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REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950
Sessional Papers of the Province of British Columbia
British Columbia. Legislative Assembly
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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL Provincial Game Commission REPORT For the Year Ended December 31st 1950 VICTORIA, B.C. Printed by Don McDiarmid, Printer to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty 1952 To His Honour Clarence Wallace, C.B.E., Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of British Columbia. May it please Your Honour: The undersigned has the honour to submit the Report of the Provincial Game Commission for the year ended December 31st, 1950. G. S. WISMER, A ttorney-General. Attorney-General's Department, Victoria, B.C., December, 1951. Office of the Game Commission, Vancouver, B.C., July 1st, 1951. Honourable G. S. Wismer, K.C, Attorney-General, Victoria, B.C. Sir, — We have the honour to submit herewith our Report for the year ended December 31st, 1950. We have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servants, JAMES G. CUNNINGHAM, FRANK R. BUTLER, Game Commissioners. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Reports— Game Commission 7 Officer Commanding "A" Division 11 Officer Commanding " B " Division 13 Officer Commanding " C " Division 18 Officer Commanding " D " Division 25 Officer Commanding " E " Division 30 Report of the Division of Biology—Game Management and Research, Chief Game Biologist James Hatter 34 Report of Predator-control Branch—Supervisor of Predator-control W. W. Mair 38 Statistical Reports— Comparative Statistical Statement of Revenue, etc., 1913-50, Inclusive 41 Summary of Total Revenue Derived from Sale of Various Licences, Collections, etc., during Year 1950 41 Revenue—Sale of Resident Firearms Licences 42 Revenue—Sale of Deer, Moose-Elk, Goat, and Pheasant (Game) Tags 43 Revenue—Sale of Resident Anglers', Guides', Free Farmers', and Prospectors' Firearms Licences 44 Revenue—Sale of Non-resident Firearms and Outfitters' Licences 45 Revenue—Sale of Non-resident Anglers' Licences : 46 Revenue—Sale of Fur-traders', Taxidermists', and Tanners' Licences and Royalty on Fur 47 Comparative Statement of Revenue from Fur Trade, 1921-50, Inclusive 48 Comparative Statement Showing Pelts of Fur-bearing Animals on Which Royalty Has Been Collected, 1921-50, Inclusive 49 Statement of Kind of Pelts of Fur-bearing Animals on Which Royalty Was Collected during Year 1950 50 List of Confiscated Fur, 1950, and Revenue from Sale of Confiscated Fur 51 List of Confiscated Firearms, 1950, and Revenue from Sale of Confiscated Firearms 52 Bounties Paid, 1950 53 Comparative Statement of Bounties Paid from 1922 to 1950, Inclusive 54 Revenue—Big-game Trophy Fees Paid by Non-resident Hunters, 1950 55 Prosecutions, 1950 . _• •_ 56 Hunting and Fishing Accidents, 1950 58 Statement—Trout Liberations, 1950 59 Statement—Returns from Holders of Special (Trapping) Firearms Licences, Season 1949-50 71 Statement of Vermin Destroyed by Game Wardens, 1950 71 Statement of Game-bird Liberations, 1950 72 Statement—Returns of Game-bird Farmers, 1950 73 Statement—Miscellaneous Receipts 73 List of Resident Guides and Non-resident Outfitters, 1950 74 Personnel of Game Commission as at December 31st, 1950 83 Report of the Provincial Game Commission, 1950 It is with considerable satisfaction that we submit this, our 1950 Annual Game Report, because during the past year there has been a decided improvement in many species of game and a very substantial increase in revenue. The total revenue was $800,849.50. This sum includes an amount of $22,923.50 in fines, being an increase of $4,775 in fines and an over-all increase of $64,150.36 compared to the revenue in the calendar year of 1949. The increase is due to several factors, but the bulk of it was brought about through increased licence sales, as roughly set out hereunder:— Kind of Licence Number Issued Revenue Received Non-resident anglers' licences 23,622 $142,614.00 Non-resident firearms (hunting) licences 2,634 64,174.00 Resident anglers' licences 76,934 76,934.00 Resident firearms (hunting) licences 73,022 270,185.50 Totals 176,212 $553,907.50 To say the least, these figures are alarming from a game-management standpoint, because they show an increase of 14,029 licences over the previous year 1949 and a little over 40,000 licences over 1948. The big-game trophy-fee collections and royalties on fur were greater. No doubt this was caused through a considerable improvement in the big-game situation and in the fur market. Needless to say, this increase in revenue is very gratifying, but along with increased hunting and fishing pressure comes a very great need for further scientific control of our game resources. Your Game Commission's programme along these lines, it might be said, has been advancing very rapidly under the capable guidance and advice of Drs. W. A. Clemens and Ian McTaggart Cowan of the Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, coupled with an increased appropriation for scientific work, which has enabled us to enlarge the scientific branch of the Department. Dr. P. A. Larkin, Chief Fisheries Biologist, and James Hatter, our Chief Game Biologist, have been provided with assistants, and we have also made provision for the appointment of Regional Game Biologists for Vancouver Island and the Interior. No doubt these appointments will be made in the fiscal year 1951-52. There would appear to be no question that the appointment of biologists to carry out the many and varied problems confronting us is of the utmost necessity. Requests from Game Associations and other similar organizations for scientific investigations are increasing. We have, wherever and whenever possible, published and distributed copies of all scientific reports submitted by our biologists, and in these reports are to be found scientific presentations under various headings. Our Predatory-animal Control Branch, under the supervision of W. W. Mair, has conducted a campaign against predators, but particularly coyotes, in the Southern Interior sections of the Province, and the results obtained have been very gratifying. Your attention is drawn to the presentation made by Mr. Mair to be found later on in this report. The game-checking station at Cache Creek, which has been operated for a number of years, again provided us with a great deal of important information along with scientific 7 T 8 BRITISH COLUMBIA data that was exceptionally useful to our biological staff. The 1950 records for Cache Creek show that the following game animals, etc., were checked:— Moose 1,589 Mountain-sheep 8 Deer 1,139 Ducks 7,134 Bear (black) 87 Geese 417 Bear (grizzly) 12 Grouse 6,442 Mountain-goat 47 Trout 11,805 The value of this checking-station is important, not only from a game-management point of view, but also as a means of cementing more cordial relations with the general public. The officers who were on duty at this checking-station were in a position to supply valuable information, not only to the non-resident and resident sportsman, but to the tourist as well. This checking-station has operated so satisfactorily that recently a strong recommendation has been made for the placing of a similar station on the Hope-Princeton Highway, as well as in a section of the East Kootenay District. Present finances, however, will not permit any expansion along these lines. The Department's relations with the organized sportsmen continue to be on a very friendly basis. Every opportunity is taken to attend meetings of Game Associations, as well as their regional conventions. As in past years, the Annual Provincial Game Convention was held, for the first time at the University of British Columbia, and it is felt that we are on safe ground in saying that more than ever the value of this convention has been quite apparent, because during the convention we were in a position to receive representations not only from Game Associations, but from agriculturists, trappers, and others. The complete minutes of the Annual Game Convention have been printed, and each high school in the Province has been supplied with a copy of these minutes, as well as the minutes of the past Provincial Game Conventions. The correspondence we have had from a number of the principals from the various high schools would indicate that these minutes have been very well received. It might be mentioned that, in addition to supplying these minutes, we have accepted every opportunity to speak at different schools in the Province, and also to show our wild-life pictures. There is a growing demand for this form of wild-life education, and we have reason to believe that several additional films will soon be donated for such use by the organized sportsmen. The films we have, and the additional ones we hope to secure, will be used not only in connection with educational work amongst the school-children of the Province, but will also be used by the Canadian Forestry Association for showing to Junior Forest Wardens in different sections of British Columbia. It might be mentioned that members of the Game Commission are on the directorate of the latter-mentioned association. PREDATORY ANIMALS As previously stated, this Branch of the Department is now under the supervision of W. W. Mair. The total predatory animals killed during the year amounted to 9,822 coyotes, 991 wolves, and 395 cougars. These figures show an increase of 2,975 coyotes and a decrease of 89 wolves and 129 cougars from the previous year. The decrease in cougars has been quite substantial since 1948, when the bounty claims on cougars reached an all-time high of 725. UPLAND GAME BIRDS In 1950 there were 19,437 pheasants purchased from licensed game-bird farmers, and a summary of the liberations made will be found in the statistical portion of this Report. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 9 The advisability of extending or continuing the policy of purchasing and liberating pheasants is being carefully studied and, as a matter of fact, at present is the subject of a very extensive survey by our game biologists. The pheasant situation during the past year has not been satisfactory. The pheasant population has been steadily decreasing, not only in sections of this Province, but in other parts of the continent. We are, however, not as yet in a position to give any satisfactory answer for the reason of this decrease. Numerous causes have been suggested, however, such as over-shooting, poor hatching conditions, loss of suitable habitat, inbreeding, disease, insecticides, and in some instances it has been suggested that pheasants are also the subject of cyclic trends in the same manner as grouse. As previously stated, we are exerting every effort to learn the cause of this decrease. On the Lower Mainland there are about 300 sections of suitable land for pheasants, and when one considers that we have been attempting to provide pheasants for over 20,000 licensed hunters, this, no doubt, is the contributing factor to decreases in pheasants. The grouse season, as expected, was above average and will, we believe, continue so for another season or two, as these birds are cyclic and have now about reached the peak of the cycle. MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS We had an average season for hunting of ducks and geese throughout the Province. The split open season on the Lower Mainland was again in effect, and, no doubt, those sportsmen frequenting the Lower Fraser River marshes and the Gulf shore enjoyed some fair shooting, but there are growing objections from many sources, particularly in the inland section of the Fraser Valley, against a split season. With these growing objections, and the fact that the sportsmen are beginning to realize that split seasons deprive them of fifteen days of hunting, there is reason to believe that the split season will not be recommended next year. Every indication points to a good season on brant along the coast. This game bird is only found along the coast-line wherever suitable food is abundant, the principal places being Boundary Bay, east and west coast of Vancouver Island, and a few isolated spots in the Gulf of Georgia. BIG GAME Big-game conditions throughout the Province have shown improvement. Deer, owing to improved winter conditions, came through the winter fairly well, and the hunter- kill was much more successful than during the past season or two. However, as yet, deer have not been as plentiful as in the past, and there is growing agitation among the organized sportsmen for a Province-wide one-deer bag-limit until such time as our deer population returns to normal. Moose have been fairly plentiful, but in some areas, forage is being overtaxed, and a reduction in the number of moose in these areas would seem to be desirable. Reports received from guides and trappers would indicate improvement in caribou numbers to the south of the Canadian National Railway. These reports are encouraging in view of the fact that caribou have not been too plentiful during recent years, and at the moment the situation has not improved sufficiently to warrant an open hunting season. The big game of the Province, as usual, was the attraction or the cause for bringing into the Province a very desirable class of tourist. A total of some 90 grizzly bear, 123 black bear, 60 caribou, 379 deer, 238 mountain-goat, 90 mountain-sheep, 1,012 moose, and 109 wapiti (elk), making a grand total of 2,101 big-game animals, was taken by non-resident sportsmen, and this resulted in the sum of $88,145 being paid in trophy fees, or an increase of $3,735 over the previous year. T 10 BRITISH COLUMBIA GAME-LAWS ENFORCEMENT With increased hunting pressure, naturally comes a corresponding increase in violations of the various Acts pertaining to game and fish, and this has resulted in 1,359 prosecutions being conducted, of which 1,337 were successful, and a total of $22,923 was collected in fines. A perusal of the statement on prosecutions appearing later on in this Report will show that in spite of intensive patrols and checking on the part of our field staff, there are a great many residents who will still insist on taking a chance in hunting or fishing without licences, because prosecutions under this heading resulted in some 265 charges being laid in regard to hunting and 249 for angling. The charge of carrying loaded firearms in or discharging same from an automobile resulted in some 160 successful prosecutions. Speaking of prosecutions, we are very pleased indeed to advise that increased support is being received from most Magistrates in the Province, who have been assisting us admirably in our attempt to stamp out Game and Fishery Act violations. In our last Report we mentioned the necessity of having regulations to control the use of aircraft in hunting, fishing, or trapping, and we are very pleased to be able to report that suitable regulations have been passed and have become law. It is too early as yet to submit any report or opinion on the effectiveness of these regulations, but there is no doubt that we will find it necessary from time to time to request amendments in order to cope with the many problems that crop up in connection with the use of aircraft. It might be mentioned we have had many requests from Game Departments across Canada and in the United States for copies of these regulations, and there would appear to be no doubt that the need for control of aircraft in the taking of game and sport fish is universal. GAME-FISH CULTURE This branch of the Department continues to expand. An idea of the importance of maintaining our present supply of sport fish may be gained when one studies the licence figures found later in this Report. During the year 1950 some 76,934 resident and 23,622 non-resident anglers' licences were issued, or a total of 100,556 licences against a total of 75,656 firearms or hunting licences. These totals show an increase of 11,841 anglers' licences issued over the year 1949. As suggested in our previous Report, provision was made in our appropriation for 1950-51 for the construction of a trout-hatchery in the Lower Cariboo section of the Province, in the vicinity of Loon Lake, so that we could take care of the ever-increasing demand upon the sport-fish resources of the Cariboo and Lillooet Districts. This hatchery has been built and will be in production in the summer of 1951. There is a growing demand for heavier liberations of fingerling trout in the Koote- nays, Okanagan and Shuswap Lake areas, and we are endeavouring to take the necessary steps to increase facilities at the Summerland and Nelson Trout-hatcheries to take care of these demands for heavier stocking. Provision for constructing an independent water- supply from that of the Summerland domestic supply will be taken care of during the coming year in order to cope with the proposed output of our Summerland Hatchery. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Game Associations, farmers' organizations, Provincial and Dominion Government Departments have been most helpful in our game-management work during the year, and we wish to express our sincere appreciation for their co-operation. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 11 "A" DIVISION (VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE GULF ISLANDS, AND THE MAINLAND COAST FROM TOBA INLET NORTH TO CAPE CAUTION, INCLUDING THE ISLANDS ADJACENT TO THE EAST COAST OF VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH OF CAMPBELL RIVER). By G. C. Stevenson, Officer Commanding I have the honour to submit my annual report covering game and fish conditions in "A" Division for the year ending December 31st, 1950. Big Game Elk (Wapiti).—These animals continue to maintain their numbers without any appreciable fluctuation. In the Oyster River area they are causing a certain amount of damage to oat-crops. Strangely enough the bands of elk on the Island appear to limit themselves to comparatively small areas and do not show an inclination to spread. The food factor may be the limiting influence, but with the protection afforded these animals, it appears strange that they do not widen their habitat. When a biological survey can be made of elk, a better management programme can be arrived at. A survey will require considerable time, as the animals are in widely separated bands. Shaw Creek Game Reserve contains a very fair number of these animals, and facilities for observation there are not too difficult. Deer (Coast or Columbian).—Though many reasons have been advanced for the decline in numbers of these animals, including predation by cougars (with emphasis on increased bounties), the fact that three consecutive winters of exceptional severity, coupled with the ever-increasing yearly hunting pressure, is, in my opinion, the principal reducing factor. I fail to see how our Island stand of deer can be increased except by much shorter open seasons and a minimum bag-limit. The problem of winter range depends to a large extent on logging operations and snow conditions, and little can be done in either case. Bear (Black).—These animals are plentiful throughout the Island and have caused considerable damage to orchards and stock in the Courtenay District. There is little interest shown in hunting them. Bear (Grizzly).—Quite numerous at the head of Knight and Loughborough Inlets. Being somewhat off the beaten track for the average hunter, and the terrain being difficult, they are not hunted to any extent in this Division. Fur-bearing Animals Fur-bearers in many parts of the Island are on the increase, especially marten, weasel, and racoon. Snow conditions during the past three winters have prevented many trappers from taking marten, hence a noticeable increase. Beaver show a definite increase under the controlled method of trapping. Muskrats are not plentiful (not indigenous to the Island), but show signs of multiplying in protected areas. Mink are plentiful, and otter, though not plentiful, are in fair numbers. Upland Game Birds Blue Grouse.—These birds continue in considerable numbers in such areas as Sayward Forest and the adjacent logged-off lands. Cowichan District and that part known as Hillcrest, also contain large numbers of these birds. Hunting pressure on blue grouse is increasing every year, but so far the harvest has not been affected. A biological study of these birds was conducted during the early part of the year to study parasitic diseases noticed in some of these grouse. Willow Grouse.—Certain areas show an increase in the number of these birds, but they are by no means plentiful. T 12 BRITISH COLUMBIA Pheasants.—To be found in fair numbers, especially in the Saanich, Comox, and Courtenay Districts. Owing to the limited areas where these birds may be released, it is difficult to build up a large stock. Many farmers object to pheasants being liberated on their lands, and others will not permit hunting over their fields. Much of the difficulty has been caused by the hunting public, many of whom do not observe even elementary courtesy toward the farmers, and in many cases go so far as to insult and abuse the landowners, to say nothing of damaging their property. The Game Associations are endeavouring to cope with the question by closer co-operation with the farmers. Migratory Game Birds This has been a good season for ducks and geese in this Division, and very fair bags were obtained by hunters, considering the limited areas open to them. Brant were showing up in moderate numbers toward the end of the season. The latter birds are to be found in fair numbers in areas such as Sidney Spit, Qualicum, and Parksville. Predator-control A total of 191 cougar and 14 timber-wolves were destroyed during the year in this Division. Of this number, 40 cougar were accounted for by Departmental hunters. The latter answered many calls to destroy cougar in remote and sparsely settled areas. One Departmental hunter destroyed 24 cougar, many of which were obtained in very difficult and hazardous terrain. Game Wardens, in the course of their patrols, destroyed many cats, hawks, owls, crows, ravens, and a large number of racoon, the latter causing much damage to poultry- farmers. Many dogs found in the act of running deer were also destroyed. Game Protection There were 228 prosecutions under the " Game Act" and Fishery Regulations during the year; of these, 226 were convictions, and 2 were dismissed. Game Propagation Pheasants were released in Saanich, Metchosin, Alberni, Nanaimo, Courtenay, and Comox Districts during the year, but, as mentioned elsewhere, release areas are becoming more difficult to find owing to the objections by many land-owners. Game Reserves Reserves are established at Strathcona Park, Shaw Creek, Bald Mountain, Elk Lake, Elk Falls, and China Creek. Of these, Shaw Creek contains a large band of elk. Fur Trade There is very little trading in raw fur carried out in this Division. Practically all wild and fur-farmed pelts are disposed of in Vancouver and elsewhere. Registration of Trap-lines The system of beaver-tagging, together with the permit requirement for taking these animals is showing excellent results. Trappers are becoming more and more conscious of the beneficial results of controlled trapping and registration to protect their own interests. Registration of Guides There are comparatively few registered guides in this Division, but indications are that in the Campbell River and Cowichan areas more persons will be applying for guides' licences, especially as the tourist industry increases. report of provincial game commission, 1950 t 13 Special Patrols No special patrols were made during the year, but Game Wardens and predatory- animal hunters covered several remote areas with good results in regard to enforcement and predator destruction. Hunting Accidents July 28th, Merle Shaw, Alert Bay, accidentally shot herself with a .22 rifle in the shoulder. Not serious. September 17th, Harold M. Hames, Courtenay, accidentally shot by Stan Cresswell during grouse-shooting. Pellets in face, leg, and arm. Not serious. October 8th, Charles R. Gilmore, Chemainus, accidentally shot by companion in mistake for a deer. Fatal. November 19th, George Tabbenner, Duncan, accidentally shot himself by dragging gun toward himself in rowboat. Shattered right arm. Serious. November 23rd, William W. Barker, Sidney, aged 16, accidentally fell with shotgun, blowing off part of finger. Not serious. December 9th, Kenneth Gouthier, Campbell River, accidentally shot in hip by .410 shotgun, when latter was knocked off shelf in camp. Serious. December 10th, Ronald Hilton, Courtenay, aged 16, accidentally shot by Laurence Grey, aged 17. Dropped shotgun which discharged, striking Hilton in calves of leg. Serious. Game-fish Culture Liberations of Kamloops trout were made from the Provincial trout-hatchery at Courtenay in all lakes requiring restocking. Summary and General Remarks Game conditions in this Division during the past year have been good, considering the hunting pressure. There was a general complaint regarding the scarcity of deer, and there is no doubt these animals are not as numerous as formerly, due to a very large extent to three consecutive winters of exceptional severity and the ever-increasing hunting pressure. Sportsmen must reconcile themselves to the fact that as the number of hunters increases and settlement takes place, so will the game decrease, unless much shorter open seasons are recommended and bag-limits cut to a minimum. There is no magic formula that can be adopted to make the deer population increase, and we must face the fact that the day of long open seasons and big bag-limits has ended. This Division has had excellent co-operation from the Provincial Police, and later from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and I wish to express my appreciation to all ranks for their unstinted assistance. The Game Wardens, Fishery Officers, and predatory- animal hunters have carried out their duties to the Commission in a very thorough manner, and to them I am duly grateful. " B " DIVISION (KOOTENAY AND BOUNDARY DISTRICTS) By C. F. Kearns, Officer Commanding I beg to submit herewith my annual report for the year ended December 31st, 1950. Big Game Moose.