PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL EEPOET OP PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31st, 1931 PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. VICTORIA, B.C.: Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1932. To His Honour J. W. Fokdham Johnson, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Youb Honoub : The undersigned has the honour to submit the Report of the Provincial Game Commissioner for the year ended December 31st, 1931. R. H. POOLEY, Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, B.C., 1932. Office of the Game Commissioner, Vancouver, B.C., January 31st, 1932. Honourable R. H. Pooley, K.C, M.P.P., Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir,—I have the honour to submit herewith my Report as Provincial Game Commissioner for the year ended December 31st, 1931. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, A. BRYAN WILLIAMS, Game Commissioner. REPORT of the PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER 1931. GENERAL SUPERVISION. The past year has been a notable one in many ways, and a large number of improvements have been made in the organization of the Department, with highly satisfactory results. From almost every part of the Province, authentic reports have agreed that there has been a noted increase of practically every species of big game and, with the exception of a few districts, game birds, including wild fowl, have afforded better sport than for many years past. As a result, the sportsmen of the Province feel that they are at last getting results from the strenuous efforts they have made to have game conservation placed on its present basis. On the whole, the present state of the Game Department is, considering present financial conditions, as satisfactory as could be expected. While the Department still needs a number of additional men and more equipment, there has been such an enormously increased feeling of interest in the future of the Department and expressed willingness by those directly interested to contribute more in the way of fees, that the prospects for the future can reasonably be considered very bright. During the past year the Game Wardens have given the Provincial Police a great deal of assistance. In a few cases Game Wardens have devoted more time to police-work than they should have, and in consequence some of their own work has suffered. This, however, could not be helped. Conditions have at times been such that it was vitally necessary that the police have the assistance of men they could rely on. For their part, the Provincial Police have done all in their power to assist us and in many instances have been of the greatest service. Nowhere on this continent is there such wholehearted co-operation and nowhere have such valuable results been obtained. While the work of practically every Game Warden has been extremely good, a number of them have made patrols in execution of their duties or in assisting the Provincial Police in searches for lost men, which would not only make most interesting stories, but which would be a revelation as to the hardships which Game Wardens endure. It would be impossible to mention all of these patrols as there are too many of them, and it would not be fair to single out any individual case. It may be said, however, that some of the patrols extended from periods of two weeks to as much as two months, and they were carried on in spite of blinding snow-storms, often lasting for days at a time, and sometimes in the course of their travels high mountains and occasionally treacherous glaciers had to be crossed. Sometimes, for days travel was through forests with no trail. Occasionally packs had to be dropped and trails broken ahead and then a return made for the packs. Snow-shoeing was unusually bad and often the cold was excessive, even down to 60 degrees below zero. It takes hardy, determined men to carry out their duties under such conditions. Nevertheless, not one man failed in his mission, though they frequently risked their lives in so doing. Their work has been a great credit to the Department. ANNUAL MEETINGS. It has now become a yearly practice to hold meetings of the officers in charge of each Game Division, who are now given the title of Divisional Game Supervisors, as the title of District Game Warden was misleading. These meetings are held at the head ofiice of the Department in Vancouver. At these meetings, the seaons for all game and fur-bearing animals are very thoroughly discussed, as are recommendations in regard to amendments to the " Game Act." In addition, every matter which affects the working of the Department is gone into. In this way we have a commission of first-class practical men who are thoroughly conversant in every detail of their work and who have a perfect knowledge of the various species and quantity of game in their respective divisions. Such men are far better qualified to give opinions on conservation than anybody else could possibly be. Surely it would be hard to find a better system. H 6 BRITISH COLUMBIA. GAME ASSOCIATIONS. The work done by the various Game Associations during the past year has been most valuable. At one time many of these associations were inclined to take an interest only in their own local affairs, particularly with regard to the open and close seasons, about which they generally differed in opinion with adjoining districts. Frequently they did not even agree among themselves. During the past year or two, all this has changed. They are now getting together and coming to mutual agreements not only in regard to their own local affairs, but on the general principles of conservation. In consequence, the help they now render the Game Department is valuable in the extreme. The stand of the Game Associations when suggestions were made that the present organization be again changed and that it be linked up with either the Provincial Police or the Forestry Departments made it very apparent that any changes in the present method of administration would be bitterly resented. Practically every Game Association in the Province held a special meeting and voiced their disapproval of any such change in no uncertain terms. GAME CONSERVATION. Once again an effort was made to change the present method of game administration. It seems that this sort of thing is bound to happen periodically. After years of ups and downs, no sooner does this Department begin to get on a substantial basis than some misguided individuals do their best to upset all the work done. The supporters of the proposed change apparently consisted of two classes. One group included those with absolutely no knowledge or interest in the matter who based their plea on the mistaken idea that it would be an economy. The other group unquestionably consisted of those who did so for purely personal reasons. On the latter group there need be no comment. It is astonishing that in these enlightened times there are still people who do not realize that our wild life is a business proposition and not just a sportsman's hobby. Such people never stop to think that some of our industries are dependent on our stock of game, while nearly all of them are more or less affected by its quantity. A well-known conservationist once said: " The angler follows the fish, the hunter follows the game—let the world know you have fish and game and the world will be your guest and pay its good money for that sort of sport." Such a saying should be particularly taken to heart by everybody who has a real interest in the welfare of the Province. Here we are striving for a better tourist trade. Game and fish combined with scenery are what, our visitors want. Any person who gives the matter a moment's thought should realize its vast commercial importance, that any economy which affects it will prove a very fatal, false economy, and that its conservation, cost what it may, is a vital necessity. Everybody should realize that wild life is a heritage, not for this generation alone, but for those who come after us, and that we have a great responsibility to keep that heritage unimpaired. Now, if we are to have proper conservation, money must be spent for this purpose or the game will soon disappear. You cannot get away from this fact. It is an utter fallacy to suppose that the present personnel of the Provincial Police or of the Forestry Department could attend to the multitudinous duties that the Game Wardens have. They have plenty of work of their own, often more than they can do, without having additional work thrust upon them. Previous experiences have already amply proved this to be the case. It was simply and solely due to this fact that the gun licence was brought in at the request of those directly interested. Therefore, a force of trained Game Wardens is an absolute necessity, and these men will have to be paid their salaries, and travelling expenses as well as be furnished with suitable and up-to-date equipment. Some of these misguided economists seem to think that the police have lots of spare time and that Game Wardens have nothing to do in the summer months. Such ideas simply show how lacking in knowledge they are and how dangerous it is to advocate changes in any system without first making a thorough study of it. The ordinary man cannot know what amount of work a police officer or a Game Warden has to do or what his responsibilities are. A Game Warden has his whole time occupied, every day of every month of the year, and to do his work properly he has to work long hours, frequently finding it almost impossible to take his annual leave of absence. In fact, some of them cannot always manage to take the leave to which they are entitled. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 7 Then, again, after all is said and done, who is furnishing the money which the Game Department is spending? It has not cost the general public anything, not even those businesses which are directly or indirectly dependent on our stock of game. All the money which is spent on game-protection comes from the pockets of those who shoot or trap. The Game Department is not even credited with the nine or ten thousand dollars which it collects in fines each year, and yet it is practically self-supporting. Surely those who contribute the funds towards game- protection have a right to consider it trust money and that they should have the chief say as to how the money should be spent. Unquestionably, in years to come, if we continue to improve our present system, which is now generally acknowledged to be the finest on the continent, our game will multiply and eventually be our greatest source of wealth. The people of the United States are very much alive to the value of their wild life. The States of Washington and Oregon, notwithstanding the hard times, spent nearly a million dollars last year in an effort to bring back some of the game which they have lost. They look at it purely from a business point of view and think the money well spent, and yet there are men (men who should know better than to make such statements) who have stated that the small amount of money spent by the Game Department is gross extravagence. There might be some reason for such a statement if we had not obtained any results, but we unquestionably have in the past three years. There has been a great increase in our big game and game birds, and our fur-bearing animals, which were down to a fairly low ebb, are now in a more satisfactory condition. If, however, sufficient funds are not forthcoming to carry on, it will be only a few years before our game and fur-bearers will have gone and all the revenue we are now deriving from it will be a thing of the past. Not only would our tourist trade suffer, but some of our industries would be ruined and others very badly hurt. British Columbia has been advertising its glorious mountains as a tourist attraction. It realizes what a marvellous inducement they are to people who come here, but it does not yet properly realize that if our game goes all the romance and the greatest attraction of those glorious mountains will disappear too. FUR-BEARING ANIMALS. While our stock of fur-bearing animals is by no means as large as we would like it to be or as it should be, nevertheless, considering the excessive trapping that was carried on for a number of years, due to the enormous prices paid for pelts, we have every reason to be thankful that we have any fur-bearing animals left at all. As it is, owing to weather conditions being extremely unfavourable to trapping operations during the past two years, and more particularly to our sytem of trap-line registration bringing good results, we have quite a fair-sized stock left. At any rate, it is sufficient to make future prospects look quite good. The situation with regard to beaver is distinctly encouraging. According to our royalty returns, the total catch for the year 1929 amounts to only 14,787 pelts. In 1930, though the price of pelts had fallen to such an extent that trappers were not trapping as heavily as they had previously, the catch increased to 17,137 and in 1931 it rose again to 18,123, which is an increase of 3,335 pelts in the past two years. This is certainly very satisfactory, for the price of beaver-pelts again took a very great fall and there was no inducement for heavy trapping. In fact, reports from all over the Province indicate that trappers were not taking more beaver than they absolutely had to in order to obtain money to live on. In addition to what has already been stated, beaver have returned to localities where there had been none for years. We even have had a couple complaints of damage being done by them. In view of these facts, it must be very evident that, taking the Province as a whole, beaver are increasing and are not doomed to extermination as some pessimists would have us believe. While the situation in regard to beaver is at any rate fair, there is no doubt that they are practically doomed to extinction in the greater part of those districts where water is used for irrigation purposes. There is a very exaggerated idea as to the amount of water that beaver conserve. It also seems impossible to get people to understand that beaver cannot exist without water, and if the dams are drained for irrigation purposes what little they conserve will soon be run off. Also, a lengthy drought such as we have had during the past year or two has a serious effect on the stock. If the water from beaver-dams is taken away at any time, except H 8 BRITISH COLUMBIA. in the early summer months, the dams never fill up again and the beaver must either die during the winter or move elsewhere. If they attempt to move, they stand serious risks of being killed by predatory animals during their journey. During the past year an experiment in restocking with beaver was tried on a small scale. Eleven beaver were trapped on the Bowron Lake Game Reserve and were released in the vicinity of Williams Lake. Whether or not all these beaver stayed where they were released is not yet definitely determined, though we know that some of them did. At any rate, the experiment has proved sufficiently successful to warrant an attempt on a much larger scale. However, the difficulty is going to be in finding suitable places where they can be preserved and where there will be no outcries about damage they may do should they really increase to any extent. (Since this report was written it has been determined that all the beaver are alive and doing well.) As we expected, there was a very large increase in the catch of muskrats. The total catch for the year