@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . ns0:identifierAIP "302d4fc8-1569-4c76-9011-6fd392cf9038"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:alternative "REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932."@en ; dcterms:isReferencedBy "http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=1198198"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "Sessional Papers of the Province of British Columbia"@en ; dcterms:creator "British Columbia. Legislative Assembly"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016"@en, "[1934]"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcsessional/items/1.0308203/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL EEPOET PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 1932 PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1933. To His Honour J. W. Fordham Johnson, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British ColumMa. May it please Your Honour : The undersigned has the honour to submit the Report of the Provincial Game Commissioner for the year ended December 31st, 1932. R. H. POOLEY, Attorney-General. Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, B.C. Office of the Game Commissioner, Vancouver, B.C., January 31st, 1933. Honourable R. H. Pooley, K.G., 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, 1932. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, A. BRYAN WILLIAMS, Game Commissioner. REPORT of the PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER 1932. GENERAL SUPERVISION. The splendid improvement in game conditions noted in last year's report has continued. Also, the feeling of confidence in the present administration amongst those directly interested has been even more pronounced than ever. It is now generally acknowledged that game-conservation in British Columbia is on a better footing than it ever has been before. That this is the case is due to the great interest which the Attorney-General has taken and the helpful advice he has given in furthering the operations of this Department. Appreciation must also be expressed in regard to the close co-operation of the Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, and all officers and men of the Provincial Police Force, as well as to the Game Associations and sportsmen throughout the Province, who have so ably supported us in our efforts. During the past year the great value of the Game Wardens as an auxiliary force to the Provincial Police in times of trouble has been notably demonstrated. Time after time, calls for assistance of the Game Wardens have been received, thereby saving considerable expense and valuable time in recruiting special constables, who would not be nearly as efficient as the picked men of the Game Department. Fortunately for the enforcement of the game laws, the calls for the Game Wardens' services did not come at the busiest time of the year for them, but, even so, much game-work had to be neglected in consequence. While this is regrettable from a conservation point of view, it was unavoidable. In previous reports the risks which Game Wardens continually take in carrying out their duties have been commented on. Not a year passes without a number of them narrowly escaping death. This year has been no exception. One man has been killed, several have been injured, and others have suffered severely from exposure and even from running short of food at the end of long patrols. " IN MEMORIAM." It is with great regret that the death of Albert Edward Farey is recorded. Game Warden Farey, who was stationed at Lillooet, was shot while examining a deer in the camp of Frank Gott, when the latter picked up his rifle and, before the Game Warden had a chance to turn, shot him in the back. Death was instantaneous. Gott escaped into the woods, but a day or two later, while attempting to cross Bridge River and reach an Indian reserve, was accosted by Divisional Game Supervisor Robertson, of Kamloops, and Game Warden W. O. Quesnel, of Clinton. Gott refused to surrender and tried to escape across the river, but was shot in the leg. The wound in itself probably would not. have proved fatal, but being in a tubercular condition and also suffering from exposure, he subsequently died. Game Warden Farey was an excellent type of man. Having lived the greater part of his life in the mountains, and also having been a guide and trapper, he had all the essential qualifications required for the position he held. He first saw service with this Department on August 24th, 1917, but resigned his position in April, 1920. Later on he again served for a few months, but was not on the permanent staff until June 1st, 1929. REVENUE RETURNS. Considering the enormous drop in all forms of revenue, that of the Game Department was not nearly as great as might have been expected. Our losses were occasioned by several things, the low prices of furs being a considerable factor as there was a great decrease in the number of trappers, and those who operated only took enough fur to supply money for a scanty living. This naturally occasioned a drop in royalty returns as well as trappers' licence fees. Also, the number of non-resident sportsmen was the lowest that we have had for years, with a consequent decrease in licence and trophy fees. J 6 BRITISH COLUMBIA. In addition to the above-mentioned causes, 11,517 free prospectors' and farmers' licences were issued this year, which undoubtedly had a very serious effect on our receipts. While these free licences may be a necessity, it is hardly fair that the Game Department should not only suffer a great loss of revenue, but also be charged with the cost of printing and issuing such licences. To compensate for this a small issuing fee, similar to that in effect in Ontario, might be charged. As usual, there has been considerable criticism, chiefly from people who are not fully conversant with the facts, of the expenditures of the Game Department. There still seems to be a great number of people who cannot get it out of their heads that the cost of game-protection in this Province is borne by the general taxpayer. The very reverse is the case. Taking the complete figures of receipts and expenditures since the Game Department was first established in 1905, the total collections from licence fees, royalties, miscellaneous collections, and also fines under the " Game Act," there is a very large balance in favour of the Game Department. From the fiscal year 1905-06 to 1931-32, inclusive, the total receipts from the above-mentioned sources amounted to $3,016,672.87, while the expenditures amounted to only $1,872,586.22, leaving a profit of $1,144,086.65. Even during the past four years, since the reorganization of the Department, notwithstanding the fact that this year, for the first time in the history of game-protection, our expenditures have exceeded our receipts, we still show a profit. The total receipts for these four years amount to $802,467.77, while our expenditures amount to only $746,901.87, leaving a credit balance of $55,565.80. Now with regard to our expenditures exceeding receipts during the past year. Credit should be given to the Game Department for the fact that $6,000 was expended on the hull of a launch to replace the boat at Powell River. This boat does all the police-work in that area, and if we had not bought it the Provincial Police would either have had to build a new boat themselves or go to a tremendous expense in continually hiring launches. Also, the whole cost of operating this launch falls upon the Game Department. In addition, we also undoubtedly lost a large amount of money through the enormous increase in the number of free licences issued to prospectors and farmers, which is being commented on elsewhere. In addition to the matters already mentioned, credit should be given the Game Department for a great deal of other work done during the past year which was not included in the regular duties of a Game Warden. In addition to that given the Provincial Police, considerable assistance was given the Forestry Department in putting out fires, some of the Game Wardens rendered valuable aid in connection with relief-work, and practically every one of them has been useful in connection with some kind of work not included in his own duties. While there has been a decrease in our receipts, we have the consolation of knowing that we have managed to bring about such a large increase in our stock of game that, provided we can even carry on as we are doing now, when more prosperous times return the amount of revenue that we take in directly and the money that will be spent in the Province by non-resident sportsmen will far exceed all previous records. FREE PROSPECTORS' AND FARMERS' LICENCES. During the past year 11,517 free licences were issued, in comparison with 6,123 in 1931 and 4,520 in 1930. Of this number, 5,411 were issued to prospectors. Unquestionably, the free prospector's licence had a material effect in taking a good many men away from the cities and thus saving the cost of keeping them on relief. In this way most beneficial results have been obtained. Nevertheless, it has undoubtedly meant a considerable loss of revenue to the Game Department and also the destruction of a great amount of game. Credit should therefore be given to the Game Department not only for the loss of revenue sustained, but for the fact that due to the conservation methods adopted in the past few years we had a sufficient stock of game to enable prospectors and also settlers to obtain meat free of cost during the hard times. With regard to the loss of game, nobody will in any way begrudge the genuine prospector game for food while he is actually prospecting, but it is regrettable to have to state that reports from all over the Interior make it very apparent that in a number of cases game has been wantonly slaughtered by irresponsibles purely for the love of killing. The number of moose which were shot and from many of which practically no meat was taken would reach a tremendous total if they could be properly counted. In addition to moose, birds were also killed in large numbers, even during the breeding season. It is absolutely impossible, with the present staff of Game Wardens, to do more than check this slaughter. It may be unavoidable, but at the same time it is most regrettable. TAG SYSTEM FOR DEER. An innovation was made this year in the introduction of a tag system for deer. In spite of the fact that all other methods in vogue elsewhere were carefully studied, it must be acknowledged that the one finally tried out here was far from being a success. We have now devised a new system for next year, however, which will be infinitely simpler and, it is hoped, less easy to evade. It may be remarked, however, that it is almost impossible to inaugurate any system of this sort which will not cause a certain amount of inconvenience to hunters and which has not some weak point which can be taken advantage of by those who wish to do so. As this system was a new one, and owing to it being so easily evaded, it was not enforced as it might have been. However, it is satisfactory to be able to report that 14,838 tags were purchased. In addition, it was undoubtedly the means of preventing some, though by no means all, of the unscrupulous hunters from taking more deer than they are legally allowed. ESTABLISHMENT OF FISHERY BRANCH. Following repeated requests from all over the Province for improved sport-fishing conditions, and particularly for the introduction of rearing-ponds, the resident angler's licence of $1 was put into effect this year. During this year, as no money had been collected before the Estimates were passed, the amount voted for fish-work has been simply sufficient for the purchase of some Atlantic salmon- eggs and for the employment of one Fishery Officer whose chief work is to carry on investigations with regard to sites for the future establishment of rearing-ponds. During the period June to December this officer made a considerable number of preliminary investigations with regard to locating suitable sites, water-supply, etc., for future fish-cultural development-work. The following is a list of waters investigated : Thulin Creek, Campbell River ; Tsolum River, Courtenay; Oyster River, between Courtenay and Campbell River; Deer Creek, Alberni; Mosquito Creek, Qualicum: North and South Branches of the Nanaimo River; Wolf Creek, Nanaimo; Haslam Creek, Cassidy; Kelvin Creek, Koksilah; creek at Sahtlam, Cowichan River; Fraynes Creek, Shawnigan Lake; Goldstream River, Victoria; Little Sumas River, Abbotsford ; Salmon River, Salmon Arm ; Mission Creek, Kelowna ; unnamed creek, Edgewood ; Cottonwood Creek, Nelson ; unnamed stream, Robson ; Goat Creek and Meadow Creek, Creston ; Taft Hatchery, Eagle River, between Sicamous and Revelstoke. During the month of December preliminary arrangements were completed to construct five retaining-ponds, 40 by 6 by 3 feet, on Mosquito Creek, Qualicum, Vancouver Island. At the urgent request of the Cowichan District Game and Fish Association an order was placed with the Howietown Fisheries, Scotland, for 100,000 eyed ova, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), arrangements having been made with the Dominion Department of Fisheries to hatch these eggs at Lake Cowichan Hatchery. Volume and temperature of the water flowing from the reservoir, Stanley Park, to Beaver Lake was under close observation with the view of determining the desirability of building a hatchery and rearing-tanks prior to negotiating with the Park Commissioners for permission to build and the Greater Vancouver Water Board for a continuous supply of water. It is pleasing to be able to report that the Fishery Branch of the Game Department has received most valuable advice and a great deal of assistance from Major J. A. Motherwell, Chief Supervisor of Fisheries, and other members of his staff. In addition, Dr. W. A. Clemens, of the Dominion Biological Station, has been most interested in our work and always ready to place at our disposal any members of his staff whose help has been required. As a result of the work done this year we have been able to formulate plans for the future which, if carried out, and there is every reason to expect that they will be, will unquestionably have most beneficial results in improving our fishing. J 8 BRITISH COLUMBIA. GAME ASSOCIATIONS. The Game Associations have been particularly active this year, and the work of those in the Interior of the Province has been particularly worthy of note. The convention of the Interior Clubs has now developed into an annual event and is of extreme value. The results obtained from conventions of this nature are of the greatest importance. DISTRIBUTION OF BIG GAME. Sheep.