro'.
In and for the Townships of Chinguacousy,
Caledon and Albion, in the County of Peel.
1911
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LIST OF 0YBR81SERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Collins, W. E. ..
Colter, Samuel . .
Conger, David . .
Cook, H. G. A. . .
Corsant, A
Covell, H. N. ...
Cox, Matthew . . .
Croker, Oscar
Crotty, John
Dafoe, Peter W.
Davis, J. W ,
Deacon, Ephralm.
Strathroy
Devine, John
Gilford
West Lake . .
Niagara Falls.
Masonville . . .
Lombardy . . .
Howe Island..
Parry Sound. .
Bothwell
Napanee
Sydenham . ,
Bolingbroke
Renfrew . . .
Diboll, Joseph.
Donaldson, W. J.
Drew, Henry
Droulllard, Arsas.
Dunlop. James . . .
Outlook P.O.,
St. Joseph's
Island.
Donaldson . . .
Long Lake . . .
Walkerville. . .
Mackey's St'n.
Townships of Adelaide, Metcalfe, and with joint
jurisdiction over Township Caradoc, Co.
Middlesex.
Lake Sinicoe, from the 10th concession, Tp,
Innisfll, to the mouth of the Holland River.
Lake Ontario fronting Townships Hallowell and
Athol, also for the Village of Wellington in
the Township of Hillier, and for the inland
lakes and streams in said Townships of
Hallowell and Athol.
County Welland.
County Middlesex, east of boundary line between
the Townships of Westminster and Dela-
ware, London and Lobo.
Township South Elmsley, County Leeds.
The waters of St. Lawrence River around Howe
Island.
Townships of Perry, Bethune, Proudfoot and Ar-
mour in the District of Parry Sound, and
with joint jurisdiction over the District of
Parry Sound.
River Thames between Village of Wardsville and
easterly limits of County of Kent, in County
of Middlesex.
Township of Richmond, with joint jurisdiction
over the Township of North Fredericksburg.
Township Loughboro.
In and for the Tps. of Bathurst and S. Sherbrooke
in the County of Lanark, including Christy's
Lake, and with joint jurisdiction over the "Tp.
of Bedford in the County of Frontenac.
Townships Horton, McNab, Admaston, Bagot,
Blythfield. Brougham, Griffith, and Mata-
watchan, in the County of Renfrew.
District of Algoma.
Townships of Palmerston, Clarendon, Barrie,
Miller, North Canonto and South Canonto.
electoral district of Addington.
Townships Hinchinbrooke, Oso, Olden and Ken-
nebec, District of Addington.
County of Essex.
Ottawa River between Deux Joachim and Matta-
wa, and over waters in townships in Ontario
bordering on said river.
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LIST OF OVERSEERS— Continued.
Name.
Eesidence.
District.
Dupuis, Ferdinand. .
Hawkesbury .
County of Prescott.
Dusang, B. A
Fesserton
Tps. of Freeman, Gibson, Baxter, Wood and
Morrison in District of Muskoka, also over
Severn River.
Eddy, Fred
Carterton ....
The whole of St. Joseph's Island.
Townships Storrington, including Rideau waters
from Brewer's Mills to south limit of the
township with jurisdiction over all of
Loughboro Lake and the lakes of the Town-
ship of Storrington.
Fisher, James
Sunbury
Fleming, E
Hastings
s>
Village of Hastings.
Fleming, John
Newboro' ....
Cos. Leeds, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington,
Hastings, Prince Edward, Northumberland,
Lanark, Carleton, Russell, Prescott, Glen-
garry, Stormont, Dundas and Grenville.
Fowler, R. C
Emerald
Tps. Ernestown, Amherst Island and S. Freder-
icksburgh, fronting Lake Ontario and the
Bay of Quinte to Cole's Point, and with joint
jurisdiction over any of the tps. fronting any
of these waters in the Co. of Lennox.
Fox, Eben R
Northport
For that portion of the Bay of Quinte fronting
Township Ameliasburg east of Belleville
Bridge, and also Township Sophiasburg, and
over all the inland waters within Township
Sophiasburg, and with joint jurisdiction
with any other overseer over all inland
waters in Township of Ameliasburg.
Fox, George (Sr.) . .
Dalrymple . . .
Tp. of Carden in Co. Victoria, with jurisdiction
over Mud Lake in said county, and with joint
jurisdiction over that portion of Mud Lake
in Co. Ontario.