—The hunting pressure on these animals is increasing and some alternation in the open season is in order. Due to the accessibility of the moose areas by road and the fact that moose frequent swampy areas, moose-hunting in the East Kootenay is on the order of shooting domestic stock in a pasture. Setting back the season for two weeks or more—when the valley swamps would be frozen and the moose have sought the uplands— would give these animals a sporting chance and actually promote better recreation for the T 14 BRITISH COLUMBIA hunter. The East Kootenay can afford a fairly generous open season if it is not too early in the fall. Wapiti (Elk).—In good numbers in the East Kootenay and extending their range westward to Kootenay Lake and the western slope of the Selkirks. These animals, due to their high range, can stand a fairly long open season, as, similar to the mule-deer, they do not seek the valleys until forced down by deep snow. The planting of elk made at the north end of Kootenay Lake in 1948 appears to be doing well, with an increase noted in the number of young animals. However, it is still too early to say whether or not, due to snow conditions in that area, these animals have become firmly established. Small elk populations exist as the result of plantings in the Princeton area, and near Naramata at the south-eastern end of Okanagan Lake. The open season was not productive of a large bag in either locality, although there is a fair stock of animals at these points. Caribou.—Little change is noted in the caribou stand in the Division, and in spite of the six weeks' open season the bag was very light. This is accounted for to some extent by the difficulty in hunting caribou at the higher elevations. Caribou appear to be confined to the areas contiguous to the Arrow Lakes and Kootenay Lake, and their lack of numbers is somewhat of a problem. Neither scarcity of range nor the incursion of predators would seem to be the correct answer for no sign of substantial increase. Possibly their numbers may be considered static for this Division. Mountain-goat.—Well distributed and indicating a slow increase in the Boundary and Similkameen Districts, particularly the Ashnola watershed, where a short open season might be in order. Mountain-sheep.—Still comparatively scarce in their former ranges of the East Kootenay, and a very small number were taken in the open season. The two isolated bands in the Vaseaux Lake area and along the Ashnola River do not present any marked change, although a few rams might well be taken in either of these bands either by a short open season or by a permit system. Deer (Mule).—In spite of not being present in their former numbers, mule-deer are well distributed throughout the Division. The same remarks apply to white-tailed deer. Due to the toll of the last two severe winters, our deer population is probably lower than at any time in the past twenty-five years. It is to be fervently hoped that we will be favoured by favourable weather conditions for a sufficient period to build up their numbers again. Of the two species, the white-tailed have been depleted most. Bear (Black or Brown).—May be regarded as plentiful and well distributed throughout the Division. To a lesser extent the same notation would apply to the grizzly, although they are not in such numbers as the black or brown bears. Fur-bearing Animals There has been little change in the registered trap-lines; any that have become vacant have been promptly applied for; in fact, there is no vacant territory to be had, and this in spite of the fact that for some years the prices of wild-caught fur have been very low. It is noted that during the past year the price of most furs is on the up-grade. Previously prevailing low prices did not offer any inducement for trappers to trap heavily, and many of them have permitted their lines to replenish themselves. Lynx, marten, mink, weasel, muskrat, and beaver are the most common fur-bearers, but fisher, wolverine, otter, skunk, badger, and fox are comparatively scarce. Upland Game Birds Blue Grouse.—Quite plentiful during the past season. Ruffed (Willow) Grouse.—Again seem to be on the up-grade, although it is not to be expected that they will regain their former numbers in the vicinity of settlements. Good roads, heavy hunting pressure, and the clearing of suitable cover, all contribute to the depreciation of willow grouse. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 15 Franklin's Grouse.—Show little change, being fairly well distributed, with the exception of the Cranbrook area. Sharp-tailed Grouse.—These birds have shown a decided increase in the East Kootenay, particularly in the Cranbrook to Windermere areas, and could again stand a short open season. They are still scarce in the Boundary-Similkameen Districts, and it does not appear as though they would again attain their former numbers in these localities. Ptarmigan.—Found on the high mountains throughout the Division, but are negligible as game birds. Pheasants.—A general and marked decline in the stand of these birds, particularly in such former noted areas as Creston, Grand Forks, and the Similkameen Districts, is still much of a mystery. If the prevailing impression is true that modern sprays and insecticides account for the depletion of pheasants, then the outlook is somewhat dismal. Partridge.—Not very plentiful, although a few birds are present in the Similkameen, Grand Forks, and Creston Districts. These birds also—like the pheasants—are not in the abundance of former years. Quail.—Fairly plentiful from Penticton to the United States Boundary, but this is the only part of the Division where their introduction has been successful. Migratory Game Birds Geese (Canada).—The locally reared geese seem to remain late in the season, very often after the freeze-up, a few remaining in the open water throughout the winter, presumably having lost their tendency to migrate. These have been fed by the Game Department with apparent success. Ducks.—Nested in considerable numbers in the Creston area and also in the Windermere and Golden Districts. Possibly a thousand mallards, scaups, redheads, and golden-eyes, and a few coots, winter in the Kootenay River at Nelson, being fed in severe weather by the Game Department and local residents. Coots.—Nested throughout the Division in large numbers. They are not sought by hunters to any extent. Snipe (Wilson's).—Migratory and present only for a few days each fall. Not popular as a game bird. Swans.—Occasional, remaining around the West Arm of Kootenay Lake or at Duck Lake near Creston for a few days in spring, presumably en route northward. Predatory Animals and Noxious Birds Game wardens, during the year, accounted for 84 cougars, 172 coyotes, 8 bobcats, 38 domestic dogs, 101 wild domestic cats, as well as numerous crows, ravens, hawks, and magpies, and also two predator bears. Two predator-hunters, G. Haskell and M. Morigeau, have been specializing during the year on coyote-control. Both of these men have been very successful cougar-hunters, but it was felt that the coyote menace was in definite need of control; consequently, the bulk of the cougar-hunting was left to the Game Wardens, while experiments were made in controlling coyotes with traps, coyote-getters—a poison-container that works on the principle of a trap—and outright poison. Previous poison experiments with strychnine and cyanide were quite successful, and accounted for a large number of coyotes, but with the use of 1080 a wider programme was instituted. Horses were slaughtered and treated with 1080, a new poison which is effective among members of the canine family. These treated baits were placed throughout the Division in various localities recommended by the local Game Warden where coyotes were known to frequent. In any organized campaign of poisoning, the co-operation of everyone is most necessary; consequently, no poison was put out except on private lands with the consent and co-operation of the owner or on remote Crown lands. In all cases, T 16 BRITISH COLUMBIA poison notices were displayed, and the poison baits were put in such a manner as to attract only coyotes. These baits were kept under constant surveillance by Game Wardens or interested individuals. All baits that were not consumed by predators were taken up and destroyed by burning. To date we have not any specific figures to prove the success of this method of coyote-control, but in every instance where coyotes have had access to these poison baits, the absence of coyote tracks in the snow is fairly conclusive proof that having once had a meal at the bait, the coyote was finished. In some cases the poisoned coyotes have been found, but as the poison does not take effect immediately, although it is ultimately certain, these animals are able to travel quite a way from where the bait was taken. No doubt the Supervisor of Predator-control, W. W. Mair, will cover the subject in more detail. Game Protection There were 209 prosecutions under the " Game Act" and the Special Fisheries Regulations during the year, of which 10 prosecutions were initiated by the Provincial Police. Game Propagation As usual, pheasants were released for restocking purposes in the Similkameen, Grand Forks, and Creston areas, as well as a few birds at Nakusp. Feed was put out during the winter in areas where pheasants, Hungarian partridge, or quail required assistance. Hay was also distributed to deer in various localities, and in some cases cedar-boughs and brush were provided in areas where the deer had browsed off the trees as high as they could reach. This work was done by the Game Wardens during the winter, and much gratuitous help was received from interested sportsmen. Game Reserves The Elk River Reserve, comprising the watershed of Elk and Bull Rivers, also the White River, is the most important one, as it is situated in the heart of the big-game country. Game-bird sanctuaries adjacent to Nelson and at Vaseaux Lake, south of Penticton, are also beneficial, and their establishment continues to meet with general approval. Deer sanctuaries exist at Elko, Canal Flats, and in the Kettle River district. These are located on the winter yarding-grounds of the mule-deer and serve as a haven for these animals during unusual winter conditions late in the season, when they might otherwise be too easily taken. Fur Trade While there are resident fur-buyers at various points in the Division, the bulk of the raw-fur trade goes to Vancouver, very little being exported directly out of the Province. Registration of Trap-lines Nothing more clearly demonstrates the value of Provincial administration of trap- lines than the number of applications that are continually being received at every Game Office for trap-lines. These are at a premium at the present time, and no doubt will continue to be so, as few trappers are willing to relinquish their trap-lines, which are, in effect, large-scale fur-farms, even though the fluctuation in fur prices is sometimes disappointing to the trapper. Registration of Guides There were 166 registered guides in the Division throughout the year. Most of them reported a very successful season, and they were able to satisfy their clients, who are nearly all from the United States. It is felt that there are now as many registered guides as this area can well accommodate. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 17 Special Patrols No outstanding patrols were made during the year, although routine patrols were quite extensive. Patrols were carried out by car, launch, rowboat, horse-back, and on foot continually during the year. A good many patrols to remote areas were in connection with the liberation of trout fry or the planting of trout eggs. Hunting Accidents In May- 1950, C. M. Kirkendall, aged 16, of Deer Park, while hunting coyotes, accidentally shot himself in the hand with a .22 while climbing up some rocks. This wound was not serious. A. G. Ozjust, of Trail, accidentally shot himself in the toe while hunting near Nelson. He claimed the rifle discharged accidentally, and this wound was not serious. On November 5th, 1950, while hunting near Ta Ta Creek, Peter Ritco, of Oliver, laid a gun in the back of the truck and it went off, the bullet going through the cab and striking his hunting companion, Frank Howlett, in the back. Howlett died on the way to hospital, and police action is pending against Ritco for negligence. Summary and General Remarks The game situation generally in this Division is not as good as it has previously been. We have had three severe winters out of the past four, and two very severe winters in succession. The winters of 1948-49 and 1949-50 were both very severe, due to heavy snowfalls and continued cold weather. The deep heavy snow caused the deer to concentrate very closely, prevented their roaming freely in search of foliage, and made them easy prey to coyotes and, in some cases, domestic dogs. The continued sub-zero weather in many localities also contributed to the decline of these animals already weakened by insufficient food. ; The Game Wardens reported numerous reports of both mule and white- tailed deer that had died, in some cases, in small bands. We still have a lot of deer, but probably not more than half as many as we possessed five years ago. It is gratifying to report that the present winter of 1950-51 shows every indication of being a very mild one, and at the present writing, February 28th, 1951, the prospect of any inclement weather seems very remote. All deer animals have wintered very well. For some reason, mountain-goat appear to have suffered a decline. This is not confined to any one locality, but has been reported from various parts of the Division. Mountain-goat are still plentiful, but are not as readily observed as during the past few years. One suggestion is that the winters have also had their effect on these animals. The stand of both moose and elk is still good and compares very favourably with former years, in spite of a generous open season. The decline of the pheasants has caused much concern, as these birds furnish a great deal of sport in the Okanagan, Grand Forks, and Creston areas. However, we take some consolation from the fact that the decline of pheasants is general over all the continent, and if this is a cyclical recession, it is hoped that these fine sporting birds will soon be on the up-grade again. While this summary appears to be pessimistic, the case is not quite as black as one might fear. Grouse are on the up-grade again, and during the year, although the open season was short, good bags of grouse were obtained. It should be remembered that in making annual reports in the past, attention has been drawn to the fact that we had enjoyed climatic ranges that were most favourable—that is, we had a series of mild winters and much freedom from fire, drought, floods, and pestilence. It is regrettable that during the years since World War II we have been visited with climatic vagaries that were extremely hard on wild life. It is to be fervently hoped we are now entering on a cycle of some beneficial seasons. If so, our deer herds will rapidly T 18 BRITISH COLUMBIA replenish themselves because we have been waging war on the chief predators—cougars and coyotes—during the past few years, and the depletion of these particular predators should assist in the rapid recovery of our deer herds. The hunting pressure increases yearly, and will probably continue to do so due to the increasing population of the Province. Probably we can no longer afford to be so free with both bag-limits and open seasons as in the past. We have already made a start in reducing the elk-moose bag, and very likely in the future we will be compelled to ration our game to a greater degree. A limited bag of game animals on a rotation basis would be the most satisfactory solution. The interest taken by the organized sportsmen's associations and their desire to lend an attentive ear to the problems of game-laws enforcement is a very healthy augury that we can work out a programme that will permit us to have a lengthy season during which some species of game will always be open, even though we may not be able to take the liberal bags of other days. " C " DIVISION (KAMLOOPS, YALE, OKANAGAN, CARIBOO, CHILCOTIN, AND SQUAMISH DISTRICTS) By R. M. Robertson, Officer Commanding I have the honour to submit herewith my annual report on game conditions in " C " Game Division during the year ended December 31st, 1950. Big Game Moose.—This species is slowly but surely moving south into the Merritt district. Several have been seen at Ludwig Lake, Siwash Meadow, and Burns Hill, 40 miles south of Merritt on the Princeton Highway. In the Penask Lake area, Woodward Valley, and along Guichon Creek, mostly cow moose with calves have been seen. From the winter of 1949-50, which was one of the severest on record, moose emerged in fairly healthy condition. Wood-ticks did not appear to affect the big game. Up to the time of writing this report, snowfall was normal on higher levels during the open season and up to January 31st, 1951. A report from the Wells Detachment indicated a shortage of calves during the late summer months. Approximately twelve bulls were taken in this Detachment during the open season. In the Quesnel area, moose are in abundance in certain portions. Thousands of acres of scrub timber and windfalls have been burned out, thus providing a possible additional food-supply. A great deal of overbrowsing is still reported in parts of the Cariboo. Perusal of questionnaires received from twenty guides in the Cariboo on the moose situation indicates:— (1) A lack of disease in moose. (2) Scarcity of ticks. (3) Conflicting reports of abundance of moose. (4) Increased hunting pressure. (5) Increased crop of calves. (6) General scarcity of wolves in most areas. (7) Moose moving in from one area to another in search of food. (8) Overbrowsing prevalent in some areas. In summing up these reports it would seem that the ecological factor is the all- important one. Hunting pressure was more evenly distributed, but far from ideal. Owing to the high cost of meat, large numbers of resident hunters visited the Cariboo, but confined their hunting activity to roadside search for big game. Where resident hunters hired guides—and they are now doing so in increasing numbers—greater success was assured. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 19 One guide, spending much of his time in the hills, reported seeing black-bear cubs feeding on moose calves in the Lac la Hache area. The majority of guides make the usual report of fairly good hunting conditions for the first few days, but for the rest of the season it has been described as from poor to mediocre hunting. One guide and assistants took as high as 50 moose in one season and always in bottle-neck country, and other guides took from 20 to 30 moose. In many cases it simply means that a good percentage of those moose are prevented from reaching new areas where food-supply is more abundant. Wolves scatter and drive more game than they actually kill into new areas where food is more abundant. Besides a southern movement of moose, there is also a heavier movement to the east of the Cariboo, extending into the Salmon Arm area, especially around Lichen Mountain. While the statistics gathered at the Cache Creek Checking-station are valuable, they do not give or describe the continual trend in moose movement except during the open season. Some interesting figures are furnished herein for 100 square miles around the Sheridan Lake area in the Cariboo. These figures are for moose taken by clients under guide control. Twenty-two guides obtained the following numbers of moose each year from 1946 to 1950, inclusive: 1946, 114; 1947, 112; 1948,44; 1949,30; and 1950, 60. During the last year, 1950, only seventeen guides operated within the 100 square miles. The other five did not operate due to lack of business. There may be several factors responsible for the decline in moose-kill:— (1) Lack of food and consequent shift of moose in search of new browsing areas. (2) Non-resident hunters going to the Chilcotin country, where moose are more numerous. (3) Reduced number of American hunters due to economic and war developments. The majority of moose killed to-day are small in antler spread as compared with those killed seven years ago. This year the average was 33.2 inches. The percentage of success kills of moose by both residents and non-resident hunters hiring guides was 64.4 and 62.2 per cent respectively for the entire Cariboo region. For the Chilcotin country the success ratio was higher still, according to statistics compiled by Lawson Sugden from the Cache Creek Checking-station records. Resident hunters operating without a guide were less successful. The ratio dropped to 21.9 per cent. The total moose-bag amounted to 1,591 for transient hunters. Due to the increased hunting population of the Cariboo, a total of 4,000 animals would be an all-round conservative figure for transient and resident hunters' kill, mainly in the Cariboo region. In the Gang Ranch Block, comprising 120 square miles, with eleven guides and eight assistants operating therein, a total of 113 moose was taken during the open season. Bears.—From Cache Creek records 12 grizzlies were taken, mainly from the Cariboo and Chilcotin country. Black bears were not quite so prevalent during the past year, and few complaints were received from beef-growers of damage to stock. Around the Batnuni Lake area in the Quesnel Detachment, grizzlies are prevalent. Guides are available in this comparatively virgin area. Guides for grizzly-hunters around Quesnel are limited in number. In the Revelstoke area one guide counted 27 grizzlies in one locality. In the Big Bend district a fair number has been seen. Mountain-sheep.