—During the year we have been successful in trapping a number of sheep in the vicinity of Squilax, where complaints were made of their doing damage to crops. In all, seven rams and fourteen ewes were captured and these were released in the vicinity of Adams River. Numerous complaints have also been received of the damage done by sheep at Spences Bridge, and a trap has been constructed there, though since this trap was constructed the sheep have not put in an appearance. Wapiti.—Arrangements have also been made for the capture of wapiti, which have been doing so much damage to the orchards in the vicinity of Penticton. An entirely new system of corrals and wing-fences have been built there, and the contract has been let for the capture of these animals. Up to date, however, owing to the extremely mild weather, only four animals have been taken. These have been released in the vicinity of Princeton. With the advent of snow and more severe weather, it is expected that we shall be more successful. Fallow Deer.—Several attempts have been made to capture the fallow deer on James Island, but owing to the abundance of feed on the island there is considerable difficulty in trapping them. However, six have been taken and removed to South Pender Island, where they will be well looked after. Continued efforts will be made to capture more of these animals. BLACK GAME AND CAPERCAILZIE. In the year 1906 thirty-five black game and twenty-five capercailzie were imported from Copenhagen, some of which were liberated on Vancouver Island and some on the Mainland. Up to the year 1912 reports of some of these birds being seen were received, but as nothing further was heard of them for a number of years, the importation was considered a failure. This year, however, reports of the existence of these birds have again been received. On Vancouver Island some birds were seen on the Forbidden Plateau which, from the description given, were far too large for blue grouse and might have been capercailzie. Then, in the Interior of the Province, a trapper in the Clearwater District described some very large dark-coloured grouse which he was positive were not of any local species. These birds might have been black game or capercailzie. "A" DIVISION (VANCOUVER ISLAND AND PORTIONS OF THE MAINLAND COAST). By J. W. Graham, Divisional Game Supervisor. . I beg to submit herewith my annual report covering game conditions in this Division for the year ended December 31st, 1932. Game Animals. Bear.—Black bear continue to be plentiful, although we have not received the same number of complaints from farmers this year in regard to these animals doing damage. In a few instances sheep have been killed, and although every effort was made to locate the animals doing damage, no results were obtained. No brown or grizzly bear are to be found on Vancouver Island. On the Mainland—namely, at Knight, Kingcome, and Seymour Inlets, and also in Thompson and Mackenzie Sounds—they are fairly plentiful. Wapiti (Elk).—From reports received, elk on Vancouver Island seem to be increasing. Small bands are to be found.at the head of all the inlets on the west coast. Elk have now spread from the Shaw Creek Game Reserve into the northern and western portions of Vancouver Island. The Oyster River band now numbers close to fifty head, and a few scattered animals are to be found in the valleys south and west of Buttle Lake. Mountain-goat.—These animals do not leave the ridges of the Shaw Creek Game Reserve and are slowly increasing. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 9 Deer.—Throughout the Division deer have been fairly plentiful. The usual complaints were received from farmers regarding damage being done by these animals, and every possible assistance was rendered in taking care of complaints of this nature. In some parts of the Division the use of naphthalene flakes was tried in an effort to keep the deer out of the fields. This experiment was found successful to a certain extent where the flakes were put out in small areas, provided they were kept dry. Fur-bearing Animals. Beaver.—In some districts on Vancouver Island beaver have been reported on the increase, although they cannot be considered plentiful. Otter.—There are very few otter on Vancouver Island, with the possible exception of the Alberni and AVest Coast Districts. Marten.—On the whole, these animals are considered scarce and are on the decrease throughout the Division. Mink.—These animals are not very plentiful and very few were trapped this year. Racoon.—These animals are fairly plentiful throughout the Division, while wolverine and ermine are scarce. Muskrats.—Muskrats are on the increase throughout this Division and in some districts have done a good deal of damage to property. Many permits have been issued giving farmers permission to trap muskrats on their land during the close season, and in most parts of the Division licensed trappers did very well in trapping muskrats during the open season, in spite of the low price received for the pelts of these animals. Upland Game Birds. Pheasants.—These birds are not really plentiful and very few hunters obtained their bag limit during the opening days of the season. Grouse (Blue).—On the southern portion of Vancouver Island these birds have been scarce, but from the Cowichan District north, including the Courtenay and Alberni Districts, they have been fairly plentiful and good bags were secured. The closing of an area in the Duncan and Cowichan Lake Districts for the past two years has resulted in a marked increase. Grouse (Ruffed or Willow).—These birds are scarce throughout Vancouver Island, but owing to the short open season allowed, very few have been killed by hunters. The closed area in the Duncan and Cowichan Lake Districts has helped to increase their numbers. Quail.—Quail are fairly plentiful throughout the southern portion of Vancouver Island, but in other portions of the island they are reported as being scarce. Partridges.—European partridges have only been reported in the Saanich District and in the vicinity of Victoria and are not very plentiful. Ptarmigan.—These birds are to be found in few numbers throughout the central part of Vancouver Island. Migratory" Game Birds. Ducks.—It is only in the northern part of Vancouver Island and the West Coast District that ducks could be said to be plentiful. Brant.—During the spring migration, 1932, these birds were very plentiful, although very few were killed during the open season. Geese.—With the exception of the west coast, these birds are reported as being scarce throughout the Division. Swans.—A few swans have been seen occasionally in the Campbell River and Quinsam Lake area. Shore-birds are fairly plentiful throughout the southern portion of Vancouver Island. Vermin. Cougar.—Cougar are still a menace to farmers on Vancouver Island. In some districts complaints have been received and attended to by Game Wardens, which resulted, in many instances, in the destruction of the animal doing damage. Since the return of the bounty recently it is felt that hunters will be more active and that more cougar will be killed. J 10 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Wolves.—A few years ago wolves were practically extinct on Vancouver Island, but are now steadily increasing, and while no bands have been reported, odd animals have been seen in different parts of the island and a few have been killed. Domestic Cats.—During the year the Game Wardens have been very active in the destruction of domestic cats which have been allowed to run wild. These cats do an enormous amount of damage to game birds, and every possible step is being taken to keep their numbers down to the lowest possible minimum. Noxious Birds.—Crows, eagles, owls, and hawks have been destroyed in fairly large numbers by Game Wardens and interested sportsmen throughout the year. Game-protection. This Division has been constantly patrolled by the Game Wardens in spite of the large territory which each individual Game Warden has to cover. Owing to unusual conditions in respect to unemployment, the enforcement of the " Game Act" has been rather difficult at times. One hundred and twenty-seven informations were laid during the past year, resulting in 123 convictions, one dismissal, and three withdrawals. Twenty-eight of these convictions were obtained under the Special Fishery Regulations, and one under section 11, subsection (2), of the " Game Act," resulting in a fine of $500 being imposed. A great deal of credit is due to the members of the British Columbia Police, who have always co-operated with this Department and were willing to assist whenever and wherever possible in enforcing the provisions of the " Game Act," and the Game Wardens have in turn done their utmost to assist members of the British Columbia Police in their work. Game Propagation. The propagation of game has been successfully carried out on Vancouver Island. Approximately 1,000 pheasants were released during the year. All the birds released were in good condition and were liberated in suitable places. 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 Forbidden Plateau. These reserves have proved a great asset from a game standpoint, as they are wonderful game-breeding areas and replenish the surrounding districts. Fur Trade. There is not a great deal of information to give on the fur trade on Vancouver Island. About the only part of the Division in which trading in furs is carried on is along the west coast, and even this trade is not extensive, as the majority of the fur-trappers ship direct to Vancouver or some outside market. FUR-FARMING. There are a number of fur-farms on Vancouver Island doing fairly well, but owing to the low prices of fur very few new applications for fur-farming permits have been received during the year 1932. Registration of Trap-lines. There are now 457 registered trap-lines in this Division. Registration of Guides. There are very few registered guides in " A " Division. Special Patrols. Special patrols have been made at intervals throughout the year, and when possible joint patrols have been made in company with members of the British Columbia Police, thus eliminating a great deal of expense for both Departments. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. 3 11 i Hunting Accidents. I am pleased to report that hunting accidents have again decreased in number, there being only two reported in this Division during the past year. These were in the Victoria District, and were as follows :— On October 10th, 1932, while hunting at Sheringham Inlet, Richard F. Holdcroft accidentally fell and discharged the shotgun he was carrying and suffered a wound in the right forearm; while on December 11th, 1932, while hunting at Sooke, Theodore Martin, of Saanich, B.C., accidentally shot Walter Singer, seriously wounding him. To date Mr. Singer is still confined to hospital. Summary of Game Conditions. Game conditions as a whole on Vancouver Island are fairly good. All districts have been continually patrolled and complaints investigated. In my opinion, pit-lamping, although carried on to a certain extent, has considerably decreased owing to constant night patrols being carried out. I wish to take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of the assistance and support given me throughout the year by the Game Wardens of the Division, as well as for the co-operation extended by members of the British Columbia Police. "OB" DIVISION (KOOTENAY AND BOUNDARY DISTRICTS). By' C. F. Kearns, Divisional Game Supervisor. Herewith I beg to submit my annual report covering game conditions in " B " Division during the year ended December 31st, 1932. Game Animals. Deer.