Forty-First Biennial Report of the Division of Fish and Game: For the Years 1948-1950 (Classic Reprint)

Explore California’s fish and wildlife story through a detailed snapshot of how the state funded, built, and managed hatcheries, projects, and licenses. This edition covers legislative changes, large-scale conservation programs, and the growing effort to balance public recreation with habitat protection. It presents the scope of projects, funding, and results that shaped fishing and game management in the late 1940s.

The report shows how the Wildlife Conservation Board allocated millions to dozens of hatchery and habitat projects, supporting a wide network of fish rearing, stocking, and water-quality work. It also highlights shifts in licensing and angler participation, alongside practical notes on hatchery operations and state infrastructure.

• Overview of major legislation and regulatory changes affecting hunting, fishing, and water protection.


• Extensive list of hatchery sites, their capabilities, and planned expansions across California counties.


• Summaries of annual angler statistics, license totals, and the distribution of fishing effort.


• Insight into the governance and funding structure that drives wildlife projects and conservation work.

Ideal for readers of state conservation history, wildlife administration, and fisheries management who want a grounded view of postwar efforts to expand and improve sport fishing and game resources.