Fraser, J. A
Prescott
St. Lawrence River from the head of Cardinal
Rapids west to Rockport.
Gainforth, Wm
Haliburton . . .
Townships Stanhope, Guilford, Harburn, Dud-
ley, Dysart and Minden, District of Hali-
burton.
Gallagher, Hugh . . .
Eganville
For the Tps. of S. Algoma, N. Algoma, Wilber-
force, Grattan and Sebastopol, in the County
of Renfrew.
Gates, George
Whitemount . .
Rideau waters between Kingston Mills and Brew-
er's Mills, with joint jurisdiction over the
Rideau waters between Kingston Mills and
the River St. Lawrence.
Gault, T. G
Deseronto ....
Bay of Quinte, East Riding County of Hastings
and for Moira River and other waters in
said riding.
Gillespie, James . . .
Berkeley
Electoral District of Centre Grey and for Town-
ship of Glenelg in South Grey.
1911
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LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Coniinued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Gordon, Walter
Green, Adam . .
Green, Geo. G.
Green, John . . .
Gunter, Harvey
Hall, Andrew
Halward, Chas.
Hayes, Henry
Hembruff, Jos. .
Henderson, H. A.
Heneilley, F. H. .
Hess, James
Port Arthur . . I In and for the District of Thunder Bay.
Diamond Townships Huntley and Fitzroy, County Carle-
I ton.
Bradford Holland River on the north side in Township
West Gwillimbury westward to the forks of
the river in County Simcoe.
Marmora Township of Marmora, County Hastings.
McRae P.O. . . Townships of Grimsthorpe and Cashel in County
Hastings, and with joint jurisdiction over
Townships Tudor, Lake, Wollaston, Limer-
ick, Faraday, Dungannon and Mayo, in said
county.
Gore Bay West end of Manitoulin Island, including the
Townships of Gordon and Mills in the Dis-
trict of Algo-ma.
Cannington . . Beaver River running through the Townships of
I I Brock and Thorah, and the Villages of Sun-
derland and Cannington, in the County of
1 Ontario.
Murray Bay of Quinte, as lies in front of the East Rid-
ing of Northumberland, for that portion of the
River Trent, lying between the Townships
of Sidney and the Bay of Quinte, and for
the inland waters of the Townships of Mur-
ray, Dryden and Cramahe and Haldimand.
Manitowaning. Lake Manitou on Manitoulin Island and the
streams tributary thereto.
Pelee Island .
Wark worth . . .
Hastings
For Pelee Island and the other islands in Lake
Erie, south of the County of Essex.
River Trent and tributaries, in County Northum-
berland from Percy Boom to Campbellford
Bridge.
Trent River and tributaries in County Northum-
berland, from Trent Bridge to Rice Lake.
Hewitt, James . .
Holliday, Henry
Hood. Geo., Sr.
Honey Harbor Province of Ontario.
Wolfe Island.
Howell, James
Scugog
Bancroft
Township of Wolfe Island and for the islands of
Simcoe, Garden and Horseshoe, and any
other islands comprised in the Township of
Wolfe Island.
For the Township of Reach in the County of
Ontario, and for the Township of Mariposa
in the County of Victoria and over so much
of the waters of Lake Scugog as lies in
front of the said townships, and for the
westerly half of Scugog Island, and over the
waters of Lake Scugog fronting thereon.
Townships Faraday, Dungannon and Herschell,
in County Hastings.
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LIST OF OYERSEERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Huffman, E, M. .
Hunter, William
Irish, John E. . .
Irwin, David
Jermyn, J. W.
Jickling, Chas.
Johnson, John .
Johnson, Henry
Johnston, James
Johnston, Thos.
Hay Bay
Tehkummah
Vennachar. .
Little Current
Wiarton
Johnston, W. H
Jones, David . .
Jones, John . . .
Kehoe, D
St. Paul's Sta-
tion.
Port Hope . . .
Brantford
Melville Cross
Royston
Harwood
Welland
Fenelon Falls.
Millarton . . . .
Townships of Richmond, Adolphustown, North
and South Fredericksburg with jurisdiction
over Hay Bay and Bay of Quinte, in
Counties Lennox and Addington.
Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron.
Tps. of Anglesea, Effingham, Ashley, Denbigh and
Abinger, in the County of Addington.
In and for that portion of the District of Algoma
lying east of the Village of Algoma Mills, and
|or Cockburn and Manitoulin Islands, and in
and over the waters that lie in front of the
said District and which surround the said
islands, and with joint jurisdiction with any
other overseer who has been or may hereafter
be appointed.