—This species was driven from high levels during 1949-50 because of deep snow. No crust developed, but feed conditions were poor. Bobcats and other short-legged predators were greatly handicapped. In some cases, mountain-sheep came on to the highways followed by bobcats. In two or three cases, bobcats were seen attacking rams in their weakened condition. These predators seemed to seize sheep by the throat, who were no match for the powerful bobcat. Several bobcats were shot and T 20 BRITISH COLUMBIA trapped in the vicinity of Squilax and other areas. In the Squam Bay area at Adams Lake a sheep-count has never been made with any degree of accuracy, due to the rough terrain. Three rams were taken during the hunting season by hunters, one having a horn base of 16 inches. In the Churn Creek basin, mountain-sheep should receive greater protection. It has been suggested that two weeks be cut off the end of the season to give these sheep a chance to come down to their wintering-grounds without, during the open season, being hounded daily by hunters. Wapiti. — In the Upper Adams River basin the numbers of wapiti are largely uncertain. In the lower portion of this river this species winters with little interruption or interference. A few have been seen at Albas and Malakwa. In the Paradise and Big Gun areas of the Lillooet Detachment a few specimens are reported. Deer.—In the Merritt area deer were scarce, due principally to the severity of the previous winter. Kamloops area showed an increase, but in the Vavenby district a heavy loss of fawns was reported. Two thousand deer-tags were sold in the Kamloops district, where approximately 300 deer were taken. In the Kelowna district the success ratio in the kill of deer was below normal, due to adverse climatic conditions. In the Quesnel area it has been stated that deer are definitely not as numerous as they were ten years ago. This part of the Division is being slowly opened up for agricultural development, and not as many deer are seen. Around Williams Lake deer are very scarce, but it seems that snow in all sectors of this Division was late in arriving, and consequently deer remained almost everywhere on higher levels until quite late in the season. During the severe winter conditions of 1949-50 the powdery condition and considerable depth of the snow rendered ample protection to all species of big game, with the possible exception of sheep and goats. Predators had a hard time and no doubt suffered considerably. Caribou. — There is a very definite need for a survey on caribou over the entire Province. The strange lack of increase and the well-known tendency of the species to keep out of reach of civilization still leaves the welfare of this species a largely enigmatical problem. In the Turn Turn Lake area, in the Upper Adams River district, a few have been seen at timber-line east of the lake. In the Stevens Lake-Phillip Mountain region a few were reported. The Upper Swift and Sovereign Creek areas in the Quesnel district have a few remaining bands, and even in all the open-season areas very few of these animals are ever taken. Only six caribou trophies passed through the Cache Creek Checking- station from the entire Cariboo district during the open season. There is a possibility that adverse weather conditions of a cyclic nature affecting the food-supply plus the appearance of wolves and possible destruction of calves and, last but not least, the intrusion of moose may play a part in the possible decline of the caribou population. It is definitely known that caribou have largely disappeared from the Battle Mountain country. This area is in the direct line of wolf travel, and more moose are reported to the east of Battle Mountain, where caribou had very largely predominated in the past. Mountain-goat.—In the Shuswap-Columbia River divide, small bands are to be found but are seldom hunted. They are fairly plentiful in the Cayoose and Tommy Creek areas of the Lillooet Detachment. In the eastern part of the Williams Lake Detachment, goats are quite prevalent. In the Albert Canyon area near Revelstoke the country is a bit too rugged for the average non-resident hunter for goat-hunting. They are quite numerous, according to reports. Fur-bearing Animals Beavers are showing an increase in numbers, due in a measure to the Beaver-tagging Regulations and price medium. All fur-bearers have shown an upward trend. The REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 21 snowshoe rabbit is reported to be well on the up-swing, and it would appear that we are entering a period of cyclic increase. In the Vernon District an estimate of 1,060 live beavers on registered trap-lines is given. In this Division we have followed the policy of granting beaver-tags to registered trappers showing a population of more than 10 beavers. Trap-lines showing 10 beavers and under but having a considerably greater potential do not enter the scheme until the beaver population has increased. Beyond this limit we grant beaver-tags to cover 25 per cent of the live beaver population left on each line. Where the live beaver population count is in doubt, the average catch over a period of five years is taken as an index figure. The take of weasels in the Kamloops area has dropped from 2,000 during 1945 to 1,003 in 1949. The catch in squirrels has taken a considerable jump, due perhaps to the price factor. From Divisional statistics the numbet of beavers trapped amounted to 833 over approximately 60,000 square miles. A count of the number of active colonies of beavers would admittedly be a more accurate estimate. It is extremely difficult or impossible to estimate transient beavers on, say, a river. A consistent catch of beavers over a period of years might indicate the extent of the transient beaver population. Restocking the headwaters of streams flowing into our trout-fishing lakes with beavers would soon produce bigger and better trout. Except during the spring freshets, our streams to-day contain very little trout-food. The result, especially in our deeper lakes, is smaller fish and a considerable dearth of larger aquatic insect life. The restoration of beaver-ponds at the headwaters of our streams would materially improve our trout-fishing. Upland Game Birds The open season on pheasants in this Division produced the poorest results, relatively speaking, in my thirty years' experience. In this Division a census was taken during the winter of cock and hen pheasants in the Kamloops, Vernon, and Salmon Arm districts. With the exception of Salmon Arm, dogs were used to flush the birds. From two to three days were spent on each count and eight Wardens were employed. The statistics are as follows, and are closely approximate:— Kamloops Salmon Arm Vernon 42 5.12 4.00 1.12 163 53 52 7.101 4.401 2.701 229 140 100 7.17 Hens per square mile — 6.03 4.14 603 114 1 Taken without use of dogs at feeding points. To combat possible error, we should allow an increase of 25 per cent for Kamloops and Vernon. The proportions of cocks to hens would be normal for these two districts. Owing to the depth of snow at Salmon Arm, it was impossible to use dogs with satisfaction, especially in dense cover. Approximately between 5,000 and 6,000 pheasants would be, in previous years, a conservative figure in the Vernon district for a winter-time census. The Salmon Arm and Kamloops districts would be in relative proportion in previous years to the figures given for Vernon. This startling situation is not due to hunting pressure, which has admittedly increased in the last two or three years. Hen pheasants have, relatively speaking, largely disappeared, and no open season has ever been declared on these birds. Disease of some kind may be responsible, possibly due to numerous factors, but more strongly suspected as T 22 BRITISH COLUMBIA a possible cyclic development. The bag-limit was disappointingly poor for cock pheasants, and many hunters at the end of the season still retained their full quota of pheasant-tags. A series of wet years with long periods of cloudy weather, followed by severe winters, was more than any artificially raised birds could be expected to endure. Birds raised in the coastal region are not accustomed to the type of winter we had in the Interior during 1949-50, which was the severest and longest on record. Some 500 pheasants were banded and liberated in the Kamloops district from coastal areas. Only two of these banded birds were killed by hunters. Perusal of the grouse-kill taken from the Cache Creek Checking-station records reveals a somewhat curious situation. The count of kill taken by hunters is as follows:— Ruffed grouse 4,653 Dusky blue grouse 298 Franklin's grouse 1,251 Sharp-tailed grouse 368 One would expect after a closed season, especially on blue grouse and including other species, that the kill on blue grouse would be considerably greater. It seems evident that the cycle as it affects blue grouse does not operate at the same time as for willow and Franklin's grouse. I doubt if there is a scientific explanation covering a phenomenon of this nature. However, reports of the Wardens seem to indicate that blue grouse and other species were plentiful. Approximately 8,000 hunters visited the Cariboo region during the open season for game. In other parts of this Division, grouse-shooting ranged from good to mediocre. Thirteen chukar partridges were released east of Kamloops early in September. Up to the present (December 31st, last) none has been found by our Wardens. Prairie-chickens show no appreciable increase. A few scattered coveys are reported. Migratory Game Birds During the winter of 1949-50 approximately 4,000 mallards remained around the Thompson River at Shuswap. Had it not been for a 30-acre field of corn left during the winter, most of the ducks would have perished. Even as the ducks rose from the waters of the Thompson River during the severe blizzards, ice began to accumulate on their feet, and many were seen and found with chunks of ice attached. Feeding was carried out, but the severe weather killed many of the ducks remaining. During the fall of 1950 around 2,000 mallards remained around the Thompson River. Some feeding was carried out during the winter. A winter count of approximately 400 mallards was made at Shuswap during November. Waterfowl-hunting in the Cariboo was fair but not as good as 1949. A total of 7,134 ducks was taken by transient hunters passing through the Cache Creek Checking-station from the Cariboo region during the entire open season. In other parts of this Division the hunting was not at all good. Predatory Animals and Noxious Birds Eleven Game Officers killed the following noxious animals and birds:— Coyotes 496 Crows 621 Wolves 12 Owls 60 Cougars 11 Magpies 328 Dogs (Wild) 57 Bobcats 10 Cats (Wild) 102 Bears 16 Hawks 118 Ravens 51 Eagles 33 Poison of the 1080 variety, which has been used in the United States for a number of years with considerable success, was used in British Columbia this year for the first time. This poison has no taste or aroma. Full details of its success will no doubt be published by Supervisor W. Mair, who is in full charge of the predator-control in British Columbia. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 23 Favourable reports of the effectiveness of 1080 poison are slowly coming to our notice. A few scattered bands of wolves are reported, but their numbers are not increasing. Game Protection Two hundred and ninety-seven prosecutions and 294 convictions were obtained by seventeen Game Officers and personnel at Cache Creek Checking-station during the year. Jeeps are now required to visit the out-of-way places. Hunters are presently using these vehicles in ever-increasing numbers. Less road checking and more bush work should be carried out. Camps used by guides should be marked on our maps and visited regularly. Extensive checking of anglers took place everywhere. The Cache Creek Checking-station is doing valuable work in accumulating statistics on hunting pressure, bag-limits, antler spread, success ratio, etc. It is to be hoped that an up-to-date checking- station will be established adjacent to the highway during the forthcoming open season. Game Propagation Chukar partridges were liberated east of Kamloops for the first time this year. Their progress will be watched with interest. Thirteen live beavers were shipped from the Bowron Lake Game Reserve for liberation in various parts of this Division. Game Reserves Bowron Lake and Yalakom Game Reserves and Tranquille Sanctuary, and many others of a lesser nature, are the stand-bys in an ever-increasing atmosphere of hunting pressure. Additional parks are needed. The Forestry Service is apparently alert to this need, and very definite progress is now being made by that department. Fur Trade The bulk of the fur trade goes to Vancouver. Some educational work could be carried out by means of personal contact between trapper and fur-buyer. A convention of trappers and fur-buyers should be held in the Interior. These two factions never meet to discuss fur problems. Fur-buyers should take a greater interest in fur conservation. Their interest should go beyond what passes over the counter in their business premises. There is considerable room for development of this industry. Eight hundred and thirty- three beavers were taken from this Division during the open season. Kamloops, Quesnel, Vernon, Merritt, Wells, and Williams Lake supply the bulk of this catch. Registration of Trap-lines The system is comparatively trouble-free from confliction. A study of fur conditions as they affect beavers has been carried on by students from our University. The idea is a good one, involving a study of habits of those animals, food-supply, distribution, and water-storage which to-day is a very important problem. I sincerely hope that further studies under supervision of University authorities will continue and increase in volume. Registration of Guides While the registered areas, both individual and group, have passed their initial test quite satisfactorily, there are still many problems to be settled. Control of the kill by guides is imperative. There is too much lop-sided pressure despite readjustment of the seasons, although it must be admitted that opening the season a few days ahead in one district and late in another has helped. The system of reporting to the Game Department before going on a hunting-trip by guides is one for administration, but up to the present we have had considerable difficulty with failure on the part of guides to comply with this section of the guides' regulations. Where guides provide accommodation for non- T 24 BRITISH COLUMBIA resident hunters, they should by law be compelled to provide a register of all non-resident and resident hunters. This would simplify the difficulty to some extent. We should, for the protection of non-resident hunters, ask that non-resident hunters declare which guide they have hired. Eighty-five per cent of the non-resident hunters arrange to engage a guide in advance, and it would be an easy matter to have these hunters report either by mail on a simple form or leave same at the nearest Game Warden's office. Special Patrols No special patrols of any importance were carried out in this Division during the year. The use of aeroplanes could be encouraged, as against the older-fashioned and more strenuous use of horses. Time is an important factor, and with no increase in staff on the field over a period of twenty years at least, the problem of getting to one's destination quickly is one of primary importance. More non-resident hunters and anglers are now using aeroplanes. We should keep abreast of the times in this respect. Jeeps are required to enable us to follow hunters now making use of this type of vehicle. Hunting Accidents I am glad to report that there were no hunting accidents in " C " Game Division during 1950. Summary The dry summer limited the food-supply for game on the lower elevations. Nesting conditions were nearer ideal than in previous years, when wet years were the rule. Grouse were more abundant than usual, especially the willow and Franklin's. It seems evident, in the Cariboo at least, that the cyclic nature of blue grouse does not coincide with those of the willow and Franklin's, which were comparatively abundant. The fact that only 298 blue grouse were taken from the Cariboo region, in contrast with 4,653 willow and 1,251 Franklin's grouse, seems a bit difficult to understand. It is quite true that willow grouse are largely roadside birds, and Franklin's to a considerably lesser extent. However, the discrepancy in numbers between the kill of blue grouse and that of willow and Franklin's is far too widely divergent to be passed over lightly. A catastrophe happened this year to our pheasant population, which has never occurred before in the experience of the Game Department. In the Vernon District, which is typical of all other areas, relatively speaking, the winter-time census on pheasants was reduced from thousands to mere hundreds. Several wet and cloudy years in a row, with poor food-growth, in large sections of the Province, followed by prolonged and severe winters, created a situation of a most unusual nature which, in one sense, could hardly be called cyclic, since it is the first time a disaster of this kind has ever taken place. There is a possibility, however, of periodic repetitions, since the phenomenon is Dominion-wide. Newcastle disease took a toll of thousands of domestic chickens in coastal areas, but there is no evidence that this disease ever hit pheasants in the Interior. A possible chemical deficiency in food-supply may have had a cumulative effect over the years on the pheasant population. Some very interesting statistical data have been compiled by Lawson G. Sugden from the kill of moose and mule-deer passing through the Cache Creek Checking-station from 1946 to 1950. The moose situation showed some improvement in most areas. The wolf reports are fewer, and only stray bands are reported. Disease in moose was seldom observed, and ticks were few and far between. The season was a considerable improvement over that of 1948. With the possible exception of pheasants and water-fowl, the season in the year past was considered above average. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 25 In conclusion, I would like to thank the members of the Forest Service under Colonel Parlow for valuable assistance rendered from time to time. To the Water Rights Branch, Game Associations, R.C.M.P., and sportsmen interested in the welfare of our game resources, may I extend my sincere thanks for co-operation and help in the manifold duties on which we are engaged. " D " DIVISION (ATLIN, SKEENA, OMINECA, PRINCE RUPERT, FORT GEORGE, PEACE RIVER, AND YUKON BOUNDARY DISTRICTS) By W. A. H. Gill, Officer Commanding Big-game Animals Moose.—A considerable number of moose killed in this Division were found to be infected with tapeworms, but on the whole these animals were in much better condition than in 1949. Due to ideal conditions throughout most of the winter, such as deep powdery snow and continued cold weather, the moose came through exceptionally well, and in their healthy condition seemed little affected by ticks. For only a very short period in the spring the snow was crusted over sufficiently to carry the weight of the timber-wolves, and other than during this period the moose had no trouble in moving from one feeding-ground to another. An extensive wolf-poisoning programme was carried out this year in an area extending approximately 300 miles north and 200 miles west of Prince George, resulting in a great decrease in the wolf population. Trappers and a great many sportsmen have reported a considerably larger crop of moose calves in the area mentioned than has been observed for several years. A number of aeroplane flights into the area in question were made during the spring, but very few wolf kills were found. From the tracks observed, it was noticed that all of the large bands in the locality covered by our poisoining operations had greatly been reduced in their numbers. In the district which is north of the 56th parallel of north latitude, moose do not show any marked increase. This, no doubt, is because of migration and an increasing wolf population. Up to the present time we have been unable to carry out any predator-control measures in this area, as without the use of an aeroplane the poisoning of wolves cannot be done effectively. Deer.—These animals are still very scarce in this Division. However, from observations, and from information obtained, they are believed to be increasing slightly, especially in the Burns Lake, Smithers, Vanderhoof, and Prince George areas, where the wolf population has been greatly reduced. Deer are reported to be holding their own in the Pouce Coupe and Telegraph Creek areas, but farther north they are exceptionally scarce. A great many deer died in certain parts of the Queen Charlotte Islands due to the very severe weather in January, thus reducing the over-all population. Caribou.—In the area south of the Canadian National Railway (Prince Rupert to Jasper line), caribou are still very scarce and should be protected by a closed season as in the past. From all observations it would appear that they are increasing very slowly in this district. In the Peace River and Cold Fish Lake areas, caribou are still fairly plentiful and the usual open season is recommended. Black and Brown Bear.—There is a slight decrease in the numbers of black bear, but we are still receiving many reports of damage caused to game and domestic animals, and, therefore, the year-round open season on black bear should be maintained. An exceptionally good wild-berry crop no doubt accounted for a reduction in the number of complaints received of depredation by these animals. T 26 BRITISH COLUMBIA Grizzly Bear.—Grizzlies are still plentiful throughout most of this Division. A great many tourists spend a considerable amount of time and money in endeavouring to obtain these prize trophies. These bears inhabit remote and difficult terrain, and a fairly lengthy hunt is usually required in order to bag one. Mountain-sheep.—These animals are still fairly plentiful north of the 56th parallel, especially in the Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Atlin, and Telegraph Creek areas. Mountain-goat.—These animals are plentiful throughout the whole Division, with the exception of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Wapiti (Elk).—Elk are scarce in this Division, but are increasing slightly in the Peace River District. Fur-bearing Animals Marten.—A good catch of marten is reported, and it is believed that these fur- bearers are increasing very rapidly since their decline in 1948. Beaver.—These valuable fur-bearers are very plentiful on the trap-lines of the white trappers throughout the whole Division. The beaver-tag system has been working satisfactorily, but it is felt that if the fur- trader who purchases the beaver directly from the trapper would keep a record of the beaver-seal numbers, it would be of great assistance in the prevention of illegal trafficking in beaver-seals. The Department of Indian Affairs could assist the Indian trappers greatly if they would compel them to make a return of catch each year. Such information would be of great assistance to our Game Wardens when checking the Indians who have cleaned out their lines and are poaching beaver from other Indians who are trying to conserve their breeding stock. Fox.—Due to the fact that the pelts of foxes are practically of no value, very few of these animals are being trapped. This, no doubt, would account for their increase during the past few years. Mink.—Returns show that exceptionally good catches of mink have been made, and there is every indication that these fur-bearers are increasing. Prices have been very satisfactory. Fisher.—Because of an uncertain market, very few of these fur-bearers have been taken. Reports indicate that they are increasing gradually throughout the Division. All other fur-bearers are reported to be quite plentiful and no noticeable change is taking place. Upland Game Birds Pheasants.