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Eighteenth Biennial Report of the State Board of Fish Commissioners of the State of California: For the Years 1903-1904 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. W. Van Arsdale

 
9780332865652: Eighteenth Biennial Report of the State Board of Fish Commissioners of the State of California: For the Years 1903-1904 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A state-in-action look at California’s fish and game program in 1903–1904, from stocking streams to enforcing laws.

This edition compiles patrol reports, stocking results, and policy recommendations from the California State Board of Fish Commissioners. It covers hatchery work, field operations, and the rising role of public sentiment in wildlife protection across a large and varied state landscape.

  • Stocking and distribution: how eggs and fry were raised and released in Tahoe, Humboldt, Yosemite, and other regions.
  • Enforcement and funding: patrol activity, arrests, fines, and proposed budget increases to strengthen enforcement.
  • Policy changes: recommended tweaks to deer seasons, duck bag limits, and other game laws to balance protection with use.
  • Regional highlights: successes and challenges in specific areas like the Tallac-Tahoe region, Wawona hatchery, and steelhead work in Eel River.
Ideal for readers of early wildlife policy, public administration, and California natural history.

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