Georgian Bay, County of Bruce, lying east and
south of Tobermory Harbor, but exclusive
of the said Harbor.
County Perth and for Townships East Missouri
and East and West Zorra, in County Oxford.
Townships Hope and Cavan, in the County of
Durham, with joint jurisdiction with any
other Game and Fishery overseer or over-
seers over County Durham.
That part of Grand River lying between the
southerly boundary of Town of Gait and the
boundary line between Tuscarora and Onon-
daga Townships in County Brant and the
Townships of Seneca and Oneida in Haldi-
mand County; also concurrent jurisdiction
with Overseer Kern over Tributaries to the
Grand River in Burford, Oakland and Brant-
ford Townships west of Grand River.
Townships of Caledon and Albion in the Cbunty
of Peel.
Townships of Lount, Machar, Laurier, Croft,
Chapman, Strong, Jolly, Spence, Ryerson,
Armour, Proudfoot, Monteith, McMurrich,
Perry and Bethune, District of Parry Sound.
Rice Lake, in the Townships of Hamilton and
Alnwick, County Northumberland.
County of Welland.
For the north end of Sturgeon Lake, and Cam-
eron Lake to Rosedale Locks, Burnt River
and Rosedale River in the County of
Victoria.
That portion of County Bruce lying South of
Indian Reserve and Township of Amabel
with jurisdiction over Lake Huron in front
of said county, south of Southampton.
1911
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LIST OP OVERSEERS.— OonMntted.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Kennedy, J. A.
Kent, A. J.
Kern, Jacob
Kerr. C. J
Laframboise, Reml..
Lambkin, Richard .
Langford, Newton .
Laughington, Henry
Laughlin, J. H
Leadley, Robt
Lean, Wellington .
Lee, Edward
Tichbome
Bewdley
Burford
Eagle Lake in the Townships of Hinehinbrooke
and Bedford, and with joint jurisdiction over
the Township of Bedford in the C!ounty of
Frontenac.
Rice Lake from Ley's Point on the south shore
of said lake around the head of Lake to
Barnard's Bay on the north shore of Rice
Lake.
County of Brant, comprising Townships of Bur-
ford, Oakland and Brantford, west of Grand
River, but exclusive of said River.
Hamilton ' County of Wentworth.
Canard River. Detroit River, fronting Townships of Sandwich,
West Anderdon and Maiden, and also Cana-
dian Islands in said River, County Essex.
Loring
Dorset
Parry Sound .
New Lowell
Barrie
Leitch, P. A
Little, David
Little, Richard . .
Apsley
Lowbanks . .
Nepigon . . .
Blairton
Wallaceburg
Townships of Harrison, Burton, McKenzie, Fer-
ric, Wallbridge, Brown, Wilson, Mills, Pringle,
Gurd, Himsworth, Nipissing, Patterson,
Hardy, McConkey, Blair, and Mowat, in the
District of Parry Sound.
Townships McLean, Ridout, Franklin and Bru-
nei, District of Muskoka, and Townships
McCIintock, Livingstone, Sherbourne and
Havelock, District of Haliburton.
For the Township of Shawanaga, Ferguson, Car-
ling, McDougal, McKellar, Christie, Foley.
Parry Island, Cowper and Conger in the Dis-
trict of Parry Sound.
Tps. of Nottawasaga, Sunnidale and Flos, in Co.
Simcoe, with joint jurisdiction over the Tp.
of Vespra in said county.
For the Township of Vespra and the Town of
Barrie, in the County of Simcoe, and over
so much of the waters of Kempenfeldt Bay
as lies in front of the said town and town-
ship; also, that portion of Kempenfeldt Bay,
lying in front of the Township of Oro.
Tps. of Anstruther and Chandos, County of
Peterboro'.
Townships of Moulton, Sherbrooke and Wain-
fleet, In the District of Monck and Lake Erie.
River and Lake Nepigon.
Tps. of Belmont and Bethune in Co. Peterboro'.
County of Kent, fronting on Lake St. Clair,
exclusive of Dover West Township, also Wal-
pole and Ste. Anne's Islands, County Lamb-
ton.
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LIST OP OVERSEERS.— Conhnued.
Name
Residence.
District.
Loveday, E. T.
McAllister, J. R. . .