—The Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club purchased 96 pheasant eggs, and same were distributed for hatching among interested members and some of the local farmers. However, due to the poor hatch resulting from unfertile eggs, very few birds were raised. Eight of these birds were observed in good condition late in the fall. Due to circumstances unforeseen, no additional pheasants were released in the Vanderhoof district. A few of the old birds are surviving. Pheasants released in the Fort St. John and Pouce Coupe areas during 1947, 1948, and 1949 are not showing any noticeable increase. No doubt a considerable number of the birds liberated died during the extremely cold weather in January, when the temperature dropped to 70 degrees below zero. This, together with the exceptionally heavy snowfall, would account for the greatest loss. Grouse (Willow). — The grouse population showed a sharp decline over 1949. However, it is believed that this is due to the extreme cold during the month of January. It is felt that these birds will be fairly plentiful again next year, as they are nearing the peak of their cycle. The following year will probably show a sudden decrease in their numbers, and they will gradually become more scarce, as has been the case in the past. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 27 Grouse were exceptionally plentiful in the Fort St. John and Pouce Coupe Districts, and did not decline in 1950 as they did in the remainder of the Division. Grouse (Blue).—Very few of these birds are found in this Division. Grouse (Franklin's).—These birds decreased in 1949, and so far have not commenced any upward trend. Grouse (Prairie-chicken or Sharp-tailed).—Prairie-chicken are exceptionally plentiful in the Fort St. John and Pouce Coupe areas. They are abundant in the Vanderhoof District, but due to the fact that only a small portion of the district is suitable for these birds, no increase in the daily or season bag-limit is recommended. Migratory Game Birds Ducks and Geese.—These birds are reported on the increase in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. John, and Pouce Coupe Detachment areas. In the remainder of the Division they are reported to be holding their own. Vermin Timber-wolves.—Very good results were obtained in areas where our poison programme was put into effect, but due to lack of equipment, such as a suitable aircraft, we were unable to cover the more remote areas. Game Wardens, predator-hunters, and trappers all report a great decline in the wolf populations in the Prince George, Vanderhoof, and Burns Lake Districts. The greatly increased moose-calf crop reported by the trappers and sportsmen is believed to have resulted from the Department's poisoning operations, as the increase is especially noticeable in those areas where poison has been used extensively. Personally, I believe that if we had at our disposal an aircraft suitable for use in setting out poison for three successive winters, we could easily reduce the wolf population to a point where it would no longer be a major menace to our big game. Because of the great many complaints received from stockmen regarding losses caused by predatory animals, permits were issued authorizing farmers and ranchers to set out poison on private property. The use of poison in such cases is strictly supervised by members of this Department, and good results have been obtained in most instances. In my opinion, the bounty system is not satisfactory, but until such time as the Department is in a position to employ a sufficient number of predator-hunters and obtain the necessary equipment for efficient predator-control, the bounty system will have to remain in effect. I am certain that with proper equipment and a sufficient number of predator-hunters, we could control the wolf population more efficiently and more cheaply than by the present bounty system. Coyotes.—These predators are plentiful in the Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, and Pouce Coupe Districts, and are reported to be causing considerable losses to sheepmen and poultry-farmers. I hope that during the year 1951 we will be permitted to set out a few " 1080 " stations in the above areas for the destruction of these animals. Cougar.—Very few cougar are destroyed in this Division. They are increasing slightly, but are still not numerous enough to cause alarm. Due to the severe winters, I do not think they will ever become very plentiful this far north. Magpies.—From information received, there are indications that magpies are increasing and gradually moving farther north. Eagles.—These birds have increased noticeably during the past few years, and we have received several reports of eagles killing ducks and trumpeter swans. Game Protection A launch is required in the Bella Bella, Ocean Falls, and Bella Coola areas for the purpose of checking poaching on trap-lines and other game infractions. I would recom- T 28 BRITISH COLUMBIA mend that two men be stationed on such a launch in order that one may look after the boat while the other is ashore doing game work. Due to the aluminium-manufacturing plant being established at Kitimat where this company is planning a townsite of 50,000 population, it will be necessary to have a Game Warden stationed either at Kitimat or Terrace. A highway is being constructed between these two points in the spring of 1951. On checking American sportsmen it was noted that in many instances they stated that Customs officials had not advised them of the necessity of securing licences before motoring through British Columbia with firearms in their possession. If the co-operation of the Customs could be secured in this connection, there would be fewer violations of the " Game Act." Game Propagation Pheasants.—Ninety-six pheasant eggs were obtained by the Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club at Smithers, but few of these hatched as most of the eggs were not fertile. However, eight pheasants were released, and up until the end of the year they were known to have survived. Pheasants released at Vanderhoof in 1948 and 1949 have survived, but have not increased in numbers. There were no pheasants liberated in this Division during 1950. Beaver.—Beaver were released on the trap-lines of Alfred Harrison and Jack Gray. Both trappers report that these animals are in good condition and have established houses. No information has been received regarding the beaver liberated on the Queen Charlotte Islands in 1949. Game Reserves There are only three small game reserves in this Division. These are more for the protection of the public than of game, as they cover areas surrounding cities or villages. The Nechako Migratory Game-bird Sanctuary is proving to be a great asset, and is providing sportsmen with very good hunting in near-by grain-fields in the mornings and evenings. Fur Trade A slight increase in the over-all fur-catch in this Division is recorded for 1950. As in 1949, catches made were only fair, due to the fact that trappers have been conserving their fur because of poor prices. Registration of Trap-lines Practically all trap-lines in this Division are now registered. A large number of trap- lines in the Fort Nelson Detachment which have been pending for several years are nearly all registered, due to the greater efforts of Game Warden McCabe and to his untiring patrols and interviews. The registration of trap-lines in this vast northern territory has been greatly handicapped owing to lack of accurate maps. Registration of Guides We have had very few complaints of guides infringing on the territories of other guides. Maps of the guiding areas have been supplied and overcrowding has practically been eliminated. Special Patrols Game Warden J. McCabe and Special Game Warden B. Villeneuve made a patrol into Hay Lakes on the Alberta Border, and were successful in settling several trap-line disputes and in completing a number of trap-line registrations. Game Wardens McCabe and Stewart made two special patrols into Haines Road and into the Atlin area to check hunters and guiding activities. The distance covered by car and on foot was approximately 3,000 miles. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 29 Hunting Accidents I am sorry to report that five persons were injured in hunting accidents in this Division during 1950. These were as follows:— John Croken, Prince George, suffered injuries to his left hand and slight facial abrasions when the shotgun he was using exploded at the breech. He has completely recovered. Edward Sampson, of Port Simpson, was accidently wounded by Vernon Dudoward while they were hunting geese. Sampson sustained a fractured leg just above the ankle, and is still in hospital; however, it is expected that no amputation will be necessary. Edward Pritchard Williams, of Dawson Creek, accidently shot the ring finger and knuckle off his left hand with a .270 Winchester rifle while trying to remove the hood from the front sight. Mr. Williams has completely recovered. Roy Douglas Morrow, of Dawson Creek, was accidently wounded by shotgun pellets fired by Jack Franklin Wood while they were out hunting prairie-chicken. Mr. Morrow received approximately twelve pellet wounds about the head and shoulders, from which he has recovered. John Caputo, a non-resident hunter from New York, suffered a fractured leg when he fell between two fallen trees while running to get a shot at a grizzly. He recovered in the Fort St. John Hospital after being flown out of the hunting territory. Game-fish Culture One hundred and fifty thousand eyed Kamloops trout eggs were supplied to the Prince George Rod and Gun Club. These were placed in the local hatchery, and approximately 113,000 fry liberated in the following lakes: Ness Lake, 20,000; Bednesti Lake, 15,000; Summit Lake, 8,000; Chief Lake, 10,000; Nadsilnich (West) Lake, 30,000; and Cluculz Lake, 30,000. There were 50,000 eyed kokanee eggs planted in Cluculz Creek. These eggs arrived very late, and it was necessary to chop the ice in the stream before planting could be carried out. In the Vanderhoof Detachment area, Kamloops eyed trout eggs were planted, under ideal conditions, in Deep, Sinkut, and Stony Creeks. Sixty thousand Kamloops trout eggs were supplied to the Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club and placed in its hatchery. A very good hatch was obtained, but because of a break in the hatchery dam, all but approximately 2,000 fry died. These were liberated evenly in Ross and Kathlyn Lakes. In the Prince Rupert area 75,000 Kamloops trout eyed eggs were planted in Rainbow Creek, and from reports received, a very successful hatch was obtained. This planting was carried out by Rod and Gun Club members and the local Game Wardens. Forty thousand eyed trout eggs were planted in the Pouce Coupe Detachment area, and a good hatch resulted. Members of the Dawson Creek Rod and Gun Club assisted in these plantings. Coarse-fish traps were again operated in both streams flowing into and out of Nadsilnich (West) Lake. Approximately 3 tons of coarse fish were removed. This was a marked decrease from 1949 when over 8 tons were taken out. Unfortunately, high water hindered the placing of traps in the creeks at an early date, and a considerable number of coarse fish had returned to the lake before the traps were installed. However, the coarse fish taken in 1950 were much smaller than those taken out in 1949. Beaverley Creek, which flows out of this lake, was poisoned with fish tox, and very good results were obtained. A great many of the poisoned fish were shipped to Dr. P. A. Larkin, Fisheries Biologist, for investigation. A coarse-fish trap was also installed on Cluculz Creek, the outlet of Cluculz Lake, and several tons of coarse fish were removed. In 1951 we hope to install coarse-fish T 30 BRITISH COLUMBIA traps in all creeks flowing into and out of Cluculz Lake. Fish tox was also used in this creek, and thousands of coarse fish were destroyed, along with countless thousands of coarse-fish fry. Very few trout were killed by these poisonings, due to the fact that not many trout inhabit these streams in the late spring. The Prince George Rod and Gun Club members assisted us in this work. Under the supervision of the local Game Wardens, a few coarse-fish traps were installed by the following Rod and Gun Clubs: The Bulkley Valley Rod and Gun Club at Smithers, Tweedsmuir Rod and Gun Club at Burns Lake, and the North Peace Rod and Gun Club at Fort St. John. Summary and General Remarks on Game and Fish From personal observation and reliable information, the 1950 moose-calf crop is by far the largest seen in a good many years, and this is especially noticeable in the areas where the wolf-poisoning programme was carried out extensively. Visiting and local sportsmen were very successful in obtaining big-game animals. It is expected that moose will still be more plentiful in the southern portion of this Division for the 1951 harvest. In this Division deer are still fairly scarce on the Mainland, and it is recommended that the season bag-limit of one remain in effect. From reports received, caribou are increasing slightly, and a close season is again recommended for that portion of the Division lying south of the Jasper to Prince Rupert line of the Canadian National Railways. In closing, I wish to thank all Wardens, clerks, officers of the B.C. Police and R.C.M.P., and Rod and Gun Club members for their co-operation, which contributed to more efficient administration in this vast Division, comprising approximately two-thirds of the Province. "E" DIVISION (MAINLAND COAST NORTH TO TOBA INLET AND LOWER MAINLAND AS FAR INLAND AS NORTH BEND) By R. E. Allan, Officer Commanding I beg to submit herewith my annual report covering game conditions in " E " Game Division for the year ended December 31st, 1950. Big Game Deer (Coast or Columbian).—There has been no appreciable change in regard to the stand of deer in this Division during the past year. In some districts, such as that area between Squamish, North Vancouver, and the head of Burrard Inlet, they continue to be quite scarce. This is due more to the lack of suitable deer habitat than over- hunting. There are many similar areas in this Division, particularly in the inlets of the up-coast regions. Game Wardens F. Urquhart and H. P. Hughes, of Port Coquitlam and Cloverdale Districts respectively, report these animals to be on the increase. The latter has again recommended an open season on both sexes in the Langley and Surrey Municipalities. I concur with this recommendation, as it has been necessary to destroy large numbers of deer found doing damage to growing crops in these areas each year. In one instance, seven animals—mostly does—were destroyed on one farm within a period of a few days. Due to insufficient Departmental personnel and equipment, it was impossible to trap and move the animals elsewhere. Mountain-goat.—These animals continue to be fairly plentiful in the Coquitlam, Mission, Chilliwack, and Powell River Districts. Bear (Black or Brown).—Continue to be common throughout this Division and a source of considerable nuisance in the settled areas of the Lower Mainland. Bear (Grizzly).—A few grizzly bear were taken throughout this Division. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 31 Elk (Wapiti).—Owing to heavy timber and brush in the McNab Creek area of Howe Sound, a satisfactory check on the stand of elk, conducted on foot and by the use of B.C. Police aircraft, was not obtained. I would suggest that an elk survey of this area might be a suitable project for coverage by a summer group working under the supervision of our biological staff. Fur-bearing Animals Fur returns from this Division show no change from previous years—a good indication that the majority of trappers are "farming" their trap-lines. A non-existent market for racoon pelts has resulted in these animals being very numerous throughout the Division. They and the red fox continue to be bothersome and destructive, and should be considered as predators in the Lower Mainland District. Upland Game Birds Grouse (Blue).—Reported to be increasing on the several islands in Howe Sound and on many recently logged-off areas in the upper reaches of the Fraser Valley, where numerous bag-limits were obtained during the past open season. However, considering the Division as a whole, these birds are not plentiful. Reports received from Texada Island indicate that the Departmental planting of these birds on that island has been successful. Grouse (Willow or Ruffed).—Reports received from most sections of the Division indicate that these birds have increased in numbers during the past year. Willow grouse are gradually supplanting blue grouse in many logged-off lands which are fast becoming reforested. California Quail and European Partridge.—Very sparsely scattered coveys of these birds are to be found in the Fraser Valley and Delta areas. It would appear that there is little hope of them ever increasing in numbers to a point which would warrant an open season on them. Pheasants.—The past open season on these birds was very disappointing. The breeding season was good, and this, coupled with a generous Departmental liberation of farm-raised birds, should have provided a normal Lower Mainland crop. Up to a few weeks prior to the opening day there was every promise of good hunting. At the present time I cannot offer any explanation as to why these birds should suddenly disappear in such great numbers. However, as this phenomenon occurred in other Game Divisions within the Province, no doubt our Departmental biologists will have a solution, be it cyclic decline or otherwise. Migratory Game Birds Ducks and Geese (Canada).—Plenty of ducks and a fair number of geese were in evidence during both halves of the split season on water-fowl. The better shooting was to be had during the first half of the open season. During the second half the weather was generally calm and mild, which caused the birds to " raft up " and rest on waters difficult to reach during the shooting-hours. The same weather conditions were responsible for fewer snow-geese being taken. Until late spring there were thousands of the latter off the Delta and Lulu Island foreshores. Black Brant.—Late in arriving, but when they did put in an appearance, they were more than plentiful. Game Warden W. H. Cameron, of Ladner, in the Delta area where the best shooting is to be had, reported, " The last two weeks of the season is something to remember. There has been nothing like it for the past twenty-eight years." This abundant supply of brant created an abnormal interest on the part of sportsmen to hunt these birds. This in turn resulted in no little friction and ill-feeling in the scramble for the very limited number of suitable areas over which the birds can be successfully hunted. This situation reached such a degree that it was deemed advisable to call a meeting of the T 32 BRITISH COLUMBIA Lower Mainland brant-hunters, at which it was hoped a solution would be found to the problem of too many hunters being crowded into a very confined area. Band-tailed Pigeons.—Showed a slight increase in numbers this year. Pigeon Cove, in the Port Moody District, was again the favoured shooting area, and a fair number of these birds were taken. Vermin Game Wardens in this Division are constantly on the alert for predators, and fair numbers of red foxes, cougars, house-cats, crows, etc., were destroyed by them during the past year. Game Wardens A. J. Butler and P. M. Cliffe continue to be most active in this regard. The latter, in addition to his routine Detachment duties, has done excellent work in keeping a check on cougars in many parts of the Division. On one hunt, conducted in severe weather and in answer to a complaint received from the Seechelt Peninsula, Game Warden Cliffe, accompanied by Corporal Game Warden L. R. Lane of the launch P.M.L. No. 3, destroyed three cougars. Chief Predatory-animal Hunter J. Dewar and Predatory-animal Hunter A. L. Frost have also done excellent work in connection with up-coast complaints of predators. Game Protection A total of 429 prosecutions was instituted by officers of this Division during the past year. Routine work has increased to such a degree in some Detachments that I would again respectfully recommend that the Commission consider employing Assistant Game Wardens as funds permit. Game Propagation Considerable time was spent picking up and liberating farm-raised game birds by Game Wardens of the Lower Mainland. These officers made seven trips by night in Departmental trucks to points as far away as Vernon with birds to be liberated. This method of Interior pheasant-releases has been quite successful and superior to the former method of shipping by train. Fur Trade Game Warden F. R. Lobb, who covers the fur trade at Vancouver, reports that there has been a considerable change in the raw fur market since the commencement of the Korean War in the month of June, 1950. The first movement was downward, but soon new confidence was restored, and prices have now advanced sharply. This may be mainly due to, first, large expenditures of dollars for war purposes, thus creating buying power, and, second, the possibility of imports of fur from Russia and China being either curtailed or entirely cut off, resulting in anticipation by speculators of a strong demand by the public for furs. The December, 1950, approximate average prices were as follows:— Type 1949 1950 Beaver $18.30 $24.50 Muskrat .85 2.10 Otter .: 17.00 26.50 Fisher 29.40 55.00 Fox, cross 2.50 3.00 Fox, red 1.75 2.75 Marten 15.00 28.40 Weasel 1.10 2.20 Mink, wild 16.50 29.50 Lynx 8.75 14.60 Racoon 1.00 1.25 Squirrel .29 .65 Wolverine 9.10 35.