—Mule-deer are plentiful throughout the Division, while white-tail deer are scarce in the Kettle Valley, Okanagan, and Similkameen Districts, but fairly plentiful otherwise. The seeming abundance of deer, to the casual observer, is usually gauged by the depth of snowfall in the mountains which drives these animals to the lower levels. In the early fall does and immature bucks appear everywhere at a reasonable elevation, but there is a decided lack of the larger bucks. This condition does not fail to give rise to the usual contention that the bucks, as a result of the buck law, are gradually being eliminated. However, during the latter part of the past season there was no complaint on the scarcity of bucks. There is no section of this Division where the keen hunter cannot secure a buck deer in the open season, provided he is willing to go sufficiently far from the main highways. The season 1931 was particularly noted for a heavy bag of deer, and the hunter was rare indeed who failed to secure his two bucks. During the past year the early snowfall was light, with the possible exception of a relatively small section of East Kootenay, and the large bucks were not down until well into December. Moose.—Moose are definitely increasing and extending their range in the East Kootenay District from the Montana boundary north to Golden and following the big bend of the Columbia River to Revelstoke. In the Flathead and Bull River Districts, and from the vicinity of Columbia Lake to Revelstoke, moose may be considered plentiful. These animals have been seen on the west side of Kootenay Lake, where they have been unknown in the past. Wapiti (Elk).—In the Flathead, Elk River Reserve, White River, and White Swan Lake Districts Elk are plentiful. That they are increasing is borne out by the fact that they are extending their range near Elko, Cranbrook, Windermere, Golden, and north through the Big Bend in the vicinity of Bush River. Caribou.—Caribou have been protected in this Division for many years, with the exception of that portion north of the main line of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Caribou are definitely increasing, certainly in that section between Revelstoke and Golden and north of the Arrow and Kootenay Lakes. Bands of caribou are to be found on practically every range within the Division, and presumably their increase is governed by the extent of suitable pasturage, which, due to the elevation these animals customarily frequent, is limited. It is felt that caribou in this Division have now reached sufficient numbers to permit a short open season. J 12 • BRITISH COLUMBIA. Mountain-goat.—Mountain-goat are not plentiful in the Boundary, Lower Okanagan, and Similkameen Districts. In the remainder of the Division, however, they are, considering the type of country they frequent, very numerous. Mountain-sheep.—These animals have not such a wide range as other game, but are numerous in certain localities. In the sections contiguous to the Elk River Game Reserve, Fernie and the Cranbrook areas, as well as in the Flathead country, sheep are numerous, and are also fairly plentiful in the Kootenay Valley. Small bands of these animals are to be found at the headwaters of Sable Creek and on the range bordering the Incomappleux River. There is evidence that the sheep in the Ashnola District are extending their range to the west, while the band in the vicinity of Okanagan Falls has increased to the extent that they have been observed from the road near Vaseaux Lake. Bear.—Black bear and brown bear are plentiful throughout the Division. Continual complaints are being received of black bear doing damage in fruit-growing areas. Grizzly bear may be found on the highest ranges anywhere in the Division, but are possibly more numerous on the watersheds of the Arrow and Kootenay Lakes and in the Revelstoke and Big Bend areas, as well as in the Kootenay Valley and Fernie District. These animals are not plentiful in the Similkameen, Okanagan, and Boundary areas. " Fur-bearing Animals. Fur-bearing animals in this Division, with the possible exception of a section of the Boundary, Lower Okanagan, and Similkameen Districts, have more than held their own. There is still plenty of fur, and despite the prevailing low prices a trapper with a fair length of trap- line can realize a substantial reward for his season's labour. There are approximately 450 registered trap-lines in the Division, and one cannot fail to be impressed with the unfailing optimism voiced by the trappers, and these men are confidently hoping for a return to the higher prices and eager markets of a few years ago. In some districts we have, perhaps, too many small trap-lines. However, irrespective of actually providing money, some men trap for the sheer enjoyment of the life in the wilds, and for this reason it is a difficult matter to deny any individual the privilege of registering a small piece of trapping country. Fortunately, many trappers are realizing that a short line will not stand regular trapping too closely and are therefore applying for a lay-over for one or two seasons in order to give the fur-bearing animals a chance to increase. On the larger trap-lines the practice is to trap only a portion of the line each year, reserving the remainder for the following season. Some fur-bearing animals in the Division are actually increasing. This is particularly true of muskrats and beaver. Otter and fox have never been very plentiful, while fisher and wolverine are seldom numerous in any locality. Mink, marten, lynx, and weasel may be regarded as reasonably abundant throughout the Division. Upland Game Birds. Grouse (Blue, Ruffed, and Franklin).—An increase of grouse is reported throughout the Division. There seems to be a more noticeable increase in the ruffed grouse. When it is considered that these birds occur principally in the valleys nearly always traversed by main travelled roads, their increase is very gratifying. It reflects the policy of conservation and the attitude of the hunting public in an unmistakable manner. Prairie-chicken.—These birds are increasing in the Kootenay Valley, but cannot be considered really numerous. There are a few of these birds in the Boundary District. Ptarmigan.—These birds occur principally in the higher Rockies, but are also found in small flocks on the highest levels throughout the Division. Pheasants.—Pheasants are plentiful in the Similkameen and Lower Okanagan. They are increasing in the Creston area and in the vicinity of Grand Forks. The three-day open season in the Creston District has done no apparent harm, and with the release of some new birds next spring the pheasants may be considered permanently established in that neighbourhood. Although the Nelson area, on account of the heavy snowfall and lack of open country, cannot be considered a suitable locality, the few pheasants released some years ago have survived. This also is the case at Harrop and Procter, on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, and on the east side of this lake at Crawford Bay. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 13 Partridges.—European partridges appear to be increasing. They have appeared and disappeared on occasions in practically all parts of the Division. These birds are still found in fair numbers in the Lower Okanagan and Similkameen Districts, but an opinion of their future increase or otherwise is pure conjecture. Quail.—Quail are in fair numbers in the Lower Okanagan and Similkameen and appear to be holding their own. Migratory Game Birds. Water-fowl occur in fair numbers on the lakes and sloughs throughout the Division and afford fair sport in the Similkameen, Lower Okanagan, Boundary, Arrow Lakes-Revelstoke, and Cranbrook Districts. At Kootenay Flats, from the mouth of Kootenay River to the International Boundary, and from Canal Flats to Golden, unsurpassed sport may be had hunting water-fowl. The Game AVardens in the Columbia Valley remark on the number of ducks in that area, while the Game AA:arden at Golden states that he has been informed by old-time residents that geese and ducks are more plentiful than at any time during the past ten years. Geese are very plentiful in the areas mentioned during the southern migration. The Duncan River and tributary waterways at the head of Kootenay Lake are favoured spots for the nesting of both ducks and geese, but are little hunted except by local residents. Vermin. Forty-three hawks, 44 big-horned owls, 27 house-cats, 42 coyotes, 411 magpies, 280 crows, 3 eagles, 4 dogs, and 3 cougar have been destroyed by Game AArardens on patrol in the Division during the year. In addition, trappers in this part of the Province have taken 286 coyotes, 3 cougar, and 13 wolves. Coyotes still seem to wax prolific in spite of the numbers killed every year. Cougar are not plentiful, while wolves do not appear to increase to any extent. Game-protection. Much credit is due to the Game AArardens of this Division for the effective manner in which they have carried out continuous patrols throughout the year. Each Game AVarden has an extensive district, in some cases really too great, and it naturally follows that a great deal of travelling is necessary. During the winter months, in the greater part of the Division, patrolling is almost entirely a matter of snow-shoes and back-packing. It is worthy of note that all expenses in connection with patrols throughout the Division have been kept down to an absolute minimum. There were a number of convictions for infractions of the " Game Act" during the year. Game Propagation. A number of pheasants from the Provincial Game Farm were released in the Revelstoke and South Okanagan Districts. Game Reserves. AVithin the limits of this Division are the extensive and well-stocked Dominion Parks of Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, Kootenay, and Assiniboine, while in the south-east corner of the Division A\\7aterton Lakes Park forms a portion of the boundary between British Columbia and Alberta. As these Dominion parks are well patrolled and game is carefully protected therein, we naturally benefit from the consistent overflow of big game from these reserves. We also have the Elk River Game Reserve in the Fernie District, which is an ideal breeding- ground for big game generally, more particularly elk, moose, and sheep. The animals have spread from this centre to the surrounding districts in surprising numbers. This reserve is very carefully patrolled and given close attention by the Game AVardens at Fernie and Canal Flats. The deer sanctuaries at AA'igwam River and in the vicinity of Elko and at Columbia Lake have an immense benefit as winter yarding-grounds for these animals. Regular patrols of these areas have been made by the Game AVardens from Fernie and Cranbrook during the past year. Vaseaux Lake, in the Lower Okanagan, and the lake-front at Nelson are bird sanctuaries and their benefit is incalculable. The nesting geese, ducks, and swans at Vaseaux Lake in the spring are a most inspiring sight from the standpoint of the water-fowl conservationist. The Nelson Lake front is a wonderful feeding-ground for wild ducks, principally mallards. The lake at this point seldom freezes and feed is put out for the birds in the extreme weather. Fub Trade. The majority of trappers in this Division ship their fur to the dealers at Arancouver, who are reaping the reward of many years' fair dealing and established reputations. The fur which is exported to Eastern centres or to the United States is negligible. Fur-farming. There are a number of fur-farms in the Division, and it is unfortunate that the slump in fur prices has hit the owners of these fur-farms. In spite of their difficulties, however, the individual fur-farmers are still optimistic and are confident that their present scientific furr farming methods will ultimately result in better prices being received and in an increased demand for the pelts of farm-raised animals. Registration of Trap-lines. There are some 917 (lapsed and current) registered trap-lines on file in this Division, and the system of registration is operating with entire satisfaction. Special Patrols. Extensive patrols have been made as conditions warranted. Game AVardens Sinclair, Cameron, and