McClennan, Kenneth
Ottawa In and for the Townships of Nepean, Gloucester,
North Gower and Osgoode, in the County of
Carleton, with jurisdiction over so much of
the River Ottawa and the River Rideau and
the Rideau Canal as lies in front or within
^^ said Townships, and over the tributaries to
'■'' the said rivers and canals.
Gore's L'nding Rice Lake, between Jubilee Point and Lower
Close's Point and the waters tributary there-
to, in the Tps. of Hamilton and Alnwick, Co.
of Northumberland.
McEwen, A.
Grovesend
Aldboro'
McGinn, William
McGuire, J
Mclntyre, A
McKelvIe, D
McKenny, Thos.
McMurray, R. . . ,
McNairn, James
Orillia
Jones Falls
Keene
New Liskeard.
Thornbury . . .
Bayfield
Iroquois
McPhee, D.
McVittie, James . . .
Macdonald, Hector
Major, William . . .
Uptergrove
Blenheim .
Beaverton
Woodlawn
Townships of Yarmouth, Malahide and Bayham,
with jurisdiction over so much of the waters
of Lake Erie as lies in front of the said
townships and the tributaries thereto.
Townships of Southwold, Dunwich and Aid-
borough, exclusive of the River Thames,
with jurisdiction over so much of Lake
Erie as lies in front of the said townships
and tributaries thereto.
Townships of Orillia, and Oro, in the County of
Simcoe, and over so much of Shingle and
Carthews Bays, and Lakes Couchiching and
Simcoe, as lies in front of said townships
and over River Severn.
Rideau River, fronting on the Township of
South Crosby, County of Leeds.
Tps. of Otonabee and Asphodel in Co. of Peter-
boro'.
Lake Temiskaming and tributaries.
Co. Grey, exclusive of the Tps. of Proton, Egre-
mont and Normanby, with jurisdiction over
so much oif the waters of the Georgian Bay
as lies in front of said county.
County of Huron.
River St. Lawrence fronting on County of Dun-
das.
Lake Simcoe, fronting on Tp. of Mara and the
tributaries thereto, and for Mud Lake, in
the Townships of Mara and Garden.
Lake Erie fronting on Co. Kent, together with
inland waters of said Co. tributary to Lake
Erie.
Lake Simcoe and tributaries thereto fronting on
Tp. of Thorah,, in County of Ontario.
Townships of March and Torbolton, County
Carleton.
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
183
LIST OF OYERSEERS.— Continued.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Maltby, William . . .
MansQeld, Thomas
May, J. C
Nipissing . . . .
Pickering ...,
St. Catharines,
Maybee, Manly Cameron P.O.
Mayor, Harry
Merriam, Enoch .
Painswick
Harwood
Myers, James Orchard
Moffatt, George
Moore, F. J. . . .
Moore, James A.
Glencross .
Lakefield .
Trenton . . .
Morton, John . .
Nicholls, Peter
Osborne, Henry
Ostrom, B. B. . .
Parker, H. B. . .
St. Ola
Bridgenorth .
Dante
Frankford . . .
Bobcaygeon .,
South River, and South Bay, with joint jurisdic-
tion with any other overseer, or overseers
who have been or may hereafter be
appointed.
Electoral District of South Ontario, exclusive of
the Township of Reach.
County of Lincoln and over so much of the
waters of Lake Ontario as lies in front of
the said county, and with jurisdiction over
the Niagara River between its mouth and
the Falls.
Sturgeon Lake, beginning at Day's Landing and
running south for five miles, including
McLaren's Creek, Sturgeom Point and Plea-
sant Point in Co. Haliburton.
Lake Simcoe, from Lovers' Creek, near Barrie,
on Kempenfeldt Bay, to concession 10 of the
said Township of Innisfil.
Rice Lake, Townshi])s Hamilton and Alnwick,
between Close's Point and Rock Island and
waters tributary thereto, County of North-
umberland.
Townships of Proton, Egremont and Normanby,
County Grey, and Townships Minto, Arthur
and West Luther, County Wellington.
Townships of Mulmur, Mono and East Gara-
fraxa.
Townships of Douro, Dumraer, east part of
Smith, Tp. of Burleigh and east half of
Harvey, Co. Peterboro'.
That portion of Co. Hastings fronting Bay of
Quinte from City of Belleville west to the
Trent River as far as Trenton Junction, with
joint jurisdiction over the waters of the Bay
of Quinte between bridge at Belleville and
Murray Canal.
Townships Limerick, Tudor, Wollaston, Cashel
Lake and Grimsthorpe, County Hastings.
Chemong Lake, Lovesick Lake and Deer Bay,
County Peterboro'.