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 33 Registration of Trap-lines Nothing further to report, except that the system continues to function smoothly within this Division. Registration of Guides There are very few registered guides in " E " Division, and I have nothing to report. Special Patrols Although several patrols were made to remote sections of the Division, they were considered as being merely routine. Hunting Accidents It is with regret that I report several hunting accidents in this Division. Details of these accidents are to be found later on in this Report. Game-fish Culture Smiths Falls Hatchery at Cultus Lake operated over the year with good success. The continued output from this hatchery will undoubtedly contribute considerably toward maintaining the high standard of sport-fishing presently enjoyed on the many lakes and streams of the Lower Mainland. The output, as you are aware, is mainly Kamloops trout, reared from eggs collected from several Departmental stations in the Interior Districts of the Province. This egg-supply has been augmented by Fishery Officer F. Pells, who, acting upon his own initiative, trapped and stripped a number of spawning Kamloops trout from the hatchery creek. It has been learned that the trout from this local stock are less susceptible to normal hatchery losses and their growth far ahead that of Interior stock. At the year's end Fishery Officer Pells had on hand, as brood stock, 800 local trout, which should be ready for stripping early in 1952. Early in the year under review, thirty-three adult cut-throat trout (native) were taken alive from Chilliwack Lake and transferred by aeroplane to the ponds at Smiths Falls. All but one of these trout died within a week or two of their being transferred, due, possibly, to a fungous growth which appeared over abrasions incurred incidental to their capture. Saline immersions of varying densities were administered with apparent beneficial results. At present time there are 1,000 cut-throat trout on hand at the above hatchery. These fish should be ready for stripping during the spring months of 1952. Summary Apart from the disappointing pheasant season, and allowance being made for the growth in population in the Lower Mainland areas, the past year was quite successful. Sport-fishing was generally good, and water-fowl were plentiful. Sportsmen found that generally they had to travel farther afield for deer, the principal big-game animal in this Division. On the other hand, however, fair numbers of these animals were taken from the Pitt Meadows, Langley, and Surrey Districts, a few miles distant from the heavily populated area of Greater Vancouver. As in recent years, Game Wardens and myself spent considerable time attending meetings and gatherings of sportsmen and others in an effort to create between the farmer and land-owner a mutual feeling and understanding of each other's problems. In conclusion, I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to the many individuals and organizations—Governmental and private—who have so generously assisted the personnel of this Department within this Division during the past year, and also to the Game Wardens, Fishery Officers, and staff who have carried out their various duties cheerfully and efficiently. T 34 BRITISH COLUMBIA SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE DIVISION OF GAME MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH, 1950 By James Hatter, Chief Game Biologist During the year 1950 game research and management studies were undertaken mainly during the spring and summer months. Students in wild-life management at the University of British Columbia were employed on a number of projects from May until September. The nature of our work in the past has been influenced primarily by the employment of temporary personnel, available only upon close of the University term in April. The work of these non-permanent student employees has been of a high quality and has provided the Game Department with information necessary to the requirements of a well-informed game-management organization. Although it is anticipated that seasonal employment of wild-life students will continue in succeeding years, the major part of our management and research will in the future stem from the services of permanent regional game biologists. Up to the present it must be admitted that we have been fighting a rear-guard action, awaiting the time until fully trained personnel is available and funds placed at our disposal for their employment. Up to now much needed winter studies on big game and upland game birds have not been possible due to the lack of trained wild-life managers permanently employed by the Game Department. The year 1950 has marked an important step ahead in game management and research in British Columbia. E. W. Taylor entered the services of the Department last May, to be permanently employed as upland game-bird biologist. In addition, plans were laid last year for the employment in 1951 of two regional biologists. It is indeed a pleasure to report that these two positions have recently been filled with the appointment of P. Martin as game biologist for the Interior districts, and D. Robinson as game biologist on Vancouver Island. Bighorn Sheep A Game Survey of the Camel Foot Mountains Thirteen days were spent in the Camel Foot Mountains, which comprise a vast area west of the Fraser River from Lillooet north-west to the headwaters of Big Creek. The primary purpose of the survey was to determine the following:— (1) Possible competition for food between the native bighorn and domestic sheep. (2) General game conditions. W. O'Keeffe, of Rexmount, guided K. DeBeck, agrologist in charge of the Grazing Division of the Forest Service at Kamloops, and myself on this inquiry. On the basis of present information there is no important competition for food among wild and domestic sheep in the area. For the most part, different types of country are utilized as summer range by these two animals. Reports that disease has been spread to the wild sheep by domestic animals could not be investigated in detail. Further opportunities will be taken to obtain information concerning this important subject. The native sheep in the Lillooet area have suffered a noticeable decline in numbers during the past fifteen years. The cause for this decline is being investigated, but at present no conclusive data are available. The area traversed is excellent big-game summer range. In thirteen days, thirty-six mule-deer, fourteen moose, fifty-five bighorn sheep, one goat, four black bears, and one grizzly were seen. So much summer range exists in relation to the restricted carrying capacity of the winter ranges that the above figures by no means denote a scarcity of big- game animals, with the possible exception of bighorn sheep and grizzly bears. A summer range will carry no more animals than the more restricted winter range can support. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 35 Our preliminary investigations of the region in question would indicate that the killing of grizzly bears which appear near flocks of domestic sheep is detrimental to the conservation of the local grizzly-bear population. Winter Range of Bighorn Sheep in Churn Creek Basin A preliminary inspection of Churn Creek basin was made in June. Portions of the winter range used by bighorn sheep were found to be severely overgrazed. In places there were indications that domestic cattle had been in competition with the sheep for winter food. More intensive investigations are planned for 1951 in this area. Winter Range of Bighorn Sheep in the Riske Creek Area L. G. Sugden made a survey of the bighorn sheep which frequent the region between the Fraser and Chilcotin Rivers. Over a hundred head presently comprise the band of sheep in this area, and over the years their numbers have apparently remained relatively stable. Adequate escape habitat appears to be lacking and likely constitutes an important factor preventing noticeable increases. Coyote predation has probably been an important limiting factor, causing escape facilities to be particularly necessary for survival. Management possibilities appear to centre about intensive predator-control, to be followed either by a permit system for removing surplus rams or by removal of the animals for introduction into other areas where opportunities for an increase are greater. In their present location these valuable sheep have little or no aesthetic value and to date have not provided a harvest. Further investigation will be undertaken in 1951 to determine the survival of last year's lambs to yearling age and to obtain more detailed information on limiting factors. Bighorn Sheep of the Ashnola River Area In May Dr. Ian McTaggart Cowan, accompanied by W. W. Mair, and guided by H. Clarke and Bob Parsons, of Keremeos, made a preliminary inspection of the sheep range bordering the Ashnola River. A second survey was made in December. In May a total of 98 sheep was observed. This total was composed of 25 rams, 43 ewes, 14 yearlings, and 16 lambs. Important limiting factors appear to be predation and illegal killing. Bait-stations using 1080 poison have been established in order to lower the coyote population. Portions of the Ashnola range have suffered in the past from overuse by domestic cattle. Efforts are being made to remedy this situation and in general to bring the sheep population back to former numbers. Further more intensive studies and investigations in the Ashnola area are planned for the future. Elk, Deer, and Moose Studies Princeton Elk and Deer A preliminary study of the elk herd at Princeton was made in May by Dr. Ian McTaggart Cowan. At this time the population was estimated at 180 head. Little evidence of important competition between elk and mule-deer was encountered. On the benches along the north side of the Similkameen, west of Princeton, there was, however, evidence of a shortage of deer-food, but this apparently had resulted from horses being left on the range all winter. In places along the Tulameen River overbrowsing by deer was evident. On the basis of 103 adult deer observed, a ratio of 1 buck to 2.7 does indicates that so far the Princeton deer herd has stood up well to the hunting pressure exerted upon it. A short open season on bull elk was recommended for the Princeton area. Such a season was put into effect, and approximately 14 bull elk were killed and about 5 T 36 BRITISH COLUMBIA reported wounded. This high crippling-loss is not good and is partially due to the use of rifles of inadequate ballistics for the hunting of such large animals. It was estimated from the survey that 20 bull elk could be removed without damage to the herd. Carrying capacity of the elk winter range seems adequate to support an elk herd larger than that now present without serious competition with deer. Those herds wintering on important deer range should, however, be kept down to little more than present numbers. Moose South of Canadian Pacific Railway A reconnaissance of areas reported to be inhabited with moose south of the Canadian Pacific Railway and west of the Okanagan Valley was undertaken by the writer in company with L. G. Sugden. The winter carrying capacity for moose in this southern district is low, and, therefore, no important population increase is expected. A further small increase will probably result, but numbers will never approach those found in parts of the Cariboo. Within the next few years a limited harvest of bulls might be considered under a permit system. An important consideration, however, is the future aesthetic value of moose about fishing resorts, such as those on Lac la Jeune, Tepee Lake, and Penask Lake. Park Mountain Grazing Lease An inspection of the Park Mountain summer range near Lumby was made in July. Representatives of the Vernon Fish and Game Association, the Forest Service, and ranching interests were present on this reconnaissance. Purpose of the study was to determine the probable effect of putting cattle on Park Mountain, which is credited with being an important spring, fall, and summer range for mule-deer. A grazing lease has been granted for Park Mountain, with several important provisions. First, that a proper grazing rotation be maintained so as not to spoil large acreages of alpine flowers, and, second, that no grizzly bears be destroyed without first notifying the Game Department. Competition for forage between deer and the 100 head of stock permitted to graze the area will not be detrimental to the deer population in so far as it was possible to determine. It will be our policy to inspect the area at a future date to confirm or disprove the validity of this judgment. In the meantime it is certain that no irreparable damage can be done by grazing cattle on Park Mountain under terms of the agreement. Moose Winter-range Surveys As part of our programme to maintain contact with the moose populations in the Interior, several important winter ranges were examined. Information on winter food is essential before we can recommend the best possible seasons and bag-limits for moose. Critical overuse of winter food was observed in the Gang Ranch area. In the vicinity of Bridge Lake also there is every evidence that certain localities are continually being overbrowsed, and, as a result, winter forage is declining in amount. Further studies in 1951 will be conducted, with the view to making further recommendations on the management of moose in Central British Columbia. These recommendations will almost certainly involve the killing of cow moose under a permit system. There is every evidence that overpopulation is the most serious problem confronting us in the perpetuation of a large moose population in the future. Experimental Burning The Game Department is conducting intensive studies on the effect of burning in an experimental area set up by the Forest Service near Pass Lake. Last summer L. G. Sugden and the writer established a large number of plots for study after burning. Three weeks were spent in this work. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 37 Initial attempts at burning were made by the Forest Service last summer and fall, but unfortunately these attempts largely failed. It is anticipated, however, that greater success will be achieved in 1951. The area in question is ideal for our purposes, since it is typical of winter range generally. It has been heavily browsed by moose during the past six or seven years. Moose-tagging R. C. Cleveland, of Eagan Lake, was employed during May to continue our programme of tagging calf moose. To date over 30 young moose have been marked with aluminium ear-tags, and we anticipate the recovery of several of these in 1951. This will provide us with information on distance travelled from birthplace and a positive means for developing methods of ageing moose. Beaver Habitat Study During the summer of 1950, W. H. Cottle, a graduate student in wild-life management at the University of British Columbia, made a study of beaver management on the trap-line of Eric Collier. Information gained from this study will be of much value in future beaver management in British Columbia. The help and assistance afforded by Mr. Collier in this project is gratefully acknowledged. Water-fowl Water-fowl Banding Banding operations in 1950 marked the third year in our five-year programme to determine the migration routes and population behaviour of ducks raised on the breeding- grounds of Central British Columbia. Banding was done by F. C. Macleod, G. Mitchell, and L. G. Sugden. From July 1st until August 31st our three-man crew banded over 2,000 ducks from Riske Creek south to Kamloops. Water-fowl Breeding-ground Survey at Stum Lake A two-man party consisting of F. C. Macleod and G. Mitchell spent the months of May and June at Stum Lake in the Alexis Creek area. Purpose of this investigation was to determine the importance of the Stum Lake region in the production of water-fowl. It was determined that due to the characteristics of the country the area in question is inferior in productivity by comparison to areas of equivalent size farther south and at lower elevations in the grass-land region. It is now apparent to us that very few good waterfowl-producing areas remain uncatalogued in Southern and Central British Columbia. The western Chilcotin plateau is definitely low in water-fowl production as compared to the grass-land areas. Upland Game Birds Studies on Toxic Sprays in the Okanagan In 1950 the testing of toxicity of orchard sprays to pheasants in the fruit-growing areas of the Okanagan was continued. D. Rye, student in wild-life management at the University, spent the summer at Summerland doing research on this subject. Since the work will continue again in 1951, and further attention given to the use of newly developed sprays, general conclusions will not be given at this time, except to say that under concentrations currently being applied, DDT, Parathion, Hexafoss, and Lindane are toxic to pheasants and may result in a high mortality in birds raised in orchard areas. However, it is becoming apparent that toxic sprays are not the only source of pheasant mortality in orchard areas. Mowing of nesting cover under the trees and sprinkler irrigation are apparently having a pronounced effect on pheasant production. T 38 BRITISH COLUMBIA In 1951 it is our plan to investigate more fully the effect of such relatively new developments in orchard agriculture and to search for possible methods of lessening the tremendous loss resulting to young pheasants as a result of modern fruit cultural practices. The co-operation of the staff at the Dominion Experimental Station at Summerland in our pheasant studies in the Okanagan Valley is gratefully acknowledged. Introduction of Chukar Partridges The first release of chukar partridges by the Game Department was made in September. Seventeen birds were released between Kamloops and Monte Creek on the north side of the Thompson River. More chukars will be released in 1951, and the success of the 1950 plant will be investigated. Checking-stations An almost complete check of transient hunters was made at Cache Creek. As a result of fine co-operation with the enforcement staff, a very gratifying set of records is now at our disposal. Other temporary checking-stations were operated on the Ladner Delta, at Campbell River, and in the Cowichan Valley. The data obtained from these stations have provided us with pertinent management information. It is hoped that an additional full-time checking-station on the Hope- Princeton Highway will be realized in the future. Game Returns L. G. Sugden was employed almost full time from December until April, 1951, compiling and analysing the 5-per-cent sample of hunter returns gathered under the follow-up system. Public Relations In addition to the above projects, a considerable amount of technical information was supplied to the public in the form of correspondence and lectures. Numerous sportsmen's meetings were attended, and every effort was taken to inform the public of our game-management activities. Several radio broadcasts at Kamloops were made possible through the kindness of the station there and the enthusiasm of Bill Ward at the Kamloops Game Office. Briefs were prepared for submission to the Fourth Provincial Resources Conference in Victoria in February, 1950. The writer wishes to express his thanks to many persons for their assistance in our work for the year 1950. Dr. W. A. Clemens and Dr. Ian McTaggart Cowan, scientific advisers to the Game Department, rendered advice on many aspects of our work and were active in various phases of it. To the Inspectors and Game Wardens of the Province, the biological staff extends its appreciation for assistance and interest shown in its research and management studies. It is hoped that in 1951 our contributions to the management of the wild life of the Province will continue to increase. The Division of Game Management and Research extends its appreciation to all persons interested and concerned in the wise management of our game resources. PREDATOR-CONTROL By W. W. Mair, Supervisor of Predator-control During 1950 a revised predator-control system has been effected, following the appointment, late in 1949, of a biologist as Supervisor of Predator-control. The predatory-animal hunters, while still working within the various Game Divisions, are now ^^— REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 39 under central control of the Supervisor at the headquarters of the Game Commission. Thus, in effect, a Predator-control Branch has been formed to ensure uniformity of control methods and continuity of planning and supervision. This system, it is believed, will permit the predator-control programme to be carried out with maximum efficiency and according to scientifically determined need. Emphasis has been laid upon the need for each predatory-animal hunter to show a high standard of initiative, responsibility, and accomplishment. The control programme has been based on the following plan: To attempt near- complete control in agricultural and built-up areas; to attempt partial-to-complete control on game areas, need to be determined by research; and to attempt some light control in wilderness areas to protect trappers and big-game reserves, at least until such time as research can demonstrate the exact need. Following this basic plan, the main effort for the year has been directed toward a coyote-control programme for the Interior. Traps and coyote-getters (cyanide guns) have been used with success throughout the year. A survey was carried out during the summer from Quesnel south to the International Boundary, and from Princeton east to the Alberta Boundary, with a view to establishing 1080 (sodium fluoracetate) poison stations. Baiting of these stations commenced in November and continued to the end of the year. It is too early to say what the success of the programme will be, but it is believed it will prove to be the best answer to the coyote problem in these regions. It should be noted that any poison programme requires the employment of utmost caution and supervision. Thus four months were spent in selecting 1080-poison sites, with a view not only to ensuring efficient kill, but also to providing best possible protection from the poison to humans, domestic live stock, and beneficial wild life—particularly fur- bearers. The stations selected and baited have each been marked with at least two poison warning-signs, placed on trees or posts at the approaches to the areas. If at any time a poison-station should appear to menace public interests, it will at once be removed. All baits will be destroyed in the early spring. Coyote-getters are being placed with similar care and consideration. Permits to poison predators on registered trap-lines or on private property have been issued to a few residents of the Province. It is desired to encourage private enterprise in predator-control, but it should be remembered that the eventual success of any programme of predator-poisoning rests upon the exercise of utmost caution and supervision in its operation. Thus it is hoped eventually to have all poisoning done at least under the supervision of Departmental personnel, if not done by them. Such a situation is desirable, since members of the Predator-control Branch staff are kept constantly informed upon the various types of poisons and their effects, and thus they should be able to avoid the harm, economically and psychologically, that has in the past arisen from injudicious use of poison. Considerable success has been attained in wolf-control by use of poison " pills." These pills are made up by our own personnel and are placed, for the most part, on lakes, streams, and open meadows to avoid danger to fur-bearers. In " D " Game Division a heavy toll of wolves was taken during the winter and early spring months by means of baits placed from aircraft; it is hoped to carry on this programme in the spring of 1951. A good kill of wolves was made in the Cariboo area during the early winter, and it is anticipated that there will be further kills. It is felt that with improved transportation methods for our personnel, the major wolf problem will be readily solved. It has not been possible to devote much time during 1950 to inventing new methods in cougar-control. However, certain changes in organization have resulted in increases in efficiency that are most gratifying. On Vancouver Island the duties of the hunters have been divided; one hunter is now detailed to do all " call " or emergency hunting. This permits the other hunters to devote their full time to hunting on specified game areas. This system has assisted greatly in enabling these predatory-animal hunters to increase their T 40 BRITISH COLUMBIA kills. Game Wardens and predatory-animal hunters throughout other cougar areas of the Province have been most active and successful in cougar-hunting. For a summary of total predators taken, see page 71. An Assistant Supervisor and another predatory-animal hunter have been added to the staff. This brings the number of personnel on predator-control to eleven, distributed throughout the Province as follows: Supervisor at Vancouver; four predatory-animal hunters in "A" Game Division (also operate in "E " Game Division); two predatory- animal hunters in " B " Game Division; Assistant Supervisor and two predatory-animal hunters in " C " Game Division; and one predatory-animal hunter in " D " Game Division. It will be seen that the Predator-control Branch staff is faced with a wide variety of problems and terrain. Between them, the hunters combine a wide range of skills and experience. A predator school was held at Kamloops in September, and these skills were demonstrated, practised, and exchanged. Benefits have already been noted from this school, and it is hoped to hold further such meetings to ensure a continued high standard of efficiency. Considerable equipment has been purchased during the year, and it is hoped to further increase our equipage in the future. A good man deserves good tools, and personnel of Predator-control Branch, who frequently carry out their work under difficult and even dangerous conditions, deserve the best in equipment. Several new cougar dogs have been purchased, one of them an import from the United States. Coyote-getters have been purchased from the United States, and special snare-wire for bears, cougars, and wolves has been purchased locally. Some preliminary plans have been laid for the building of patrol cabins in rough areas to permit better control operations. It is desired to express thanks to all members of the Game Department for their whole-hearted and interested co-operation. Likewise, many citizens of the Province have been most helpful and interested, and our thanks go out to them. To the members of the Predator-control Branch staff, my " thank you " and congratulations upon a hard job well done. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 STATISTICAL STATEMENTS T 41 Comparative Statistics, 1913 tc 1950, Inclusive Prosecutions Revenue Derived from Sale of Game Licences and Fees Revenue Calendar Year Informations Laid Convictions Cases Dismissed Firearms Confiscated Fines Imposed Derived from Fur Trade 1913 188 294 279 127 111 194 267 293 329 359 309 317 296 483 518 439 602 678 676 538 498 477 454 451 585 613 547 440 446 409 356 379 652 819 895 1,142 1,115 1,359 W 273 258 110 97 167 242 266 312 317 280 283 279 439 469 406 569 636 625 497 474 454 438 436 552 574 526 419 430 392 342 372 632 798 878 1,117 1,099 1,337 7 21 21 17 14 17 25 27 17 42 29 34 17 44 49 33 33 32 51 41 24 23 16 15 33 39 21 21 16 17 14 7 20 21 17 25 16 22 5 36 46 74 44 24 24 43 39 47 29 54 33 40 37 22 4 19 14 20 42 21 18 9 27 18 8 30 39 56 74 86 69 $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 4,758.00 5,825.00 7,454.00 10,480.50 7,283.50 9,008.00 9,572.75 8,645.00 5,493.50 3,531.00 5,227.82 4,399.50 3,965.00 5,332.50 5,729.50 4,776.50 5,197.00 4,977.50 5,079.50 5,554.50 5,570.50 8,381.50 10,921.00 11,837.50 17,537.00 18,148.50 22,923.00 $109,600.80 92,034.20 72,974.25 66,186.97 65,487.50 75,537.00 116,135.00 132,296.50 114,842.00 127,111.50 121,639.50 125,505.50 123,950.50 135,843.50 139,814.00 140,014.75 142,028.22 147,660.00 137,233.31 141,269.55 135,876.94 149,955.11 148,689.64 157,647.30 177,771.33 192,024.07 193,170.53 188,605.20 213,267.67 205,451.71 207,661.72 238,902.36 352,228.85 502,555.25 597,529.30 610,383.56 656,997.38 706,591.06 1914 1915 .- 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920. 1921 -- 1922 - 1923. 1924 -.- 1925 - 1926 - $5,291.39 24,595.80 51,093.89 60,594.18 56,356.68 56,287.78 62,535.13 1927 71,324.96 1928.. .- - 1929 - 1930 - . 1931 -- 1932 1933. 1934 1935 1936 - 1937 1938 1939 1940 - 1941 1942 1943 : 1944 1945 : 1946 1947 -- - 58,823.07 47,329.89 45,161.11 46,091.08 40,363.79 44,167.48 47,102.81 49,831.95 52,196.50 53,697.48 44,963.87 49,187.00 68,466.33 63,125.30 68,475.07 58,354.03 70,363.23 104,250.95 107,357.72 99,344.14 1948... 1949 _ 1950 73,392.08 61,543.26 71,335.44 Totals..._. 18,934 17,976 938 1,151 $269,833.07 $7,962,473.53 $1,813,003.39 Summary of Total Revenue Derived from Sale of Various Licences, Collections, etc., January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Revenue derived from— Sale of resident firearms licences, and deer, moose-elk, goat, and pheasant tags Sale of resident anglers', guides', and prospectors' firearms licences Sale of non-resident firearms and outfitters' licences Sale of non-resident anglers' licences Sale of fur-traders', taxidermists', and tanners' licences, and royalty on fur Sale of confiscated and surrendered fur Sale of confiscated firearms Collection of big-game trophy fees from non-residents Prosecutions—fines imposed under the "Game Act" Miscellaneous revenue $321,691.88 86,649.00 64,474.00 142,614.00 71,335.44 255.03 56.65 88,145.00 22,923.00 2,705.50 $800,849.50 T 42 BRITISH COLUMBIA o Os H co pj W « w u BJ Q o H H z < W Q z W o a 2 < W H Z W Q to w Ph o z w H E-i OOOOOO o o in o in o oogooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo - oinOotninoOinOOoininoininoinooinoininOininoinininino ^dda'hmVnh^^w^wciinoio\dH6woi»«0«6M»^0-6\oinfSa^)nM m»w«HMOMhm(nTtOHM»ioor-rtff"nrJOMntfiinOiOOioOH^MO&M&m»w in»TtqinFH^«)qcon*o\OHmr.«Ha\oocomi}Ha»e&wwnoh^-Ot»T-vnc>H(a .~" _' «T .r." _* ~," ,-C ^ .~ ^f ^J,_" ,_.* vo" cq ^h" r~ in rn tj-' ts i©" cn" ^h" ri oo" co* ^ cl vo ■*" ro" oo'r-rnin *H CO rn ,-. 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CO CO t 0 cd vv « o H I UMrT REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 43 Revenue Derived from the Sale of Moose-Elk, Deer, Goat and Pheasant Tags, January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Government Agency Moose-Elk Tags Deer Tags Goat Tags Pheasant Tags Total No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount Alberni 28 39 40 78 518 637 1,436 182 $28.00 39.00 40.00 78.00 518.00 637.00 1,436.00 182.00 2,534 229 $633.50 57.25 1 7 1 11 12 620 46 4 219 334 3 1 73 36 2 54 2 5 68 44 106 37 3 97 3 95 103 6 43 33 9 84 32 78 13 8 21 $1.00 7.00 110 33 $110.00 33.00 $772.50 136 25 40 00 170 430 996 4,344 1,601 3,917 1,975 1,865 1,544 688 802 2,485 300 1,714 448 374 3,572 2,165 568 10,572 1,204 2,384 1,690 744 2,082 1,625 985 821 288 3,126 868 429 2 42.50 107.50 249.00 1,086.00 400.25 979.25 493.75 466.25 386.00 172.00 200.50 621.25 75.00 428.50 112.00 93.50 893.00 541.25 142.00 2,643.00 301.00 596.00 422.50 186.00 520.50 406.25 246.25 205.25 72.00 781.50 217.00 107.25 .50 1.00 11.00 12.00 620.00 46.00 4.00 121.50 636 50 Clinton 5 4 223 427 131 5.00 4.00 223.00 427.00 131.00 903.00 3,146.00 851.25 1,410.25 Creston Cumberland 26 665 567 16 6 797 10 247 75 28 75 113 6 2,341 269 251 1,116 11 1,607 350 132 434 78 126 169 354 30 1,542 230 98 409 26.00 665.00 567.00 16.00 6.00 797.00 10.00 247.00 75.00 28.00 75.00 113.00 6.00 2,341.00 269.00 251.00 1,116.00 11.00 1,607.00 350.00 132.00 434,00 78.00 126.00 169,00 354.00 650 75 219.00 334.00 3.00 1.00 73.00 36.00 2.00 54.00 2.00 5.00 68.00 44.00 106.00 37.00 3.00 97.00 3.00 95.00 103.00 6.00 1,350.25 1,287.00 242.00 212.50 1,893.25 121 00 Grand Forks Greenwood 51 5 402 51.00 5.00 402.00 Kaslo 660 24 48 291 5 660.00 24.00 48.00 291.00 5.00 1,337.50 265.00 171.50 1,264.00 727.25 192 00 Lillooet Merritt Nanaimo .. Nelson— New Westminster 4,563 140 365 4,563.00 140.00 365.00 9,653.00 747 00 1,215.00 1,635.50 200 00 Prince George 2,222.50 14 53 34 34 204 14.00 53.00 873 25 Princeton 437.25 639.25 43.00 33.00 9.00 84.00 34.00 34.00 204.00 227 00 974 50 599.00 Smithers 545.25 Stewart 4,491 836 997 4 .50 Telegraph Creek.... . 30.00 1,542.00 230.00 98.00 409.00 32.00 78.00 13.00 8.00 21.00 62.00 9,502 1,671 5,550 862 2,375.50 417.75 1,387.50 215.50 4,491.00 836.00 997.00 4.00 8,486.50 1,496.75 2,490.50 649.50 Vernon 15,136 $15,136.00 77,126 $19,281.50 2,314 $2,314.00 14,154 $14,154.00 $50,885.50 Less refund.... 166.92 $14,154.00 50.10 2.30 529.00 132.90 2.50 16.70 54.30 $50,718.58 Pheasant Tags! . 787.80 $14,941.80 $51,506.38 i Sold in 1949 but accounted for in 1950. T 44 BRITISH COLUMBIA Revenue Derived from Sale of Resident Anglers', Guides', Free Farmers', and Prospectors' Firearms Licences, January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Government Agency Anglers Guides Free Farmers Prospectors Total No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 1,641 272 34 221 944 1,008 2,643 1,066 2,448 1,229 1,324 746 521 330 3,394 319 2,593 537 671 2,542 3,132 667 13,613 601 2,478 1,041 821 1,602 1,111 1,512 684 605 2,444 1,342 593 13,358 2,299 3,981 567 $1,641.00 272.00 34.00 221.00 944.00 1,008.00 2,643.00 1,066.00 2,448.00 1,229.00 1,324.00 746.00 521.00 330.00 3,394.00 319.00 2,593.00 537.00 671.00 2,542.00 3,132.00 667.00 13,613.00 601.00 2,478.00 1,041.00 821.00 1,602.00 1,111.00 1,512.00 684.00 605.00 2,444.00 1,342.00 593.00 1 3 6 74 163 15 8 12 5 42 76 18 92 1 2 10 7 3 8 88 44 5 12 40 8 10 13 14 1 5 1 174 $10.00 7 9 32 6 25 22 33 66 2 28 9 20 86 9 63 7 9 66 39 6 132 2 16 64 7 43 9 50 11 14 62 47 5 153 80 17 5 9 12 37 36 10 29 7 5 1 7 8 10 24 15 8 60 2 2 27 7 40 2 8 29 4 29 15 37 47 10 13 5 25 6 5 136 32 15 24 $1,651.00 272.00 Atlin 30.00 75.00 650.00 1,785.00 125.00 80.00 115.00 50.00 410.00 795.00 170.00 64.00 296.00 1,594.00 2,793.00 2,768.00 1,146.00 Cumberland Duncan Fernie $1.00 2,563.00 1,280.00 1,734,00 1,541.00 691,00 1.00 4.00 331.00 Kamloops 930.00 10.00 20.00 95.00 4,328.00 329.00 Kelowna L:llooet 4.00 1.00 2,617.00 633.00 671.00 2,542.00 70.00 3,202.00 667.00 30.00 4.00 13,647.00 601.00 Penticton 90.00 780.00 1.00 6.00 2,569.00 1,827.00 821.00 Prince George 445.00 65.00 100.00 405.00 70.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 2,048.00 1,177.00 Princeton 1,613.00 1,093.00 675.00 2,444.00 1,447.00 105.00 120.00 713.00 140.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 1,845.00 140.00 Vancouver 13,358.00 2,299.00 3,981.00 567.00 1.00 13,364.00 2,349.00 3,991.00 2,417.00 5.00 Totals-. 76,934 $76,934.00 961 $9,680.00 1,256 803 $35.00 $86,649.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 45 Revenue Derived from Sale of Non-resident Firearms Licences and Outfitters' Licences, January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Government Agency General Firearms Licences General Firearms Licences (Alternative) General Firearms Licences (Special) Ordinary Firearms Licences Outfitters Total No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 1 1 1 21 57 152 39 5 7 121 105 5 17 51 6 5 3 3 7 3 1,211 287 39 96 1 45 11 2 3 8 6 1 2 27 150 12 9 13 $25.00 25.00 25.00 525.00 1,425.00 3,800.00 975.00 125.00 175.00 3,025.00 2,625.00 125.00 425.00 1,275.00 150.00 125.00 75.00 75.00 175.00 75.00 30,275.00 7,175.00 975.00 2,400.00 25.00 1,125.00 275.00 50.00 75.00 200.00 150.00 25.00 50.00 675.00 3,750.00 300.00 225.00 325.00 1 1 7 2 1 3 1 21 1 1 7 1 2 2 1 $25.00 1 3 2 1 4 4 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 17 4 1 6 1 $15.00 $21.00 61.00 25.00 45.00 570.00 6.00 3.00 1,431.00 30.00 15.00 3,833.00 990.00 125.00 60.00 48.00 175.00 $50.00 100.00 3,135.00 9.00 2,782.00 125.00 15.00 60.00 440.00 1,335.00 150.00 15.00 140.00 75.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 90.00 190.00 3.00 78.00 $50.00 30,340.00 7,175.00 30.00 255.00 1,005.00 63.00 100.00 2,818.00 25.00 60.00 1,185.00 275.00 50.00 3.00 200.00 15.00 165.00 50.00 3.00 78.00 50.00 90.00 21.00 50.00 3,911.00 300.00 15.00 340.00 Totals _.. 2,533 $63,325.00 2 $100.00 55 $813.00 44 $132.00 6 $300.00 $64,670.00 Total .. . .... ~- — $64,474.00 T 46 BRITISH COLUMBIA Revenue Derived from the Sale of Non-resident Anglers' Licences, January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Government Agency N.R.AX. (Amer.) N.R.AX. (Can.) N.R.A.L. (Minor) Total No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 53 18 19 8 79 265 ■ 473 722 383 41 117 151 350 72 605 107 1,120 11 77 121 858 12 8,009 2,556 318 129 23 48 61 71 23 41 271 669 2 11 520 241 196 66 $371.00 126.00 133.00 56.00 553.00 1,855.00 3,311.00 5,054.00 2,681.00 287.00 819.00 1,057.00 2,450.00 504.00 4,235.00 749.00 7,840.00 ■ 77.00 539.00 847.00 6,006.00 84.00 56,063.00 17,892.00 2,226.00 903.00 161.00 336.00 427.00 497.00 161.00 287.00 1,897.00 4,683.00 14.00 77.00 3,640.00 1,687.00 1,372.00 462.00 4 $14.00 2 3 5 77 30 78 51 1 37 68 47 5 83 11 163 4 12 4 74 2 1,179 264 46 30 10 8 15 10 23 69 3 $2.00 3.00 $387.00 129.00 157.50 56 00 Atlin . 7 10 11 88 69 27 4 778 323 3 54 14 33 1 2 14 100 6 56 5 33 356 30 11 4 3 5 21 6 62 5 24.50 Barkerville _ 35.00 38.50 308.00 241.50 94.50 14.00 2,723.00 1,130.50 10.50 5.00 77.00 30.00 78.00 51.00 1.00 37.00 68.00 47.00 5.00 83.00 11.00 163.00 4.00 12.00 4.00 74.00 2.00 1,179.00 264.00 46.00 30.00 593.00 1,970.50 3,649.00 5,373.50 2,826.50 302.00 3,579.00 2,255.50 2,507.50 509.00 4,507.00 809.00 8,118.50 84.50 558.00 900.00 6,430.00 107.00 57,438.00 18,173.50 2,387.50 2,179.00 266.00 384.50 441.00 515.50 193.50 370.50 1,941.00 4,969.00 34.50 77 00 Clinton. Kamloops 189.00 49.00 115.50 3.50 7.00 49.00 350.00 21.00 196.00 17.50 115.50 1,246.00 105.00 38.50 14.00 10.50 17.50 73.50 21.00 217.00 17.50 Nelson Oliver Penticton Pouce Coupe Prince George 10.00 8.00 15.00 10.00 23.00 69.00 3.00 Princeton . Revelstoke Rossland Smithers... . Telegraph Creek — Vancouver 25 16 10 87.50 56.00 35.00 51 10 31 3 51.00 10.00 31.00 3.00 3,778.50 1,753.00 1,438.00 Williams Lake Totals 18,917 $132,419.00 2,196 $7,686.00 2,509 $2,509.00 $142,614.00 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 47 S a o rt Q <: to w o W o to K W Z. O ? 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E (/ fit u c EX ■c c a i- C i c c i 1 1 g c C .- t ■- t a c I e c i c. l- c 1 f s a 2 1 t I s C B C U a c c b c a c CL c t T P- 4. i F i c 0. c C P- 14 z I < C E <& | l if a. fit a. a c c C 5 bi a E- I -i c i I c > B c I a, > s > rt 1 I c 5 2 u )H Cfl ca 3 T 48 BRITISH COLUMBIA Total Collections from Fur Trade, 1921 to 1950, Inclusive Year Fur Royalty or Tax Fur-traders*, Tanners', and Taxidermists' 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 39,592.48 42,697.81 44,986.95 46,186.50 47,257.48 39,423.87 44,238.00 62,745.33 56,755.30 63,176.07 52,122.03 63,412.23 93,793.40 98,766.72 92,637.14 66,939.08 56,563.26 65,205.44 $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 4.575.00 4,405.00 4,845.00 6,010.00 6,440.00 5,540.00 4,949.00 5,721.00 6,370.00 5,299.00 6,232.00 6,951.00 10,559.00 8,591.00 6,707.00 6,453.00 4,980.00 6,255.00 $30,790.80 1922 1923 57,458.89 67,524.18 1924 .. .. . 62,446.68 1925 1926 1927 56,287.78 62,535.13 71,324.96 1928 ~ 58,823.07 1929 . 47,329.89 1930 .. . 45,161.11 1931 ' 1932 45,981.08 40 363.79 1933 44,167.48 1934 . 1935 1936... . - 47,102.81 49,831.95 52 196.50 1937 . 53,697.48 44,963.87 49,187.00 68,466.33 63,125.30 68,475.07 58,354.03 70,363.23 104 352.40 1938 .. . 1939 1940 1941... 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 107,357.72 99,344.14 73,392.08 61,543.26 71,460.44 1947. .... .... . 1948 . 1949 1950 $1,645,626.45 $187,782.00 $1,833,408.45 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 49 Q a H u a ►J hI o O z w w pq to >< H ►J O rt a o to a °n z rt <S o ►r rH 5 (N < T-H w _ pp Q 1 u p K Ph Ph o a ro H 0 Z Ph sK P 0 P z o a H z w % w H < H W > H <C Pi < Cm § o O o ^,n S«" 3UIJ9A10AV ps^a^w pumbs 2[mi:>is UOOSE^ ■i3;jo ^j^siijaj 3JUTJAI uajjujAi xuXq (patujEj) tunuiiEij 'xoj ^13 'xo^ (pauiJBii) snia 'xoj p3"H XOd ssojo 'xoj J3AHS 'XO^ jaqsia jsA^aa jagpEg JEsg © Ov oo OO CO rH in co 4 in © in cs in no OOOOcnNOr-ONrHOOONOOrHlnOOOr-OCOOr-CncnOcS''* NOt-rHOvOOOrHOt-'^tCOONln'^-COOcnCnOOCS'^C-r-l CO NO ^t _ © c} ■* ininvoriricnvor*ONcn"n Nor-inoNcno\rH\orncsr^NONor-cncominvocsncnvor* incn^csvoNocnininONONOOoomcNcn'^'inr-cSrHONNDcn cn t-^ © \o^ in r-_ ^t ©^ cs m^ no on^ *-i cn ^ cs r» l> ** rt^ ^t i> l> NO no" oo" no" rn rn d ©" rf vo of es ,*t no" r-^ oC H- rf no cn" rf cn cn oo" cs in^invoin-^^^cncn'rj-'^'rj-'rj'cnTrvoinvoinNOONONON ONoovorHcomcst— m^NOvocnr^t^t^-ONinrHcnNONDcooOcs^tovnoo csoNrHin©cS©oocsm©cncn©cSNOt-rHONrH-y-ONCSONOr-\ooooin cncsr^ricscnin-rfcncncsMcsricsricsrirHcsrirHrHcscscsrHcsr-irH mcncoooocsr^csoNOcni>'-i\oor--cnoNr-ooNON'<tNoovrHcsino\© OOOOt-rHlncnOOrHrnONinCSNOrHOTflnONOO^l-ONrHcncnrHaNCnNOr-- rlVO^OOCSONKCOt^NONOOOcOCONOO\CO©rHMlnC>CSrHCSCSCO'rJ-TH|^CS no '* r-" as m" ©" oo" so i> cs" cs oo" cn cn *«* no oo" *£ d rn" cs r" rf es Tt-" cs rf oo~ o" no" esr^cncSrJcncn^NOND^Tfrrfr^cneo,*''*rint^coinincoeoinincscScn r-moomONON^-ONcs^oocN ONmcnrHinovtn\OrHTtoNin t* cn on ^fr do cs co o\ ce Tt in r^ rlONOcsinofrfi-fcninrH as vDooot^r-r-t^csmTi-in-^- in\fNO,«tcn'*voincncnro rHincnrHcsoocN^inr~-cnocncScnoorH»nos^J-cnr--rHcSr-vocSrHrHO\ NO»-Hi-.oooONcnrHcscn,«i-TrrH\oinoONr^cscsrHi>csoocSoo,ttcnrH cnr^coNOcot^rHwr-aoinNOinincn'^t-cn'^-cnTt-cn-^-cnin'^'cSrH rHON-^-mONOOOrHrHOrHinrHONCnNOCSOOr-OOOOlnONOOOONt-NOr-'^ invo©ONinr^oo,rhr^ONt^ino\rHcoint^t---ooN,<a-csr--,rrrnrH'*toNt^O\ VO ©_ CS^ in 0\ rH -cfr^ rH CS^ t-^ rH In C» ^ 0\ 00_ ON_ CS^ rH f^ VO H iH Wl rl 0_VD > "rt^ cS no" m" Tt" "<t" m" r^ t> in cn" cn cn" cn" rf rn" cs cs ci rf rn cs cs" cn" cn" cn cn cs" rn rn" NOinriONcncncorHvooor-.cScn©cnTt-rj-vor--ONNOint--rH(nrt-iTj-cnor- NOrHrnNOr-oovooomtnovocsr-i>incsONNO,<tocorHcSco'rj-csminin NOONOoc^t^t^ooNoooooo\oc--t^int--ooinNOt--c--'Hr-^r-Nocor',o^i-No InCSNOONrHNOTj-OVOOOONOrHONrHVONOcnNOCNONrHCSNOcncnCSOO© oocnTfONcncscocnONOcs©cnrHcnONVOrH>n©csincnco'*r-cncni>o\ *-h. cn 00 in cn Tf co rn no^ in o\ in es *■« cn in^ *-* in^ in in t«* r- on_ »-h r* »n *f ^ no oo •n on" r-f rn r-" oo" cn in cs" ■*" no" ©" rn r-^ r-" «* o" vo in" t-f no" On" cn oo" co m" o" rn d en t-mCSONNO,rJ-VONOinOO©©ONCSOONr*C-OOrHrHCOC7\COOO\OVOt-00© cncSNOrHinooooooNOincot^Nococncs©voo\Noin,rj-cor--incninrHO\rH ONcnr^ooNinTr\o(NONCsr--No©invocoTrt--oor-csoo©ONr~-in,r]-rH VDO\riNr-.HiriO\NOv^oiiOt^'mOrtiftas^n^Trmoou-iN'*Nrn ,, *■)[—oCT\tnTr\ocNa\nr-NDomvo ^l °\ *i. ^i "^ ^ tri.°iri °\ "1 °v ^ "t ^ m "—^ ©" oo" on" o" co tj-" vo" rt" oo" oo" ©" rf r" *-* rn" ©" co" d r->" r" o" co o" On <n r-" rn" co" On ■^f rHr-trHCNrHCSrHrH nHrt(\HNNn(\|MOM'jmf)(nm^l,m mTrr-oor-csooooNr-m-rrrH ©^ rH^ IO ON^ NO^ t TT <n CO vo^ CS^ "* CS cn^ ooHmomoccomNvoomr~(J\rio\HooKiOHO>ifiTfrcoot cSoo^cocncsOrH«or^Noinco-*r--t--rtvocor*oinirfr-,rr'Ot^ONinin **! 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P* in 1 1 rn CS vo t-- Ph jaqsr^ i ! 1 i i ! 1 l l cn ! 1 in co • i ■ i i i i i i i i i ii iii P O on cs cs ! i i © i in I i oo m oo vo m cs 1 J I cs rt cn 1 CO rt m Tf OOO 1 es 3 J3AB3g cN i i co_cs es ^ es i oo ■5 I ! 1 I i ^"(N »" i i i Tf" > ^ Icn 1 CO rH 1 ri ! [ 1 1 ;cS 1 CN CO VO rH !-rl- 1 100 IVOrH VO i cn Tf cs cn o jrag i 1 i*""1 CO ' ' ' ' i i i r [ P5 < 1 P P O H >» « CJ S < Ph GO < § b g fi4 > 0 O a C CU t ! <u ! I-H <D r- = O M rt Si fit O *H E s i rt cu TO 1 J fit < a c o c o c c I II uce Coup nee Geor nee Rupe esnel mon Am ithers — egraph C r- c 1 0 C 3 o i _rt r*33uiH350£rtO:3<D03o'C'C3'c3E(3Bi <wuuuUcHOOM^jzzo!ftWawM(H> REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 51 List of Fur Confiscated under " Game Act," January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Confiscated from— Confiscated at— Kind of Fur Confiscated Date of Confiscation H o > rt o ca a I 1 eg ca a "2 a1 CO i-l s 1 O. R. Woods 1 1 1 1 6 i l i i 4 4 30 12 1 5 5 3 2 1 38 11 17 2 5 10 14 4 20 1 1 " 18 Sardis Sardis _ " 18 R. Remple " 20 Feb. 4 Notch Hill " 9 J. E. Stuhl " 28 Mar 8 Thor Hird " 13 T. F. Reay. . Vernon " 20 " 23 Lytton " 29 " 30 Notch Hill " 30 " 30 R. H. Cormier Thor Hird Apr. 13 " 13 Miss E. Wendt May 8 Earl Van Gilder F. F. Glazier K. C. Cameron — Accidentally killed by Game Warden A. Monks while trapping live bea- 3 " 15 " 15 July 4 J. W. Harrold Nov 18 Totals . 10 4 51 62 83 2 3 Note.—The sum of $255.03 was received during 1950 from the sale of confiscated and surrendered fur. T 52 BRITISH COLUMBIA List of Firearms Confiscated under " Game Act," January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Date of Confiscation Confiscated from- Confiscated at— Kind of Firearms Confiscated Rifles Shotguns Tan 11 „ 11 „ 12 - „ 12. „ 16 . .. .. 16 „ 23 „ 23 „ 26 Feb. 3. •j " „ 15... „ 15 _ „ 15. . „ 15 „ 24. „ 25 ., ?R 8 „ 16 „ 21 „ 10 Apr. 11 „ 11.. „ 12 .. „ 12 . .. 21 ... . „ 22- .. 22 „ 28 May 2... .. „ 10 _. „ 11 .. 11 .. 18 „ 12 „ 22. . „ 10 „ 15 „ 15 „ 21 .... .. Sept. 13 „ 13. .. 13 „ 13 Oct. 18 „ 18. „ 18 . Nov. 3 3 .. 13 .. 13.. : .. 13 „ 14 „ 20 „ 27... „ 28. Dec. 11 „ 12 „ 12 „ 12. „ 12 . „ 12 „ 14 .. 18 -^ R. S. Sheaves C. Sheaves E, Grinder C. Marino _ Frank Nemoth— G. J. Stewart K. Boubette Elmer Roblin J. Sambarn D. W. Simpson . Frank Vincen.... A. Johnson H. Garner D. Little K. Miller E. J. Barman J. Cenname. M. Walters John Zogac Frederick Houston. Carl Ostman Jacob Mantel C. R. Hunt R. McMullin V. Favro John Skillings Bob Campbell R. McMillan R. Knight R. Rise P. J. Jack A. M. Groat George West Roy Theros Ned George John Gilman N. C Hartbauer.. W. D. McKane... E. Zalinko Unknown Ralph Gedak Steve Lasota Ronald Farrell John Chernenkoff.... Robert Hutchinson. James Rimmer Walter Dyck E. R. Gehrke Arnold Elliott R. Shambrook John Isaac P. Belanger. R. F. Walsh _ Edward Ayley Abe Karnelson * A. J. Janzen J. A. Johnson A. L. Johnson A. Advocaat W. L. McKinley Jack Scommell O. Mangnall R. M. Blackmore. John Sarich Robert Carate James Weir R. Buckland John Gosse Totals.. Sunbury... Sunbury... Jesmond. Jesmond . Mission... Northlands Lulu Island Lulu Island Tusiack, Calif.. Langley Fernie Hope Hope Sardis Sardis Kimberley Youbou Howser Prince George North Vancouver^ Vancouver Houston Victoria Chilliwack Prince Rupert _ Victoria Victoria — Prince George.. Vancouver New Westminster.. Creston Sunset Prairie Esquimalt Esquimalt Kakawis _ Mission Colville, Wash Vancouver New Westminster- California Lulu Island Steveston Bowen Island Taghum Vancouver Vancouver Abbotsford Port Angeles, Wash. Manitoba Sooke Sooke Kitchener Kersley. __ Abbotsford.... Yarrow Chilliwack Rolla Cluculz Lake.. Matsqui Burns Lake Kamloops Port McNeill Port McNeill Port McNeill Port McNeill Port McNeill White Rock Red Deer, Alta... 57 12 Note.—The sum of $56.65 was received during 1950 from the sale of confiscated firearms. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 53 Bounties Paid during the Year Ended December 31st, 1950 Wolves Government Agency Cougar, $20 Coyote, $4 ' Amount $40 $25 Alberni 3 10 $275.00 Atlin 4 4 13 7 152.00 188.00 Barkerville . 274 5 650 9,550.00 7 15 629 3,096.00 6 526 2,224.00 5 49 1,105.00 2 26 3 95 570.00 440.00 Fernie Golden 1 4 225 1,005.00 8 172 848.00 Kamloops 17 12 42 1,078 6,132.00 Kaslo 1 17 88.00 Kelowna 3 198 852.00 Lillooet 4 5 78 572.00 Merritt _ - 7 885 3,680.00 Nanaimo.. 2 22 490,00 Nelson _ 13 204 1,076.00 3 18 132.00 Penticton 6 360 1,560.00 126 2 256 4,214.00 3 60.00 264 4 500 8,680.00 66 8 35 1,950.00 Princeton 8 237 1,108.00 58 19 464 4,556.00 56.00 Revelstoke..— 1 9 1 47 208 00 Smithers.-..- 38 1 145 1,550.00 17 106 764 00 2 50.00 73 37 1,973.00 494.00 Vancouver 1 2 10 51 Victoria — 2 28 2 618.00 14 278 1,392.00 11,980.00 24 51 2,500 Totals 115 876 395 9,822 $73,688.00 ' t 54 british columbia Comparative Statement of Bounties Paid from 1922 to 1950, Inclusive Calendar Year Wolves Cougars Coyotes Crows Magpies Eagles Owls Amount 1972 303 162 195 291 336 344 452 411 312 310 372 195 173 137 183 372 444 530 491 701 8 628 572 430 599 423 384 366 285 196 261 265 301 472 461 519 725 524 395 1,092 1,687 5,175 7,276 14,070 20,192 3,672 1,881 1,544 2,864 1,877 1,950 1,400 2,094 1,971 2,038 1,924 1,546 1,221 1,259 5,506 2,720 2,976 3,911 6,847 9,822 53,443 ~~Tt2 5,770 10,046 2,246 70 2,487 3,427 7,095 20 89 17,625 172 1,025 1,389 403 1 $60,494.80 1923 14,840.00 19?4 20,398.40 1975 24,397.00 1976 41,077.00 19?7 65,377.95 107R 50,709.25 1929 . 1930 1931 42,122.00 36,090.25 42,036.15 1937 80.00 1933..... 1034 1 221 561 837 828 915 1,159 1,659 1,002 1,039 1,017 1,321 1,202 932 1,102 1,156 1,180 991 6,285.00 6,825.00 1035 12,374.00 103fi 20,350.00 1<»7 19,540.00 1038 21,018.00 1030 26,399.00 1940 23,131.00 16,868.00 1041 104? 17,397.00 1943 . 1944 1045 16,587.00 20,243.00 46,627.00 1946 22,392.00 1947 .. 1948 36,386.00 58,344.00 70,501.00 1940 1950 73,688.00 Totals 20,239 11,412 108,515 69,431 8,230 7,204 20,615 $912,577.80 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 55 Big-game Trophy Fees Paid by Non-residents, January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Species Government Agency .1 U 0 rt m M u a a «5 S« n o 3 O u n a o U u O C Q u S3 ol i c '3 S a S3? O o O O 8 Amount Barkerville- 3 8 2 10 10 2 4 1 24 9 1 1 5 1 5 2 2 l 5 38 2 1 6 16 3 1 1 6 3 12 12 4 1 2 2 5 2 l l 43 12 3 3 1 202 17 4 12 40 2 7 1 1 1> 65 2 1 1 11 8 23 10 39 47 3 3 3 49 18 1 1 1 2 19 2 9 2 4 7 4 4 1 45 7 14 2 1 37 707 11 22 49 9 20 33 26 46 2 9 3 1 1 6 7 3 19 16 52 40 1 $65.00 2,595.00 48,605.00 2,505.00 155.00 5,545.00 7,425.00 50.00 Clinton Creston Fernie Golden 175.00 Kamloops Kaslo. 725.00 50.00 75.00 Nelson _. 