AVashburn made extensive patrols into the Flathead country and the Elk River Game Reserve during the summer and early fall, and also during the winter, the average duration of each patrol being from two weeks to a month. Hunting Accidents. On September 16th, 1932, J. Shutty, of Kaslo, B.C., while stalking a hawk on his own property, stumbled over a log and shot himself in the body with a shotgun. He subsequently died. On October 28th, 1932, W. K. Martin, of Riverside, B.C., was accidentally shot by B. F. Wilson, his hunting partner. Wilson was releasing the hammer on his 30-30 rifle when his dog jumped against him, causing him to stumble, and at the same time his thumb slipped from the hammer of the rifle, resulting in the fatal wounding of Mr. Martin. On November 25th, 1932, Nels Nelsen, of Revelstoke, while hunting on skis, slipped and fell, his shotgun discharging, injuring his left hand so severely that it was later amputated at the wrist. Summary and General Remarks. The winter of 1931-32 was a severe one and particularly hard on deer. A great number were killed during the open season and it is reasonable to suppose that a number perished on account of the abnormally heavy snowfall. There is an agitation from time to time to reduce the season on deer by closing it two weeks earlier. This agitation is due to the fact that in a winter of early snowfall the deer come down low and are easily killed. However, when it is taken into consideration that the purpose of game-conservation is to ensure a plentiful stock for hunting, it does not seem that we have any reason for alarm. In reference to the killing of doe deer, when does become so numerous that they are disproportionate to the bucks, it might be advisable to alter the present regulation. AAre might even have a short open season on does without any harmful results in any year. However, the general feeling is that our present season is of ample length, the bag is generous, and the regulations are as agreeable to the sporting public as it is possible to make them. The tag system for deer has been generally satisfactory, but it can be improved. The present tags and lead seals are not able to stand rough handling, and the seal could quite easily be used again by the substitution of a small piece of lead. I would strongly endorse the recommendations of the Game AVardens in this. Division that the seals now in use by the Department of Agriculture for branding cattle-hides would be more satisfactory. AATith regard to the numbers and diversity of game in " B " Division, it is most gratifying to hear the congratulations of non-residents anent our profuse wild life and our generous seasons and bag limits. It is a matter of perpetual astonishment to visitors from the United States that so many varieties of big game and game birds can exist in such numbers so close to settled localities. It is also a matter of gratification, that such is the case not only to the members of the Game Department, but to the great sporting public, whose enthusiastic co-operation has contributed in no small degree to the large stand of game in this Province. During the past year the Game AArardens have, in addition to their regular duties, acted as Assistant Fire Rangers, co-operated with the British Columbia Police, the Mothers' Pensions Board and Relief Officers, City Police Officers, etc. In concluding, it is a pleasure to express the cordial appreciation of all Game AA7ardens in this Division to the Officer Commanding, N.C.O.'s and men of the British Columbia Police, the District Forester and Rangers of the Provincial Forest Branch, for the assistance which they have been only too willing to give the Game Department. It might also be added that the constructive suggestions and recommendations of the various Rod and Gun Clubs have been most encouraging and helpful in all matters relating to game-protection. We are also indebted to the kindly offices and interested co-operation of the various Dominion Parks officials within this Division, and the assistance also furnished by various State Game AA7ardens adjacent to our southern boundary. In this connection the efforts of both the Sheriff and Game AATarden of Okanagan County are worthy of particular mention. "C" DIVISION (KAMLOOPS, YALE, OKANAGAN, CARIBOO, AND CHILCOTIN DISTRICTS). By R. M. Robertson, Divisional Game Supervisor. I beg to submit herewith my annual report on game conditions in " C " Division during the year ended December 31st, 1932. Game Animals. Bear.—Black and grizzly bear have shown a small increase in the Hanceville District, and these animals are also to be found at the head of Quesnel Lake, where they are quite numerous. Black bear are in fair numbers in the AA7illiams Lake area. Caribou.—Caribou are numerous in certain sections near Barkerville, and are also to be found in the Williams Lake, Quesnel, and Cariboo Districts. Caribou are also reported in the Seymour Arm District. Moose.—These animals have increased to a certain extent in the Hanceville District and are to be found in fair numbers up Deadman Creek and at the headwaters of Clearwater River. Moose are steadily increasing throughout the Clinton area to the north and east. , Deer.—In certain sections of the Division there is a preponderance of does, but in other portions there are no complaints because of any scarcity of bucks. Deer are plentiful throughout the Division and are becoming a pest in the Peachland District because of the damage they do to fruit-trees. Naphthalene flakes, which can be purchased from any drug-store, have been used with a fair amount of success to keep deer away from orchards and other crops. This material has been used for this purpose in the States with a good deal of success. Mountain-goat.—At the end of Canim Lake and Mahood Lake south, and in the Mica Mountain District, goat are reported in good numbers, and they have been seen northwards of Clearwater River extending over to the Blue River District, also on the south side of the North Thompson River between Vavenby and Blue River. Mountain-sheep.—The mountain-sheep liberated at Squilax a few years ago have increased. Twenty-one sheep were captured at Squilax in a corral by means of a salt-lick and were liberated in the Squam Bay area, Adams Lake. Several animals were seen near the end of the present year near Squam Bay. In the Lillooet area and north sheep are to be found in fair numbers. Wapiti (Elk).—Elk are to be found along certain portions of the Fraser River in this Division. Five elk were seen at the east end of Canim Lake and Mahood Lake south. A band of eight or ten of these animals is reported to be in the mountains south-east of Nazko Post- office, while one elk has been seen 10 miles west of Alexandria. Fur-bearing Animals. In the northern portions of this Division, particularly in the Hanceville and Williams Lake Districts, beaver are slowly increasing. On a good many of the registered trap-lines the beaver J 16 BRITISH COLUMBIA. were thinned out considerably, due to times of depression and thoughtlessness on the part of some trappers. People must live, however, and some trap-lines must suffer, but there are other trappers who have carefully guarded their possessions, and after allowing beaver to increase on their trap-lines they have taken only a few without causing any serious depletion. AATith the exception of the southern portion of the Division, reports indicate that fur- bearing animals such as lynx, muskrats, and in some parts marten and fisher show a slight increase. The southern portion of this Division reports the fur-bearing animal stand as normal. Upland Game Birds. Grouse.—Grouse in the northern areas have shown up very well. In the Nicola District ruffed and blue grouse are reported in fair numbers, whereas ruffed grouse are scarce in the Lillooet area. Pheasants.—Pheasants have increased considerably, especially around A'ernon, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm. Partridges.—Hungarian patridges are not reported numerous save around Kelowna and Vernon, and certainly are not numerous near Kamloops or Salmon Arm. These birds appear to be continually on the move. Migratory Game Birds. Ducks and geese in the Hanceville District are said to be fairly plentiful. The northern portions of this Division do not get all of the usual fall flight, due to the early freezing of the lakes. Water conditions throughout the Division are improving and a number of small lakes which were formerly dry now have water in them. Vermin. Coyotes and cougar are increasing in numbers, and this also applies to hawks and big-horned owls. In the Okanagan an active war on the part of sportsmen and Game AA7ardens goes on against the crows and magpies. A crow-trap was erected in the Kamloops District, but owing to the prevalence of feed around it very few birds were caught. Cat-traps were set in various parts of the Division and a number of domestic cats which had been allowed to go wild were caught. Game-protection. This Division has been patrolled as usual and every facility at our disposal for the protection of game has been utilized. There were eighty-nine prosecutions, resulting in eighty-six convictions, one withdrawal, and two dismissals, during the year. Game Propagation. The mountain-sheep liberated this year at Squam Bay should increase in number if cougar are kept down, as the territory in the vicinity of Squam Bay is considered an excellent breeding- ground. The pheasants liberated in the Kamloops District last spring did very well and are increasing rapidly. Twenty live beaver were distributed in this Division, as follows: Five animals were released in the AArilliams Lake District and three were liberated on a registered trap-line. The creeks on which these beaver were liberated are used for irrigation purposes. Six heaver were liberated in August and September on the Ellis Creek watershed near Penticton, where they are now reported to be well established. Two animals were liberated near Kelowna and four more near a lake north of Kelowna. All of these beaver were trapped on the Bowron Lake Game Reserve and were released for the purpose of assisting in supplying irrigation-water to ranch property. Game Reserves. The Yalakom and Bowron Lake Game Reserves and the Tranquille Sanctuary are the only reserves in this Division. Bowron Lake Reserve is noted for the number of beaver to be found within its boundaries, and it is hoped that from this reserve quite a number of beaver can be trapped and distributed on various streams and lakes throughout the Interior. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 17 Fur Trade. As most of the fur trapped in this Division is shipped to Vancouver or exported from the Province, I am not in a position to give very much information on the value of the fur trade to the people residing within this Division, but I may say that considerable money is received from the sale of fur and there appears to be no great decrease in the amount of fur taken each year. Fur-farming. In this Division, with the possible exception of a few fox-farms, very little fur-farming is being carried on. Most of the fur-farmers have suffered owing to the low prices obtainable for their farmed fur. Registration of Trap-lines. The system of trap-line registration has been carried on throughout the Division, and there is no doubt that this system is responsible for the decided increase in the number of fur-bearing animals in the Division. Registration of Guides. There are thirty-nine registered guides in this Division, some having first-class equipment and others somewhat limited. Special Patrols. Several special patrols were made in this Division during the year. The advantage of this is the effect it has on the Indians and other settlers in the more remote parts of the Division in the prevention of game violations. Hunting Accidents. Three fatal hunting accidents occurred during the year. Mr. C. J. Little, of Vernon, was fatally wounded as the result of the discharge of a shotgun in the hands of Mr. I. AArard, this accident taking place on September 28th, 1932. On September 24th, 1932, Mario Comazzetto, of Kamloops, met his death while carrying a gun on a mowing-machine. Owing to an obstruction which suddenly halted the machine he was thrown forward, causing the gun to go off and resulting in his death. On December 2nd, 1932, T. S. Anderson was accidentally shot by O. Parmintier in mistake for a wounded bull moose, this accident taking place in the vicinity of Paul Lake near Likely, B.C. On October 25th, 1932, Charles A. Kreetzer, while climbing a bluff, stumbled and fell on his gun, which resulted in his middle finger being shot off. On April 24th, 1932, Mr. B. Dalton accidentally shot himself through the finger near Merritt. AVarnings have no effect on the number of hunting accidents, but where a case is one of gross carelessness a heavy penalty would certainly act as a deterrent to others. Summary- and General Conditions. A very late snowfall occurred in the southern part of this Division, hut there was no appreciable increase in depth. Deer remained much higher up and approach was very difficult owing to the hard snow. The suggestion has often been made that the season for deer should open later, as the weather'in the Interior is too hot to keep meat of any kind in any quantity. Requests have frequently been made that the season should be open for doe deer, but it would be much better to curtail the season on bucks, which might bring about the same results. Moose and other big-game animals have come up to expectations. ■ Geese and ducks have shown an increase and pheasants and other upland game birds in general have been plentiful. The tag system for deer came in for adverse criticism. The increase in the price of licences was regarded as something to be expected, as the sportsmen had asked for it, but the additional charge for deer-tags did not appeal to the majority of hunters. Had the cost of the deer-tags been embodied in the price of the licence there would have been no objection. There should be some control of the sale of poison to trappers. This business has reached considerable proportions in the Province, and it is almost impossible to catch any one using poison in taking game animals. 