amounted to 106,920, an increase of 54,224 over the year 1929. It was the largest catch since 1923. The catch of muskrats on Vancouver Island amounted to about 9,000 pelts. While there is no doubt that muskrats are not a desirable animal on the south end of Vancouver Island and that they will have to be exterminated by some means, at the same time the money derived from the sale of their pelts, which are of good quality and fetch a fair price, was a great help to a number of needy men who would otherwise have probably had to go on relief and be. an expense to the Government. While the catch of mink exceeds that of last year by 1,533, it is considerably below the average for the past ten years. The catch of marten was extremely disappointing. We anticipated an increased catch, but the reverse was the case and it was a little over 1,000 pelts short of the year 1930. However, considering the trapping conditions, it is really rather surprising that the catch was not even smaller. In numbers of localties trappers often found it almost impossible to operate at all. They would no sooner get their traps set than a heavy fall of snow would bury them, and numbers of men, after numerous attempts, gave it up in despair. The low price of furs resulted in about 300 trappers giving up their trap-lines. A great number of those who abandoned their lines were men who operated on the Coast, where the fur does not fetch such high prices as that of the Interior. In addition, some of these men probably had not conserved their fur as they should have done. Unquestionably, a few preferred to go on relief rather than do the arduous work that trapping entails with little hope of making more than a bare living. Nevertheless, in spite of all the drawbacks we have suffered during the past year in respect to fur-bearing animals in general, our royalties showed an increase of $624 over that of the previous year. BOUNTIES AND DESTRUCTION OF PREDATORS. Owing to the necessity for economy and the consequent small amount of the vote for the destruction of predatory animals and birds, it became necessary to reduce the bounty on cougars and finally to do away with it altogether in November. This resulted in a great deal of criticism. That such action had to be taken is most regrettable, but at the same time fair-minded people should realize that these bounties have to be paid, and if sufficient money is not available for this purpose we have to make the best of it until times improve. One thing is very certain, and that is that if those who were loudest in their criticism of the removal of the bounties had been asked to pay increased taxes so that bounties could be placed at the high figures they suggested, they would have refused most emphatically. There is no question, however, as to the amount of damage that cougar do both to domestic animals and deer. There is also very little doubt that at the present time the only satisfactory method of dealing with this particular pest is by means of a bounty. In certain areas, particularly on Vancouver Island, it is possible that predatory-animal hunters may prove satisfactory and economical as far as the protection of domestic animals is concerned, but it is questionable whether it would be economical to adopt such a method over REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 9 the whole of the Province. Later on, when the Game Department is in a position to employ more men, it might be advisable to have a certain number of Game Wardens whose principal duty will be the destruction of predatory animals and birds. At the present time all Game Wardens do a great deal towards the destruction of vermin of all kinds, but as the protection of game and not domestic animals is their first duty, they naturally have to confine their attentions in most districts to vermin which prey upon game birds. Nevertheless, a few of the Game Wardens keep hounds which will tree cougars, and during the past year they have been very successful in destroying these pests. Unfortunately, cougar- hunting necessitates many long and often fruitless days of travel, and few Game Wardens can spare so much time. They can, however, in the course of their ordinary duties, kill numbers of other species of vermin. This they have done with most excellent results not only in protecting game, but domestic stock as well. One of the greatest menaces we now have in the more settled areas is the domestic cat which has gone wild. These pests seem to thrive in the wild state, and during the past year Game Wardens have destroyed 994 of them. In addition, probably an even greater number were accounted for by farmers and others to whom the Game Department furnished traps. Yet in the more wooded areas the number of cats shows no diminution. The bounty on magpies in the Interior was money well spent. Altogether, bounties were paid on 3,427 of these birds, and, in addition, Game Wardens accounted for 1,385, making a total of 4,812 which were destroyed. Anybody who is aware of the havoc these pests have wrought among domestic sheep in some of the States (to say nothing of game birds) will realize how important it is that we take every means to exterminate them. While we were not able to continue the payment of bounties, we were able to retain the services of our predatory-animal hunters, and these few men have done most excellent work in protecting domestic stock from cougars, coyotes, and sheep-killing birds. GAME-BIRD FARMING. Game-bird farming has made considerable progress during the past year. As can be seen from the tabled returns, there were forty-three persons engaged in rearing pheasants and ducks. While the majority of those breeding pheasants have not, up to the present, met with the success they anticipated, this has been due to their lack of knowledge. A few, however, have done quite well, and unquestionably next year there will be a far greater number who, profiting by the experience which they have already gained, will have much better results. It is most unfortunate that just at the time that this industry seems to be getting on a substantial footing a financial depression should decrease the market for these birds. However, even at present low prices, pheasants can be raised at a good profit, and in spite of difficulties there is an excellent prospect of the industry attaining very large proportions. This year a few pheasants were sold in the eastern part of Canada by one of our local breeders, and it is to be hoped that a good market may be developed there. During the past year 785 leg-bands were sold, which is a large increase over the previous year. REVENUE RETURNS. Considering the financial depression and the consequent decrease in almost all Government receipts, it would naturally be expected that the revenue derived from licence fees and royalty would also suffer in a similar manner. It is most pleasing to be able to report, however, that while there has been some decrease in our total revenue, it has been a comparatively small one. While our resident ordinary firearms licences are a few less in number than the previous year, still they are slightly larger than in 1929. This year these licences reached a total of 29,357, which is 811 less than last year, but 2,597 more than in the previous year. There was quite a decrease in the number of trappers' licences (resident special firearms licences). This is due to the fact that many of those whose lines lay in the western part of the Province, where fur is scarce and of less value than that of the Interior, did not consider it worth while to endure the strenuous work which trapping necessitates for the small amount H 10 BRITISH COLUMBIA. of money they would make. A number were unquestionably influenced by the fact that they could go on relief. Another factor of importance in regard to the loss of revenue is the decrease in the number of non-resident big-game hunters visiting this Province. ROYALTY. There has been some agitation for the reduction of royalty on furs. At first there appears to be considerable justification for such a demand. It must be remembered, however, that when the present scale of royalties was fixed the value of furs was considerably lower than what it became in subsequent years. During this period of prosperity the trappers and fur-dealers flourished. During such times the royalty should have been raised, but, as this was not done then, there does not seem to be any valid reason why it should be lowered now. It must also be remembered that our system of trap-line registration confers benefits on our trappers such as they obtain nowhere else in the world. It must also be remembered that such a system, while producing splendid results, is an extremely costly one, and our revenue from trappers' licences alone would not permit us to continue this system and give the trappers the protection they need. Consequently, if we lowered our royalty fees, it might, and probably would, be necessary to either do away with our system of trap-line registration or more than double our trappers' licence fee. It must also be remembered that in this Province there are approximately 2,500 Indians who have trap-lines. These Indians pay no licence fee whatever, and yet we are put to the expense of registering their trap-lines and protecting their fur-bearing animals. It is only through the royalty that we get anything from them. In addition, while we might lower the royalty and increase our trapper's licence fee, this would be too great a burden on the trappers in the western part of the Province who probably could not afford to pay a heavy fee. ' EXPENDITURE. A statement is contained on page 26 showing the amount of money voted for game-protection purposes during the firscal year 1931-32. COMPARATIVE STATISTICS. Prosecutions. Revenue derived from Sale of Game Licences, Fees, and Furs. Calendar Year. Informations laid. Convictions. Cases dismissed. Firearms confiscated. Pines imposed. derived from Fur Trade. 1913 188 294 279 127 111 194 267 293 329 359 309 317 296 483 518 439 602 678 676 181 273 258 110 97 167 242 266 312 317 280 283 279 439 469 406 569 636 625 7 21 21 17 10 13 25 27 17 42 29 34 17 44 49 33 33 32 51 5 36 46 74 44 24 24 43 39 47 29 54 33 40 $4,417.50 5,050.00 4,097.50 2,050.00 1,763.50 3,341.00 6,024.50 6,073.00 6,455.00 7,275.00 5,676.50 4,768.00 5,825.00 7,454.00 10,480.50 7,283.50 9,008.00 9,572.75 8,645.00 $109,600.80 92,034.20 72,974.25 66,186.97 65,487.50 75,537.00 116,135.00 132,296.50 114,842.00 127,111.50 121,639.50 125,505.50 123,950.50 135,843.50 139,814.00 140,014.75 142,028.22 147,660.00 137,233.31 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 $5,291.39 24,595.SO 51,093.89 1921 1922 1923 60,594.18 56,356.68 56,287.78 62 535 13 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 71,324.96 58,823.07 47,329.89 45 161 11 1931 46,091.08 "A" DIVISION (VANCOUVER ISLAND AND PORTIONS OF THE MAINLAND COAST). By J. W. Graham, Divisional Game Supervisor. I beg to submit herewith my annual game report covering game conditions in this Division for the year ended December 31st, 1931. Game Animals. Bear.—Black bear are quite numerous on Vancouver Island, although there have not been as many reports received from farmers this year as in previous years in regard to damage. Grizzly bear are numerous at Knight, Kingcome, and Seymour Inlets. Wapiti (Elk).—These animals are on the increase and are to be found in the Shaw Creek Game Reserve, the Nitinat River and its tributaries, and in the Oyster River District. From patrols made it is estimated that the Oyster River band shows an increase, and this also applies to the wapiti in the Elk River District. A band of ten cows and ten calves was seen in the vicinity of the Shaw Creek Game Reserve last July. On the west coast elk are reported to have been seen at the headwaters of the Nahwitti River. Deer.—Deer are still plentiful on Vancouver Island, and a number of complaints have been received from farmers as to damage being done by these animals. The disease known as " liver-fluke " has not been reported or noticed in any part of the Division except in the Courtenay District. Many sportsmen recommend that a tag system be put into effect covering deer killed during the open season. Goat.—At Knight, Kingcome, and Seymour Inlets, as well as at Thompson, Wakeman, and Mackenzie Sounds, goats are reported as being plentiful. The goats liberated in the Shaw Creek Game Reserve some years ago are still to be found on the high ridges, and one goat was also reported seen on Mount Hooker in the Nanaimo Lake area. Fur-hearing Animals. Beaver.—The continued close season for the past few years for the trapping of these animals on Vancouver Island has helped considerably, but beaver are still reported as being scarce throughout the most of Vancouver Island, with the possible exception of the Courtenay District. I would not care to recommend any open season on Vancouver Island for the trapping of beaver. Marten.—These animals are not plentiful, although they are to be found in good numbers in some parts of Vancouver Island. Mink.—Mink are fairly plentiful. Racoon.—Throughout Vancouver Island these animals are plentiful, especially along the shore-line. Muskrats.—These animals seem to have adapted themselves to Vancouver Island and are increasing rapidly. Complaints have been received from farmers in regard to damage being done by these animals to their crops and property, and in a number of instances permits have been issued to farmers to trap the animals during the close season. Otter.—An increase in otter is reported to have been observed on tne northern end of the island, but throughout the remaining portion are scarce. Upland Game Birds. Grouse.—Blue and ruffed grouse have not been observed in any large numbers, but good bags were obtained during the past open season in the northern portions of the island. These birds are very scarce in the Duncan and Cowichan Lake Districts and the season should remain closed for another year at least. Pheasants.—These birds are not considered as being as plentiful as in past years. Very few hunters secured bag limits when shooting was allowed on these birds during the past year. Quail.—Throughout the southern portions of Vancouver Island quail have been very plentiful and an increased number of birds was noted in the Courtenay District. Partridges.—These birds do not seem to be increasing on the island. In the Saanich District a number have been seen. Ptarmigan.—On Vancouver Island these birds are reported as being very scarce. H 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Migratory Game Birds. Ducks.—These birds are common to Vancouver Island, but are not what would be considered plentiful, except in the extreme northern part of the island and on the west coast. Brant.—In some districts brant have been seen in good numbers. Geese.—In the Courtenay and Alert Bay Districts reports of geese in fairly good numbers have been received. Throughout the remainder of Vancouver Island they have been scarce. Swans.