5.00 1,745.00 Oliver Pouce Coupe Prince George 3,720.00 5,425.00 4,265.00 160.00 Quesnel Revelstoke Rossland 605.00 450.00 80.00 135.00 Smithers 400.00 1,125.00 Vancouver Williams Lake 410.00 1,660.00 Totals 90 123 60 3 376 238 90 1,012 109 $88,155.00 10.00 Total | $88,145.00 T 56 BRITISH COLUMBIA Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st to December 31st, 1950 Description of Offence Divisions (See Foot-note) "A" 5 o U M c Fines or Penalties Imposed Game Animals Allowing dogs to run or hunt deer Buying or selling big game illegally Exceeding bag-limit on deer Hunting, killing, or possession of big-game animals of female sex Killing or possession of big-game animals during close season - Killing or possession of big-game animals under one year of age Pit-lamping or hunting deer at night Possession of untagged deer or moose Possession of game animals from which evidence (sex) removed Firearms Carrying firearms or hunting on game reserve Carrying loaded firearms or discharging same in or from automobile Carrying or in possession of unplugged shotgun Minors carrying firearms unaccompanied by an adult Fur Trade and Trapping Allowing traps to remain set after close of season Baiting traps with game meat Exporting fur without a permit Failing to make returns on trapping licence Fur-trader failing to keep proper record-book Interfering or trapping on another person's trap-line Possession of untagged beaver-pelts Trading in furs without a licence Trapping fur-bearing animals without a licence __ Trapping fur-bearing animals during close season Trapping on game reserve. Licences Allowing one's licence to be used by another person. Non-resident carrying firearms without a licence Non-resident angling without a licence Resident carrying firearms without a licence Resident angling without a licence Using another person's licence Migratory Game Birds Exceeding bag or possession limit on migratory game birds Hunting migratory game birds from power-boat Hunting, killing, or in possession of migratory game birds during close season Hunting, killing, or in possession of migratory non-game birds Hunting migratory game birds during prohibited hours Hunting migratory game birds with a rifle Taking or in possession of migratory game-bird eggs Special Fishery Regulations Angling for trout during close season Exceeding bag-limit on trout Jigging fish or illegally taking kokanee '. Molesting fish on spawning-grounds Possession of or using fish-roe in prohibited area Taking trout otherwise than by angling Taking or possession of undersized trout Using more than one line Using gear designed to catch more than one fish 22 1 3 1 2 6 54 50 2 2 28 2 1 2 14 _4 1 1 33 4 1 34 30 26 1 1 2 4 2 12 _ 3 6 10 1 1 37 3 2 9 14 62 40 22 31 31 5 2 5 97 102 19 3 34 1 39 2 4 5 5 160 10 12 1 17 67 263 247 3 2 I 1 32 6 64 1 1 53 10 16 2 14 9 27 10 7 2 1 27 47 7 4 16 160 10 14 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 29 4 1 1 18 67 265 249 3 2 I M 35 | I 6 I 64 | 1 1 53 | 10 17 2 I 14 | 9 I 27 | 10 | 7 I $125.00 30.00 25.00 2,360.00 2,220.00 130.00 2,000.00 190.00 60.00 20.00 2,470.00 120.00 80.00 35.00 10.00 60.00 20.00 100.00 50.00 460.00 75.00 100.00 725.00 715.00 2,881.00 2,345.00 150.00 60.00 100.00 665.00 35.00 635.00 10.00 645.00 165.00 270.00 20.00 220.00 220.00 312.50 115.00 34.50 REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 57 Prosecutions (Provincial Game Divisions), January 1st to December 31st, 1950—Continued Divisions (.See Foot-note) 13 to 6 s 1 o o "> a o 0 3 H B Description of Offence "A" "B " "C" "D" "E" Fines or Penalties Imposed Upland Game Birds Allowing dogs to hunt game birds during prohibited time- Exceeding bag-limit on upland game birds 11 1 1 4 1 8 7 1 1 2 2 3 6 4 2 2 1 2 4 1 3 3 1 2 2 5 1 1 6 3 1 1 2 1 10 2 2 1 5 To l 16 2 2 1 1 5 5 4 34 1 2 5 2 2 1 18 7 1 1 3 15 1 1 4 2 2 21 5 5 6 34 1 2 5 2 2 1 20 7 1 1 3 15 1 1 4 2 3 22 20.00 105.00 40.00 Hunting, killing, or possession of game birds during close season. Hunting oi killing upland game birds when snow is on 610.00 10.00 45.00 20.00 40.00 Miscellaneous 10.00 Giving false information to a Game Warden in order to 185.00 70.00 25.00 25.00 Guiding without a licence or permit 45.00 95.00 15.00 Non-resident hunting big game without a guide Obstructing a Game Warden in the discharge of his duties Possession of game on premises of an eating-place 120.00 25.00 125.00 230.00 Totals 225 1 210 312 184 428 22 1,337 1,359 $22,923.00 Gaol Sentences 1—Resident angling without a licence, five days. 2—Killing moose of the female sex, sixty days. 1—Killing big game with a .22 rifle, thirty days. 1—Trapping without a licence, thirty days. Note.—"A" Division: Vancouver Island area and part of Mainland. " B " Division: Kootenay and Boundary areas. " C " Division: Kamloops, Yale, Okanagan, Cariboo, and Lillooet areas. " D " Division: Atlin, Skeena, Omineca, Fort George, Peace River, and Yukon Boundary areas. 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U rt at u o u « Cfl E > CA o h REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 71 Returns from 4,147 Holders of Special Firearms Licences, Showing Big Game, Fur-bearing Animals, and Predatory Animals Killed, Season 1950-51 Big Game Bear ___ Caribou Deer Moose _ 989 37 1,102 566 Mountain-goat _ Mountain-sheep Wapiti (Elk) 19 36 Fur-bearing Animals Beaver 15,570 Fisher 852 Fox 597 Lynx 1,092 Marten 12,393 Mink 11,627 Muskrat 47,039 Otter 622 Racoon 1,107 Skunk 197 Squirrels 303,141 Weasels 38,970 Wildcat 304 Wolverine 236 Cougar _ Coyotes _ Predatory Animals 196 Wolves 465 3, Statement of Vermin Destroyed by Game Wardens during the Year 1950 Kind of Animals or Birds Destroyed Game Divisions Total Animals Bear Bobcats _ Cougar ... Coyotes.— Fox Gophers Ground-hogs _ Wild cats Wild dogs Wolves. Crows... Eagles Hawks — Magpies Mergansers.. Owls Ravens _. Starlings . Birds 3 35 2 175 78 236 43 62 164 32 77 53 306 16 57 41 33 3 28 51 33 28 9 14 577 75 150 67 45 1,217 53 140 790 1 121 148 16 26 1 183 7 27 5 166 250 57 33 22 13 22 164 2 9 4 14 39 337 44 1,117 38 115 1 3 13 44 2 61 26 116 938 46 109 766 247 211 3,126 206 386 846 17 186 440 18 T 72 BRITISH COLUMBIA Summary of Liberation of Game Birds, 1950 Area Pheasants Vancouver Island— Alberni 156 Courtenay 687 Ladysmith 15 Nanaimo-Parksville 276 Victoria (North and South Saanich) 911 Total J 2,045 Lower Mainland— Agassiz 711 Chilliwack 1,971 Delta 1,402 Lulu Island 275 Matsqui 980 Mission (Hatzic and Nicomen Island) 2,287 Pitt Meadows 2,533 Sumas Prairie - 2,001 Surrey 1,963 Total 14,123 Interior— Ashcroft 75 Cache Creek 50 Clinton 50 Creston 246 Grand Forks 211 Kamloops 600 Kelowna 100 Keremeos 150 Lillooet 9 8 Merritt 100 Nakusp 24 Oliver 101 Penticton 350 Salmon Arm 350 Summerland 100 Vernon 700 Total 3,305 District Summary Vancouver Island 2,045 Lower Mainland 14,123 Interior 3,305 Total 19,473 During the year 127 California quail were purchased, and of these 64 were liberated in the South Saanich District and 63 in the Metchosin District. Seventeen partridge were purchased and liberated in the South Okanagan District. Note.—Total cost covering purchase of all game birds listed was $36,646.70. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 73 Statement of Game-bird Farmers, 1950 Number and Kind of Birds on Hand as at January 1st, 1950 Pheasants 5,472 Partridge 19 Quail 147 Number and Kind of Birds Raised, 1950 Pheasants 24,228 Partridge 104 Quail 39 Number and Kind of Birds Purchased, 1950 Pheasants 747 Ducks 10 Number and Kind of Birds Sold, 1950 Pheasants 2,618 Partridge 17 Quail 127 Number and Kind of Birds Killed, 1950 Pheasants 4,003 Ducks 1 Quail 3 Number and Kind of Birds on Hand, December 31st, 1950 Pheasants 4,826 Partridge 106 Quail 56 Ducks 9 Note.—During the year 1950 there were 132 licensed game-bird farmers in the Province, but during the year 1950 ten of these farmers discontinued business. There were five nil returns, and two farmers did not submit a return. Game-bird bands sold to licensed game-bird farmers during the year 1950 amounted to $223.20 (2,232 bands at 10 cents each). Miscellaneous Revenue, 1950 Sale of Lists of Various Licence-holders, etc. 32 Game Convention minutes at 75 cents per copy $24.00 2,232 game-bird bands at 10 cents each 223.20 322 trap-line transfer fees at $2.50 each 805.00 3,593 game maps at 10 cents each 359.30 Proceeds, sale of trout eggs 1,034.00 Proceeds, export of live fur-bearing animals 145.00 Proceeds, permits to export game meat 115.00 Total $2,705.50 T 74 BRITISH COLUMBIA LIST OF GUIDES AND NON-RESIDENT OUTFITTERS, 1950 Definition of Guide Licence Classifications A First-class Guide shall be one who has acted as a guide in the Province for a period of at least three years in the ten years immediately preceding his application for a guide's licence and who has suitable equipment for outfitting any person desiring to hunt game. A Second-class Guide shall be one who has acted as a guide in the Province for a period of at least three years in the ten years immediately preceding his application for a guide's licence, but who cannot qualify as a First-class Guide. An Assistant Guide shall be one who cannot qualify as either a First-class or Second- class Guide, and shall be entitled to act as a guide in the hunting of game birds or in angling for trout, and after securing a permit so to do from the Game Commission when employed by, or under the supervision of a First- or Second-class Guide to guide big-game hunters. Cariboo District "A" (100-Mile House South to Ashcroft and Including Canim Lake and Lillooet) Name and Address of Guide Abbs, Richard, Fawn Alex, Stanley, Big Bar.. Archie, George, Forest Grove.. Baher, Fred, Ashcroft Baher, J. A., Ashcroft Baher, R. M., 70-Mile House.. Licence Grade Asst. . Asst. __ 1st .... 2nd .... 2nd ..... 1st Barker, A. S., Mahood Lake 2nd Bayns, A. H., Canim Lake 2nd Bissette, A., Loon Lake 2nd Bob, Edward, Canim Lake 1st Bones, Alex, Clinton 1st Bones, Frank, Clinton 1st Bones, Peter, Clinton 1st Bones, Teresa, Clinton 2nd Bothwick, Hector, Forest Grove 2nd Brooke, H. A., Cache Creek 2nd Camille, Francis, Dog Creek 2nd Chabara, Anna, 70-Mile House 2nd Chisholm, I. R., Big Bar Asst. Christopher, David, Forest Grove 2nd Christy, Frank, Moha 2nd Christy, Thomas, Moha 2nd Cleveland, J. G., Bridge Lake 1st Cleveland, L. C, Bridge Lake 1st Cleveland, R. C, Bridge Lake 1st Coldwell, H. W., lesmond 1st Colin, A. A., 100-Mile House Asst. Colin, Grover, 100-Mile House Collins, E. M., Ashcroft... 1st Collins, lack E., Ashcroft 2nd Cunningham, Charles B., Bralorne 1st Dahlgren, C, Bridge Lake Asst. Dean, J. C., Fawn 2nd Decker, English, Forest Grove 2nd Dougall, Vivian, Bridge Lake Asst. Dougherty (Ir.), Charles, Clinton 1st Dougherty, E. C, Clinton 1st Duncan, Peter, Clinton Asst. Dyer, G. H., 70-Mile House 2nd Edall, I. K., Fawn 2nd Eden, Donald D., Fawn 2nd Eden, R. E., 70-Mile House 2nd Erickson, S. W., Canim Lake 2nd Faessler, Charles J., Fawn 1st Farmer, Frank, 70-Mile House Asst. Fenton, Charlie, Clinton 1st Fenton, Henry C, Jesmond Asst. Fenton, Walter, Big Bar Creek .. 1st Flaherty, R. J., Fawn 1st Name and Address of Guide Licence Grade Flaherty, R. W., 93-Mile House Asst. Forde, H. D. W., Clinton 2nd Fowler, Norman A., Clinton : 2nd Gaines, Clinton, Fawn 2nd Gammie, H. G., 70-Mile House 2nd Gammie, Ruth, 70-Mile House Asst. George, Henry, Cache Creek 2nd Graf, Joe, Fawn Asst. Graf, Mike, Fawn 1st Greenlee, E. L., Canim Lake 1st Grice, Percy, 70-Mile House 2nd Grinder, Bert, Clinton 2nd Grinder, Isidor, Clinton 1st Grinder, J., Jesmond 1st Grinder, Mrs. L., Clinton 2nd Grinder, Walter, Jesmond : 1st Grypuik, Sam, Ashcroft Asst. Hall, Marvin T., Fawn 1st Haller, Francis, Clinton Asst. Hannah, L. B., Clinton 2nd Hansen, John F., Bridge Lake 1st Hansen, Wesley B., Bridge Lake 2nd Hendricks, Ike, Ashcroft 2nd Higginbottom, Alfred, Jesmond 1st Higgins, C. L., R.R. 1, Fawn " 1st Higgins, Ed, Fawn 1st Higgins, Elmer, Bridge Lake Asst. Higgins, K. E., Fawn Asst. Higgins, Marion, Bridge Lake 1st Higgins, Ronald A., R.R. 1, Fawn 1st Hodges, E. W., R.R. 1, Fawn 2nd Horn, Walter A., Fawn 2nd Houseman, J. J., 100-Mile House 1st Hubel, Roy, Mahood Asst. Huckvale, Jim, Fawn 1st Hunter, Mickey, Ashcroft 2nd Johnson, Claude, Bridge Lake 1st Johnson, J. A., 100-Mile House 1st Johnson, Wayne C, Bridge Lake Asst. Johnson, Zale A., Bridge Lake 1st King, Gordon, Fawn 2nd King, C. J., Fawn 2nd Knauf, H. G., Fawn 2nd Koster, Henry, Canoe Creek 2nd Krebs, L. B., 100-Mile House 1st Langley, Arthur L., 70-Mile House 2nd Larson, John O., Bridge Lake 1st Larson, Karel J., Fawn 2nd Larson, L. L., Fawn 1st REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 75 Cariboo District "A" (100-Mile House South to Ashcroft and Including Canim Lake and Lillooet)—Continued Licence Grade 1st Name and Address of Guide Leavitt (Jr.), F. W., Fawn Lebourdois, Joe, Clinton 2nd Levick, J. D., Fawn 2nd Loring, Edwin, Clinton 2nd Louie, Freddie, Canoe Creek 1st Louis, Gavy, Jesmond 2nd MacDonald, J., Big Bar Asst. McDougall, Robert, Big Lake 1st McKay, John V., Lytton 2nd MacKilvington, B. W., Anahim Lake 2nd MacLean, D., Fawn 2nd McMahon, Jesse C, 70-Mile House 2nd McNeil, B. S., Fawn 1st McNeil, H. M., Fawn 1st Mackie, J. C, Fawn ... 1st Madden, E. E., Cache Creek 2nd Martin, R. H., Bridge Lake 2nd Matier, H, Clinton 2nd Mobbs, B. H., 70-Mile House 2nd Mooring, Alex, Fawn 2nd Morris, D. L., Forest Grove 1st Odian, E. J., Fawn 2nd O'Keefe, Hush, McGillivray Falls 2nd O'Keefe, Wally, Rexmount Ranch, Shalalth 1st Olafson, H. J., Fawn 2nd Oleman, Patrick, Shalalth Asst. Osterlund, Ed, Moha 2nd Parent, S. J., Fawn 2nd Park, Arlie H., 70-Mile House 2nd Park, Jack P., 70-Mile House 2nd Parkes, L. G., 70-Mile House 2nd Paul, Louis, Canoe Creek 2nd Peavler, W. C, Clinton 2nd Perault, J., Jesmond 2nd Petrie, D. M., Bridge Lake 2nd Pierro, Alex, Cache Creek" Asst. Pierro, John, Cache Creek 2nd Pigeon, Aure, Clinton 2nd Pigeon, C. L., Clinton 2nd Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Pigeon, J. R., Clinton 1st Pigeon, Norman, Clinton Asst. Pinkney, Robert, Canim Lake 1st Powell, H. J., Fawn 1st Powell, Thomas G., Fawn 1st Prydatok, S., 70-Mile House 2nd Reynolds, A. J., Big Bar 1st Reynolds, H. D., Big Bar Creek 1st Roberts, Roy K., Ashcroft Asst. Roberts, R. V., Fawn 1st Roper, Alfred, Forest Grove 2nd Rosette, A., Gang Ranch 1st Rosette, Willie, Gang Ranch Asst. Scheepbouwer, J. A., 70-Mile House 2nd Scheepbouwer, John C, 70-Mile House __ 2nd Scheepbouwer, William, 70-Mile House . 2nd Schwartz, Thomas, Bralorne Asst. Sedman, J. E., Fawn 2nd Siebert, John, Jesmond 2nd Singleton, Wilfred, Fawn 2nd Thomason, T. D., Bridge Lake 1st Thorsteinson, Charles, 9 3-Mile House 2nd Turney, R. J., Fawn 1st Umphrey, S. T., Fawn 2nd Van Horlick, Buster, Clinton 2nd Vecqueray, A. E., Clinton 2nd Vecqueray, Richard J., Clinton 2nd Walsh, F. C, 70-Mile House 2nd Watkins, Allan, Ashcroft Asst. Watt, James D., Clinton 2nd Watt, Lloyd, Ashcroft 2nd Whitley, W. P., 70-Mile House 2nd Wilkinson, Charles, 70-Mile House 2nd Wilkinson, T. H., Fawn 2nd Winteringham, Frank, Fawn 2nd Womack, C. B., Lone Butte 1st Wrigley, E. W., 70-Mile House 2nd Young, William, Clinton 2nd Cariboo District " D " (Chilcotin District, Cariboo West of Fraser River) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Baptiste, Peter, Alexis Creek Asst. Blatchford, J. A, Alexis Creek 1st Bliss, William, Alexis Creek 1st Bobb, E. R., Marguerite 2nd Bonner, James, Big Creek 2nd Bryant, A. L., Anahim Lake 1st Bullion, Sammy, Alexis Creek 2nd Butler, Len, Tatla Lake 2nd Butler, Lee, Tatla Lake Asst. Cahoose, Gus, Anahim Lake 2nd Castleman, Jack, Big Creek Asst. Cheta, Johnnie, Alexis Creek 2nd Church, R. H., Big Creek 1st Clayton, John, Anahim Lake 2nd Collier, Eric, Meldrum Creek 2nd Collier, Veasy Mel, Meldrum Creek Asst. Dester, Baptiste, Kleena Kleene 1st Dorsey, Lester, Anahim Lake 1st Elkins, Joe, Alexis Creek 2nd Elkins, Marvin, Alexis Creek Asst. Elkins, Thomas, Alexis Creek 1st Erickson, Arthur, Anahim Lake Asst. Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Erickson, Carl B., Anahim Lake Asst. French, Robert, Redstone 2nd Garland, Ed, Riske Creek Asst. George, Andy, Alexis Creek 2nd George, Willie, Alexis Creek Asst. Hance, Grover, Hanceville Hansen, Fred, Kleena Kleene _ Haynes, Harry K., Tatlayoko Haynes, Kenneth W. G., Tatlayoko Henderson, John, Tatlayoko Henry, Cecil, Big Creek _ 1st — 2nd .... 2nd .... 2nd .... 1st __ 1st Henry, Eagle Lake, Tatlayoko 1st Holte, Andrew, Anahim Lake 2nd Holte, Andy, Anahim Lake 2nd Holte, Thomas, Anahim Lake 2nd Holtey, Louis, Anahim Lake 2nd Howarth, Dewey, Hanceville Asst. Hugo, Mark A., Big Creek 1st Hutchinson, William, Big Creek 2nd lack, Johnny, Alexis Creek 2nd Jasper, Delmer, Riske Creek Asst. Johnson, William, Riske Creek 1st T 76 BRITISH COLUMBIA Cariboo District " D " (Chilcotin District, Cariboo West of Fraser River ) —Continued Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Johnston, Victor G., Riske Creek Asst. Knoll, Alvis, Redstone 2nd Kosmonk, A., Hagensborg Asst. Lavington, Arthur, Nazko 1st Leitz, William, Big Creek Asst. Le Lievre, Lind, Penticton 1st Lulua, Felix, Alexis Creek 2nd Lulua, Tommy, Alexis Creek 2nd McKill, Clarence, Kleena Kleene 1st Mack, Maxine, Alexis Creek 2nd Maindley, John, Alexis Creek 2nd Maxted, William, Big Creek 2nd Mecham, Floyd M., Hagensborg 2nd Moore, Ken B., Tatlayoko 2nd Mullins, B. A., Tatla Lake 2nd Mulvahill, R., Redstone 1st Mulvahill, William, Redstone 2nd Nicholson, Donald R., Tatla Lake 2nd Nicholson, Terence, Tatla Lake 2nd Paxton, Alex, Alexis Creek 1st Petal, Henry, Alexis Creek 2nd Phillips, Floyd, Anahim Lake 1st Quilt, Fred, Hanceville 2nd Quilt, Jack, Hanceville 2nd Quilt, Johnny, Hanceville Asst. Licence Grade ... Asst. _ 1st Name and Address of Guide Rafferty, A. T., Riske Creek Roberts, C. F., Riske Creek Robertson, Ole, Anahim Lake 2nd Ross, Eddie, Redstone 2nd Ross, Peter, Redstone 2nd Sammy, Eugene, Alexis Creek 2nd Scallon, Felix, Big Creek Asst. Scallon, James, Big Creek 2nd Schuk, Edward, Tatlayoko 2nd Scotty, Frank, Kleena Kleene 2nd Asst. Asst. Asst. 1st Asst. Shuttleworth, Gerald, Penticton Sill, Frank, Anahim Lake .... Sing, Isaac, Anahim Lake . Squinas, Thomas, Anahim Lake Stecyh, Nick, Big Creek. Stephenson, Donald, Alexis Creek 2nd Sulin, Sam, Anahim Lake 2nd Sulin, Willie, Anahim Lake 2nd Turner, Timothy, Kleena Kleene 2nd Watt, Bruce, Big Creek Asst. Weir, Donald I., Alexis Creek 1st Wilson, David F., Tatla Lake 1st Witte, D., Big Creek 1st Witte, Frank, Big Creek 1st Woods, William F., Hanceville 1st West Kootenay (Including Creston-Nelson-Slocan-Kootenay- Arrow and Trout Lakes Districts) Name and Address of Guide Brett, Art, Arrow Creek Cummings, Arnold, Boswell Cummings, Ray, Boswell Currie, Haskett S., Ainsworth . Gimlet, Louis, Salmo Licence Grade ... 2nd Kachuck, J., Trout Lake Koch, Charles A., Sanca MacNicol, J. W., Johnson's Landing 2nd Licence Grade Name and Address of Guide ... Asst. Newbrand, Emil, Box 109, Nakusp . 2nd Oliver, George J., Gray Creek . 2nd Asst. O'Neil, Richard, Creston 2nd .... 2nd Rodgers, Floyd C, Creston 1st 2nd Rodgers, James L., Creston 1st .... 2nd Schwartzenhauer, Carl, Deer Park 2nd .. 2nd Small, R. G., Beaton 1st Grand Forks-Greenwood (Including Kettle Valley) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Abel, Cummine, Kettle Valley 2nd Anschetz, Chris, Rock Creek 2nd Bohnet, James, Rock Creek Asst. Bradshaw, George A., Westbridge 2nd Brooke, Ernest C, Westbridge 2nd Carey, Bertram Charles, Westbridge 2nd Carey, Joseph, Westbridge 2nd Cochran, Fred M., Westbridge 2nd Fernstrom, Fred, Kettle Valley 2nd Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade From, Helge, Westbridge _ 2nd From, Ingvall, Westbridge From, Oliver, Westbridge Hall, Elmer, Westbridge Lockhart, Fred, Beaverdell Lutner, E. C, Beaverdell Noren, C. S., Westbridge Smith, Howard J., Westbridge 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd Turcotte, James D., Greenwood Asst. Prince George District "A" (East to Jasper) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Berghammer, Joe, Fort Graham 2nd Buchanan, Edward G., South Fort George 2nd Buchanan, Frank L., South Fort George 2nd Bricker, William, South Fort George 2nd Brooks, George, South Fort George 1st Cannon, Walter, Sinclair Mills Asst. Carr, Stanley Joseph, Tete Jaune 1st Chesser, Charles A., Mount Robson 2nd Corless (Jr.), Richard F., Prince George 1st Crate, Lloyd, Lucerne 2nd Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Gaugh, Allen H., Prince George 1st Hansen (Jr.), Anund, Hansard Asst. Hansen (Sr.), Anund, Hansard 1st Hargreaves, Roy F., Mount Robson 1st Henry, G. K., Prince George 1st Henry, Mack G., Prince George Asst. Henry, Walter J., Prince George 1st Hobe, Henry, Hansard 2nd Hooker, Clarence C, Dome Creek Asst. Hooker, James B., Dome Creek 1st REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 77 Prince George District "A" (East to Jasper)—Continued Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Hooker, Kenneth W., Dome Creek 2nd Jensen, Arne, Dome Creek 2nd Jenson, Ernest H., Dome Creek 1st Johnson, Howard T., South Fort George.... 2nd Labonte, Leo J., Prince George Asst. Lotucha, Antoni, Prince George 2nd Miller, D. N., Prince George 1st Mills, Marshall, Tete Jaune 1st Mintz, Arthur J., Tete Jaune 2nd Neighbor, Hersch, Tete Jaune 1st Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Olson, John V., Prince George Asst. Sande, Walter, Sinclair Mills 1st Shalapata, Joseph, Mount Robson Asst. Simmons, Herbert J., Prince George 2nd Van Somer, Art, Ware Asst. Van Somer, James, Prince George 2nd Wade, Gordon D., South Fort George Asst. Warren, Robert O., Finlay Forks Asst. Williams, John, Mount Robson ■_ Asst. Witter, Henry L., Prince George Asst. Cariboo District " C " (Quesnel-Barkerville from Marguerite North) Name and Address of Guide Allen, George H., Quesnel Armstrong, Wilfred R., Quesnel. Bowers, Charlie, Alexandria Licence Grade .... 1st .... 2nd ..Asst. Licence Grade 1st Cochran, lames D., Barkerville 1st Cold well, Harry B., Punchaw 2nd Coldwell, Reg, Punchaw Asst. Crick, Burton F., Quesnel Asst. Ellison, Ray, Quesnel 2nd Forster, Hubert H, Quesnel 1st Harrington, Alexander, Quesnel 1st Heaton, William F., Buck Ridge 2nd Henrickson, Arvid, Wells 2nd Hortness, Sigurd, Cinema 2nd Iverson, Otto, Quesnel Asst. Knudson, Leonard, Quesnel 2nd Laurens, Louie, Nazko Asst. Lavington, H. A., Quesnel 1st La Voie, George C, Batnuni Lake 2nd McKitrick, Arnold, Wells 2nd McKort, Clarence C, Alexandria 1st McKort, Irvine, Alexandria Asst. McKenzie, Albert, Cinema Asst. McKenzie, James, Cinema 1st Name and Address of Guide McKitrick, Roy D., Wells Marsh, Ruric L., Quesnel .. 2nd Merz, Walter C, Quesnel Asst. Miller, Isaac Edward, Punchaw 1st Moffat, Ronald H, Alexandria 1st O'Leary, Arthur, Quesnel . 1st Orr, William M., Chilliwack 2nd Paley, Bob, Quesnel Asst. Paley, Harold, Quesnel Asst. Paley, Wayne, Quesnel Asst. Quanstrom, Carl, Quesnel 2nd Quanstrom, Harry, Quesnel 1st Quanstrom, lulius, Quesnel 2nd Rawling, Arden, Quesnel 2nd Rawling, Arnold B., Quesnel Asst. Rogers, Alfred, Moose Heights 2nd Rogers, Samuel, Moose Heights Asst. Sorum, Erick, Quesnel 2nd Tibbies, Fred, Quesnel 1st Twan, John David, Quesnel 1st Webster, Jim, Buck Ridge . 1st Youngs, Grover A., Wells 1st Cariboo District "B " (100-Mile House North to Marguerite) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Abram, A. E., Lac la Hache 2nd Alexander, Norman J., Lac la Hache 1st Ash, Chris, Big Lake 2nd Asserlind, H. C., Keithley Creek 2nd Atkins, Dan, Horsefly 2nd Barton, Thomas, Lac la Hache 1st Bowe, Alfred, Williams Lake 2nd Brown-John, Victor, Likely 2nd Curtis, Rae, Williams Lake 2nd Dick, Mathew, Alkali Lake 2nd Dick, W., Alkali Lake Asst. Dixon, Morris, Lac la Hache 2nd Eagle, C. B., Lac la Hache 1st Eagle, Elsie, Lac la Hache Asst. Felker, W. R., Williams Lake 2nd Gibbons, M. L., Horsefly 1st Goetjen, C. E., Horsefly 1st Goudie, William J., Lac la Hache Asst. Graham, James, Horsefly 2nd Graham, John, Horsefly 2nd Gunn, John M., Horsefly 1st Haller, August, Lac la Hache 2nd Hamilton, G. G., Williams Lake 2nd Hamilton, Herbert M., Lac la Hache 1st Hamilton, Peter, Williams Lake 2nd Name and Address of Guide Licence Grade Hamilton, Theodore, Lac la Hache 1st Hamilton, Thomas, Williams Lake 2nd Hinsche, Fred, 150-Mile House 2nd Hockley, George, Horsefly 1st Hooker, F. P., Horsefly 2nd Hooker, F. C, Horsefly 1st Hooker, S. B., Horsefly . 1st Hubard, S. H., Horsefly 2nd Jacobson, John, Williams Lake 2nd Jefferson, Jesse, Big Lake 2nd Jenner, Ernest, Horsefly 1st Johnson, Floyd, Williams Lake 2nd Jones, Fred, Horsefly 1st Jones, Lawrence, Horsefly 2nd Junek, R., Horsefly 2nd Kelly, James A., Soda Creek 2nd Knight, Roy, Likely Asst. McBurney, Aubrey, Keithley Creek 2nd Mann, A. R., Likely 2nd Mikkelson, Claus, 108 R., 150-Mile House 2nd Mitchell, Samuel, Williams Lake 2nd Moore, John, Ochiltree 2nd Oak, Ernest, Horsefly 2nd Ogden, Lawrence, Lac la Hache Asst. den, P. S., Lac la Hache Asst. T 78 BRITISH COLUMBIA Cariboo District "B " (100-Mile House North to Marguerite )—Continued Name and Address of Guide Palmer, R. N., Ochiltree . Licence Grade .... 