River Thames, between the Village of Lewls-
ville and the easterly limits of Kent County.
The Trent River from its mouth to Chisholm's
Rapids, and tributaries thereon, and to
Trenton Junction.
In and for the Township of Verulam In the
County of Victoria and the Tp. of Harvey in
the County of Peterboro'.
184
THE EEPORT UPON
No. 13
LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Continwed.
Name.
Residence.
District.
Parkin, C. W.
Patterson, S. .
Peltier, Theo.
Phillips, J. H.
Pilon, Phillippe
Poupore, A. .
Purcell, H. R.
Raphael, J. C.
Valentia Townships Mariposa and Ops, County Victoria.
Dunkerron ...
Dover South .
Smith's Falls.
Sudbury
Rivet, Jos.
Robertson, C. .
Robertson, D. .
Robinson, T. W.
Robinson, Wm.
Russell, Wm. . . .
Bromley Line
Colebrook
Mallorytown ..
Sturgeon Fails
Hillsburg ....
Southampton
Collingwood .
Kllworthy . .
Cornwall
Sargent, W. J. .
Bronte
Sinclair, N. . .
Slate, George
Glenarm
Rockport
Small, John Grand Valley.
Holland River known as the north and we3t
branches in Tps. Tecumseh, and West Gwil-
limbury, in Co. Simcoe.
River Thames from Lewisville to its mouth, also
the tributaries of said river between these
points; also the Township of Dover West,
County Kent.
County Frontenac lying north of the Townships
of Kingston and Pittsburg, the Townships of
North and South Crosby, Bastard, South
Elmsley and Kitely, County of Leeds, and
the County of Lanark.
For the Townships of McKira, Broder, Dill,
Neelon, Garson and Blezard in the District
of Nipissing.
For that portion of the River Ottawa lying be-
tween Allumette Rapids and Fort Coulonge.
Townships Camden, Sheffield, Kaladar and
Barrie.
Townships of Front of Yonge and Elizabethtown
in the County of Leeds and over the waters
of the River St. Lawrence fronting the said
townships.
That portion of the District of Nipissing lying
west and north of the Townships of Wlddl-
field, Merrick, Stewart and Osborne, exclu-
sive of Lake Temiskaming and its tribu-
taries.
Townships of Erin and West Garafraxa.
County Bruce fronting Lake Huron, lying be-
tween Southampton and Tobermory Harbor.
Townships Collingwood and Osprey, County of
Grey, and the Townships of Nottawasaga
and Sunnidale, County of Simcoe.
Severn River and Sparrow Lake.
In and for the Counties of Stormont and Glen-
garry, with jurisdiction over so much of the
River St. Lawrence as lies in front of the
said counties.
County of Halton, also County of Wentworth
north of the canal, and Lake Ontario.
Balsam Lake, County of Victoria.
River St. Lawrence between Jackstraw Light
and Mallorytown Landing.
Townships of Melancthon, Amaranth and East
Luther, County Dufferin.
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
185
LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Con^inMt'rf.
Name.
Smith, J. S
Smith, William .
Spence, William
Stanzel, Fred. . .
St. Charles, C. .
Stewart, James
Storie, R. B. . . .
Stuart, D
Switzer, W. H.
Tarry, A. B. . .
Taudvin, J. W.
Taylor, Fred. .
Temple, Jas. M. .
Thurlow, George
Tlllett, R
Eesidence.
District.
Port Rowan . .
Gravenhurst .
Athens
Carleton Place
Madoc
Lanark . . .
Escott
Codrington
Gooderham
Toronto . . ,
Kingston
Huntsville
For the County of Norfolk.
Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph, in the
District of Parry Sound.
Charlestown Lake and its tributaries. County
Leeds.
Townships Beckwith, Drummond, Ramsay and
Pakenham in County Lanark, and Town-
ships Fitzroy, Huntley and Goulbourn in
County Carleton, with joint jurisdiction over
the waters of the Township Drummond with
any other overseer.
Townships Madoc and Huntington, County Has-
tings.
For Tps. Drummond, Lanark Darling and La-
vant, in the Co. Lanark, with joint jurisdic-
tion over the waters in the Township of
Drummond.
Escott Lake, in the Township of Front of Escott,
County of Leeds.
Trent River and tributaries, County of Northum-
berland, from Chisholm's Rapids to Percy
Boom.
Townships of Snowdon, Glamorgan, Monmouth,
Cardiff, and Harcourt, District of Haliburton.