—Eight swans were observed on Cowichan Lake and a number of these birds were also observed in the vicinity of the Nanaimo Lakes, Hilliers, and Qualicum. A few of these birds were observed in the Courtenay and Campbell River Districts. Vermin. Cougar still seem to be on the increase. A few complaints were received during the year from farmers in regard to their domestic stock being killed by cougar, but in most instances they did not report the loss of their stock until they had endeavoured to hunt the cougar themselves, and when they called for assistance it was too late. It is felt that in doing away with the payment of bounties the destruction of cougar will only be in small numbers, and it is expected that there will be a decided increase in the numbers of these animals. Wolves seem to be on the increase, and while no bands have been reported, odd animals have been seen in various parts of the island. Domestic cats which have been allowed to run wild are causing considerable damage to game birds. Throughout the year the Game Wardens in this Division have paid particular attention to the destruction of these cats and other vermin. Game-protection. This Division has been constantly patrolled and the provisions of the " Game Act" strictly enforced. One hundred and thirty-four convictions were obtained during the year. The Game Wardens have co-operated with Fishery Officers and thirty-two of these convictions were obtained under the British Columbia Fishery Regulations. Three convictions were obtained under section 11 of the " Game Act," resulting in prison sentences, and two of the cases brought up for night-hunting were dismissed with a warning. I am pleased to say that the members of the Provincial Police Force have co-operated and have always been willing to give any assistance in their power in enforcing the " Game Act." A good deal of credit is due the constable at Port Alice for the assistance he has given in enforcing the game laws, and also in connection with the trouble he has taken in registering trap-lines in his district. Game Propagation. Approximately 1,100 pheasants have been liberated during the year on Vancouver Island. These birds were put out in suitable areas. Two hundred and ninety-seven quail and eight wild turkeys were also liberated on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands during 1931. Game Reserves. There are five game reserves on Vancouver Island—namely, Mount Douglas Park, Little Saanich Mountain, Shaw Creek, Elk Lake, and Strathcona Park, including the Forbidden Plateau. These reserves are well protected at all times and have proved to be wonderful game-breeding areas. Bird sanctuaries were recently created on Esquimalt Lagoon, Shoal Harbour, and Roberts Bay. , Fur Trade. Very little information can be supplied in regard to the fur trade, as the majority of the fur trapped is generally shipped direct to Vancouver, although a certain amount of trading in fur is engaged in along the west coast. Fur-farming. There are quite a number of fur-farms on Vancouver Island. From reports received all those engaged in this business seem to be making a success of their business. A number of game-bird farms have been established on the island during the past few years. Registration of Trap-lines. There are now 483 trap-lines registered in this Division. The system of registration is proving to be most satisfactory, as the majority of the trappers feel that it is to their interest to protect the fur on their registered trap-lines. Very few complaints have been received during the year of conflictions in regard to trap-lines in the Division. Registration of Guides. There are very few guides registered in this Division. Special Patrols. Patrols have been made throughout this Division continuously and many good results obtained therefrom. Whenever possible, joint patrols were made with the British Columbia Police and as a result of these joint patrols a great deal of expense was saved. Hunting Accidents. I am very pleased to report that the number of hunting accidents this year was less than during the previous year, only four accidents being reported, which are as follows:— David Marshall, of Royston, B.C., accidentally shot himself while hunting in the vicinity of the old Bloedell logging area near Union Bay on September 20th, 1931. Marshall was a minor, as classed under the " Game Act," as he was only 17 years of age. On December 19th, 1931, Stuart V. Snider, of Metchosin, B.C., accidentally shot himself while hunting in the vicinity of Metchosin. Upon investigation being made it was evident that Snider had slipped on a snag and fallen face downward on his gun, which was discharged, killing him almost instantly. C. H. Coldwell, Victoria, B.C., was accidentally shot by one W. E. Eddy, of East Sooke, B.C., on October 18th, 1931. Coldwell was hunting with companions in the vicinity of Sooke when a shot was fired at a deer by Eddy, accidentally hitting Coldwell in the right breast. Coldwell was immediately taken to the hospital, and although the wound was a serious one, it was not fatal. Eddy, who was 17 years of age at the time, has had his firearms licence cancelled. Callin Carto, Albert Saunders, and two other boys, all of Comox, B.C., were out target- practising on October 25th, 1931, and when they were returning home the .22 calibre rifle which they had been using, and which was being carried by Albert Saunders, was accidentally discharged, striking Callin Carto and inflicting a wound in the right thigh. The wound was not serious. Several persons have been reported lost during the past hunting season, but upon search- parties being sent out all were successfully located, with the exception of Benny Sands, of North- field, B.C., who was lost in the vicinity of Siwash Ridges while hunting near Nanoose on December 6th, 1931. Searches have been conducted from time to time for the purpose of endeavouring to locate this missing hunter, but without success. Summary- and General Game Conditions. The conditions in respect to game on Vancouver Island can be considered as being fairly good. This island has always been considered as a place to hunt by non-residents of the Province, but a considerable decrease has been noted during the past season owing to the fact that the licence fee was increased. All complaints received pertaining to the Game and Fisheries Acts have been attended to immediately and all parts of the Division have been patrolled continuously. Pit-lamping has been carried on to a certain extent, but not as much as in previous years. At any rate, the. Game Wardens have spent night after night in an effort to check this illegal practice, and although only three convictions were obtained and two cases dismissed with a caution, I am of the opinion that as a result of the patrols made by the Game Wardens the practice of pit- lamping is being kept down to the lowest possible minimum. I also wish to take this opportunity to express my appreciation of the work done by the Game Wardens throughout the Division, and also to members of the British Columbia Police Force, who have always been willing to give assistance whenever possible. H 14 BRITISH COLUMBIA. "B" DIVISION (KOOTENAY AND BOUNDARY DISTRICTS). By Game Wardens in " B " Division. Game Animals. Bear.—Grizzly and black bear are to be found in fairly large numbers. Black bear in some districts have done considerable damage to private property. Caribou.—These animals are to be found in certain parts of the Division, but not in any large numbers. Moose.—During the past year there was a marked increase in the number of moose in the Fernie District, although only a few of these animals were killed during the open season. In the Upper Kootenay Valley moose are fairly plentiful. Deer.—Deer appear to be holding their own and in some districts are slightly increasing. Considerable damage was done to deer in the southern part of the Division as a result of forest fires. Mountain-goat.—These animals are reported as being plentiful in most parts of the Division, with the exception of the Boundary District. Mountain-sheep.—On Ashnola Creek and the east side of Dog and Vasseau Lakes there are a few sheep. In the Fernie District a marked increase has been noted in these animals. Wapiti (Elk).—Elk have increased throughout the East Kootenay District and some excellent hunting was afforded on these animals during the past open season. Wapiti have increased very rapidly in the Penticton District, and as a result numerous complaints have been received of their doing damage to private property. Fur-bearing Animals. Muskrats and lynx are plentiful in some parts of the Division. Fur-bearing animals in general throughout the Division are scarce. A good deal of damage was done to quite an extent of territory in the Cranbrook District as the result of forest fires, and due to this fact many fur-bearing animals in this affected area were destroyed. Game Birds. Grouse.—Ruffed and blue grouse, considering the Division as a whole, have been plentiful, and in some parts Franklin grouse and ptarmigan are increasing. In the Boundary District blue and ruffed grouse were reported as being scarce. In the Revelstoke area, however, they are on the increase. Pheasants.—It is reported that in the Boundary District pheasants were as plentiful as in past years and some excellent shooting was obtained by sportsmen in this district. Quail.—In those parts of the Division where quail are to be found, excellent shooting was had and it would appear that these birds are on the increase. Migratory Game Birds. In certain parts of the Division migratory game birds appeared in approximately the same numbers as in previous years. In the Revelstoke District ducks and geese were quite plentiful. Vermin. Coyotes have not decreased by any means, as quite a number of these animals were destroyed during the year by trappers and others. Reports of cougar indicate that they are not plentiful. Noxious birds, however, have been destroyed in fairly large numbers by Game Wardens and others throughout the year. Game-protection. ,. The Division has 'been carefully and constantly patrolled throughout the year. Many patrols have been made into outlying parts of the Division with beneficial results. A great deal of assistance has been given by members of the British Columbia Police in enforcing the provisions of the "Game Act " and Regulations. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 15 Game Reserves. The only large reserve lying within the boundaries of this Division is known as the Elk River Game Reserve, and this reserve has been constantly patrolled, and it is pleasing to note from reports that all kinds of game in this reserve are increasing and spreading out to the surrounding country. There are a number of Dominion parks in this Division which also provide excellent breeding areas for game animals and game birds. Fur Trade. A large percentage of the fur taken in this Division is shipped to Vancouver to be sold, while some of the fur finds its way to markets in the East or in the United States. There does not appear to be any great decrease in the amount of fur taken each year by trappers. Registration of Trap-lines. The registered trappers in this Division are each year more than ever endeavouring to protect the fur-bearing animals on their trap-lines, in view of the fact that they realize it is to their interest to conserve the fur, and this has been brought about as a result of the registration of trap-lines. The Game Wardens in this Division have done their utmost throughout the year to bring the registered trap-lines in their respective districts up-to-date, and as a result registration certificates have been issued to a number of trappers. Registration of Guides. Care has been taken this year to see that all guides in the Division secure registration and report before proceeding with a hunting-party and also on their return from a hunting-trip, and by this means a close check has been kept on the operations of the various guides and their parties during the year. Special Patrols. Many patrols have been made to the outlying parts of the Division during the year, with the result that more definite information has been received as to game conditions in these outlying districts. Hunting Accidents. There has been a few hunting accidents in this Division during the past year, but not many of them have been serious. Summary. Some excellent big-game bags were taken by non-resident hunters in the Division, and resident hunters have had good sport due to the fact of the increase in the numbers of the various big-game animals and game birds. In regard to fur-bearing animals, while registered trappers have undoubtedly done their utmost to protect their stock of fur, still at the same time, through depredations by predatory animals and forest fires, the stand of fur in some districts has decreased. "C" DIVISION (KAMLOOPS, YALE, OKANAGAN, CARIBOO, AND CHILCOTIN DISTRICTS). By Divisional Game Supervisor R. M. Robertson. I have the honour to submit herewith my annual game report for the year 1931. Big Game. Moose, bear, and deer are numerous in the north-eastern portions of the Division. Grizzly bear are to be found on Cayoosh Creek and also at the head of the tributaries of the Upper Bridge River and Hurley River. Black and brown bear have been fairly numerous throughout the Lillooet District, while in the vicinity of Quesnel reports have been received of their doing damage to domestic sheep. Moose are rapidly increasing in the Lillooet District, while a good number of these animals were secured by hunters in the Clinton area during the past season. Caribou are in fair numbers north and east of Canim Lake, Mahood Lake, and also in the Clearwater country. H 16 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Wapiti are doing fairly well and are spreading to Gun Creek and the main Bridge River District. Mountain-sheep are increasing slightly. A number of these animals were observed in the Shorts Creek District. Fur-bearing Animals. Fur-bearing animals are not considered as being numerous, although on the larger trap-lines they appear to be in good numbers. In the southern portion of the Division beaver are scarce, due undoubtedly to the very dry weather during the past few years. In the Lillooet District, particularly along the main Bridge River, Hurley River, and Cadwallader Creek, fur-bearing animals are reported as being in fairly good numbers. The yearly average of fur-bearing animals taken in this Division, however, is being kept up, and undoubtedly in some districts there is an increased stock of fur. Upland Game Birds. Blue and ruffed grouse in the Kelowna District are scarce and a close season is recommended, while in the Merritt, Quesnel, and Williams Lake District these birds are reported as being plentiful. Pheasants and partridges apparently are on the increase in those parts of the Division where they are to be found, especially the Vernon District. Prairie-chicken are reported as increasing in the Quesnel District, while in other districts they are not in any large numbers. Migratory Game Birds. A greater concentration of ducks has been observed during the last season and this situation is accounted for by the continued dry weather and the drying-up of small bodies of water throughout the Division. In certain localities, such as Salmon Arm, Kamloops, and Williams Lake, ducks and geese are reported as being numerous. Vermin. Coyotes are reported as being numerous in most districts, while cougar in the Hanceville area, particularly in the Tatlayoko Lake area, are reported as being very numerous. Big-horned owls and other noxious birds are plentiful, and it is recommended that in order to prevent these birds from doing damage amongst the stock of game birds a bounty be placed on them. It is suggested that by the employment of predatory-animal hunters a great deal of good will be derived, as undoubtedly trained men will account for the destruction of more predatory animals and noxious birds than under the bounty system. Game-protection. There were 104 convictions for violations of the Game and Fishery Regulations in this Division during the