2 I would like to express my appreciation of the support given me by the Game Associations and all interested sportsmen and nature-lovers in the protection of game, and for the loyal and much-appreciated co-operation furnished by members of the British Columbia Police. " D " DIVISION (ATLIN, SKEENA, OMINECA, FORT GEORGE, PEACE RIVER, AND YUKON BOUNDARY DISTRICTS). By T. Van Dyk, Divisional Game Supervisor. Herewith I beg to submit my annual report covering game conditions in " D " Division during the year ended December 31st, 1932. Game Animals. Moose are still increasing in the Fort George and Omineca Districts, and are spreading westerly, while caribou, which are not greatly hunted, are in no danger of decreasing in numbers. Some elk ha.ve been seen in the vicinity of Yellowhead Pass and Lucerne and have been reported as far as Tete Jaune. A good herd of these animals is established in the Toad River District. Notwithstanding the good reports received of elk in the Division, I would recommend no open season on these animals. No information has been received regarding the elk liberated on Queen Charlotte Islands. Specimens of Stonei sheep have been obtained in the Toad River area (north of the Peace River) and Dahl sheep are reported to the north of the Liard River. No information has been received covering the Sheep Creek-Wapiti Pass District, the habitat of the Rocky Mountain sheep. Mountain-goat are numerous throughout the Division. In the Fort George and Omineca Districts mule-deer are reported as increasing, and in the vicinity of the Blackwater River and at the head of Nechako River white-tail deer are to be found. Coast deer are quite numerous along the coast, although some islands have been hunted extensively and a scarcity of bucks is reported. This condition applies especially to the islands in the vicinity of Prince Rupert—namely, Porcher and Smith Islands. The suggestion has been made that the season be opened on does, but a close season on deer covering the islands mentioned would be preferable. Grizzly bear are very numerous in the Fort George District, while black bear are far too numerous and have been doing considerable damage to domestic stock. Fur-bearing Animals. All species of fur-bearing animals are reported in fair numbers, but have been hard to catch owing to continual changes in the weather. However, an average catch is expected. Beaver are reported on practically all trap-lines occupied by white trappers. Upland Game Birds. The various upland game birds to be found in this Division—namely, blue, ruffed, and Franklin grouse, and prairie-chicken—are numerous. In the vicinity of Prince George pin-tail grouse find a ready refuge in the game reserve, and a noticeable increase in their numbers has been observed in the Fort George District. Migratory Game Birds. The northern portion of the Division, situated north of the Canadian National Railway, is a breeding-ground for ducks and geese, and as the flights of Arctic migrating birds do not strike this area, it is generally conceded that the fall concentration of ducks and geese are locally bred birds. Flocks containing from 200 to 300 birds were noticed at various well-known concentration places in the Division, and appear to be increasing in numbers over previous years. Swans have again been reported as wintering on the Tache River and Takla Lake. These birds are also found near Bella Coola and Masset. Vermin. Many complaints have been received from every portion of the Division regarding the increase in the number of wolves. Some areas report these animals to be running in packs, and consequently a small bounty has been suggested by many trappers and farmers. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 19 Coyotes are quite numerous throughout the Division, while some cougar have been reported in the vicinity of Tete Jaune, Strathnaver, and Woodpecker, but I am pleased to state that in the northern portions of this Division there are practically no cougar. Game-protection. Numerous general and special patrols were undertaken by Game Wardens of the Division, and every mode of transportation was resorted to in connection with these patrols. The assistance given by the British Columbia Police in our work is worthy of notice, as they launched and prosecuted twenty-one cases under the " Game Act," against sixty-nine cases by members of the Game Department, making a total of ninety cases for the year. Game Propagation. Hungarian partridges were introduced into the Aranderhoof area, and these birds are increasing in that district. In the Telkwa District, where pheasants have been liberated during the past few years, these birds are increasing. Game Reserves. The three Game Reserves of Kaien Island, Kathlyn Lake, and Fort George, established as safety-zones for people living in the vicinity and as refuges for all game, are fulfilling the purpose for which they were established. The Kunghit Island Game Reserve is so remote and inaccessible that no patrols have been made and no information is available. The establishment of a reserve south of Ootsa Lake has been suggested from time to time, and as this area would be highly suitable for such a purpose, it is suggested that steps be taken with a view to eventually creating a game reserve in the Ootsa Lake District. Fur Trade. Prices paid for the pelts of fur-bearing animals have been very low, and the trappers have therefore taken only sufficient fur to cover expenses. As most of the fur is shipped to A7ancouver, it is impossible to come to any decision as to the extent to which fur trade has suffered from the present depression. Fur-farming. The licensing of all fur-farms is again advocated in order that with the funds so obtained close supervision and inspection may be made of the fur-farms to the benefit of all concerned in this industry. Good reports have been received from various fur-farmers as to the increase in their stock, but it is felt that generally the quality of the furs produced is overlooked in favour of the quantity. The successful breeding of fisher by L. Tereschuk, of Prince George, is again brought to your attention. Experiments in the breeding of this highly valuable fur-bearer are still proceeding, and when definite data have been obtained a further report will be submitted. Registration of Trap-lines. This work is progressing very favourably and is approaching completion. The results of this method of conserving fur-bearing animals are being noticed everywhere. Beaver, muskrats, marten, and mink are increasing on all properly handled registered trap- lines. The fine work carried out by a few very successful trappers in farming their trap-lines is being imitated by many, and the conservation of fur-bearing animals is benefiting accordingly. Registration of Guides. The necessity of revising the regulations in regard to guides, their helpers, cooks, horse- wranglers, etc., was forcibly brought to my attention last season when Alberta cooks, horse- wranglers, and outfitters came into this Province with various hunting-parties to the detriment of our own residents. In order to stop this practice and protect our own outfitters, guides, etc., it is respectfully suggested that a resident outfitter's licence of $25 be put into effect, and that the resident J 20 BRITISH COLUMBIA. guide's licence be raised to $10 and a fee of $5 charged for cooks, horse-wranglers, etc., employed in connection with any big-game hunting-party. Special Patrols. Numerous patrols were undertaken by members of the Department in the ordinary course of duty. The following outstanding patrols are brought to your attention:— Caribou Creek Patrol.—This patrol was made by Game Warden V. L. Williams, assisting the British Columbia Police (Constable G. Soles, of Prince George) in a search for the remains of a prospector. The remains were brought back to Prince George. Mileage, 100 by car, 800 by boat, 300 on foot, making a total of 1,200 miles. Atlin-Tulsequah Patrol.—This was a general game and police patrol undertaken by Game Warden E. Martin, of Prince Rupert. A total of 1,625 miles was covered by means of boat, train, automobile, and aeroplane. Fort Nelson Patrols.—Game AVarden J. S. Clark and Special Game Warden B. Arilleneuve have made numerous patrols. Game AVarden Clark, who is in charge of the Fort Nelson Detachment, has had a lot of trouble with his outboard motor and was unable to cover his district during the summer months. However, one patrol made during the winter from Fort Nelson to Hay Lake and Kotcho Lake is worthy of mention. One thousand nine hundred miles were covered by dog-team, the snow at times reaching a depth of 6 feet, causing the patrol officers a lot of hardship and discomfort. The trip was completed without mishap, however, and resulted in creating a good moral effect on the native and white trappers. Hunting Accidents. Two hunting accidents have been reported. Charlie Niddle, an Indian of the Fontas River (Fort Nelson) District, on May 2nd, 1932, shot at a beaver, which he missed, and the bullet hit his brother, Johnny Niddle, who died on May 5th, 1932. This case was fully investigated by Coroner J. S. Clark, of Fort Nelson, who found that it was purely accidental. George Bell, on November 5th, 1932, was carrying a 12-gauge shotgun while hunting ducks. A twig caught the trigger of the shotgun, discharging the gun and inflicting a wound in the right foot, necessitating the amputation of his big toe. Summary and General Remarks. Game conditions have been very favourable during the year. The breeding season was exceptionally good for upland and migratory game birds. At the time of writing this report conditions have been very good for the conservation of animals of the deer family, as light snowfall and mild weather form ideal grazing conditions. If the present weather continues all game animals will come through the winter in first-class condition. Considering the area required to be patrolled by Game VFardens of this Division, the results obtained during the year have been remarkable, but these results could not have been secured without the assistance of the British Columbia Police, and I again wish to express my appreciation of the fine spirit of co-operation shown by officers and constables of the British Columbia Police Force in administering and enforcing the provisions of the " Game Act" and regulations thereunder. In closing, might I mention that " D " Division comprises an area of 300,000 square miles, this area being patrolled by nine permanent and one special Game Warden. "E" DIVISION (VANCOUVER, COAST, AND FRASER VALLEY DISTRICTS). By J. G. Cunningham, Divisional Game Supervisor. I have the honour to submit herewith my annual report covering game conditions in " E " Division for the year 1932. Game Animals. Deer.—Deer have been plentiful, but not nearly so many were killed as during the season 1931. The hunting for deer on the islands of Howe Sound proved disappointing to many sportsmen, but certain districts on the Mainland proved to be holding up under the strain of incessant hunting. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 21 Goat.—Mountain-goat are increasing in certain districts, due to the fact that fewer sportsmen have hunted them than in past years. A number of these animals were taken in the Stave and Powell Lake areas, and many goat were reported along the Seymour Range and at other points situated within the North Vancouver Game Reserve. I observed a fine number of these animals in the Powell Lake District, and it was encouraging to see the number of goat at the upper end of the Goat Island Game Reserve, Powell Lake. Bear.