Distribution and details of fish and fish eggs stocked across the United States in 1917
The book explains how the Bureau of Fisheries coordinated large-scale stocking programs, from hatching eggs to releasing fry into streams, lakes, and ponds. It highlights the broad reach, the variety of species involved, and the practical challenges of delivering living stock to applicants.
This edition outlines the distribution methods, the role of cooperation with state authorities and local groups, and the careful planning behind seasonal stocking. It also covers how the supply is managed, the size and type of fish moved, and the steps taken to protect new stocks and ensure successful reproduction.
- How fry, fingerlings, and adults are selected, sized, and shipped to waters in need.
- Procedures for applications, assignments, and deliveries, including transport logistics.
- Seasonal timing and regional differences in stocking trout, bass, catfish, and other species.
- Costs, record-keeping, and the importance of cooperation with local authorities.
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th-century fishery management, conservation history, and public works that support food resources and wildlife.