past year. The continuous patrols conducted by trained Game Wardens have had a very beneficial effect. It is suggested that it probably would be advisable to transfer Game Wardens from one district to another for short periods during the open season, as if this were done undoubtedly better enforcement would be the result. The destruction of vermin has been carried on by Game Wardens throughout the year, and very good work has been done in this connection. It is proposed, as a measure of economy, to construct crow-traps in suitable areas and also to distribute cat-traps, as by the use of these traps a greater number of vermin will be destroyed at a less cost than by the use of firearms. Game Propagation. The pheasants shipped into the Hanceville District a few years ago are doing very well and are spreading out along the Fraser and Chilcotin Rivers. In the Salmon Arm District pheasants are increasing, and, as a matter of fact, this applies to many parts of the Division. Ten live beaver were taken from the Bowron Lake Game Reserve last fall and released in the vicinity of Lac la Hache. These animals have established themselves, and there is every reason to expect them to increase. It is recommended that the trapping of these beaver be continued for release in other parts of the Division where they are required. If the Department REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 17 had created a game reserve in the Southern Interior for the protection of deer before any mining or farming activities took place, that reserve, which was abolished several years ago because of local opposition, would have been a splendid feeder of game animals for the surrounding country. Failing the creation of a reserve for game and fur-bearing animals, I would strongly recommend the closing of certain areas for trapping scattered throughout the Province to be used as fur-breeding areas. AVith the Province so heavily covered with trap-lines at present, it might be arranged that several lines eligible for cancellation could be kept free from registration and used as breeding areas for fur-bearing animals. This could be tried on a small scale for a period of years and the results noted. Game Reserves. There are two game reserves in this Division, one at Tranquille and the other at Bowron Lake. The latter has been a great success as a breeding-ground for fur-bearing animals. The matter of extending the Tranquille Reserve is under consideration at the present time. Fur Trade. The fur trade has been at a very low ebb, due to poor fur prices. A great deal of the fur trapped in this Division is shipped to fur-dealers in Vancouver. The irresponsible fur-buyer is to a great extent the cause of a good deal of smuggling of fur and also for illegal trapping. The travelling fur-trader who cares little for the stock of furs on the trap-line is one of the trapper's greatest enemies. The promise to " buy anything you have " by unscrupulous fur-traders has a lot to do with the scarcity of fur. Fur-farming. Taken on the whole, the fur-farming situation in this Division is not a bright one, clue to the poor prices being received and also in view of the fact that there are no markets for farm- raised fur. Fur-farming is a business requiring a good deal of intelligent handling, and those making a success of this business will accomplish this through a proper scientific study of the raising and feeding of fur-bearing animals in captivity. Registration of Trap-lines. There are too many half-hearted trappers endeavouring to make a few dollars each winter by registering and operating a very short trap-line. It is realized by these trappers that what they have does not amount to very much and it is little or nothing out of their pockets if they do overtrap, but fortunately the Department's stand in regard to the overtrapping of registered trap-lines will stop most of these trappers from depleting the fur. There are a number of trappers who are conserving their fur and the system of trap-line registration is apparently working out very well in these cases. One of the faults in this Division, however, is the fact that there are too many trappers. Registration of Guides. A form of examination should be passed by guides and the whole system of registration of guides raised to a high standard of efficiency. Special Patrols. A special patrol was made by Game Warden Farey to Maiden Creek, and three Indians were, as a result, arrested for killing does and fawns. Another patrol was made into the Princeton District by Game Warden Jobin, where a deer-sausage factory was found and the remains of twenty-seven deer discovered. Several other convictions were obtained, and in the case of the owner of the sausage-factory a fine was imposed and his licence cancelled for the coming year. Hunting Accidents. Antoine Belanger, prospector, was shot and killed in mistake for a deer by one George Guay on May 14th, 1931. Edward Caddon, aged 16, of Mara, B.C., accidentally shot himself in the stomach on October 25th, 1931, and died shortly afterwards. The deceased was leaning on his loaded 2 H 18 BRITISH COLUMBIA. shotgun with the butt of the gun on a log. The butt slipped and presumably the hammer was forced against the cartridge, as the gun went off with the barrel against his stomach. J. C. Kendrick was shot through the body and instantly killed. The shot was fired by George Dillabough, with whom he was hunting. Marcus McAbee, Ashcroft, B.C., was shot and killed on a hunting-trip by Alexander M. Hinkes, Clinton, B.C., on October 16th, 1931. In all of these cases investigations were conducted by the Provincial Police and action taken under the Criminal Code and the " Game Act." Summary. I wish to comment on the assistance rendered in several cases by members of the British Columbia Police under the " Game Act." A co-operative spirit exists in this Division between the Game and Police Departments, and valuable and timely assistance rendered by members of the British Columbia Police Force was greatly appreciated by the Game Wardens in this Division. Patrols have been well carried out during the past year and credit is due the Game Wardens in this Division for the efficient manner in which these duties were executed. The general game condition throughout this Division is very satisfactory, and if continued patrols are made and the game kept under close supervision there is no reason why a decided increase will not be noted in the next few years. " D " DIVISION (ATLIN, SKEENA, OMINECA, FORT GEORGE, PEACE RIVER, AND YUKON BOUNDARY DISTRICTS). By Divisional Game Supervisor T. Van Dyk. Game Animals. Moose.—In spite of the great number of moose killed during the last two seasons, the animals are increasing in every district and are continuing to spread westward, and have been reported in greater numbers west of Hazelton, reaching as far as Terrace. The portion of the Skeena Electoral District east of the Cascade Range could be included in the territory provided with an open season on moose. Caribou.—These animals, not being extensively hunted, are increasing. Very good reports have been received from the Cassiar, Peace River (Toad River area), and Upper Fraser River Districts. Wapiti.—Further proof that these game animals were very abundant in the past over a wide area of the Peace River District, east of the Rocky Mountains, came to hand again this season in the finding of two sets of horns north of the Halfway River. In view of the reported increase in the number of elk in Jasper Park, of which a number were seen in the vicinity of Yellowhead, B.C., during the month of November, 1931, and their possible migration north, the close season north of the Canadian National Railway line represented in my last report is again suggested. A herd of these animals was reported south of the Canadian National Railway, Prince Rupert line, in the vicinity of Cluskuz Lake, Vanderhoof District, where an elk was killed by an Indian during the month of October last. Further information in regard to the number of animals, location of herds, etc., is being obtained. No definite report has been received regarding the wapiti liberated on Queen Charlotte Islands. Only four cows with young have been reported. Sheep.—Good reports have been received from the Toad River area (Peace River District), where numerous bands were noted by big-game hunters and guides. Mr. H. S. Snyder, of Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., reported having seen one band containing 150 Stone sheep. He secured two very nice trophies. The Sheep Creek Pass, Wapiti Pass area, are not so favourable, as sheep are reported scarce there, but as the main range is situated in Alberta a close season in British Columbia should not be contemplated unless the Government of the Province of Alberta could be induced to co-operate and a close season declared covering both areas. Fairly good reports have been REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 19 Received from the Cassar District, indicating that sheep are as numerous as ever. Some very good trophies were secured during the past season. Goat.—These animals are never hunted extensively, and as a result are increasing and in no danger of extermination. Deer.—These animals are on the increase in every district. An improvement in the Coast deer, especially on Porcher Island, has been noted. Bear.—Black bear are very numerous throughout the Division and grizzly bear are on the increase. Fur-bearing Animals. All species are reported in fair numbers; especially is this the case on some of the registered trap-lines. An average catch is again expected this season. Many trappers will secure sufficient pelts to cover expenses only, allowing the trap-lines to be built up. In view of this fact, the size of the catch cannot be used as a gauge to determine the increase or decrease of fur-bearing animals. Beaver may be found in any part of the Division and the fear of extinction, felt a few years ago, has entirely disappeared. The open seasons for trapping which have been in effect during the past few years appear to meet with the approval of all trappers and should be again adopted this coming season. Upland Game Birds. All species of grouse have made a remarkable recovery during the last two years. This is very noticeable in the Peace River area. In the case of ptarmigan and pintail grouse, in that portion of the Fort George Electoral District situate and lying to the east of the Rocky Mountains, it has been suggested that the seasons be set covering the months of September and October. Migratory Game Birds. Stcans.—It is not definitely established that trumpeter swans are wintering on the Tachie River, Stillwater River (near Bella Coola), and on the Queen Charlotte Islands. A small flock has wintered at Tachie for the last five or six years, while another flock has been reported on Stillwater River, near Bella Coola, and recently a flock was reported in the vicinity of Masset, Queen Charlotte Islands. Geese.—The breeding season in the northern part of this Division was very favourable, resulting in a greater number of geese being noted during the fall migration in the Fort George and Peace River areas. The spring close season and the short fall open season is sufficient to protect these birds. Ducks.—The breeding season in this Division on these birds is very favourable. Numerous flocks were seen on rivers and lakes north of Prince George during the migration periods. The Coast district is noted for its ducks, which were exceptionally numerous during November and December. Vermin. With the return of the rabbits, coyotes are reported on the increase. Numerous complaints have been received throughout the Division regarding the abnormal increase and the great damage being done by wolves, especially to animals of the deer family. Like coyotes, owls and hawks seem to return with the increase of the rabbits and grouse, and undoubtedly cause a great deal of damage amongst our game birds. Game-protection. Regular patrols have been conducted at all times throughout the Division. Special patrols for specific purposes were undertaken with very good results, as will be noted from the prosecutions conducted in this Division during the year, which show an increase of nearly 100 per cent. over the year 1930. The enforcement of the " Game Act " was carried out by thirty-seven officers of the British Columbia Police Force and eleven Game Wardens; 20 per cent, of the prosecutions being launched by the former and 80 per cent, by the latter. The splendid results obtained are worthy of commendation, and are no doubt due to the fine spirit of co-operation existing between the H 20 BRITISH COLUMBIA. two forces. Anticipating this spirit to prevail during the coming season, we may look forward to further improvement in all game-protection work. Game Propagation. Reports regarding the increase in the number of elk liberated on Queen Charlotte Islands have been received. In one instance one cow was seen with three young. This information, although not covering the whole herd, is quite satisfactory. At Tlell, Queen Charlotte Islands, Skeena Crossing, and Kitwanga, information comes to hand indicating an increase in the number of pheasants in these areas, and it would therefore appear to be advisable to release further birds during the coming season in the vicinity of these places. A further request has been received from the Vanderhoof Board of Trade that European partridges should be introduced into their district, and it is recommended that another trial be made with a view of complying with their request. Game Reserves. Three game reserves—Kaien Island, Lake Kathlyn, and the Prince George Game Reserves, the latter established as a safety-zone—have been patrolled at various times and are fulfilling the purposes for which they were established. In regard to the Kunghit Island Reserve, I have no information available, as this reserve is located in such an isolated place that no patrols have been made to the same in view of lack of transportation facilities. Fur Trade. As the data for this Division are very incomplete owing to the great number of fur-traders' licences being issued in Vancouver and as the bulk of the pelts are shipped to Vancouver, no satisfactory reports can be submitted in regard to the fur trade. Fur-farming. The licensing of fur-farmers is advocated with a view of financing the appointment of a capable supervisor or inspector for the Province. I am very pleased to report that very satisfactory results have been obtained by Louis Tereshuk, a fur-farmer of Red Rock Lake, Prince George Post-office, in the breeding and raising of fisher in captivity. I hope to obtain complete data on the breeding of fisher, and will submit a report at a later date, in order that this information may be made available in pamphlet form for distribution among other farmers who are interested in the farming of fisher. Registration of Trap-lines. The registration of all trappers, which created an extraordinary amount of work, will be completed during the coming year. Registration of Guides. One hundred and ninety-four guides have been registered at this office in past years, although only twenty-nine took out licences during the past season. The introduction of regulations providing for an examination of all applicants for guides' licences should be given serious consideration, thereby increasing the efficiency of the guides in general and the reputation of our Province as a big-game country in particular. Special Patrols. A number of lengthy patrols were undertaken by Game Wardens during the year. The following patrols are brought to your attention:— Taku and Tulsequah Rivers Patrols: March 22nd to April 17th; miles covered, 700 by boats. This patrol, undertaken by Game Wardens E. Martin and E. W. Baker, is worthy of notice as it shows a splendid co-operation as existing between the Game and Police Forces of the Province and the officials of the Alaska Game Commission. The B.C. Police Motor-launch No. 8 was used wherever possible, and an Alaska Game Warden accompanied the patrol for the purpose of assisting our officers in Alaskan territory. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 21 Rainbow Creek Patrol: June 10th to June 17th; miles covered, 300 by horses. Patrol undertaken by Game Warden S. F. Faherty, of Vanderhoof, B.C., for the purpose of visiting the gold-digging of Rainbow Creek. This Game AVarden showed his aptitude for game-work, undertaking the patrol alone. Sheep Creek Pass Patrol: August 6th to September 22nd ; miles covered, 740 by saddle- horse and pack-horses. Patrol undertaken by Game Wardens A. J. Jank and S. F. Faherty for the purpose of patrolling the British Columbia-Alberta boundary-line during the hunting season. This patrol has been very favourably commented on by two non-resident big-game hunters during the course of their journey. Mr. E. Van Der Grinten, who has hunted throughout the United States and every Province in Canada, stated that this was the first time he had been asked to produce his licence. This was highly approved of and looked upon as encouragement to return to a Province where game was so efficiently protected. It is very encouraging indeed to discover that the real sportsmen appreciate the efforts of our Department in conserving the game of the Province, and I respectfully suggest that similar patrols be sent into the big-game areas every year. Fort Nelson Patrols: The numerous patrols undertaken by Game Warden J. S. Clark and his assistant, B. Villeneuve, are again brought to your attention. The efficient manner in which the patrols and work are carried out by this Game AVarden and his assistant is worthy of commendation, and I respectfully suggest that my recommendation regarding the promotion of Game AVarden be given kind consideration. Hunting Accidents. Two hunting accidents occurred in this Division during the last calendar year. On September 27th, 1931, John Howard Bimie, of Smithers, B.C., was accidentally shot by Herbert Edwin Blanchard, of the same address, while hunting deer. The firearms licence of Mr. Blanchard was cancelled. Ronald B. Durrant, of Terrace, B.C., accidentally shot himself on October 18th, 1931, while hunting ducks on Lakelse Lake. The deceased on leaving the boat apparently pulled the gun towards him, accidentally discharging the same and receiving a shot in the throat. Death was instantaneous. Summary. Game conditions have been very favourable during the year. Heavy snowfalls are prevailing at present,'with heavy crust, and as a result animals of the deer family will suffer somewhat from depredations of coyotes and wolves. Game birds have increased enormously, due to the fact that weather conditions have been ideal during the nesting season. On the whole, game conditions compare very favourably with previous years and, due to the present system of game- conservation, improvement may be expected from year to year. Before concluding my report I respectfully wish to thank the members of the Game Department, the British Columbia Police, and the various Game Associations located in the Division for their hearty co-operation in the administration and enforcement of the " Game Act" and Regulations thereunder. "E" DIVISION (VANCOUVER, COAST, AND FRASER VALLEY DISTRICTS). By Divisional Game Supervisor J. G. Cunningham. Game Animals. Deer.—Deer are still very plentiful throughout the mainland portion of this Division, but are scarce on the islands in Howe Sound. The Squamish, Pitt, Stave, and Harrison Districts produced more deer than ever. The Squamish and Harrison proved to be the most popular places, and I know of many sportsmen who secured their season's bag limit in these districts. Sportsmen inform me that in the Squamish District more deer have been seen there during the past season and appear to be quite plentiful. No reports of disease amongst deer have been received recently. The disease amongst deer a few years ago apparently killed off a large number of deer on the islands in Howe Sound and Jervis Inlet. H 22 BRITISH COLUMBIA. AA7e have again had an agitation for the opening of a season on does, but I am not in favour of such an open season. Goat.—Mountain-goat are holding their own. These animals have been reported as appearing along the Seymour Range, Narrows Arm, McNab Creek, and the mountain range on the east side of Howe Sound, in addition to the usual number at Alouette, Stave, and Powell Lakes, and at Bute and Toba Inlets. Bear.—Black bear are very plentiful, but are not extensively hunted, as there is very little demand for the pelts and practically no demand for the meat. A few complaints were received of bear doing damage in the Division during the year. Moose.—This is the first time I have had occasion to mention moose, but while at Pemberton recently I learned from trappers of that district that a moose had been seen along the valley of the Upper Lillooet River. Fur-bearing Animals. Beaver.—These animals are not plentiful in this Division, except in the Upper Stave River, Skagit, and the Lillooet River Districts, where they are most confined to the lines of registered trap-line holders. The supply of beaver is about the same as in past years. Marten.—These animals are just about holding their own, and, as they are very easily trapped, it is felt that they would have been trapped out in many parts of the Division if it had not been for the registration of trap-lines. Mink.—Mink are holding their own in most parts of the Division. Muskrats.—These animals are again plentiful in spite of the fact that they have been heavily trapped in some localities. Trappers along the north side of the Fraser River, in the Pitt River, Pitt Lake, Cloverdale, and Mission Districts have not been very successful in view of the fact of the heavy rains during September. Otter.—Very few otter are to be found in this Division. Racoon.—The usual number of racoon have been trapped, although prices for their pelts have not been very encouraging. Red Fox.—This animal is considered a pest, especially on the south side of the Fraser from Chilliwack to Point Roberts, and every step is taken to prevent these animals increasing in this district. Upland Game Birds. AVithout a doubt the season for the hunting of pheasants during the past year was exceptionally good. Many hunters obtained their daily bag limit on the opening day and a number obtained their season's limit during the season. The mild winter of 1930-31 no doubt had a great deal to do with the increase of pheasants, and the destruction of vermin by Game AVardens and others also was responsible for an increase in these birds. It is a "known fact that cats, crows, and other vermin account for far more birds than the hunters, and during the past two years the Game AA7ardens in this Division destroyed 1,200 cats and 4,500 crows. Certain sportsmen recommend an open season on hen pheasants, but in my opinion no such open season should be allowed. The situation in respect to partridges was not very satisfactory. The season in this Division has been closed, with the exception of a small district in Surrey lying between the Great Northern Railway and the Pacific Highway. A few coveys of partridges were observed in the Delta and Sumas Districts, but they are not in sufficient numbers to warrant any open season, although it is possible that a short open season might be beneficial, as this would break up the coveys, and this is required in so far as partridges are concerned. A few partridges have been observed on Lulu Island and at Pitt Meadows. As was the case in 1930, the season on blue grouse was only fair. On the islands in Howe Sound they appear to be scarce, but they were plentiful on Nelson Island. On the opening day of the season at Nelson Island I observed fifty-four of these birds. In some localities ruffed grouse were fairly plentiful, and a number of these birds have been observed during the close season in various parts of the Division. Migratory Game Birds. The past season on ducks has, without a doubt, been the best since the fall of 1920, when the farmers lost most of their grain through rain. AAre were fortunate, from a sportsman's REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 23 point of view, in having early rains, and the ducks were in the fields long before the season opened, which has not been the case in past years. Mallards appeared to be in the majority, although there were a large number of pin-tailed, widgeons, and green-wing teal observed. This winter has been fairly open and I have taken the opportunity of visiting some of the private game reserves in the Division, and from the number of ducks observed there, undoubtedly these reserves have a great deal to do with keeping the ducks in the Province and allowing them to increase. One of the reasons for feeling that ducks were more plentiful than last season was owing to the fact that a Game AVarden in this Division caught and banded as many ducks on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve in the first month of the past season as he and an assistant caught and banded during three months in 1930. It is a fact that the so-called drought of the Central Provinces of Canada has had no bad effect on the ducks migrating through this Division, and it is therefore felt that it is not at all necessary to curtail the season on ducks in this Division. AArood-ducks are very plentiful in certain parts of the Division. AA7ilson snipe afforded some splendid sport for those few sportsmen who hunt them. Snipe were more plentiful during the past season than during 1930. Snow-geese have been very plentiful, but not very many of these birds were shot owing to the fact that they are hard to obtain, except during the very cold weather. Brant so far this season have appeared in fair numbers, but not very many of them were obtained owing to weather conditions. The majority of brant are obtained at Boundary Bay, although occasionally a few are obtained off Canoe Pass, AArestham Island, Mary Island near Cortes Island, and I have observed a number in Sechelt Inlet. A few swans were obtained throughout the Division. Twenty-five of these birds were observed flying south over Pitt Meadows and three were seen off the mouth of the Fraser, while a similar number of these birds were observed near Lund. Undoubtedly band-tailed pigeons appear to be on the increase and complaints have been received throughout the year of their doing damage to crops. In September these birds were a decided pest to the farmers on Sumas Prairie, as they were there in large numbers. Vermin. Coyotes are not plentiful in this Division, although a few complaints have been received of their doing damage in the farming area. A complaint was received from Thurlow Island of wolves doing damage there, but, considering this Division as a whole, these animals are not plentiful. There are very few cougar in this Division, although from time to time one or more of these animals are killed. Red fox, skunk, and weasel should be classed as vermin in this Division, as they do untold damage to domestic and game birds. The Game AVardens in this Division have been very active in destroying crows. We have continued the operation of the crow-trap at Essondale, and as a result captured and destroyed 694 crows. A similar trap has been tried in other parts of the Division without success. Big-horned and snowy owls have been scarce. The following is a summary of the vermin killed by Game AVardens in this Division during the year 1931:— Crows 2,288 Cats 611 Eagles 35 Dogs 27 Owls 14 Skunk 6 Hawks 118 Coyotes 1 Game-protection. The past year has been a difficult one from an enforcement standpoint, due to the general depression. A great many of the. game violators were men out of work, and in some cases on relief, and any fines imposed worked extreme hardships on the families of these men. The Game AVardens have been as active as ever and were furnished every assistance by the British Columbia Police throughout the Division. H 24 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Provincial Constables P. T. Davies (Port Coquitlam), J. D. H. Stewart (Agassiz), and AV. G. H. Gill (Squamish) have rendered the Department excellent assistance, as well as the Constables at North Bend, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Mission City. Assistant Commissioner AV. R. Dunwoody and Sub-Inspector J. Shirras, of the British Columbia Police, have been ready and willing at all times to assist this Department. The fullest co-operation exists between the Game and Police Departments. Some 251 prosecutions were conducted under the various Acts pertaining to game and fish, showing a decrease of twenty-five compared to 1930. Game Associations throughout the Division have again given the Department very valuable assistance. Game Propagation. The following is a list of the pheasants liberated throughout the Division during the past year, these birds having been received from the Provincial Game Farm at Elk Lake, near A'ictoria, B.C. :— Agassiz 85 Port Moody 26 Pitt Meadows '. 109 North Vancouver 32 Squamish 12 Mission 110 Surrey-Langley 160 Chilliwack 160 Sunnyside 20 Delta 275 Port Haney 10 loco 16 Lulu Island 125 Coquitlam 25 Halfmoon Bay 11 Sumas-Matsqui 225 Total 1,411 Hopkins Landing 10 , The Department is indebted to the Matsqui and Upper Sumas Game Associations for their co-operation with Game AVarden AA'illiams, of Abbotsford, in keeping over birds allotted for that district in pens until the opening of the spring. Game Reserves. The game reserves in this Division have been constantly patrolled. McGillivray Creek still continues as one of our most valuable reserves in so far as migratory birds are concerned. The North Vancouver Reserve was extended slightly, taking in a portion of the settled area along the water-front of AVest Vancouver. This was done more for the safety of the public. Encouraging reports have been received of the increase in the number of goats on the Goat Island Reserve at Powell Lake. Fur Trade. The past season has been a disastrous one for the fur trade. This business is feeling the depression more than any other class of business. The fur market, at the time of this report, is practically demoralized and it is certain that trappers are going to suffer. Fur-farming. The fur-farming industry has been badly hit, especially the larger mink and fox farms. The overhead expense is great on such farms, and as a result they have been forced to pelt a large number of their animals. Farmed fur, for some unknown reason, does not bring a very good price on the fur market. Registration of Trap-lines. The registration of trap-lines in this Division is practically complete and a number of registration certificates have been issued. The system of registration is, without a doubt, popular with the trappers. It is felt that something should be done about a number of the trap-lines registered in the names of Indians along the Coast, as information has been received of Indians holding trap-lines but not trapping them. If the Indian trapping licence could be made compulsory, then these Indians would not wish to register so many lines. Registration of Guides. There is never any great demand for guides in this Division and those guides taking out licences in Vancouver operate in some other part of the Province. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 25 Special Patrols. Very few special patrols were conducted during the past year, as this was unnecessary in view of the fact that the Game AVardens in the Division were very active and visited most parts of their respective districts. A special patrol was made into the Upper Pitt River and Stave Lake areas on a complaint from a party who had trapped there a few years ago. This patrol resulted in a number of convictions for violations of the " Game Act." Hunting Accidents. I regret to state that five deaths have occurred as a result of hunting accidents in this Division. The total number of accidents amounted to sixteen, as compared with five for the season 1930. Seven of these accidents were caused by the hunters' own carelessness, three of which were caused by dragging the gun towards them, muzzle first. Six of the accidents were caused through the carelessness of other people. Summary-. The season for the hunting of pheasants, ducks, and deer has been the best for some years, and game in general appeared to be on the increase throughout the Division. It was expected that the revenue under the " Game Act" would fall off considerably owing to so many people being out of work, but it is pleasing to note that, comparing the revenue received in 1931 to 1930, during 1931 an increase has been observed. Again I wish to mention that the officers and men of the British Columbia Police, the Game Wardens in this Division, and the Game Associations of the Lower Mainland have co-operated to the greatest possible extent. REPORT ON OPERATIONS OF THE ELK LAKE GAME FARM. By Game AArARDEN J. AV. Jones. I respectfully submit my annual report dealing with the operations of the Elk Lake Game Farm during the past year. Owing to very heavy rains during June the conditions in respect to the rearing of pheasants on the farm were very unsatisfactory. In some parts of the rearing-fields coops were floating in the water and several hundred young birds were drowned. Notwithstanding the difficult time we had as a result of these weather conditions, a nice lot of birds were raised. Particulars of the birds raised, distributed, etc., are as follows:— Pheasants in pens, December 31st, 1930 900 Breeding stock to the extent of (approximately) 400 Hen pheasants (approximately) 320 Cock pheasants (approximately) 80 Strayed from pens during year 14 Number of eggs laid (approximately) 6,000 Set under hens 4,500 Eggs hatched 3,800 Young pheasants raised 3,000 Casualties owing to heavy rains 675 Strayed from rearing-fields 125 Small late eggs used for feeding '250 Eggs shipped out to farmers 1,175 Shipped or liberated 2,500 Birds in pens, December 31st, 1931 500 Melanistic mutant pheasants in pens as at December 31st, 1931 22 Stock birds 3 Young birds raised 19 Eggs laid 100 Eggs hatched 50 Partridges in pens, December 31st, 1931 17 Breeding stock 9 Young birds raised 8 H 26 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Quail in pens, December 31st, 1931 30 Turkeys in pens, December 31st, 1931 3 Stock birds 3 Young birds raised 1 Eggs laid 40 Eggs hatched 10 Unfertile eggs 30 Geese: Two settings of eggs were obtained from Penticton, but only two birds were hatched, the remaining eggs proving unfertile. These two geese were liberated on the Elk Lake Game Reserve. Vermin destroyed.—Cats, 75 ; hawks, 55; barn-rats, 150. In regard to the melanistic mutant pheasants, eight hens and two cock birds were obtained in the spring of 1931. These birds arrived in a very weak condition, and some of them died shortly after. As a result of these birds being in a weak condition, the young birds, when hatched, could not survive, and only nineteen birds remain. These birds, however, are in good condition, and it is hoped we will have better success with them during the coming year. In order to continue the raising of partridges, it will be necessary to obtain some new stock, which also applies in respect to wild turkeys. As well as the work carried on on the Game Farm, game patrols have been maintained, as well as looking into complaints in regard to cougar doing damage. Three cougar were killed during the year. APPENDIX. Page. Statement showing estimated expenditure, fiscal year, 1931-32 26 Revenue derived from sale of resident firearms licences, 1931 27 Revenue derived from sale of non-resident firearms and anglers' licences, 1931 28 Revenue derived from sale of fur-traders' and taxidermists' licences and from fur royalties, 1931 29 Statement showing particulars of various pelts of fur-bearing animals on which royalty has been collected during the year 1931 30 Comparative statement showing number and kind of pelts of fur-bearing animals on which royalty has been collected during the period 1921-31 31 Total collections from fur trade, 1921-31 32 Bounties paid, 1931 32 Comparative statement of bounties paid, 1922-31 33 Statement showing vermin killed by Game Wardens, 1931 33 List of fur confiscated or surrendered for bounty, 1931 33 List of firearms confiscated, 1931 34 List of guides, 1931 J ' 35 Hunting accidents, 1931 37 Statement showing big-game trophy fees paid, 1931 38 Prosecutions, 1931 40 Returns of trappers, season 1930-31 43 Game-bird farm returns, 1931 44 Fur-farm returns, 1931 (Statement No. 1) 46 Fur-farm returns, 1931 (Statement No. 2) 57 Statement of migratory game birds banded by members of the Game Department, 1931 58 Personnel of Game Department, 1931 57 Statement of Estimated Expenditure, Fiscal Year 1931-32. Game Department— Salaries and expenses $206,445.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. 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No. Amount. 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 16 1 3 1 5 2 13 38 3 8 24 1 11 1 4 41 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 3 26 4 5 2 7 ' 1 13 2 1 27 3 81 5 7 3 2 2 4 1 39 2 42 1 $60.00 70 7 53 14 49 284 6 303 17 133 181 9 34 8 3 9 42 139 637 68 8 7 5 11 5 1 5 4 25 53 31 73 $108.00 11.00 $168.00 161.00 $150.00 Atlin 50.00 54.00 23.00 78.00 496.00 9.00 369.00 104.00 23.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 100.00 50.00 725.00 50.00 150.00 50.00 250.00 50.00 30.00 260.00 40.00 50.00 158.00 806.00 99.00 519.00 50.00 20.00 21.00 186.00 226.00 19.00 60.00 27.00 766.00 236 00 70.00 10.00 130.00 20.00 446.00 79.00 $5.00 445.00 97.00 5.00 5 00 10.00 3.00 10.00 114.00 174.00 1,205.00 83.00 13.00 10 00 270.00 30.00 810.00 50.00 384 00 550.00 1,825.00 150.00 550.00 754.00 3,840.00 283.00 Pouce Coupe 550.00 70.00 30.00 20.00 20.00 40.00 20.00 19.00 35.00 18.00 9.00 1.00 5.00 4.00 90.00 1,475.00 50.00 1,524.00 105.00 38.00 550.00 599.00 1.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 64.00 Telegraph Creek... . 400.00 2,300.00 400.00 5.00 390.00 20.00 420.00 10.00 77.00 104.00 84.00 2,772.00 124.00 200.00 100.00 50.00 5.00 709.00 110.00 5.00 125.00 180.00 Totals 189 $10,025.00 5 $25.00 289 $2,890.00 2,294 $3,777.00 $16,717.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 29 Revenue derived from Sale of Fur-traders' and Taxidermists' Licences and from Royalty or Tax on Fur, January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931. Government Agents. Resident Fur-traders. Non-resident Fur-traders, Fur Tax. Taxidermists. Total. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. 4 1 2 3 1 20 2 0 1 1 42 12 15 13 11 10 39 3 2 9 $100.00 40 4 17 2 31 4 9 33 44 8 2 20 8 2 7 2 24 1 2 126 94 64 24 15 2 3 7 32 481 9 68 19 17 $210.88 3.05 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 7 2 2 $5.00 $315.88 3.05 25.00 50.00 75.00 25.00 25.00 Atlin 258.27 7.15 339.97 5.40 32.92 226.91 617.38 69.58 4.56 308.27 82.15 364.97 5.40 5.00 5.00 37.92 231.91 500.00 50.00 1,117.38 124.58 5.00 4.56 150.00 75.90 21.14 5.00 230.90 21.14 8.67 29.50 5.40 218.03 2.00 11.59 7,379.60 8.67 Merritt 25.00 54.50 5.40 218.03 25.00 27.00 11.59 Pouce Coupe 1,050.00 8,429.60 Prince George Prince Rupert 300.00 375.00 1,123.44 1,192.35 5.00 5.00 1,428.44 1,572.35 Quesnel 325.00 661.69 33.72 5.59 14.70 8.80 265.06 27,742.36 38.62 211.87 141.76 88.22 10.00 5.00 990.69 38.72 5.59 14.70 275.00 250.00 975.00 75.00 50.00 225.00 5.00 288.80 Telegraph Creek 515.06 35.00 10.00 10.00 28,752.36 123.62 271.87 366.76 88.22 Totals .. 197 $4,925.00 1,221 $41,056.08 22 $110.00 $46,091.08 H 30 BRITISH COLUMBIA. '9UI.iaA -10AV oh : h ■JI0A\ CD t~ 1 iH -P11A\ ■jasuaAV © 01 ft IO rH ^ © © rH rH 01 01 TfH -tf CO rH © t- t- CO ft Ol ^ rH CC rH 01 t- rH rH LO rH LO itun^s < •uooduh ue;;0 -5[StlK rH CO ft rH Tf CC 01 rH ft ■^ 01 01 CO t- CO -tH t- rH Ol © © X 00 rH rH CO rH 01 "tf X ft IO ft 01 01 © CO Ol 01 © 'H01.T13J\[ X 01 01 X OI © © LO X rH 01 LO rH © ft -tH X 01 ■xu^t; LO rH © CO X 01 'SSO.TO 'xo^ CO IO rH ft Ol •J9AHS H < Ph Meijsi^ •jaATioa oi r- © x LO IO •JTJDSI «o rt 1 2 o u d oj w c; u -J O <j <J^ l8'*RftSlSOOrSaib S a cd H 2 ^ t-i —< ori^g^^-n; ^ S^j?a 3 P- ." .3 .E <u 5* t» ,2 +* S' h fl p * © ° % h 2 ^ ,d. fl S 5 rf » « « O O: h h iJ 3 «-0'5 i U ■ §? Si g S -Tn OJ — 3 ol ci m & t> >■ > REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. 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Total Collections from Fur Trade, 1921-31. Year. Fur Royalty or Tax. Fur-trade Licences. Total. 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926.. $24,595.80 51,093.89 60,594.18 56,356.68 48,737.78 56,045.13 61,629.96 51,563.07 40,769.89 40,431.11 41,056.08 $6,195.00 6,365.00 6,930.00 6,090.00 7,550.00 6,490.00 9,695.00 7,260.00 6,560.00 4,730.00 4,925.00 $30,790.80 57,458.89 67,524.18 62,446.68 56,287.78 62,535.13 1927 1928.. 71,324.96 58,823.07 1929 1930 1931 47,329.89 45,161.11 45,981.08 Totals $532,873.57 $72,790.00 $605,663.57 Bounties paid during the Year ended December 31st, 1931. Government Agents. Wolves. Cougars. Coyotes. Big-horned Owls. Magpies. Total. 1 99 $3,415.00 Ashcroft ■ 1 94 500.00 Atlin 16 5 6 2 157 180 30 250.00 950.00 Cranbrook 1,133.00 12 187 1 6,420.50 Duncan 1 39 1,175.00 Fernie 7 120 837.50 Fort Fraser 147 747.50 Golden 33 122 1,930.00 1 32 298 250 2,677.50 1 1 2 34 14 40.00 Lillooet 236.40 Merritt 11 240 2 1,630.20 Nanaimo 24 720.00 Nelson 20 60 1,045.00 Prince Rupert 80 8 18 1,250.00 Pouce Coupe 42 28 690.00 Penticton 11 417 1,646 2,557.55 Prince George 20 10 183 1,447.50 Quesnel 24 111 1 1,532.60 Revelstoke 7 19 262.50 Rossland 1 40.00 Smithers 3 3 20 237.50 Telegraph Creek 70 31 975.00 Vancouver 62 109 48 4,582.50 Vernon 15 143 1,484 1,440.90 Williams Lake 1 46 383 3,312.50 Totals 310 701 2,864 1 3,427 $42,036.15 Note.—The sum of $4,525.58 was paid to predatory-animal hunters employed by the Game Department during the year 1931. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 33 Comparative Statement of Bounties paid from 1922-31. Calendar Year. Wolves. Cougars. Coyotes. Crows. Magpies. Eagles. Owls. Totals. 1922 303 162 195 291 336 344 452 411 312 310 372 195 173 137 183 372 444 530 491 701 1,092 1,687 5,175 7,276 14,070 20,192 3,672 1,881 1,544 2,864 53,443 2,246 70 2,487 3,427 7,095 20 89 17,625 172 $60,494.80 1923 14,840.00 1924 172 20,398.40 1925 24,397.00 1926 5,770 10,046 41,077.00 1927 65,377.95 1928 1,025 1,389 403 1 50,709.25 1929 42,122.00 1930 36,090.25 1931 42,036.15 Totals 3,116 3,598 59,453 69,431 8,230 7,204 20,615 $397,542.80 Predatory Animals and Noxious Birds destroyed by Game Wardens during the Year 1931. Bear 1 Cougar 12 Coyotes 33 Crows 5,700 Cats 944 Dogs 66 Eagles 51 Groundhogs 43 Hawks 302 Magpies 1,385 Owls 130 List of Fur confiscated for Infractions of the " Game Act," January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931. Date of Confiscation. Confiscated from. Confiscated at. Game Division. Kind of Fur confiscated. Jan. Feb. 22 30 3 4 19 March 2 9 11 11 28 30 7 17 12 23 30 12 16 16 25 Aug. 3 Sept. 26 Oct. Nov. April May June Dec. .30 3 30 28 Tomlinson, B. W.... Bessette, A. J Hewlett, C. J Stenborg, J Dominick, P August, J Jenner, T Nygren, A Busst, H Johnson, E. O Snider, J Strong, W LafCorgue, F Berglund, J Dominick, P Thompson, S Badine, J Dennis, N., et al Modiste, A., et al.... Cook, Mrs. T..~ Blair, A Morrison, P Nonies, W Launchbury, H. W.. Ross, W Marriott, W Callbreath, R Totals Comox Lumby Hope Wakeman Sound.. Penticton Merritt Coquitlam Wales Island Wales Island Sproat Lake Vancouver.-... Tulsequah Hope Ocean Falls Kyoquot Prince Rupert Nelson Forks Fort McLeod Fort McLeod Fort McLeod Whitewater Claxton Cannery- Salmon River Chemainus Exstew River Alert Bay Telegraph Creek... "A' "C "E ' "A ' "B' "C " B ' " D ' "D' "A' " E ' " D ' " B ' " D ' "A' "D ' "D' "D' "D' "D' "D' "D' "C "A' "D' "A' « D , 20 CO 15 34 3 [ Note.—Revenue derived from sale of surrendered coyote-pelts under Bounty Regulations, and confiscated fur under the " Game Act," during the calendar year 1931, $1,288.81. H 34 BRITISH COLUMBIA. List of Firearms confiscated for Infractions of the " Game Act," January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931. Date of Confiscation. Confiscated from. Confiscated at. Game Division. Kind of Firearm confiscated. Jan. April June July Aug. 9 9 27 30 8 26 6 17 17 17 19 20 24 24 Sept. 8 9 10 14 22 1 5 10 10 13 14 14 20 2 7 14 14 20 30 4 9 16 28 29 Oct. Nov. Dec. Beaudoin, F Joe, J Able, S Jones, A Jacobson, A Gerty, A Letts, F Moore, M Mackie, A Salo, B Ida, T Caverly, R Schmidt, E Kocker, D Kinloch, D Bodin, J Chan, J Borne, A Mearns, A Elliott, R Hornby, J. C Davies, A Casey, C. W Kronquist, I. L Vanderspeck, J Gustavson, W Eve, C. H Petrie, G Wrolson, C Jack, H Sinclair, B Cowdell, N Baarsden, H Duck, Chong Louie, A Egan, R Lemirand, A Muyleart, A., alias Kirkpatrick, D. Nutt, F Hosmer Pavilion Pavilion Skidegate Mission Shames Chilliwack Oona River Duncan Bay Sointula Sointula Alberni Williams Lake Chilliwack Cloverdale... Vernon Anyox East Delta Vancouver '. Minstrel Island Dawson Creek Spokane, Wash Minnie Lake Prince Rupert D.S.A Princeton Youbou Victoria Armstrong Tupper Creek Westholme Vancouver Vancouver New Westminster. Chilliwack Cowichan Bay Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver Rio Grande, Alta.. "B ' "C "C a D ! " D ' "E ' "D' "A' "A ' "A ' "A ' "C ' " E ' " E ' "C ■u D. " E ' " E ' "A' " D ' "B' "•C ' "D' "E ' " B ' "A' "A' "C "D' "A ' " E ' " E ' " E ' " E ' "A ' " E ' " E ' " E ' "D' pump shotgun. rifle. rifle. auto, shotgun. 1 rifle. rifle. shotgun. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. shotgun. shotgun. rifle. rifle. rifle. pump shotguns. rifle. shotgun. shotgun. rifle. rifle. auto, shotgun. rifle. pump shotgun. rifle. rifle. rifle. pump shotgun. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. rifle. Summary.—Rifles confiscated, 28 ; shotguns confiscated, 12 ; total, 40. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 35 List of Guides, 1931. Barkerville District. Anderson, M. A Barkerville. Armstrong, Mrs. F. E „ Brown, A. F ,, Cochrane, J. D „ Emely, Milo „ House, Joseph S ,, McCall, Max A Barkerville. Reed, F. DeWitt Rivers, Henry „ Thompson, Norman „ Thompson, Roy „ Wendle, Joseph ,, Cassiar District. Ball, George B ..Telegraph Creek. Brooks, Ned „ Edzerza, Nanock . „ Henue, Pete Telegraph Creek. Williams, Mike „ Wrigglesworth, C „ Fort George District. Allen, Kenneth W Mount Robson. Bowman, George A Tete Jaune. Carr, Stanley J „ Clark, James E., Jr Wistaria. Colebank, Gale .'