—Black bear are far too plentiful in this Division, especially in the Fraser Valley and North Vancouver Districts. Many complaints were received from North Vancouver and numerous permits granted to kill bear doing damage, while in many cases the Game Wardens were called upon to dispose of some of the bolder animals. Moose.—I have again received information that moose signs were seen in the Pemberton Valley during the fall of 1932. Fur-bearing Animals. An unusual number of beaver are being caught throughout the Division, and some complaints of these animals becoming a nuisance have been received from the Burnaby District. A fair number of beaver were trapped in the Stave Lake District. It seems that marten have not been so plentiful, but I believe the reason for this is that trappers are not anxious to trap them on account of the prevailing low prices. There has been a good demand for mink this season and these animals are fairly plentiful, but the price, in spite of the demand, has not increased to any extent. Muskrats are plentiful as in former years, but the price offered for their pelts has been very low. During the latter part of this year muskrat-trapping has been very difficult owing to excessive rainy weather and exceedingly high water. Otter, racoon, and skunk are to be found in this Division. The first two animals do not appear to be increasing, but skunk are reported.as being a pest and are very plentiful. Red fox have again done damage on the Lower Mainland. Upland Game Birds. In the spring pheasants appeared to be very plentiful and prospects for the fall season were good, but owing to a poor breeding season poor shooting was obtained in some parts of the Division during the open season. A great number of pheasants are hatched in July, and that month proved to be one of the worst we have had for years, as it rained almost continuously, and many fields where pheasants were nesting were flooded and consequently the nests were destroyed. We still have a number of sportsmen advocating an open season for hen pheasants, but the average sportsman is against any such open season. Partridges do not seem to be increasing in this Division. There is an agitation for the extension of the open season on these birds on the Lower Mainland, and this probably would be advisable. Blue grouse afforded splendid shooting during the early part of the season in the Howe Sound District. Blue grouse have been fairly plentiful, but no large bags were secured during the short open season allowed for the hunting of these birds. Migratory Game Birds. There are conflicting opinions as to the condition of migratory game birds in this Division, but from close observation I feel that ducks have been more plentiful this year than for some years past. According to the banding records of the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve this season, migratory game birds have certainly increased. Game Warden A. J. Butler captured and banded 1,414 birds between October 16th and December 9th, compared with 533 birds in the same period in 1931. In addition to this banding-station, Mr. George C. Reifel has been operating a banding- station on Westham Island, resulting in a further 3,000 ducks being banded. With reference to the open season on wood-ducks, very few of these birds were killed, and I do not think that a short open season on these birds would decrease their numbers to any great extent. J 22 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Geese and brant have been as plentiful as in past years. Some fair bags of snow-geese were obtained, but the weather has not been favourable for good brant-hunting owing to the lack of strong south-east winds at the proper stages of the tides. A fair number of swans have been seen at different times during the past season, while band-tailed pigeons have not been as plentiful as in past years. Vermin. There are a few coyotes in the district, while several complaints have been received in regard to cougar doing damage. One of our Game AVardens was successful in trapping a cougar. Domestic cats running wild are the worst menace to game birds and do considerable damage ; 675 of these cats were destroyed during the year, compared with 611 in 1931. The crow-trap at Essondale continues to work satisfactorily, and Game AVarden Urquhart, as a result of this trap, has accounted for 695 crows. Steps are being taken to erect a similar trap at a piggery near Chilliwack. The following is a summary of the vermin destroyed by Game Wardens in this Division during the year 1932 :— Crows 2,108 Eagles 22 Cats 675 Owls 29 Dogs 49 Cougar 1 Hawks 103 Game-protection. The depression has again made the enforcement of the various Acts pertaining to game and game fish a difficult matter. Game AATardens have been very active and have brought many offenders before the Courts, where, in a number of cases, we have received very poor support. About 90 per cent, of the people charged with violations of the " Game Act" have entered a plea of guilty, but in a number of cases the local Municipal Magistrates were disinclined to inflict a fine of any kind, resulting in one instance in a dismissal on a plea of guilty. The officers and men of the British Columbia Police Force have again rendered valuable assistance in enforcing the " Game Act," and the Game AVardens of this Division have reciprocated in helping the Police Force in their work. The new angler's licence imposed on residents of the male sex over 18 years of age necessitated a closer check on all streams, naturally resulting in better protection for game fish. The sport fishermen of the Lower Mainland assisted wonderfully in this work by taking out their licences, although there were the odd few who thought they would take a chance, resulting in a number of fines for the offence. Game Propagation. The following is a list of the pheasants liberated in this Division during the year, making a total of 1,002 birds :— Roberts Creek 10 Agassiz 60 Lulu Island 116 Mission 80 Ladner 136 Coquitlam. Pitt Meadows 148 South AVestminster 20 Port Moody 40 Cloverdale 128 North Vancouver 24 Langley Prairie 40 Chilliwack 100 Abbotsford, Sumas, Matsqui 100 In addition to the above birds received for distribution from the Elk Lake Game Farm on Vancouver Island, we had for liberation some twenty-one pheasants which had been raised from eggs gathered in by our Game Wardens. These eggs were collected from nests found during clearing onerations and would have been a total loss had we not had the co-operation of Mrs. B. M. Webb, of Sardis. Game Reserves. The game reserves in this Division remain the same as in past years. Owing to one of the parties leasing property on the McGillivray Creek Game Reserve not being satisfied with conditions, there was a danger of our having some trouble, but so far everything in connection with this reserve is satisfactory. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 23 The goat on the Goat Island Game Reserve, Powell Lake, certainly appear to be increasing, while game conditions on the North Vancouver Reserve are greatly improved. Fur Trade. At the time of writing this report there is a better feeling among the fur-dealers in Vancouver than at any time during the previous year. Prices are apparently as low as they will ever be, and the dealer knows just about where he stands. Fur prices in general have been very low and trappers have suffered accordingly. Fur-farming. The fur-farming industry has been very badly hit and a great number of the larger fur- farms have had to go out of business, although there is one farmer close to Vancouver who claims that he can break even or make some profit on raising mink at present prices. Registration of Trap-lines. The registration of trap-lines in this Division has worked very smoothly, though there is the odd dispute arising between Indian and white trappers in the Pemberton District. Registration of Guides. The following guides' licences were issued during the year: Allan Wilson, Agassiz; F. A. Phillipps, North Vancouver. Special Patrols. As this Division is very regularly patrolled, it has not been necessary to make any patrol which could be classed as a special patrol. • Hunting Accidents. There have been fewer hunting accidents reported this year, only four being brought to my notice, against sixteen in the year 1931. Two of these accidents were due to carelessness in handling loaded firearms; one person was shot by some person unknown and another is still missing, presumably having fallen off a cliff while hunting. Summary of General Game Conditions. Game conditions throughout the Division proved as satisfactory as in the previous year; the depression, being more and more felt, was a cause of a considerable decrease in the number of firearms licences issued, with the exception of farmers' and prospectors' free licences. Owing to the large number of unemployed taking out the provisional free miner's licence, there was naturally an equal rush for the free firearms licence, and this privilege was greatly abused. A great many complaints were received in regard to immature prospectors shooting game just to see the animals drop, as very little meat was taken in many instances. Taking everything into consideration so far as this Division is concerned, I feel that we have done very well, and in concluding I wish to express my appreciation of the splendid cooperation of the officers and men of the British Columbia Police Force and Game Wardens throughout the Division, and also the Game Associations and sportsmen of the Lower Mainland. REPORT ON OPERATIONS OF THE ELK LAKE GAME FARM. By Game Warden J. W. Jones. I respectfully submit my annual report dealing with the operations of the Elk Lake Game Farm during the year 1932. Weather conditions were bad for pheasants during the summer and we had considerable trouble with rats in the rearing-field. Considering these handicaps, I think we had a fairly good year, and the following birds were raised and distributed:— Pheasants in pens as at December 31st, 1931 1,420 Breeding stock (approximately) 400 Hen pheasants 320 Cock pheasants 80 Strayed from breeding-pens during year 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Number of eggs laid (approximately) 5,500 Set under hens 4,500 Hatched 3,500 Young pheasants raised 3,007 Shipped and liberated in the Province 1,987 Pheasants in pens as at December 31st, 1932 (approximately) 1,020 Casualties, owing to rats, cats, etc 393 Strayed from rearing-field (approximately) 100 Eggs shipped out to game-bird farmers, etc 750 Small late eggs used for feed 200 Vermin destroyed.—Domestic cats, 80; hawks, 60; barn-rats, 400. In regard to the melanistic mutant pheasants, these were crossed with other pheasants and appeared to be quite hardy and easier to raise than the pure melanistic. The pair of copper pheasants received last spring are looking very well, but did not lay this year, though I am looking forward to their doing so next spring. The wild turkeys have not had any young this year, and I am afraid we will not do any good with them until we obtain some new blood. AVe have only one hen left, the other hen and the gobbler having died. Every effort has been made to maintain game patrols, and special attention has been paid to all complaints regarding game-work and cougar-hunting. Two cougar were destroyed, one in Sooke and the other in the Gordon Head District. APPENDIX. Page. Revenue derived from sale of resident firearms and anglers' licences and game-tags : 25 Revenue derived from sale of non-resident licences 26 Revenue derived from sale of fur-traders' and taxidermists' licences and from royalty or tax on fur .' 27 Statement showing pelts of fur-bearing animals on which royalty has been collected during the period 1921-32, inclusive 28 Particulars of various pelts of fur-bearing animals on which royalty has been paid during 1932 29 Bounties paid during the year 1932 : 30 Comparative statement of bounties paid from 1922-32, inclusive 30 Statement of total collections from fur trade, 1921-32, inclusive... : 30 List of furs confiscated for infractions of the " Game Act" 31 List of firearms confiscated for infractions of the " Game Act" 32 Statement of predatory animals and noxious birds destroyed by Game AVardens during the year 1932 32 List of guides, 1932 33 Hunting accidents, 1932 34 Statement showing big-game trophy fees paid in 1932 35 Prosecutions, 1932 36 Returns of trappers, 1931-32 39 Fur-farm returns, 1932 (Statement No. 1) , 39 Fur-farm returns, 1932 (Statement No. 2) 39 Statement of migratory game birds banded by members of the Game Department, 1932 40 Personnel of Game Department 40 Game-bird farm returns, 1932 42 Comparative statistics, 1913-32, inclusive 46 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. 