Townships of Etobicoke, York and Scarboro, and
for the City of Toronto, in the County of
York, with jurisdiction over the inland
waters of said Tps., and also over Toronto
and Ashbridge's Bays, and so much of the
waters of Lake Ontario as lies in front of
the County of York.
For the City of Kingston, and for the waters
fronting the County of Frontenac.
For the Townships of Stephenson, Stisted,
Chaffey, Sinclair and Brunei, in the District
of Muskoka.
Dorchester Stn Thames River, easterly to the boundary line be-
1 tween Oxford and Middlesex.
Nairn Centre. For the Townships of Merritt, Nairn, Lome and
Baldwin, in Dist. Algoma.
Roach's Point.
Timlin, M. . .
14 G. P.
Atherley
North York, with jurisdiction over Holland River
and that portion of Lake SImcoe lying in
front of North Gwillimbury and (jeorgina
Townships.
Lake Couchiching and tributaries fronting Town-
ships Mara and Rama.
186
THE EEPORT UPON
No. 13
LIST OF OVERSEERS.— Confintted.
Name.
Residence.
Titus, E. A.
Toner, George
Wellington
Toole, Ira . . .
Townsend, J.
Traves, J. A., Sr.
Turner, S.
West, Chas.
Gananoque .
Omemee
Long Point .
Twamley, C. . . .
Vokes, James . .
Walker, R. J. . .
Wartman, H. E.
Watson, Hy. . . ,
Watson, J
Watt, John
Watts, Murdoch
Fraserburg
London
Cavan
Nanticoke .
Port Credit
Portsmouth
Toronto
Caesarea
District.
Peterborough
Byng Inlet .
Holland Ldg.
For that portion of the Bay of Quinte fronting
on Tp. Ameliasburg lying v/est of Belleville
Bridge, also for the waters of Lake Ontario
fronting on Tps. Ameliasburg and Hillier,
with the exception of Village of Wellington,
and including Weller's Bay, Consecon Lake,
and all inland waters in said townships.
River St. Lawrence from foot of Howe Island to
Rockport, and with joint jurisdiction with
any other overseer or overseers over the
Gananoque River from Gananoque to Marble
Rock.
Township of Emily, County of Victoria.
Lyndhurst waters south of Lyndhurst; also
South and Gananoque Lakes.
For the District of Muskoka, with joint juris-
diction with any Game and Fisheries over-
seers who have been or may be appointed
over the District of Parry Sound.
City of London, with joint jurisdiction over the
County of Middlesex wifch any other over
seer or overseers who have been or may
hereafter be appointed.
Townships Cavan and Manvers.
Townships Walpole, Rainham, South Cayuga and
Dunn, County Haldimand.
Lake Ontario, fronting County Peel, and for
Rivers Credit and Etobicoke, tributary to
said lake.
For the Township of Kingston in the County of
Frontenac.
Province of Ontario.
Townships of Cartwright and Manvers, the waters
of Lake Scugog fronting on said townships
and the waters tributary to said lake.
River Otonabee and tributaries lying between the
Canadian Pacific Railway Crossing in Peter-
boroug'h and the Village of Lakefleld.
River Magnetawan and for the waters of the
Georgian Bay lying between the said river
and French River.
Joint jurisdiction along the east bank of the
Holland River, through the Township of
East Gwillimbuiry and along the shore of
Lake Simooe, through Township of North
Gwillimbury in the County of York.
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
18'
LIST OP OVERSEERS.— Conc^Mded.
Name.
Kesidence.
District.
West, Geo, W
Holland Ldg..
With joint jurisdiction along east bank of Hol-
land River, through Township of Gwillim-
bury, and along the shore of Lake Simcoe,
through Township of North Gwillimbury, in
the County of York.
Wight, J. R
Newboro'
For the Township of North Crosby extending to
Smith's Falls on Rideau waters, together
with the inland lakes and tributaries thereto.
Wielp Li
Leamington . .
Township of Maiden, North Colchester, South
Colchester, North Gosfield, South Gosfleld
and Mersea, in the County of Essex, with
jurisdiction over so much of the waters of
L,ake Erie as lies in front of said Townships
Williams, J. T
Penetang
Townships of Matchedash, Tay, Medonte, Tiny,
Flosis, County of Simcoe, and over Christian,
Beckwlth and Giant's Tomb Islands.
Wilson, H
Elphin
Townships of Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke,
County of Lanark.
Wood, John
Parry Sound .