.Hixon. Corless, R. F., Jr Prince George. Crate, Harvey Mount Robson. Dayton, Martin Dome Creek. Dennison, G. M Red Pass. Edmonds, F. A McBride. Hale, Leslie Dome Creek. Hargreaves, G. E Mount Robson. Hargreaves, Roy F ,, Harrison, Bryan Wistaria. Haynes, E. B Dome Creek. Hooker, Jas. B ,, Hooker, L. J Dome Creek. Huble, A. J Prince George. Jensen, E. H Dome Creek. Kruse, A. G Taylor. LeBeck, Ole Swift Creek. McAvoy, J. N Lucerne. McGaghran, Jack Salmon Valley. Miller, Raymond Longworth. Minty, C. P McBride. Read, A. E. C Longworth. Ridler, Thos Willow River. Saladano, Joseph Mount Robson. Scherk, Kenneth Prince George. Smith, Jas. M Snowshoe. Sykes, Ben L Penny. Woods, L. N. W Prince George. Cariboo and Lillooet Districts. Anderson, Axel Fawn. Decker, English Cauim Lake. Hansen, R. L Bridge Lake. Higgins, E ,, Manson, William Lillooet. Miller, Harry F Lillooet. Pigeon, J. R Clinton. Rioux, Ed Fawn. Stewart, J. W Pavilion. Turney, Wm Fawn. Kootenay District. Ashman, L Corbin. Thomas, Guy A Parson. Couillard, Harry Natal. Thomas, W. S „ Nixon, J. H Invermere. West, C. D Skookumchuck. Riehter, Frank Radium Hot Springs. York, H. M Invermere. Stevens, Charles Wasa. Peace River District. Anderson, Stewart Hudson Hope. Beckman, W. H Fort St. John. Cassie, F. W Hudson Hope. Cochrane, W. T Rolla. Esswein, P. B East Pine. Gladu, Pascal .Kelly Lake. Golata, F. W Rolla. Hill, Wm Beaver Flats. Keily, Wm. S Hudson Hope. Noske, N Rio Grande, Alta. Ross, James A Hudson Hope. Williams, Geo .Beaver Valley. H 36 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Allen, G. H Quesnel. Armstrong, T. B „ Baity, E. S Cooper, Joseph „ Erickson, Eric Likely. Hooker, F. C Horsefly. Hutch, John Keithley Creek. Kirkendall, Floyd Quesnel. McDonald, J Myers, A. K Horsefly. Quesnel District. Oak, Ernest Horsefly. Parniinter, Ross Likely. Pinkham, E. H Beaver Lake. Pinkham, H. E Canim Lake. Rawling, A. L Quesnel. Stephenson, Allan Likely. Tibbies, James Quesnel. Walters, L. E Horsefly. Walters, Glen Walters, R. 1 150-Mile House. Vancouver and Victoria Districts. Appleby, Gordon Hope. Harrison, Geo. H Victoria. Johnson, John Vancouver. Raake, Paul Harrison Hot Sp. Louie, Joe Deroehe. Mansell, Fred North Vancouver. Phillips, F. A Stanton, Jas. K Knight Inlet. Tait, Albert R Nanaimo. Blackman, William.. Kamloops District. ..Valemount. Gillis, Maurice.. .Sicamous. Birnie, John H Smithers. Henson, C. F Ootsa Lake. McKinley, Thos „ Hazelton District. McNeill, John W Ootsa Lake. Mitchell, Ira C Valleau, H. T Tatla Lake. 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"3 <^ ^ [5 fe O a a 1 0 "t- a ■a w -a 11 s 1 c » ft a a C ) J ■ i •< 4 b C "c tf i P > j ' j % c +■ i ■ 1 P c - 5 S 4 - a E c F r 0 > £ J c e ) ? c [ _P c PC 4- 1 L i < - t 4 -t- n ; c I : I < ft 7 & 4 c ; 1 i 9 i C ) 4 1 \ 1 r- -9 a - 0 c - 3 - p 1 a C . c p u c c 4 S h 4 § c : s i \ 3 fe . c 11 a 14 B • 0 r t J 0 1 1 3 2 o LOi ^ ) c ) t-0«Mb.M»Mi ■" •* LO VO CO GO rH rf 10 tr 5 t- OIHO 5 » 6 r i Ol H rtiMC 1 OHHiHHHriH: i N M Ol M N rH H r H 04 rH a c .3 sr = .« ^ ► w* ^ OJ > r- 3 9 c 5 ? c 1 SO 3 a a'a Sfl eoS 1^ 0 O 0 a ft® OJ a 1* tH rf QQ ;-< fl fl ftjw 13 s QQ ^ *rfl f-" aj 1 ^ Lffl Ph ® 00 rf 4) 3 as H rf « H 38 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Big-game Trophy Fees paid, January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931. Name and Address (Government Agency). Species. 3« W 3 3 a . —■ 3 rt tt Amount. Ashcroft—' Schronover, Dr. H. F., Seattle, Wash Ochsner, Dr. B. J., Durango, Col Stauber, R., Prairie de Sac, Wis Ochsner, E. D., Prairie de Sac, Wis.— Knight, E. S., Ashcroft, B.C Atlin— Gault, R. E., Skagway, Alaska Barkerville— Owen, K., Terre Haute, Ind Ijams, F. B., Terre Haute, Ind... Kivits, W. H., Terre Haute, Ind Fernie— Dunn, W. W., St. Paul, Minn Dunn, L. V., St. Paul, Minn Fort Fraser— Walker, G. P., Central Point, Texas... De Ganahl, C. F., White Plains, N.Y.. Grand Forks— Jilg, John, Seattle, Wash Bauer, Eddie, Seattle, Wash Voshell, R. E., Spokane, Wash Bucher, Chas., Spokane, Wash Greenwood— Fairbanks, F. M., Seattle, Wash Golden— Ely, A., New York Hinchly, J. A., New York Kingly, L. B., Portland, Ore :.... Harris, B. B., Champaign, 111 Benham, J. D., Chicago, 111 Flinn, G. H., New York Mudge, I., New York Chanler, W., New York Nelson— Moffltt, R. C, Seattle, Wash Moffltt, T. E., Tacoma, Wash New Westminster— Cooper, C, E,, Seattle, Wash Farhsworth, C. E., Everson, Wash Markham, J. H., Centralia, Wash Colemah, W. F., Seattle, Wash Parker, J. K., Seattle, Wash Hook, A., Bellingham, Wash Luckey, F. E., Portland, Ore Merkeley, E. W., Seattle, Wash Prince Rupert— De Ganahl, C." F., White Plains, N.Y.. Bateman, J. L., Ocean Falls Neveu, A., Ocean Falls Prince George— Roach, H. E., Los Angeles, Cal Bronson, C. B., Beverley Hills, Cal.... Parrott, S., Saskatoon, Sask Vickers, A. D., London, England Loving, M. V., Chicago, 111 Buchanan, R. F., Dallas, Texas Buchanan, Mrs. R. F., Dallas, Texas... Beal, Carl, Los Angeles, Cal I I $15.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 45.00 00.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 45.00 45.00 75.00 90.00 45.00 60.00 30.00 45.00 30.00 15.00 65.00 5.00 45.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 20.00 45.00 15.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 15.00 30.00 90.00 30.00 30.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 39 Big-game Trophy Fees paid, January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931—Continued. Name and Address (Government Agency). Species. 3.2 01 u CQO 3 a m o 3P3 3 u So rt tt Amount. Prince George—Continued. Johnson, Fred, San Mateo, Cal Murphy, L., Melbourne, Australia McKay, W. O., Seattle, Wash Savidge, S. L., Seattle, Wash Bingham, Jerry, Toledo, Ohio Biles, W. F., Frankfort, Ky King, J. J., Frankfort, Ky Finton, Dr. W. L., Jackson, Mich Nagler, F., Milwaukee, Wis Tefft, W. W., Jackson, Mich Poe, F., Evanston, 111 Canfleld, F. W., Portland, Ore Graham, E. A., Portland, Ore Pouce Coupe— Henry, Mrs. M. G., Philadelphia, Pa Chandler, B. S., Philadelphia, Pa Brewster, J., Jasper, Alta Quesnel— Keaster, J. B., Pasadena, Cal Mooney, R. M., Seattle, Wash Ochsner, Dr. B. J., Durango, Col Ochsner, E. D., Prairie de Sac, Wis. Gilder, G. F., Portland, Ore Williams Lake— Bartmus, P., Redonda Beach, Cal..... Matthews, J., Seattle, Wash Sutherland, R., Seattle, Wash Frem, H. H., Seattle, Wash Pearson, G., San Bernardino, Cal Rendler, J., Glendale, Cal Wilmer— Cummings, D. B., Tell City, Ind Vancouver— Hunter, T. F., Wichita Falls, Texas- Gentry, J. D., San Bernardino, Cal... Tiffany, Col. J., New York, N.Y Perry, A., Medford, Ore Perry, J. A., Medford, Ore Kennedy, W. A., Calgary, Alberta Sheldon, W. G., Milton, Mass Borden, R., Milton, Mass McElroy, C. P., Seattle, Wash Fuller, K., Cleveland, Ohio Totals 28 2(i 11 28 33 $60.00 15.00 75.00 50.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 45.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 75.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 45.00 60.00 55.00 25.00 70.00 30.00 15.00 55.00 30.00 30.00 5.00 30.00 $2,580.00 Note.—The reason for the decrease in the amount of big-game trophy fees paid during 1931 is due to the increase in licence fees and reduction in trophy fees. H 40 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931. Description of Offence. See Foot-note. 5 O - rn : Q OS, ' cn at - a SS, SO ho Fines or Penalties imposed. Qame Animals. Exceeding bag limit on big game Hunting deer between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise Killing or having in possession game animals of the female sex Killing, hunting, or having in possession game animals during the close season Possession of deer under one year of age Possession of pelts of fur-bearing animals during close season Running deer with dogs Removal of evidence as to sex of a game animal killed or taken Selling game animals or parts thereof Game Birds. Allowing dogs to hunt game birds between April 15th and August 15th Game birds on premises of a shop, etc Hunting migratory game birds with a rifle Hunting or in possession of migratory game birds during close season Hunting migratory game birds between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise Killing, hunting, or in possession of upland game birds during the close season Killing or in possession of migratory insectivo rous birds Licences. Buying or trading in fur without a licence Carrying firearms without a licence Failing to produce a licence on request of a Game Warden Minor carrying firearms without being accom panied by an adult holder of a firearms licence Making a false application for a licence Non-resident carrying firearms without a licence Non-resident carrying fishing-tackle or angling without a licence Non-resident Indian hunting game in British Columbia Using another person's licence Firearms. Carrying firearms in or discharging same from an automobile, etc Carrying or in possession of an unplugged pump shotgun or an automatic shotgun Carrying firearms or traps in a game reserve.. Discharging firearms on or across a highway in a municipality Trapping. Allowing traps to remain set after end of open season Interfering with a registered trap-line 1 30 11 13 58 12 2- 3 13 35 7 13 6 3 129 ... | 12 27 2 7 16 10 47 1 5 138 2 10 $20.00 60.00 295.00 540.00 145.00 315.00 50.00 100.00 20.00 70.00 10.00 20.00 145.00 80.00 780.00 20.00 175.00 1,352.50 20.00 30.00 40.00 250.00 210.00 10.00 200.00 300.00 175.00 80.00 80.00 20.00 70.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 41 Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931— Continued. Description of Offence. See Foot-note. 5 Q PQ.S : Q OS i a 5 co at s p Zi QJ Bo Fines or Penalties imposed. Trapping—Continued. Setting traps for big game Trapping or carrying traps without a licence.. Trapping during the close season Trapping on other than a registered trap-line- Trapping on a game reserve Using meat of game animals as bait for trapping Miscellaneous. Buying or trading in pelts of fur-bearing animals taken during the close season Carrying firearms in automobile, etc., during the close season without a permit Failing to keep a record-book or make returns of furs purchased Fur-farming without a permit Feeding meat of game animals to fur-farmed animals Non-resident hunting big game without a B.C guide Obstructing or furnishing false information to a Game Warden Pit-lamping Possession of pelts of fur-bearing animals dur ing close season without a permit Trespassing B.C. Special Fishery Regulations. Exceeding daily bag limit on fish Fishing with salmon-roe in prohibited area- Fishing or in possession of fish during the close season Fishing with a gill or other net in prohibited waters Jigging fish Obstructing the passage of fish going to spawning-grounds Possession of crabs less than 0% inches across breadth of shell Taking trout under 8 inches in length ... Using more than one lure on a line Gaol Sentences. Buying or trading in pelts of fur-bearing ani mals taken during the close season Carrying firearms without a licence Carrying a loaded firearm in an automobile Killing game of the female sex Killing or in possession of game during the close season 14 8 16 $25.00 405.00 240.00 240.00 30.00 20.00 150.00 50.00 150.00 150.00 107.50 500.00 110.00 140.00 8.00 43.00 135.00 52.50 63.00 25.00 278.50 40.00 $8,645.00 1, 10 days. 1, 2 days; 1, 7 days; 2, 10 days each; 1, 14 days; 1, 30 days. 2, 10 days each; 1, 7 days. 1, 90 days. • 3, 30 days each; 1, 14 days; 1, 15 days; 1, 6 months. H 42 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st, 1931, to December 31st, 1931— Continued. See Foot-note. "3 i s w a o Zl a o o O 3j So Ou_, H o Description of Offence. a .2 ~ 0! : Q a" o " so : 0 a o o'B -. a a o a'B a .2 - 'ui : 0 Fines or Penalties imposed. Gaol Sentences—Continued. Non-resident carrying firearms or traps with- 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 3 1 2 11 1 1 1 1 * 4 3 1 6 1 3 11 1 1 1 1 4 3 1 6 1 3 11 1 1 1 1 1, 2 days; 1, 7 days; 1, 21 days; 1, 30 days. Possession of deer from which evidence as to 1, 90 days. 1, 7 days. 2, 30 days each ; Possession of live fur-bearing animals during close season v '. 1, 42 days; 1, 60 days; 2, 90 days each. 1, 30 days. 3, 30 davs each. 2, 60 days each; 1, 10 days. 1, 30 days. Trapping without first obtaining registration 1, 30 days. 1, 10 days. 1, 30 days. 134 61 104 ■92 234 51 625 676 NOTE.—"A" Division: Vancouver Island area and part of Mainland. " B " Division: Kootenay and Boundary areas. " C " Division : Kamloops, Yale, Okanagan, Cariboo, and Clinton areas. " D " Division : Atlin, Skeena, Omineca, Fort George, Peace River, and Yukon Boundary areas. " B " Division : Vancouver, Coast, and Lower Mainland areas. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 43 Returns from 1,780 Holders of Trappers' Licences, showing Big Game, Fur-bearing Animals, and Predatory Animals killed, Season 1930-31. Big Game. Bear 369 Moose 447 Goat 145 Sheep 18 Caribou 113 Deer 1,120 Elk 3 Fur-bearing Animals. Beaver 4,378 Fox 450 Fisher 443 Lynx 786 Marten 1,195 Mink 3,793 Muskrats ! 35,289 Otter 208 Racoon 1,212 Weasel 26,068 Wildcat 80 Wolverine : 112 Skunk 115 Predatory Animals. Coyotes 919 Cougars 94 Badgers 6 Wolves : 29 H 44 BRITISH COLUMBIA. CO 03 ffi K M P 3 CS S3 H a H S§£ '8S3B0 .5 a 13 a 90S •sipnQ =>og •Iiunb ■S|p5 oj oo h o h o n WHWcJOMnBHowoonoot-finnow •sjausnaiici tH rt N 05 rt tH : CO ci h n IO ri ^ £» H rt M H OJ ffl rt TH iz: QQ to 1 «H ■pajujeqii jo jo pasodsiQ : : : a ! : : th : ; : ; io ; : : : :::::::::::: ! og '8S30O 1 'O*-* i Us 'SJpilQ i1 !■§ rH 1 S* 1 -gS •ireu5 f a ■sjuBSBaqj *l fe •asaao :::::::::: : ci ::::::;::: : : -0*3 rtl a 'sspnfl f! n. 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G apman, ^ upe, Dr. meron, V ckmay, x, H. R. mpbell, 1 osby, J. apman iS wning, 1 ring, W. worthy, th, Jas., wdry, H een, J. I ay, Mrs. nn, J. G swell, B linson, L avens, M ek, J. C. cham, H rel, Mrs cMillan, PC PC PC « PC o c 0 w C 0 c C c fc R & & c Ci c EC (E t- - ? s r^ REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 45 cc CM tH <M CO tP^O^OOOOQOH^Q CD H IO tO t- CO Oi CO rH rf CO rH CO H CD 09 LO CO rH CO cc ; \ \ a : co : \ ; '. \ co LO rH ; ; : : i : : ; rH IO :M Cl rH <M ■tf iH 50 O CD CO LO OS OS rf rH rH rH to CO rH rH X CD rH rH © OS O CO t- CO CO Oi rf rH LO LO CO <M CO CO w CD rH IO CD t' 00 CO io co : io : ci t- CD b- tH rH © to C3 O »■] o ^ i> lo "ft to a 02 QQ §& fc U O ! a) rr. tc Z ■on Sa bor 3UV a s ^ a o q a) *h a; o a 3-3B .-ooao S"aS Cr Sar Va M. , Ca Van anai B., rrey , Vi Bra rksv Is... T. M. H., H. R. Mrs A. A A., N s. M. ., Su J. P. . A., J. A ., Pa Tota © a" - ft - £ ^ lt m a & g#°Jli a „- § « s 5 fl J3 S a> .o « £■£ 5? 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IS6I 'IS '330 'PUBH uo siuj!isnj\[ TOO,!, 'PIOS ■paip jo pains •pajuag IS6I 'IS '330 'PUBH no 2iuiM TOOX 'PIOS ■paip jo paniJI •pajuaa IS6I IS '33a 'Puuh uo najJUH IBlox 1 o Co © n m IM r* H H 72 z B H a tf ■4 8 B fe PIOS ■paip jo painji •pajuaa IS6I IS '33a PUUH uo saxo,£ imox 'PIOS 'PSIHH •P3!a ci io ; 1 1 Cl 1 I 1 1 LO | 1 i i w © CO OD 1 ; t- © : i w : ; ci ; : co i t- io ; rH © rH : co ; : : : rH i ; : j r-i io : i i : t~ LO Cl | : io : : co io : r-i ; : o : i ; 'Pio 'JX I japuQ 'Pio JA I J3AO PIO Ji I japuxi "Pio 'Ji I jaAQ Pio JJ I JapuQ 'Pio Ji I J3AQ 'PIO Ji I japuQ 'Pio Ji I J3AQ >1 « 3 0 rt a rt * ? l B t! & S B tefe ;2 . .a < |> _ H hj - 01 . . a n. i a S a -H B d°d 3 o J3 "S .3 o -c, rt -v. ?.t> ; ~ o w ' « . ; idB: o — as a fl r- |§6 « -3 5 a i fe r rt Oi rt h Oi P XIX a a g n 2 « - £ OJ rt ft • O > a n,o xj 5 ° h a - 02 a 3 .a a r ,4 »2 ' >ij a SB an io +H a . tn 3 ■ s- ►* M.fl'J^j6> 02 | 0> M QJ CD g t! 