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P. p. ft P. 0 ^ Pi t: X t" r> t> o a •sa o a -1 CO Ed O o © J 26 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Revenue derived from Sale of Non-resident Licences, January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932. Government Agents. General Firearms and Anglers' Licences. Bear, Deer, and Anglers' Licences. Weekly Bird Licences. Daily Anglers' Licences. Season Anglers' Licences. Total. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. 1 1 3 4 11 2 6 20 9 17 3 2 1 24 4 4 1 1 1 5 1 7 1 1 3 3 5 ?25.00 1 1 1 24 12 14 13 41 202 6 347 11 26 119 10 37 6 22 1 6 30 46 430 11 6 20 4 9 4 2 4 7 4 1 53 16 33 4 34 $32.00 16.00 14.00 21.00 52.00 272.00 16.00 387.00 5 3 10 6 5 1 1 3 6 2 1 3 20 1 44 1 3 1 1 1 1 31 30 1 $50.00 $107.00 16.00 Atlin $50.00 50.00 200.00 64.00 71.00 25.00 30.00 100.00 60.00 50.00 10.00 282 00 Cumberland 397.00 76 00 250.00 687 00 Fort Praser 10.00 550.00 17.00 30.00 176.00 12.00 65.00 7.00 40.00 1.00 9.00 47.00 47.00 784.00 14.00 24.00 25.00 4.00 9.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 9.00 7.00 2.00 567 00 Greenwood 25.00 10.00 30.00 65.00 Grand Forks 206.00 Hope 12.00 100.00 125.00 $3.00 60.00 20.00 10.00 355.00 27.00 Kelowna 50.00 1.00 30.00 200.00 10.00 440.00 39.00 Nanaimo 25.00 175.00 25.00 25.00 272 00 300.00 1,000.00 357 00 New Westmin- 2 399 00 Penticton 39 00 Pouce Coupe Powell River 800.00 5.00 10.00 30.00 10.00 10.00 864.00 55.00 Prince George... 1,300.00 75.00 1,389.00 19.00 Prince Rupert- Princeton 5.00 150.00 154 00 Revelstoke 4.00 Rossland 9 00 Salmon Arm 200.00 50.00 1,600.00 125.00 10.00 10.00 17.00 212 00 Telegraph Creek 5.00 50 00 111.00 27.00 80.00 10.00 46.00 310.00 2,151.00 27 00 Vernon 200.00 125.00 300.00 10.00 705.00 20 00 Williams Lake... Wilmer 200.00 246 00 Totals 112 | $7,000.00 1 31 $775.00 3 $15.001 1,615 1 $2,426.00 181 $1,810.00 $12,026.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 27 Revenue derived from Sale of Pur-traders' and Taxidermists' Licences and from Royalty or Tax on Pur, January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932. Government Agents. Resident Fce-tkaders. Non-resident Fur-traders. Fur Tax or Royalty. Taxidermists' Licences. Total. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. No. Amount. 7 1 1 20 1 2 1 1 23 15 10 6 10 10 39 1 3 10 $175.00 45 3 11 4 20 4 19 16 36 2 3 25 1 2 10 2 17 9 150 64 37 15 11 2 7 23 514 4 43 24 2 $223.65 9.75 101.38 13.51 83.20 11.30 74.90 129.20 797.56 .80 4.60 223.31 1.00 3.31 23.97 .35 64.54 13.17 5,939.10 552.29 593.83 338.48 58.91 7.52 19.99 157.45 26,496.84 80.24 121.61 111.63 1.40 1 2 1 1 1 1 • 3 1 6 $398.65 9.75 Atlin 101.38 25.00 25.00 38.51 $5.00 113.20 11.30 74.90 10.00 139.20 500.00 25.00 ' 1,297.56 5.00 30 80 4.60 50.00 5.00 278 31 1.00 3.31 25.00 48.97 35 25.00 89.54 13 17 575.00 375.00 250.00 150.00 5.00 5.00 6,519 10 932.29 843 83 483 48 58 91 7 52 250.00 250.00 975.00 25.00 75.00 250.00 269 99 Telegraph Creek 407.45 15.00 5.00 30.00 27,486.84 226 61 Williams Lake 361.63 Wilmer 1 40 Totals 161 $4,025.00 1,125 $30,253.70 17 $85.00 $40,363.79 J 28 BRITISH COLUMBIA. « ft § W S* o PI W o H w K o gj S3 i a B M E-l H M O O O©XXXC0©t- © rH X © CD cc XXrH©l>'rHCl©XrH©t- CO Ol •pa;^ai[oo 10CO-f©t-l001CO©rH©CO 1- t- ©©©lff)C0"-fCl©©C0lOIO 01 Cl ,U[u.ioa LO © LQ CO t- © © LQ t- Tf © 01 rH Tf jo ^unouiy Tf" rH ©" ©* X* ©" H rH ©" ©" rH ©" ©' t-" Ol LO © LQ Tf IO © Iff) Tf Tf Tf CO © ■HH m- IO so- se- t- Tf f- 1> Ol 05 Tf t- Tf rH © X © t- rHTfOl rHC001CO©IOTfTf co 7I0Ai rH 01 rH rH rH © Tf X XC001©©COXlOTfC001 © IQ 01 CO Tf 'l^PIFAY LOt-XClrHOlOl© Ol 1' 01X©rHXlOOlt-C0-H<©© IQ LO Cl Ol 05 rH IO © Ol © X Ol Iff © 00 CO •atiijaAio^w COOlOlOlOlCOlOTfOOCOClOl co" rH rH 00 t- WCOXX©01t-01050CCt- Tf rH X©©t-WLOC0XrHC0©lO IO CD Tf •psi?aAV Ol©TfX01©C0_l>©©X00 05 ©" Tf" t>" OS Iff" ©" x" ©" t-" cnT 'of x" © 01 ClClCOOldCOCOTfCOLOTfTf 1- Tf os" CO rHlOOOrHOlXOlTflffb-CO© r^ 01 Tf OHHOOOOIMHOIM^^ © •jfnnqg COt-X©Xt-rHTHt-XLQ© CO tH rH Os" CO rHOiTfLOO©XTHrH©rHIO *t* oo CO 0 lO©©©LOClCOTfl>©t-10 ■uoooi?h © ©^ 01 LQ_ Cft rH Tf rH CN t-^ rH LQ © rH OS Ol" ©" LO" Tf" Tf" LO" t- t>" Iff" CO" CO" CO" OS Iff Tf" ©L0Ol©C0C0XrH©Xt-Ol © t™ rH O ©rHCO©rHX©XlQCO©© © Q '^3WO ©C5xt-t-t-©.©xxx© CO Tf rH os" 01 X LO01©©rH©"-f©©©©© X © » -... . . _ XCO-f©C0tMXC0©©Cl© lO CM IO rHClXlffCOTfXrH©^ © LQ rH x" CI 00* © ClMClrlrtCllNHHHH 01 01 CO os" rH O5l-t-©O5LO©LOlff)lOrH01 Ol © Xol©C0©©ClC0©©Tf05 01 © 'j^ag TfrHCOCOrHlOIOt-rHrHCOlO X NMHHHHHrlHH ©" rH Tf u Ol CO 1 rH « C CI C ed a 0) OJ m t-i 3* "s3 „" o +j < ft ■auj:raAioA\\ "JI°A\\ •*BapnA\\ ■I3SB3AV •j[unjis •uooorji OCflOCOt-^MLTOOCOHH rf © CD Ol rH 00 CN O © 'CO Cl O t-_ Ol hH tH tr H W o ci t~ rH Ol ■J9H0 DIOOM •s^uasisnK •quiK •U9JJBK •xua't; ■(panuB^) 3nig 'xo^j ■paa 'xo^ 'SS0J0 'xo^j •J9AHS 'xo^ •jausi^ ■J9AB9g Mrag « t- s t- o n t- ^ tt H M n n oo o CO Cl t- LQ CO 00 ■+ CD © IO HH C: ^ r- l> TH Ol CO rH rH : oo Ht) cd : : © ire oi ; : : co CO -* TtH f CO CD : tH tH ci : : oo cd th : co co CO L- rH t- CD CD ! CI i-i ', O rH t- CI COt-COCIClClrHCDCOClCOm C0CD1O00 O Hj ^ rH CI O CI rH CI ■a M 5 g _g S § ci &i ri o a 2 S I p 'h S S s S 3 S 3 3 ! S o S a s = « a J & 3 0> o 2; & m g £ a S s o « , a w a a '£ 'E a ; a S d c C ^ d o ! —. — . „ .M J 30 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Bounties paid during the Year ended December 31st, 1932. Government Agents. Wolves. Cougar. Coyotes. Big-horned Owls. Magpies. Total. 1 3 4 $10.00 30.00 40.00 Totals 8 $80.00 Note.—No bounties were paid during 1932 until an Order in Council was passed and came into effect on November 30th, 1932, authorizing payment of bounty of $10 on each cougar killed. Comparative Statement of Bounties paid from 1922—32. Calendar Year. Wolves. Cougars. Coyotes. Crows. Magpies. Eagles. Owls. Total. 1922 303 162 195 291 336 344 452 411 312 310 3,116_ 372 195 173 137 183 372 444 530 491 701 8 3,606~~ 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 8,230 7,095 20 89 _7,204 17,625 172 $60,494.80 1923 14,840.00 1924 . 172 20,398.40 1925 24,397.00 1920 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 1932 80.00 ^59,453 ~~69,43lT Totals 20,615 $397,622.80 Total Collections from Fur Trade, 1921-32. Calendar Year. Fur Royalty or Tax. Fur-trade Licences. Total. 1921 $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 36,253.79 $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 4,110.00 $30,790.80 1922 57,458.89 1923 67,524.18 1924 62,446.68 1925 56 287 78 1926 62,535.13 1927 71,324.96 1928 58,823.07 1929 47,329.89 45 161 11 1930 1931 45,981.08 40,363.79 1932 Totals $569,127.36 $76,900.00 $646,027.36 REPORT OP PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 31 List of Purs confiscated for Infractions of the " Game Act," January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932. Date of Confiscation. Confiscated from. Confiscated at. Game Division. Kind of Furs confiscated. QQ U Ph u rU M M A O o N ta lS J Jan. 26 26 31 Feb. 2 2 ,, 2 ,, 19 March 1 ,, 15 April 23 26 May 11 Nov. 27 30 Dec. 5 9 „ 15 ,.; 20 21 " 27 Mackwood, A. Ogato, N McDougall, T Anderson, Lem... Anderson, Lars... Henshaw, B Auger, N Lillja, J. A Clarke, J. D De Georgio, A Becker, E Davies, J. H Wilson, C Norris, ,T Cummings, W. J. Allen, H. J Pederson, T Wadhams, J Keni, A McLellan, W Totals.... Tupper Creek. Ocean Falls.... Nicola Kuskonook Kuskonook Cloverdale Fort Nelson... Decker Lake.. Alberni Fernie Forest Grove. Victoria Alert Bay Valdes Island Coquitlam Ladner Fort St. John. Alert Bay Fort Nelson... Nanaimo 1 D " ' D" 'C" 'B " 'B " ' E" •D" 'D" 'A" , B „ 'C" ' A" ' A " 'E" ■B" ' E" ■D" ' A" ' D" 'A" 15 31 38 I 37 37 Note.—Revenue derived from sale of confiscated and surrendered fur under the calendar year 1932, $743.60. 1 Game Act " during J 32 BRITISH COLUMBIA. List of Firearms confiscated for Infractions of the " Game Act," January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932. Date of Confiscation. Confiscated from. Confiscated at. Game Division. Kind of Firearms confiscated. Rifles. Shotguns. Jan. 11 25 ft 25 25 Feb. 6 M 10 15 26 29 March 15 tJ 29 April 16 May 3 ,, 16 June 6 t1 30 )t 30 . 30 July 7 Aug. 4 j; 12 () 12 Sept. 15 24 ,, 24 Oct. 17 ,, 17 Nov. 15 18 ,, 29 Dec. 2 9 ,, 27 ,, 27 " 28 Wine, A McAdam, J. A Murphy, J Pavka, S Bailey, W. G Scott, C Munro, A Landstrum, O Nugent, E Davies, R. J Hamanishi, T Loomis, A. A Smith, G Hume, A. W Harvey, D. McD.. Lang, J. E Whittle, R McGuire, J Lang, R. S Southwick, T Kosko, A De Frane, J Spoonimore, G Tooms, G Price, B Paul, B Chalmers, W Lewis, E Parman, B Sandberg, S Berle, J Kobayashi, R. M.Atkinson, C..~. Atkinson, J. C Springer, H Totals Merritt Kamloops Kamloops Port Coquitlam Nanaimo Kamloops Prince Rupert Monterey Prairie.. Duncan Port Moody Alberni Nazko Groundbirch Clinton Duncan Powell River Powell River Powell River North Vancouver.. Fort St. John Alberni Alberni Cawston Merritt Chilliwack Duncan Kamloops Nanaimo Duncan Tulameen Ocean Falls Moses Inlet Pouce Coupe Ponce Coupe Port Coquitlam "C" U-C" :, C„ 'E*' 'A" 'C" 'D" ijj'fi 'A" 'E " 'A" 'C" •D" 'C" 'A" 'E" •E " ■E" 'E ". 'D" 'A" 'A" 'B" 'C" 'E " 'A" 'C" 'A", 'A" ■C" , D „ ' D" •D" ; D „ 'E" 1 * Automatic. Predatory Animals and Noxious Birds destroyed by Game Wardens during Year 1932. Bear 1 Cougar 31 Coyotes 91 Crows 4,801 Cats 1,183 Dogs 126 Eagles 46 Groundhogs 37 Hawks 393 Magpies 1,463 Owls 210 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 33 List of Guides. Barkerville District. Cochrane, J. D Barkerville. Hodges, N. T House, Joseph S „ McCall, James „ McCall, Max A McKeehnie, Duncan „ McLanders, P „ Cassiar District. Ball, George B , Telegraph Creek. Fort George District. Reed, F. DeWitt Barkerville. Rivers, Henry „ Thompson, Norman ,, Thompson, Wilfred ,, Wendell, Joseph ,, Youngs, Grover A ,, Carr, Stanley J Tete Jaune. Colebank, G. A Hixon. Colebank, Gale Hixon. Dennison, G. M Red Pass. Goodell, L. E Shere. Hale, Leslie Dome Creek. Hargreaves, George E Mount Robson. Hargreaves, Roy P Mount Robson. Cariboo and Lillooet Districts Harrison, Bryan Wistaria. Haynes, Emmett B Dome Creek. Johnson, L. M McBride. Saladano, Joseph Mount Robson. Schive, Teddy Mount Robson. Shovar, Dorrell McBride. Hooker, James B Dome Creek. Blackman, William Valemount. Collins, W. A Williams Lake. DeWees, Richard Likely. Dixon, Fred Likely. Fletcher, AVilliam Pavilion. Hansen, Robert L Bridge Lake. James, Jack Lillooet. James, William Lillooet. Johnson, J. W Likely. Jones, AV. D Quesnel. Kustney, Herman Canim Lake. McClary, Wayne Lac la Hache. Manson, AVilliam Lillooet. Ashman, Levi Corbin. Baher, Martin C Natal. Boiven, AVilliam .Natal. Butwell, Frank H Golden. Canning, Fred Skookumchuck. McGinnes, Earle C Natal. Moore, J. S AVardner. Mobley, C. W Tappen. Parminter, Ross Likely. Pinkham, II. E Canim Lake. Pinkham, Edward Horsefly. Purjue, Elmer Hanceville. Rioux, Ed Fawn. Tibbies, Fred Quesnel. Tibbies, James Quesnel. Tighe, James H Likely. Twan, David Castlerock. AValters, Glen Horsefly. Walters, L. E Horsefly. AValters, R. J... 150-Mile House. Kootenay District. Scofield, Bernard AVindermere. Sheek, W. Pat Castledale. Thomas, Guy Anthony Parson. Thomas, AVillard S Parson. AA'eideman, O. AV Leanchoil. York, H. M Invermere. York, R. A Invermere. Peace River District. Beattie, Robert Hudson Hope. Beckman, W. H Fort St. John. Calliou, John Moberley Lake. Cameron, Patrick South Pine River. Cassie, F. C Arras. Gladu, Pascal Kelly Lake. Alta. Golata, F. AV Rolla. Noske, Narcisse Rio Grande P.O., Alta. Ross, James A Hudson Hope. Rutledge, Leo Hudson Hope. Wanyanda, St. Paul Goodfare P.O., Wilde, Thomas Fort St. John. Hazelton District. Beirnes, G. M Hazelton. Jack, Tommy Hazelton. Vancouver and Victoria Districts. Mansell, Fred North A'ancouver. Tom, Harry Lytton. Philipps, Frank A North Vancouver. Bidstrup, Holger Lytton. Scuce, Herbert Lytton. Haig-Brown, R. L Alert Bay. 3 J 34 BRITISH COLUMBIA. co os CM 03 OS a 3 8 3 O O o CO (S ■ a. tt) c3 fHgr3 oj ai $a ■£7010*0)1* a; OJ w OJ S3 S S &■<« S & SB 3 QKZflaifiPa! i | J ■* r=J W o &j leg below left knee len a R- C -i- cc a r- ■? a 3 o oj fl o ffi iri w W ■g ^ o ~ ^ .5 .;? 