Townships McKenzie, Hagerman, Burpee, Bur-
ton and Ferrie.
Wootton, E. A
Maynooth
Townships of Bangor, Wicklow and McClure in
Co. Hastings.
Worden, F
Courtlce
County of Durham.
Wornnoorth, F. L. .
Arden
Townships Kennebec and Barrie, County Fron-
tenac.
Wright, W. J
Ice Lake
Kagawong Lake on Manltoulin Island, District
of Algoma.
Younghusband, D. . .
South March .
Townships March and Nepean, County Carleton.
188
THE EEPOBT UPON
No. 13
Statement of Revenue received from the Game and Fisheries during the year ended
October 31st. 1910.
Game.
$ c.
$ c.
Trappers' Licenses
70 00
7,875 00
18,884 12
3,219 97
638 00
167 00
50 00
1 ,702 25
3,455 70
2,842 85
Non-resident Licenses
Resident Deer Licenses
" Moose "
Game Dealers' "
Hotel, Restaurant and Club
Cold Storage Licenses
Guides' Licenses
Fines
Sales -
38,904 89
Fisheries.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River
Blanchard, F
$ c.
208 00
1,223 00
$ c.
District.
Sterling, C.N
Leitch, P.A
Armstrong, F. C. . . ...
Calbeck, A
1,431 00
974 00
River Nepigon
974 00
Lake Superior
105 00
1,387 00
3,089 65
130 00
10 00
Gordon, Walter
Jackson, H. T
Johnston, Thomas ......
Bradbury. J. R
Dunn, E
4,721 65
Lake Huron (North Channel)
1,481 00
10 00
136 00
10 00
68 00
33 00
6,680 00
452 00
235 00
17 00
Graham, Wm
"
Hall, A.
Hembruff, Joseph
Hunter, William
Irwin, David
Oliver, R.C
Pitfleld, George
Vincer, William
Dusang, B. A
9,122 00
Georgian Bay
638 40
29 00
880 00
30 00
' 1,836 60
914 00
- 2 00
1 357 00
. - 299 00
- 42 00
40 00
702 00
Hewitt, James
Jermyn, J. W
Knight, C. H
Laughington, Henry....
McKenny, Thos
McKinney, R.J
Robinson, T. W
Williams, J. T
Wood, P. V
Wood, John
Watts, Murdoch
Blunden, H. A
Eddy Fred
5,770 00
Lake Huron (proper) and River St. Clair . .
3,966 00
69 00
379 00
115 00
561 00
1,345 00
Kehoe, Daniel
Karr, Richard
McMurray, Robt
Robertson, D
Carried forward . .
6,435 00
! 28,453 65
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
189
Statement of Revenue received — Continued.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Lake St, Clair. River Thames and Detroit
River.
Lake Erie and Grand River
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte .
Brought forward
Campbell, J. D
Chambers, Thos
Chauvin, Victor
Crotty, John
Hoi man, Benj
Laframboise, Remi
Little, Richard
Osborne, Henry
Peltier, Theo. . ,
Burt, William
Buckley, G. E
Briggs, T. J. .
Eyers, Jacob
Ferris, W. P. ...
Greenwood, T. D
Henderson, H. A
Johnson, Henry
Jones, David
Lee, Edward
Matthews, H. E
McClennan, K
McDonald, Allen
McVittie, James
McEwan, A. . . .
Pierce, J. P. ...
Phemister, Geo
Smith, J. S
Vokes, James
Wigle, Lewis
Brisbin, Angus
Bunting. C. E.
Conger, David
Dafoe, P. W. .
Farrow. C. N.
Fox, E. R
Fowler. R. C.
Gault, Thos. .
Hayes, Henry
Horning C. E
Holliday, Henry
Huffman, E. M.
Johnson, John
Kerr, C.J
Mansfield, Thos
May, J. C
Maughan, W,
Murdoch, J. H.
Moore, Jas. A
Glass, Irvine
Morgan, H. M
Radcliffe, J. A.
Reeves, H. J
Redner, J. W.
Sargant, W. J
Titus, E. A
Telfer. J. A
Taudvin, J. W
Tarry, Albert
Worden, Frank
Carried forward
$ c.
28,453 65
3.617 75
68,146 50
190
THE REPORT UPON
Xo. 13
Statement of Revenue received — Continued.
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte. — Cont'd.
Counties Frontenac, Leeds, Prescott, Rus-
sell, Carle ton, Renfrew, Lanark, Gren-
ville.