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A S rt uS<n 3 15 - ' rt q +j . hj cc O w 01 ? £ rt 5 ^ 3 A OJ fl fl +"1 0) © ^ o rt O •- bo a; a a & to +j ■a a 3 a a « a o * „ 3 > Ol S M ps a iP ti ai 5 § | 3 ai 2 g o 3 -r * a 6ff 3 - - £c ■a S f j g * H a o q W 1 b S ■ a ' O ^ hj JJ iw ^ -5 SS„-3 m 5 FQ '* « k a o REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 57 Fur-fabm Returns, 1931 (Statement No. 2). Name and Address. Beaver. Fisher. Lynx. Racoon. Albreeht, C. W., Quilchena Baird, A. M., and Tindill, T. W., Blue Elver Baity, E. A., Quesnel '. Bang, Henry, McMurphy Bernard, G. M., Parksville Bland, C. L., and Bland, L. E., Quatsino Burke, J. E., Great Central Christensen, T., and Nielson, P., Prince George Christofferson, J., Lower Nicola Coates, A. P., Edgewood Deep Creek Pur Farm, Quesnel Dorman Lake Fur Farm, Fort Fraser Eakin, S., Ootsa Lake Edwards, It. A., Atnarko Fennell, M., Chu Chua Godbout, A. L., Albas Grieve, W., Queens Cove Gustafson, A. C, and Gustafson, A. A., Matsqui Harper, C, Northfleld Hendrix, J., Canim Lake Hillier, H. E., Ucluelet Hoppe, F., Vancouver James, H. J., and M. L., New Westminster Jenkins, Mrs. L. M., Black Pool Johnson, F. E., Barriere Kirkland, G. H., J. W. ; and Ray, S. H., Fort Fraser Latta, R., Vancouver Lawson, Dr. E. H., Saltspring Island McCay, L., Simoom Sound McParland, J. A., Dunster Mallory, E., Sardis Manring, S. E., Mazama Mansell, V., North Vancouver Mundy, R. F-, Matsqui Negaard, O., and Scott, C. E., Engen Nesbitt, F. A., Edgewood Nord, 0., McMurphy Nord, O. A., McMurphy Patterson, D., Shoal Bay Peel, M. A., Pinantan Lake Pick, G. B., Vanderhoof Piton, Nellie M., Shawnigan Lake Porteous, S. D., Needles Purver, C. A., Clayburn Seel, G. V., Wistaria Shaw, A. G., Saanich, V.I Shields, S. L., Sooke Shortreed, Mrs. A. A., Vanderhoof Silke, S., Clearwater Silvey, Mrs. J. and D., Kuper Island Smith, E. G., Beaverdell Solloway, O., Burnaby Stearns, R. G., Burns Lake Stewart, C. W., Galena Tereschuk, L., Prince George Widen, E. P., Telkwa Wilde, J. E., Powell River Young, W. E., East Pine Totals 2 3 10 3 12 4 7 15 1 15 1 25 1 28 2 2 4 18 2 4 13 10 1 2 12 3 10 4 12 2 190 60 102 Permits cancelled, 7 ; nil returns, 37. Note.—The following fur-farmers unable to state number of beaver on their respective farms as these animals are being farmed at large: Black Lake Fur Farm Co., Vancouver; Clarke, D., Alberni; Edwards, G. W., Golden; Ludlow, M. W., Eholt; Musquash Farms, Ltd., Vancouver. H 58 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department during the Year 1931, and Returns op Birds killed or retrapped. No. of Band. Date of Banding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A601001 A601002 A601003 A601004 A601005 A601006 A601007 A601008 A601009 A601010 A601011 A601012 A601013 A601014 A601015 A601016 A601017 A601018 A601019 A601020 A601021 A601022 A601023 A601024 A601025 A601026 A601027 A601028 A601029 A601030 A601031 A601032 A601033 A601034 A601035 A60103C A601037 A601038 A601039 A601040 A601041 A601042 A601043 A601044 A601045 A601046 A601047 A601048 A601049 A601050 A601051 A601052 A601053 A601054 A601055 A601056 A601057 A601058 A601059 A601060 Dec. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 ,, 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 ,, 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 / ,, 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 ,, 7 Chilliwack. Dec. 15 A601004 1 " \ REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 59 Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of Date of Banding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Band. Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A601061 Dec. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 11 11 11 11 11 Nov. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 „ 15 „ 15 15 15 15 „ 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 „ 15 15 15 15 15 „ 15 „ 15 „ 15 „ 15 ., 15 15 15 15 „ 15 15 „ 15 Mallard Female A601062 A601063 A601064 A601065 .. 1 A601066 Pintail Male A601067 A601068 A601069 Mallard A601070 A601071 A601072 A601073 A601074 Dec. 13 A601074 Sumas. A601075 A601076 " A601077 " A601078 Male A601079 A601080 A001081 A601082 " A624624 A624625 » A624626 A624627 " A624628 A624629 A624630 A624631 A624632 A624633 " ■ A624634 " A624635 " A624036 A624637 A624638 A624639 A624640 A624041 A624G42 A624643 A624644 A624645 A624646 A624647 A624648 A624649 A624651 A624652 A624653 A624654 A624655 " A624656 A624657 A624658 A624659 A624660 A624661 A624662 A624663 " A624664 H 60 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of r ate of nding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Band. Ba Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A624665 N ov. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 , 15 15 , 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Mallard A624666 , Male A624C67 , A624668 , " A624669 , " A624670 " A624671 , A624672 A624673 A624674 , A624675 A624676 , A624G77 , A624678 A624679 A624681 , " A624682 , A624683 , A624685 A624686 A624687 " A624688 , A624690 A624692 4 A624693 A624694 A624695 A624701 A624702 , A624703 A624704 A624705 A624706 A624707 A624708 A624709 A624710 A624711 Male A624712 Nov. 4-6 A624712 Recaptured. A624713 A024714 A624715 A624716 A624717 Nov. 6 A624717 Recaptured. A624718 A624719 Male .. . ..... 1 A624720 A624721 Nov. 4 Nov. 6-9 A624721 A624722 Sumas. A624722 Recaptured. A624723 A624724 Nov. 9 A624724 Recaptured. A624725 A624726 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 A624726 A624727 . Recaptured. A624727 Recaptured. A624728 A624729 . A624730 A624731 A624732 \624733 1 A624734 Nov. 7 Nov. 6-9- 11 A624734 A624735 Recaptured. A624735 " Recaptured. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 61 Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of E ate of nding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Band. Bi Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A624736 N ov. 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 , 7 / 7 7 7 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 9 9 Mallard Widgeon Mallard A624737 A624738 Nov. 11 A624738 A624739 A624740 , A624741 , Nov. 8 A624741 Pitt River. A624742 A624743 A624744 , " Dec. 13 A624744 Sumas. A624745 , A624746 A624747 A624748 A624749 A624750 , A624751 , A624752 .. A624753 , A624754 , A624755 A62475C " A624757 , " A624758 , Nov. 9 A624758 Recaptured. A024759 , A624760 , A624761 Male A624762 A624763 A624764 " A624765 , A624766 A624767 , A624768 , A624769 A624770 " A624771 , " A624772 , A624773 " A624774 " A624775 A624776 " A624777 A624778 A624779 " A624780 " A624781 A624782 A624783 " 4.624784 " 4624785 A624786 " A624787 A624788 " 4624789 A024790 A624791 A624792 A624793 " AG24794 Nov. 9 A624794 Sumas. 4624795 4624796 A624797 1 H 62 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of Date of Banding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Band. Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A624798 Nov. 9 Mallard Male Nov. 13 A624798 Recaptured. A624799 9 9 13 13 „ 13 13 13 13 13 13 „ 13 13 13 „ 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 ,, 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 „ 14 „ 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 A624800 A624801 A624802 A624803 A624804 A624805 A624806 A624807 A624808 A624809 Dec. 5 Dec. 27 A624809 A624810 A624810 Harrison Hot Sp. A624811 Widgeon Female A624812 Male A624813 A624814 Mallard A624815 A624816 A624817 A624818 A624819 A624820 A024821 Dec. 12 A624821 A624822 A624823 A624824 A624825 A624826 A624827 A624828 A624829 A624830 A624831 A624832 A624833 A624834 A624835 A624836 1 A624837 1 A624838 ■ A624839 A624840 A024841 A624842 1 A624843 A624844 A624845 A624846 A624847 A624848 A624849 A624850 A624851 A624852 A624853 A624854 A624855 A624 856 A624857 A624858 A624859 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 63 Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of Date of Banding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Band. Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A624860 Nov. 14 14 14 „ 14 14 14 14 „ 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 „ 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 „ 14 „ 14 14 14 14 14 14 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Mallard Male A624861 A624862 A624863 A624864 A624865 A624866 A624867 A624868 A624869 A624870 A624871 A624872 A624873 A624874 A624875 A624876 A624877 A624878 A624879 " A624880 A624881 A624882 A624883 A624884 A624885 A624886 A624887 A624888 A624889 A624890 A624891 A624892 A624893 A624894 A624895 A624896 " A624897 Nov. 22 A624897 Lulu Island. A624898 A024899 A624900 A624903 Male A624904 A624905 A624906 A624907 " A624908 A624909 A624910 Nov. 11 Nov. 23 ■ A624910 A624910 Recaptured. A624911 Sumas. A624912 A624913 A624914 A624915 A624916 A624917 A624918 A624919 A624920 A624921 A624922 A624923 H 64 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of I ate of inding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird banded. Returns. Band. B Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A624924 N ov. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 , 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 , U 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 13 , 13 A624925 A624926 A624927 A624928 A624929 A624930 " A624931 A624932 " A624933 " A624934 A624935 A624936 A624937 A624938 A624939 A624940 " A624941 Male - A624942 A624943 A624944 A624945 A624946 A624947 Female A624948 A624949 A624950 A624951 A624952 A624953 A624954 Nov. 13 A624954 A624955 A624956 A624957 A624958 A624959 A624960 A624961 Nov. 30 A624961 A624962 A624963 ] , A624964 A624965 A624966 A624967 , .4624968 Male A624969 A624970 A624971 A624972 , A624973 A624974 A624975 , A624976 A624977 A624978 A624979 A624980 , A624981 , A624982 A624983 Female A624984 A624985 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 65 Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of Date of Banding. Kind of Bird banded. Sex of Bird ' banded. Returns. Band. Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. A624986 Nov. 13 „ 13 „ 13 13 „ 13 13 „ 13 „ 13 13 13 „ 13 „ 13 13 „ 13 „ 13 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 13 13 „ 13 „ 13 „ 13 „ 13 „ 13 13 Mallard Sumas. A624887 A624988 A624989 A624990 A624991 Male A624992 A624993 A624994 A624995 A624996 A624997 A624998 A624999 A625000 Nov. 23 A625000 537009 Green-wing teal Female Male . 537010 537011 537012 537013 537014 537015 Female 537016 537017 537018 537019 537020 537021 537022 537023 Male Female 537024 537025 537026 537027 Male Female 537028 Green-wing teal 537029 537030 537031 Male 537085 537086 537087 537088 Female 537089 537090 537091 537092 ' 537093 537094 537095 537096 537097 Male 537098 537099 537100 537101 537102 537103 537104 537105 537106 537107 537108 5 H 66 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statement showing Migratory Game Birds banded on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve by Members of the Game Department—Continued. No. of Date of Banding. Kind of Bird Sex of Bird Returns. Band. banded. • banded. Date. No. of Band. Killed or recaptured at. 537109 Nov. 13 „ 13 13 13 13 13 „ 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 Dec. 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 537110 Pin 537111 ' 537112 537113 ' 537114 ' 537115 537116 ' 537117 ' 537118 ' 537119 tail ' 537120 Ma Fe Ma Fe le 537121 Wi Sh< Gri 537122 Igeon 537123 537124 le 537125 Widgeon 537126 537127 537128 537129 537130 ' Dec. 13 537130 537131 537132 537133 537134 537135 male 537136 537137 537138 537139 Wii Igeon 537140 Note.—The following bands were missing from series when received from U.S. Biological Survey, Washington, D.C., U.S.A. : A624650 ; A624684 ; A624689 ; A624691 ; A624696 to A624700, inclusive. Word " recaptured " means that bird was trapped a second time and band number noted and the bird released. Where a town or city is mentioned under heading " Killed or recaptured," this means that the bird was killed at or near such town or city. Summary. Birds handed. Mallards 446 Widgeon •. 9 Wood duck 1 Green-wing teal 72 Shoveller 1 Pintail 4 Total...: 533 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1931. H 67 Personnel of Game Department as at December 31st, 1931. Headquarters. Attorney-General (Minister) R. II. Pooley, K.C Victoria. Game Commissioner A. Bryan Williams Vancouver. Chief Clerk F. R. Butler Vancouver. Game Warden-Clerk T. H. M. Conly Vancouver. Game Warden-Clerk R. P. Ponder Vancouver. Junior Clerk J. B. Smith., Vancouver. Stenographer Miss T. Jones Vancouver. Stenographer Miss L. Kelly Vancouver. "A" Division (Vancouver Island and Portion of Mainland Coast). Divisional Game Supervisor J. W. Graham Nanaimo. Game Warden B. Harvey Courtenay. Game Warden F. P. Weir Cowichan Lake. Game Warden R. Marshall Duncan. Game Warden O. Mottishaw Alert Bay. Game Warden A. Monks Alberni. Game Warden R. Gidley Victoria. Game Warden S. H. McCall Victoria. Game Warden F. H. Greenfield JNanaimo. Stenographer Miss J. C. Thompson Nanaimo. " B " Division (Kootenay and Boundary Districts). Game Warden A. S. Cochran Windermere. Game Warden I. J. Brown Natal. Game Warden R. D. Sulivan Penticton. Game Warden W. J. Nixon Invermere. Game Warden N. Cameron Cranbrook. Game Warden A. F. Sinclair Canal Flats. Game Warden M. J. Wilson .Revelstoke. Game Warden L. F. Washburn Fernie. Game AVarden (Special) M. B. Ewart : Greenwood. Stenographer Miss G. M. Lowery Nelson. "0" Division (Kamloops, Yale, Okanagan, Cariboo, and Chilcotin Districts). Divisional Game Supervisor R. M. Robertson Kamloops. Game Warden C. F. Kearns Salmon Arm. Game Warden W. R. Maxson Kelowna. Game Warden A. E. Farey Lillooet. Game Warden F. E. Aiken Williams Lake. Game Warden C. F. Still Vernon. Game Warden J. F. Ritchie Kamloops. Game Warden N. L. Robinson Quesnel. Game Warden W. O. Quesnel Clinton. Game Warden L. Jobin Merritt. Game AVarden W. A. Broughton Hanceville. Game Warden D. Cameron Kamloops. Game Warden (Probationer) F. D. Kibbee Barkerville. Clerk D. W. Rowlands Kamloops. " D " Division (Atlin, Skeena, Omineca, Fort George, Peace River, and Yukon Boundary Districts). Divisional Game Supervisor T. Van Dyk .Prince George. Game Warden C. D. Muirhead Telkwa. Game Warden J. S. Clark Fort Nelson. Game AVarden E. Martin Prince Rupert. H 68 BRITISH COLUMBIA. " D " Division (Atlin, Skeena, Omineca, Fort George, Peace River, and Yukon Boundary Districts)—Continued. Game AVarden D. Roumieu Burns Lake. Game AVarden J. H. Cummins Fort St. John. Game AATarden A. J. Jank Pouce Coupe. Game AVarden S. F. Faherty Vanderhoof. Game AA'arden V. L. AA7illiams Finlay Forks. Game AArarden (Special) B. Villeneuve Fort Nelson. Stenographer Miss B. Allen Prince Rupert. Stenographer Miss J. C. Smyth Prince George. "E" Division (Vancouver, Coast, and Lower Fraser Valley Districts). Divisional Game Supervisor J. G. Cunningham Vancouver. Game Warden A. P. Cummins Vancouver. Game AVarden AV. Clark Vancouver. Game AVarden E. AV. Baker Vancouver. Game AVarden L. H. AValker Vancouver. Game AVarden J. C. Stevenson Vancouver. Game AArarden W. H. Cameron Ladner. Game AA'arden G. C. Stevenson Sechelt. Game AVarden R. E. Allan Powell River. Game AArarden G. AVilliams Abbotsford. Game AVarden J. A. Stuart Mission. Game AVarden H. C. Pyke Cloverdale. Game AVarden F. Urquhart Port Coquitlam. Game AVarden A. J. Butler Chilliwack. Elk Lake Game Farm. Game AArarden J. AV. Jones Victoria. Game AVarden E. Boorman Victoria. Game Warden AAr. Mudge Victoria. Predatory-animal Hunters and Special Game Wardens. Special Game AVarden J. C. Smith .» Comox. Special Game AVarden C. Shuttleworth Penticton. VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1932. 825-932-490
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