5 o'S+JS & « .a. ^ +j o +j o o c o £ a ~ a * - - - o o ^ fl d a +J oj w o> OJ o £ S S-l "» " | ^ 5 rl ^ TO r** -^ *w taw r*, »j-i r#- rl cfl « o B ' O O c ° o C o o 3^ ri ^ V. ^(=HtWr^tH_ , tjo g fcB d **> fl r3r-r= ^ fl rfl -3 4) fl ^ ^ fl fl rt -i-i f^ JJ O ,fl 0> 15 O r3 fl fl "d fl ns ^3 . j -J3 OJ a _ ■ iA 'sn 3 C W OJ O ; oj ^ , .5 a I rH ! +J £j ! OJ J J jj^S o t, o 2 - " y. 0. Q Or d d f= +J ,«i :-r- d fl a-E ol"" p. o rfl ft +-1 +J a> a P= u aj C r» C^ r-H S CD O o r^ r5 d rO d ar3 la « O 03 u U1 03 po s1 dP5 OJ H 1 rl pqo H o Species. +J! fl A O u CD ■ 0. > si oj u mo a oj . ti a 5* " o OJ ^ Mo fl o .a '£ 03 u oj C oj OJ 0 03 O V u OJ . OJ oj at a "3 a . a *^ a d ■— c *~< oc OJ rn .o o o> OJ ■fl II Amount. Williams Lake— l l 3 1 1 1 2 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 $60.00 Morehouse, R., London, England Housser, P. W., Seattle, Wash 15.00 15.00 30.00 Barr, C. H., Springfield, 111 Wilmer— 35.00 30.00 45.00 45.00 Totals 11 21 14 6 li 14 24 9 8 $1,680.00 Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932. Description of Offence. See Foot-note. M> s 0 : Q - Q Hi: Y, oj Fines or Penalties imposed. Game Animals. Exceeding bag limit on big game Game on premises of boarding-house, etc Hunting game between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise Hunting big game from a power-boat Hunting or killing moose, etc., while swimming 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 the close season Possession of untagged deer Running deer with dogs Removal of evidence as to sex of a game animal killed or taken Selling game animals or parts thereof Using poisoned bait for the taking of game animals Game Birds. Allowing dogs to hunt game birds between April 15th and August 15th Game birds on the premises of a shop, etc Hunting migratory game birds with a rifle Hunting or in possession of migratory game birds during the 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 insectivorous birds ... | I 1 3 14 3 35 33 4 38 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 10 10 3 3 4 37 $20.00 555.00 20.00 40.00 75.00 625.00 160.00 95.00 20.00 10.00 115.00 45.00 20.00 50.00 10.00 35.00 30.00 33.50 417.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932 Continued. Description of Offence. See Foot-note. fl a a c a c o o ~ 03 - m a <£ ffl.S o."S at wS - Q -. a - Q -. a : R S Licences. Angling in non-tidal waters without a licence Buying or trading in fur without a licence Carrying firearms without a licence Minor carrying firearms without being accompanied 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 Using another person's licence Firearms. Carrying loaded 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 within a game reserve ~ Discharging firearms on or across a highway in a municipality : Trapping. Interfering with a registered trap-line Non-resident trapping illegally Trapping or carrying traps without a licence.. Trapping during the close season Trapping on other than a registered trap-line.. Trapping or hunting 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 on game without the necessary permit Evading payment of royalty or tax on fur Failing to keep a record-book or make returns of furs purchased Importing live game animals without a permit... Illegal destruction of beaver-house Obstructing or furnishing false information to a Game Warden 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 Jigging fish Netting fish illegally Taking trout under 8 inches in length Using more than one lure 1 5 1 1 1 8 26 10 2 1 1 4 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 3 3 1 0 1 36 32 6 1102 r5 OJ 34 2 108 i 13 8 2 4 1 1 11 15 2 2 7 9 6 6 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 9 9 5 6 2 2 4 4 13 5 7 10 1 Fines or Penalties imposed. $325.00 100.00 845.00 12.00 50.00 450.00 30.00 50.00 115.00 70.00 77.50 20.00 125.00 160.00 20.00 60.00 40.00 10.00 30.00 50.00 50.00 10.00 150.00 60.00 30.00 7.00 61.50 31.00 10.00 64.00 5.00 $5,493.50 J 38 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st, 1932, to December 31st, 1932- Continued. Description of Offence. Gaol Sentences. Carrying firearms without a licence Carrying a loaded firearm in an automobile or other vehicle Carrying firearms in automobile during close season on game without a permit Exceeding bag limit on big game Exporting fur without a permit Fishing without a licence in non-tidal waters.. Fishing during the close season Hunting upland or migratory game birds during the close season Killing game of the female sex Killing or in possession of game during close season Non-resident carrying firearms or fishing- tackle without a licence Obtaining firearms licence by furnishing false information Possession of trout under 8 inches in length... Trapping without a licence Trapping during the close season Trapping without first having obtained registration of trap-line Trapping on another person's trap-line Trespassing Unlawful use of fish-roe Unlawful possession of automatic or pump shotgun Using poison for the taking of fur-bearing animals Totals See Foot-note. OJ to a m S 00 a 0 O' a 5 5» r5 OJ 00 a o r to 3 P fl o r aj M.S z a a o - «j 3 Q a o - 7J pS 3 P fl o r oj h'.£ 3 P Fines or Penalties imposed. 5 2 12 7 2 2 2 1 1 27 0 1 0 2 27 2 1 0 2 5, 30 days each; 6, 14 days each ; 6,10 days each ; 8, 7 days each; 1, 3 days; 1, 1 day. 2, 30 days each. 1, 7 days. 2, 90 days each. 1, 14 days; 1, 7 days. 1 2 3 6 6 1, 14 days; 4, 7 days each ; 1, 3 days. 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1, 7 days; 1, 5 days. 1, 7 days. 1 5 (i 6 3, 90 days each; 2, 30 days each ; 1, 60 days. 4 9 8 4 25 25 1, 90 days ; 7, 30 days each; 1, 20 days; 6, 14 days each; 3, 10 days each; G, 7 days each ; 1, 5 days. ... 1 1 2 2 2 1, 30 days; 1, 14 days. 2, 14 days each. 1 ] 1 1, 30 days. 1 1 1 1 4 4 2, 30 days each; 2, 7 days each. 2 3 2 2 5 2 1, 30 days ; 1, 14 days ; 2, 7 days each ; 1, 2 days. 1, 30 days; 1, 1 day. 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 1 1, 90 days; 1, 14 days ; 1, 5 days. 1, 14 days. 4 4 4 4, 1 day each. 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1, 30 days ; 1, 14 days. 1, 7 days; 1, 5 days. 110 65 89 80 153 41 497 1 538 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. " E " Division : Vancouver, Coast, and Lower Mainland areas. REPORT OP PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 39 Returns from 1,573 Holders of Trappers' Licences, showing Big Game, Fur-bearing Animals, and Predatory Animals killed, Season 1931-32. Deer Moose .... Sheep .... Caribou Big Game. 1,138 Goat 368 Elk . 13 Bear 89 145 4 399 Fur-bearing Animals. Beaver 3,118 Marten 3,849 Otter 202 Mink 3,465 Racoon 1,355 Fox 372 Muskrats 37,677 Lynx 435 Wildcat 162 Weasel 25,537 Wolverine 95 Fisher 242 Skunk 217 Predatory Animals. Cougar 50 Wolves Coyotes 675 Badger. 26 3 Fur-farm Returns, 1932 (Statement No. 1). Kind of Animals. Beared. Died. Died or killed. Sold. Total on Hand as at Dec. 31st, 1932. Fox 3,351 16 3,959 16,792 785 2,895 44 3,842 543 57 8 156 10 3,185 Marten 114 2,841 Muskrats 30,655 Number of permits cancelled due to fur-farmers going out of business, 36; fur-farmers submitting Nil returns, 29 ; fur-farmers failing to submit returns at time of preparation of this statement, 37. Muskrat-farmers who were not able to advise of number of animals on respective farms, as follows : C. W. Albrecht, Quilchena ; G. A. Baurle, Chief Lake ; Black Lake Fur Farm Co., Vancouver ; D. Cordila, Colley- mount; Deep Creek Fur Farm, Quesnel; G. W. Edwards, Golden ; E. Fabel, Jaffray ; A. D. Hallett, Masset; P. L. Lambert, Lasqueti Island; U. S. Larkey, Fraser Lake; O. Naud, Burnaby ; E. Newbrand, Nakusp; H. Proctor, Granite Bay ; W. P. Sheek, Castledale. Fur-farm Returns, 1932 (Statement No. 2). Kind of Animals. Reared. Died or killed. Sold. Total on Hand as at Dec. 31st, 1932. 115 9 165 20 20 84 8 1 2 1 319 Fisher 53 294 2 Number of permits cancelled due to fur-farmers going out of business, 7 ; fur-farmers submitting Nil returns, 39 ; fur-farmers failing to submit returns at time of preparation of this statement, 8. Beaver-farmers who were not able to advise of number of animals on respective farms, as follows : Black Lake Fur Farm Co., Vancouver ; S. E. Manring, Mazaina ; C. Nichol, Vanderhoof. J 40 BRITISH COLUMBIA. Statement of Migratory Game Birds banded by Members of the Game Department and Returns received of Birds killed, 1932. Kind of Birds banded. No. banded. Mallards 1,097 Green-wing teal 249 Pintail 30 Baldpate (widgeon) 26 Canvas-back 1 Wood-ducks 3 Coots 8 Banded Birds killed. No. killed. Mallards ..'. 26 Green-wing teal 1 Personnel of Game Department as at December 31st, 1932. 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. Fishery Officer.. Fishery Branch. ..A. G. Bolton ..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 Lake Cowichan. Game Warden R. Marshall Duncan. Game Warden O. Mottishaw Alert Bay. Game Warden A. Monks Alberni. Game Warden V. H. Webber Victoria. Game Warden S. H. McCall Victoria. Game AVarden F. H. Greenfield Nanaimo. Stenographer Miss J. C. Thompson Nanaimo. "B" Division (Kootenay and Boundary Districts). Divisional Game Supervisor C. P. Kearns Nelson. Game Warden A. S. Cochran AVindermere. Game Warden I. J. Brown Golden. Game AVarden M. B. Ewart Penticton. Game AVarden ~W. J. Nixon Invermere. Game AA^arden N. Cameron Fernie. Game AVarden A. F. Sinclair Canal Flats. Game AArarden M. J. AVilson Revelstoke. Game AArarden L. F. Washburn Fernie. Game Warden B. Ranch Cranbrook. Game AVarden J. W Stewart Greenwood. Stenographer Miss G. M. Lowery Nelson. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER, 1932. J 41 "C" Division (Kamloops, Yale, Okanagan, Cariboo, and Chilcotin Districts). Divisional Game Supervisor R. M. Robertson Kamloops. Game AVarden D. Cameron Salmon Arm. Game AA7arden AV. R. Maxson Kelowna. Game Warden N. L. Robinson Lillooet. Game Warden P. E. Aiken Williams Lake. Game AVarden C. F. Still Vernon. Game Warden S. H. Jackson... Kamloops. Game Warden J. P. C. Atwood Quesnel. Game AVarden R. MacMartin Kamloops. Game AVarden AV. O. Quesnel Clinton. Game Warden L. Jobin Merritt. Game Warden W A. Broughton Hanceville. Game Warden (Probationer) F. D. Kibbee Barkerville. Clerk D. AV. 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 AVarden J. S. Clark Fort Nelson. Game AVarden E. Martin Prince Rupert. Game AATarden D. Roumieu Burns Lake. Game AVarden G. M. Kerkhoff Fort St. John. Game Warden A. J. Jank Pouce Coupe. Game AA7arden S. F. Faherty Vanderhoof.' Game Warden Ar. L. Williams Finlay Forks. Game Warden (Special) B. Villeneuve Fort Nelson. Game AATarden W. L. Forrester Prince George. Stenographer Miss H. M. AValker Prince Rupert. Stenographer Miss J. C. Smyth Prince George. "E" Division (Vancouver, Coast, and Lower Fraser Valley Districts). Divisional Game Supervisor J. G. Cunningham ATancouver. Game AVarden A. P. Cummins Vancouver. Game Warden AA7. Clark Vancouver. Game AVarden E. AV. Baker Vancouver. Game Warden G. C. Stevenson Vancouver. Game AVarden L. H. Walker S. Pender Island. Game AA'arden AA7. H. Cameron Ladner. Game AVarden T. D. Sutherland Sechelt. Game Warden R. E. Allan Powell River. Game Warden G. AA7illiams Abbotsford. Game AVarden J. A. Stuart Mission. Game AVarden H. C. Pyke Cloverdale. Game AVarden .F. Urquhart Port Coquitlam. Game AArarden A J. Butler Chilliwack. Elk Lake Game Farm. Game Warden J. W. Jones Victoria. Game Warden E. Boorman Victoria. Game Warden W. Mudge .Victoria. Predatory-animal Hunters and Special Game Wardens. Special Game Warden J. C. Smith , Comox. Special Game AVarden C. Shuttleworth Penticton. CO as 60 S5 PS I M SS ■4 .9«r hfi *H BB » S3S r5 M.S 1.S Jo ■a zn ?a JOrj flTJ S| ■O-fl OJ OO,-, offl.S 3M« o cc • ■33,—CO ego w 03^ T3 00 a an 03 o . 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Prosecutions. Revenue derived from Sale of Game Licences, Fees, and Furs. Year. Informations laid. Convictions. Cases dismissed. Firearms confiscated. Fines imposed. derived from Fur Trade. 1913 188 294 279 127 111 194 267 293 329 359 309 317 296 483 518 439 602 678 676 538 181 273 258 110 97 167 242 266 312 317 280 283 279 439 469 406 569 636 625 497 7 21 21 17 10 13 25 27 17 42 29 34 17 44 49 33 33 32 51 41 5 36 46 74 44 24 24 43 39 47 29 54 33 40 37 $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 5,493.50 $109,600.80 92,034.20 72,974.25 66,186.97 65,487.50 75,537.00 116,135.00 132,296.50 114,842.00 127,111.50 121,639.50 125,505.50 123,950.50 135,843.50 139,814.00 140,014.75 142,028.22 147,660.00 137,233.31 141,269.55 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 $5,291.39 24,595.80 51,093.89 60,594.18 1921 1922 1923 1924 -. 56,356.68 1925 56.287.78 1926 62,535.13 1927 71,324.96 1928 58,823.07 1929 47,329.89 45,161.11 1930 1931 46,091.08 1932 40,363.79 VICTORIA, B.C. : Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty. 1933. 825-1033-5002 """@en ; edm:hasType "Legislative proceedings"@en ; dcterms:identifier "J110.L5 S7"@en, "1934_V01_12_J1_J46"@en ; edm:isShownAt "10.14288/1.0308203"@en ; dcterms:language "English"@en ; edm:provider "Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library"@en ; dcterms:publisher "Victoria, BC : Government Printer"@en ; dcterms:rights "Images provided for research and reference use only. For permission to publish, copy or otherwise distribute these images please contact the Legislative Library of British Columbia"@en ; dcterms:source "Original Format: Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Library. Sessional Papers of the Province of British Columbia"@en ; dcterms:title "PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSIONER FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 1932"@en ; dcterms:type "Text"@en ; dcterms:description ""@en .