Peterboro, Northumberland, Victoria and
other inland counties.
Brought forward.
Wright, E
Watson, Henry.
Walker, R. J. . .
Andrews, Samuel.
Avery, Melzar . . .
Barr, George
Birch, W. J
Booth, A. E
Bourgon, J. B
Botting, Peter . . .
Briscoe, W. L.
Bums, D. E
Burke, George . . ,
Covell, H. N
Davis, J. W
Devine, John
Drew, Henry . . . . ,
Esford, Henry
Fisher, James . . . .
Fleming, John
Gates, George
Greene, Adam
Hunter, Capt. A . . ,
Kennedy, J. A
Loveday, E. T
Mallett, W. H
McGuire, John . . . .
Purcell, H. R
Phillips, J. H
Spence, William., .
Townsend, James .
Wight, J. R
Womnoorth, F. L. .
Wartman, H. E
Best, S. C
Blea, Dan
Boyd, J. H
Brownell, Thos
Burtcheall, C. .....
Bradshaw, A
Cassan, C. H
Carson, R. W
Cheer, Thos
Clark, Gordon
Clarkson, William. . ,
Colloton. R. B
Crump, C. J. C ,
Crooker, Oscar
Fenety. E
Fleming, E
Fielding, W ,
Gaudrie,E.W
Giffler, W. C
Green, John
Gunter, H
Gouldie, W
Hood, George ,
Howard, T
Hess, J. H
Howell, Jas
Jones, John
96 00
10 00
27 00
14 00
144 00
23 00
80 00
18 00
38 00
76 00
19 00
9 00
11 50
1 00
65 00
9 00
47 00
116 00
491 00
40 00
5 00
10 00
358 50
80 00
86 20
10 00
727 00
44 00
355 10
SO 00
296 00
452 00
31 00
31 00
30 00
6 00
16 00
8 00
71 00
12 00
148 00
78 00
393 00
89 00
209 00
12 00
22 00
30 00
9 50
2 00
10 00
6 00
26 00
37 00
10 00
38 00
4 00
6 00
16 00
9 00
60 00
Carried forward
$ c.
1,146 50
9,257 54
3,777 30
81,181 34
1911
GAME AND FISHERIES.
Statement of Eevenue received— Concluded.
191
District.
Name of Overseer.
Amount.
Peterboro. Northumberland, Victoria and
other inland counties —Continued.
River St. Lawrence
Lakes Simcoe, Couchiching and Sparrow. ,
Nipissing.
Unclassified
Brought forward.
Johnston Thos. H. . .
Jickling. Chas
Kent, A. J
Killen, William . . . .
Lambkins, Richard.
Langford, Newton..
Lean, Wellington. . .
Merriam, Enoch
Moore, F. J
Myers, James
Morton, J. W
McAllister J. R. . . .
McElwain, S. C
McArthur Bros
Mclntyre, A. W
McKay, W. J
McLean, A
McRae, D
Nicholls, Peter
Ostrom, B. B
Parker, H. B
Parkin, Chas. W....
Robinson, W
Rice, M. A
Stinson, F. S
Smith, Wm
Toole, Ira.
Taylor. F
Willmott, J. H
Widdup, J
West, G. W
Weldon, J. 0
Watson, John
Watt, John
Fraser, J. A ,
McNairn, Jas
Russell, William
Toner, George. . . .
Coulter, Samuel . .
Green, Geo. G. . . .
Leadley, Robt. . . .
Mayor, Harry
McPhee, Donald..
McGinn, William
McDonald, Hector
Timlin, Michael..
Tillett, Robt
Bailey, G. L. . . .
Bartlett, G.W..
McKelvie, D
McDonald, S. C.
Parks, G.M....
Reid. C
Rivet, Jos
Department ,
Total Fisheries.
Total Game ...
Total.
20 00
9 90
8 00
48 00
14 00
88 00
6 00
54 00
542 00
5 00
24 00
125 00
42 00
2 00
4 00
60 00
2 50
10 00
72 00
4 00
510 00
8 00
396 00
44 00
44 00
213 90
4 00
20 00
261 50
52 00
10 00
2 50
14 00
46 00
130 00
10 00
15 00
1 00
26 00
77 00
6 00
10 00
20 00
4 00
4 00
54 00
1,022 00
254 00
10 00
30 00
801 58
^IW^
81,181 34
4,123 80
182 00
295 00
1,378 00
801 58
87,961 72
38,904 89
$126,886 61
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