2nd Paxton, H. E., Macalister 2nd Petrowitz, Arthur, 150-Mile House 2nd Renner, George, Williams Lake 2nd Robertson, A. H., Macalister 2nd Sharp, William, Ochiltree 2nd Speed, Douglas, Likely 2nd Thygesen, Julius, Horsefly 1st McKenzie, K., Big Lake 1st Morgan, Dallas, Likely 1st Nicol, A., Horsefly 1st Nicol, Shelly, Horsefly 1st Pulver, George, 150-Mile House 1st Racher, W. J., Horsefly 1st Name and Address of Guide Scott, Doug, 100-Mile House Vaness, John, Horsefly . Licence Grade .... 1st _ 1st Walters, Glen, Horsefly 1st Walters, I. R., Likely 2nd Walters, Leonard, Horsefly 1st Webster, Alister, Horsefly 2nd Westwick, Burton, 150-Mile House 1st Westwick, Fred, 150-Mile House 2nd Westwick, Lawrence, 150-Mile House 2nd Wiggins, H. W., Miocene 2nd Williams, Aubrey, Horsefly 1st Williams, Thelma, Horsefly 2nd Wotzke, Herbert, Williams Lake 2nd Wynstra, J. W., Horsefly 2nd East Kootenay District " B " (Cranbrook East to Crow's Nest (Including Fernie and Natal) Name and Address of Guide Arbuckle, David, Fernie Baker, Frederick, Natal Baker, Martin C, Natal Baher, Mathias, Natal Barnes, Alfred, Corbin Barnes, J. N., Fernie Bower, Glen, Bull River Licence Grade ... Asst. ... Asst. .... 1st .... 1st ..... 1st ..... 1st .... 2nd Name and Address of Guide Licence Grade Cloarec, Leon I., Cranbrook Asst. Cunliff, Thomas, Natal Asst. Cutts, Jack, Fernie 2nd Dvorak, Frank, Fernie 1st Dvorak, Wenzel, Fernie 2nd Earl, Gordon, Newgate Asst. Eftoda, Gordon, Natal 1st Firstel, Emil, Natal Asst. Gravelle, Alex, Flagstone Asst. Gravelle, Nick, Flagstone 2nd Holly, Tom, Natal 2nd Hammer, Andy, Wardner Asst. Hicks, Frank, Fernie 1st Hicks, Phillip, Fernie 1st Kaisner, George, Natal Asst. Kubinec, Pete, Fernie 2nd Logan, Doris May, Wardner Asst. McDonald, Sam, Flagstone 2nd MacFarlane, Kenneth, Michel Asst. McGinnis, Earl, Natal 1st McGuire, Albert, Flagstone 2nd McKenzie, Fergus, Fernie Asst. Matevic, Louis, Natal Asst. Phillips, Frank, 1551 St. Andrew Ave., North Vancouver 1st Porco, Albert, Box 289, Natal 1st Porco, lohn, Natal Asst. Porco, Ralph, Box 289, Natal 1st Reay, Charles D., Jaffray 2nd Riddell, Harry S., Wardner 2nd Rosicky, Andrew, Wardner Asst. Rosicky, Anton, Wardner 1st Rothel, Malcolm, Natal 1st Simmon, Robert, Natal Asst. Siple, Alfred, Jaffray 1st Smolek, Rudolph, Fernie Asst. Talbot, Percy K., Natal 2nd Travis, Frank, Natal Asst. Venzi, Guy, Natal . Asst. Volpatti, Benjamin, Natal 1st Williams, Robert C, Fernie Asst. Wiekwier, Merlin, Creston .'. Asst. Revelstoke-Salmon Arm and Okanagan Districts Name and Address of Guide Akin, Ray, Revelstoke Cullis, Bert, Taft Licence Grade Asst. 2nd Durrand, W. D., Revelstoke 2nd Engler, John, Lumby 2nd Gardiner, Robert, Albas . 1st Gordon, William, Kelowna Asst. Hansen, Lee, Salmon Arm 1st Hanson, Charles E., Cherryville, R.R.I, Lumby 2nd Licence Grade -- 1st Name and Address of Guide Laforme, George W., Revelstoke __ Martin, Pete, Sicamous Asst. Sotting, Berger, Lumby 2nd Udy, A. E., R.R. 3„ Armstrong 2nd Wallis, Edward H., Taft Asst. Werner, Carl, R.R. 1, Lumby 2nd Young, A. H, Sicamous Asst. Cassiar District (Telegraph Creek-Atlin District) Licence Grade 2nd Name and Address of Guide Asp, Phillip, Telegraph Creek Bacon, George, Tulsequah .. 2nd Brooks, Ned, Telegraph Creek 2nd Carlick, Walter L., Telegraph Creek 2nd Clever, Gene B., Bennett 2nd Day, Alfred, Telegraph Creek 2nd Dennis, Thomas, Telegraph Creek 2nd Dennis, Robbie, Telegraph Creek 2nd Dennis, lohn C, Telegraph Creek 2nd Dennis, Alex, Telegraph Creek 2nd Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Inkster, Charlie, Telegraph Creek 2nd Jack, Alex, Telegraph Creek 2nd Jackson, Richard, Telegraph Creek 2nd Noland, John W., Atlin 2nd Quock, Charles, Telegraph Creek Asst. Tashoots, Frank P., Telegraph Creek 2nd Tashoots, Jack P., Telegraph Creek 2nd Williams, Mike, Telegraph Creek 2nd Williams, Johnny, Telegraph Creek 2nd REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 79 Peace River (Including Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Lower Post, and Pouce Coupe) Name and Address of Guide Licence Grade Anderson, Stewart B., Dawson Creek 1st Artemenko, William, Fort St. John 2nd Beattie, Donald, Hudson Hope Asst. Beattie, Robert, Gold Bar 2nd Belcourt, Adolphus, Hazelmere P.O., Alta. (Big Slough, B.C.) 2nd Belcourt, Muglorie, Mt. Valley P.O., Alta. (Big Slough, B.C.) 2nd Belcourt, William, Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) Asst. Brady, Otto S., Mile 147, Fort St. John .... Asst. Brown, Wesly J., Mile 175, Fort St. John _ 1st Calliou, Joe, Little Prairie Asst. Calliou, John, Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) 2nd Calliou, Pete, Little Prairie Asst. Callison, Dennis W., Fort Nelson 1st Callison, E. O., Toad River Lodge, Mile 422, Alaska Highway , 1st Cameron, Patrick, Moberly Lake 1st Cameron, Ralph E., Moberly Lake Asst. Campbell, Lectave, Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) Asst. Cardinal, Joseph H., Mile 147, Fort St. John Asst. Clovis, Roy J., Baldonnel Asst. Courvoisier, Henry C, Fort Nelson 1st Courvoisier, Lawrence, Bear Flat Asst. Couterille, Fred, Moberly Lake Asst. Dahl, Joel O., Fort Nelson 2nd Dalziel, George C. F., Lower Post 2nd Davidson, J. O., Lower Post 1st Desjarlais, Joseph, Moberly Lake Asst. Dhenin, Rene G., Fort St. lohn 1st Dopp, Edgar, Fort St. John 1st Durney, Milo, East Pine 1st Edzerza, Charles, Lower Post 2nd Edzerza, George, Lower Post 1st Elden, Otto, Moberly Lake Asst. Ferguson, Fraser, Goodfare P.O., (Kelly Lake, B.C.) Alta. .Asst. Fleet, Delbert, Fort St. John Asst. Fox, Sammy, Mile 147, Fort St. John Asst. Frank, Ernest, Lower Post Asst. Gairdner, Edward, Fort Nelson Asst. Garbitt, Patrick, Moberly Lake Asst. Garbitt, Theophile S., Moberly Lake 1st Gauthier, Eugene, Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) Asst. Gladu, Isadore, Goodfare P.O., Alta 2nd Golata, Francis W., Rolla 1st Name and Address of Guide Licence Grade Goodrich, George, Little Prairie 2nd Gray, George D., Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) Asst. Groat, Allen H, Sunset Prairie Asst. Hambler, Albert, Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) 2nd Hambler, George, Goodfare P.O., Alta., (Kelly Lake P.O.) Asst. Haralson, Lome M., Fort Nelson 1st Henio, Lenord, Lower Post 2nd Holly, James, Mile 147, Fort St. John Asst. Houle, Joe, Arras 2nd Johnson, Freddie, Teslin Lake, Y.T 2nd Keech, Jack, Little Prairie Asst. Kruger, William, Hudson Hope 2nd Lamont, Al, Fort St. John 2nd La Roche, Robert, Fort Nelson Asst. Larson, Albin, Fort Nelson 1st Longhurst, William J., Mile 147, Fort St. John - 1st McDonald, Charlie, Fort Nelson 2nd McGarbey, George, Hudson Hope Asst. McGarvey, Morris M., Taylor 1st McLean, William, Little Prairie 1st MacLean, Arthur J., Fort St. John 2nd McLeod, Rene, Fort St. John Asst. McGuire, Colum, Rolla Asst. Mitchell, Gabriel, Moberly Lake Asst. Moses, Wokley, Mile 147, Fort St. John ....Asst. Mould, Thomas John, Muncho Lake 1st Mykoose, Joe, Moberly Lake Asst. Napoleon, Felix, Moberly Lake Asst. Paquette, Mervin, Moberly Lake Asst. Paquette, Morris, Moberly Lake 1st Peck, Bruce, Hudson Hope Asst. Peck, Donald R., Trutch 1st Peck, O. Keith, Hudson Hope 2nd Peterson, Adolf F., Muncho Lake 1st Powell, Gary James, Hudson Hope 2nd Powell, Hubert L., Fort St. John Asst. Powell, Jack K., Bear Flat Asst. Rutledge, Leo, Hudson Hope 1st Stringer, Clifford G., Fort Nelson Asst. Supranent, John, Goodfare P.O., Alta. (Kelly Lake, B.C.) 2nd Tipton, Ross, Dawson Creek Asst. Varley, James, Coal River Asst. Warn, William F., Groundbirch 2nd Watson, Donald H., Bear Flat Asst. Young, Andrew, Dawson Creek Asst. Young, Louis, Dawson Creek Asst. T 80 BRITISH COLUMBIA Kamloops District Name and Address of Guide Licence Grade Archibald, D. A., Clearwater 2nd Bagg, Melvin, Savona Asst. Bisehoff, Fred, Magna Bay 1st Blackman, William, Valemount 2nd Boule, James, Savona 1st Brousseau, Clifford, Savona 1st Brown, Chauncey, Clearwater Asst. Burdett, George, Savona 1st Burdett, Loretta, Savona 2nd Cahoon, Charles, North Kamloops 2nd Cameron, James B., Savona Asst. Carter, Cecil, Black Pool 2nd Clayton, W. A. S., Barriere 2nd Clearwaters, Ralph, Westsyde 1st . 2nd . 1st . 2nd . 1st . 2nd . 2nd . 2nd . 2nd . 2nd . 2nd . 2nd .Asst. . 1st . 1st . 2nd . 1st . 1st . 1st Ccchran, Marvin, Darfield Comeau, William R., Savona Cooper, Norman T., Savona _ Cooper, Phillip, Westsyde De Lisle, Henry G., R.R. 1, Louis Creek ... Dunbar, George R., Mile-High, Kamloops Dunlop, William, Barriere Ellis, Douglas K., Kamloops Farquharson, Jim, Kamloops Felton, E. M., Valemount Fennell, Amos C, Chu Chua Gaglardi, Charles, Kamloops Gourlay, James R., Barriere Grant, Gordon, McLure ... Hagen, Harry, Barriere . Haggstrom, Hjalmar, Westbank . Harrington, McCall, Clearwater Helset, Ted, Clearwater Hogue, John S., Clearwater 2nd Hoover, Eldred, Black Pines 1st Humphrey, Ashton, Knutsford Asst. Irvine, C. A. Princeton Asst. Johnson,. Jack, Savona 1st Johnson, Ralph T., Savona Asst. Johnston, Stanley, Black Pool Asst. King, Edwin, Westwold 2nd Kipling, John, McLure 2nd Korsvick, George, Valemount 2nd LaFave, John, Louis Creek 1st LaFave, Ted, R.R. 1, Louis Creek 2nd Latremouille, Joseph, Little Fort 1st Lean, Theodore, Clearwater 1st Name and Address of Guide Lloyd, Mrs. William, Red Lake Lloyd, William, Red Lake Licence Grade — Asst. .... 2nd Loveway, Thomas V., Little Fort 2nd Ludtke, Charles, Clearwater 2nd Ludtke, Laurence, Clearwater 1st McAbee, Cyril, Walhachin Asst. McBee, Melvin, Sorrento 2nd McConnell, K. R., Louis Creek :. 2nd McDiarmid, Garfield, Clearwater 1st MacDougall, Harold, Darfield Asst. MacDougall, Wallace, Darfield Asst. McGarrigle, William, Little Fort 2nd McLean, Clifford, McLure Asst. McLelland, Francis B., Sorrento 2nd Marriott, Robert, Heffley Creek, 2nd Marsden, Gladstone, Savona Asst. Mathews, Maurice, Kamloops Asst. Morton, Alf, McLure 1st Mostrom, George, Prince George 2nd Mason, Allen, R.R. 1, Louis Creek 2nd Miller, Robert G., Blue River 2nd Murray, George, Savona 1st Nelson, Gerald, Black Pines 2nd Newman, Jack, Notch Hill 1st Neilson, Rendel, Pinantan Asst. Peel, Murrill, Pinantan 1st Petell, Seymour, Savona 2nd Potts, Bill, Sorrento 2nd Rainer, Karl, Darfield 2nd Richards, Ralph, Magna Bay 2nd Ritcey, Ralph W., Clearwater 2nd Scott, Duncan, Barriere 1st Small, Reginald, Clearwater 1st Thacker, George, Savona 2nd Threkeld, Richard, Savona 2nd Turner, John, Criss Creek 2nd Tuson, Clifford, Savona 1st Wagner, Martin, Kamloops Asst. Walters, Jack, Sorrento 1st Welland, John, Red Lake 2nd Welland, Thomas, Red Lake Asst. Whitlock, Phil, X Bar J Ranch, Savona Asst. Whittaker, John, Lac la Jeune 2nd Wilson, Don, Vinsulla 2nd Woodman, W. R., Savona Asst. Woodward, John, Little Fort Asst. Similkameen (Penticton-Princeton-Keremeos District) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Armstrong, Allan C, Keremeos 2nd Beale, Robert, Princeton Asst. Clark, Herbert G., Keremeos 1st Clark, Howard L., West Summerland 2nd Gold, Robie Booth, Osprey 2nd Gold, Robin Birch, Osprey Asst. Holding, Richard, Princeton 2nd Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Lewis, James W., Princeton 1st MacFarlane, Edward, Hedley Asst. Mainon, Bert R., Tulameen Asst. Manion, William B., Tulameen 2nd Nesbitt, Harry, Princeton Asst. Tower, Stan, Princeton 2nd Wright, Brian, Princeton 2nd REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 81 East Kootenay District "A" (Cranbrook-Invermere- Golden District) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Alexander, Michael, Spillimacheen Asst. Allan, William, Parson Asst. Anderson, Charles, Windermere 1st Baldry, Charles A., Windermere 2nd Barbour, lames A., Wilmer Asst. Belcher, Walter L., Canal Flats 2nd Bjorn, Henry Manning, Fort Steele 2nd Brewer, Carl, Invermere 2nd Buckonan, Alan, Fort Steele Asst. Canning, Lester, Skookumchuck 2nd Capilo, Louie, Shuswap Reserve, Athalmere 1st Carlson, Stan, Ta Ta Creek Asst. Coates, Robert F., Spillimacheen Asst. Cooper, Albert, Invermere 2nd Dobbie, Alexandra, Invermere 2nd Du Bois, Vaughn, Windermere 1st Feuz, Walter, Golden 1st Fisher, Toney, Fairmont 2nd Gabry, Michael, Brisco 2nd Goodwin, Dave A., Invermere Asst. Goodwin, Ellwood L., Edgewater 2nd Goodwin, Lester, Invermere Asst. Gould, Percy, Canal Flats 1st Hammond, Lyle, Golden 1st Hansen, Trygvert, Wilmer 2nd Harrison, William O., Edgewater 1st Hill, Wallace, Parson Asst. Hogan, Charles A., Harrogate 1st Hogan, Charles M., Harrogate 1st Hunt, Fredric H. A., Invermere Asst. Hynes, Ben, Spillimacheen Asst. Jimmie, Joe, Invermere 2nd lohnson, Alexander, Invermere 2nd Jorimann, Paul, Golden Asst. Joseph, Jerome, Fairmont 2nd Kain, Isidor, Wilmer 2nd King, Norman, Golden 1st King, S. R., Golden Asst. Kohorst, Henry, Edgewater Asst. Kohorst, William F., Edgewater Asst. Lindborg, Axel, Golden 1st Lum, George, Fort Steele Asst. Lum, Peter Charles, Fort Steele 1st Licence Grade ._.. 1st Name and Address of Guide McClain, J. I., Spillimacheen McClain, Mrs. I. I., Spillimacheen —Asst. Mcintosh, Ewen, Athalmere 2nd McKay, Gordon, Invermere 1st McKay, James, Invermere Asst. Michel, Abraham, Invermere 2nd Miller, Roy E., Ta Ta Creek 2nd Mitchell, Robert, Brisco ...— 2nd Morigeau, Martin, Fairmont 1st Morris, Edward, Golden Asst. Nicholas, Dominic, Fairmont 1st Nixon, Walter J., Invermere 1st Pommier, Emile, Skookumchuck 2nd Rad, Gordon, Invermere 1st Rauch, Harold, McMurdo Asst. Richter, Frank, Invermere 1st Rodgers, James L., Creston Asst. Romane, C. G., Parson Asst. Romane, William, Golden 1st Seward, Arvid, Golden 1st Sheek, Wesley P., Spillimacheen 1st Sparrow, John H., Windermere 2nd St. Eloi, C. D., Brisco Asst. Stewart, Douglas, Spillimacheen 2nd Stewart, C. William, Spillimacheen 2nd Strain, George, Spillimacheen 2nd Tegart, George, Edgewater 1st Tegart, Hiram W., Brisco 1st Tegart, James, Brisco 1st Tegart, Raymond, Windermere Asst. Thomas, Robert, Parson 1st Thompson, James E., Fort Steele Asst. Thompson, James, Brisco 1st Thompson, Jack, Edgewater 2nd Thompson, Lionel, Edgewater 1st Thornton, George, Invermere Asst. Tyler, Graham, Invermere 2nd Vernon-Wood, Nello, Windermere 1st White, James Freeman, Fort Steele 1st Wieden, Frederick, Wilmer 2nd Wiedenman, Otto, Parson 2nd Wolfenden, Winston, Brisco 1st T 82 BRITISH COLUMBIA Prince George District "B" (West to Terrace) Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Alexis, Jimmy, Fort St. John Asst. Andros, Ralph W., Vanderhoof Asst. Bennett, Vernon, Southbank 2nd Benson, Allen, Hazelton 1st Bird, Jim, Fort St. James Asst. Bjornestad, Jorgen, Pinchi Lake Braaten, Edwin, Southbank Brown, Jack Stewart, Burns Lake Campbell, Theodor B., Hazelton _ Christie, Ellis D., Southbank Conlon, Henry R., Burns Lake Cooke, Ted, Vanderhoof Craker, Ronald J., North Bulkley . Darby, Linzy E., Isle Pierre Davidson, Charlie B., Vanderhoof Donald, Jimmie, Burns Lake ..Asst. ... 2nd _ 2nd _ 2nd ..Asst. _ 2nd .. 2nd .. 2nd ..Asst. _ 1st 2nd Erickson, John, Manson Creek Asst. Evans, William R., Vanderhoof Asst. Fletcher, Allen E., Smithers 2nd Foote, Charles H., Fraser Lake 2nd Freeman, George, Fort St. James Asst. Gardiner, William C, Smithers 2nd George, Thomas S., Telkwa 2nd Gilliland, Donald W., Germansen Landing 2nd Grainger, Barrington H., Noralee 2nd Hagen, Norman, Hazelton Asst. Harding, Clifford R., Fort St. lames 2nd Harrison, Alford I., Wistaria Asst. Harrison, Bryan R., Wistaria 1st Harrison, Robert O., Wistaria 2nd Henry, Stanley B., Ootsa Lake 1st Henson, Frank E., Marilla 1st Hindmarch, Floyd Ellis, Vanderhoof 2nd Hipp, Anthony J., Terrace 2nd Hughes, Rolland I., Vanderhoof Asst. Jaenecke, John, Ootsa Lake Asst. Johnson, George M., Vanderhoof 2nd Johnson, John H., Isle Pierre 2nd Johnson, John K., Fort St. James 1st Knox, John, Ootsa Lake 1st Kohse, Louis, Vanderhoof 2nd Lee, John T., Hazelton 2nd Leon, Paddy, Topley 2nd Leon, Wassa, Fort St. James Asst. Loos, Halmer, Topley 2nd Lord, Roy E., Tchesinkut Lake Asst. Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Lord, Samuel V., Tchesinkut Lake Asst. Lord, Walter H, Tchesinkut Lake 2nd McConachie, Harry R., Fort St. James Asst. McDonald, Edward H, Nithi River Asst. McNeil, Clifford, Ootsa Lake 1st McNeil, John W., Ootsa Lake 1st Martin, Betty J., Smithers Asst. Martin, Eric S., Smithers Asst. Menard, Gerard, Nithi River 2nd Moran, Thomas E., Vanderhoof Morgan, James E., Ootsa Lake . Asst. 1st Murray, Ronald A., Fort St. James Asst. Murray, Ronald W., Fort St. James Asst. Nelson, George William, Vanderhoof 1st Nelson, J. N., Clemretta 2nd Pease, Clarence A., Nithi River 1st Plowman, Clarence, Endako 2nd Plowman, Enid Alice, Endako Asst. Plowman, William C, Endako Asst. Prince, Alex, Fort St. James 2nd Prince, Benoit, Fort St. James Asst. Prince, David, Fort St. James Asst. Prince, Dixon, Fort St. James 2nd Prince, Jean Marie, Fort St. James Asst. Prince, John, Fort St. James 1st Prince, Teddy, Fort St. James 2nd Rassmussen, Ross P., Vanderhoof 2nd Sam, Duncan, Fort St. James Asst. Schultz, Albert L., Vanderhoof 2nd Seyfarth, Joe, Fort St. James 2nd Shea, James B., Telkwa 1st Smith, Harold Craig, Fort St. James 1st Smith, Richard Herbert, Fort St. James 2nd Tourond, Pete, Noralee Asst. Vantine, Douglas, Ootsa Lake Asst. Vantine, Edward, Ootsa Lake 1st Vantine, James H, Ootsa Lake Asst. Vantine, William, Tatalrose 2nd Van Zanten, James H., Francois Lake 2nd Walker, Thomas A., Fort St. James 1st Watson, Paul Eugene, Quick Asst. Wheeler, William A., Burns Lake 2nd Wiley, Alvin John, Southbank 2nd Wiley, Glen William, Southbank Asst. Winsor, William J., Isle Pierre 2nd Lower Mainland Coast and Fraser Valley Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Christian, John J., Box 290, Chilliwack Asst. Herman, lohn, 3064 West Eleventh Ave., Vancouver Asst. Vancouver Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Alsdorf, William, Campbell River 2nd Cathcart, John G., Sayward 2nd Crouch, Alex, Campbell River 2nd Durrant, Kenneth S., Campbell River Asst. Flesher, Eric Reed, Phillips Arm 2nd Gillespie, G. K., Lake Cowichan Asst. Hancock, Arthur, Lake Cowichan 2nd Hancock, Joseph, Lake Cowichan 1st Johnson, Oscar, Allison Harbour 1st Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Gilbert, Walter E., Box 290, Chilliwack 2nd Wells, Ray E., Cultus Lake 1st Island Name and Address of Guide Kay-Nichols, Caesar, Sayward Marshall, Donald, Campbell River _ Palliser, C. H, Lake Cowichan 2nd Palliser, W., Lake Cowichan 2nd Robertson, George R., 2329 Blanshard St., Victoria Licence Grade _ 2nd 2nd Stanton, James R., Knight Inlet Wilson, Jack, Sproat Lake 2nd 1st 2nd REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 83 Coastal Mainland to Prince Rupert Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Corbould, Gordon C, Bella Coola 1st Casperson, Morten, Hagensborg 2nd Mack, Clayton, Bella Coola 1st Licence Name and Address of Guide Grade Nygaard, Martin, Bella Coola 1st Robson, Bert, Atnarko 2nd Lindsay, George, Masset 2nd Non-resident Outfitters Hargreaves, J. A., Box 201, Jasper, Alta. Harrison, George H., Banff, Alta. McCullough, Henry, Wembly, Alta. Ray, Jack, Hinton Trail, Alta. Russell, Andy, Twin Butte, Alta. Strom, Erling, Mt. Assiniboine, Banff, Alta. PERSONNEL OF GAME COMMISSION AS AT DECEMBER 31st, 1950 Attorney-General (Minister) Hon. Gordon S. Wismer, K.C. Game Commission (members) James G. Cunningham Frank R. Butler. .Victoria. .Vancouver. .Vancouver. Scientific Branch Scientific Advisers Dr. W. A. Clemens Vancouver. Dr. Ian McTaggart Cowan Vancouver. Game Biologist J. Hatter Vancouver. Assistant Game Biologist E. Taylor Vancouver. Fisheries Biologist Dr. P. A. Larkin Vancouver. Assistant Fisheries Biologist S. Smith Vancouver. Supervisor of Predator-control W. W. Mair Vancouver. Assistant Supervisor of Predator-control— E. Samann Kamloops. Headquarters Chief Clerk H. D. Simpson Intermediate Clerk- Intermediate Clerk- Clerk. Secretarial Stenographer- Clerk-Stenographer Clerk-Stenographer Clerk-Stenographer Clerk-Stenographer Clerk-Stenographer _.I. McLellan . ..Miss I. Lawson _W. Fowkes .Miss J. Smith .Miss P. Golder Miss E. Kerr .Miss A. Petty .Miss J. Mortimer- .Miss R. McKay - .Vancouver. .Vancouver. ..Vancouver. .Vancouver. -Vancouver. -Vancouver. .Vancouver. Vancouver. ..Vancouver. .Vancouver. Game-fish Culture Branch Fishery Supervisor- Fishery Officer- C. H. Robinson . -E. Hunter Hatchery Officer A._S. Frisby.. Hatchery Officer Hatchery Officer Fishery Officer Hatchery Officer Hatcherv Officer Fishery Officer Fishery Officer Hatchery Officer .J. D. S. Inverarity. — I. C. Inglis —F. Pells -F. H. Martin —C. O. Mellor -R. A. McRae ...A. Higgs _D. E. Agur .Nelson. ..Nelson. .Nelson. ..Courtenay. . Courtenay. -Cultus Lake. ..Cultus Lake. Cultus Lake. .Kaslo. Summerland. Summerland. "A" Division (Vancouver Island and Portions of Lower Mainland) Inspector Clerk Game Warden Game Warden Game Warden Corporal Game Warden- Game Warden _G. C. Stevenson.. .Victoria. —D. Keirs Victoria. I. W. lones Victoria. R. W. Sinclair Victoria. ....W. S. Webb— Alberni. Alert Bay. -O. Mottishaw JR. S. Hayes Game Warden C. E. Estlin Game Warden F. P. Weir Game Warden F. H. Greenfield . .Campbell River. .Courtenay. Duncan. ..Nanaimo. T 84 BRITISH COLUMBIA "B " Division (Kootenay and Boundary Districts) Inspector C. F. Kearns Nelson. Clerk-Stenographer Mrs. E. H. Edgar Nelson. Game Warden R. A. Rutherglen Nelson. Game Warden P. D. Ewart Castlegar. Game Warden J. W. Bayley Cranbrook. Game Warden 3. Rauch Cranbrook. Game Warden G. A. Lines Creston. Game Warden J. J. Osman Fernie. Game Warden N. Cameron Golden. Corporal Game Warden A. F. Sinclair Grand Forks. Game Warden J. V. Mackill Invermere. Game Warden A. Monks Penticton. Game Warden A. F. Gill Princeton. "C" Division (Kamloops, Yale, Okanagan, and Cariboo Districts) Inspector R. M. Robertson Kamloops. Senior Stenographer Miss H. Swadling Kamloops. Game Warden J. P. C. Atwood Kamloops. Game Warden H. J. Lorance Kamloops. Game Warden H. Tyler Kamloops. Game Warden W. T. Ward Kamloops. Game Warden K. R. Walmsley Alexis Creek. Game Warden W. I. Fenton Clinton. Game Warden D. D. Ellis Kelowna. Game Warden R. S. Welsman Lillooet. Game Warden E. M. Martin Merritt. Game Warden W. J. Hillen Quesnel. Game Warden E. D. Cameron Revelstoke. Game Warden D. Cameron Salmon Arm. Game Warden R. Farquharson Vernon. Game Warden E. Holmes Wells. Game Warden L. Jobin Williams Lake. " D " Division (Atlin, Skeena, Omineca, Fort George, Peace River, and Yukon Boundary Districts) Inspector W. A. H. Gill Prince George. Clerk R. J. Guay Prince George. Stenographer Miss F. Sutton Prince George. Game Warden A. J. Jank Prince George. Game Warden W. H. Richmond Burns Lake. Game Warden 1 J. A. McCabe Fort Nelson. Game Warden (Special) B. Villeneuve Fort Nelson. Game Warden J. D. Williams Fort St. John. Game Warden J. W. Stewart Lower Post. Game Warden R. W. C. Tate Pouce Coupe. Game Warden L. J. Cox Smithers. Corporal Game Warden E. Martin Prince Rupert. Game Warden J. O. Jamieson Prince Rupert, Clerk-Stenographer Miss M. Boulter Prince Rupert. Game Warden L. G. Smith Vanderhoof. "E" Division (Vancouver, Coast, and Lower Fraser Valley District) Inspector R. E.Allan Vancouver. Game Warden R. S. King Vancouver. Corporal Game Warden L. R. C. Lane Vancouver. Game Warden F. R. Lobb Vancouver. Game Warden H. D. Mulligan Vancouver. Game Warden H. L. Rose Vancouver. Game Warden A. J. Butler Chilliwack. Game Warden H. P. Hughes Cloverdale. Game Warden W. H. Cameron Ladner. Game Warden P. M. Cliffe Mission. Game Warden F. Urquhart Port Coquitlam. REPORT OF PROVINCIAL GAME COMMISSION, 1950 T 85 Predatory-animal Hunters Chief Predatory-animal Hunter I. Dewar Extension. Predatory-animal Hunter A. L. Frost Extension. Predatory-animal Hunter A. W. Hames Extension. Predatory-animal Hunter K. Moores Alert Bay. Predatory-animal Hunter C. G. Ellis Kamloops. Predatory-animal Hunter G. Haskell Nelson. victoria, B.C. Printed by Don McDiarmid, Printer to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty 1952 1,295-1251-2440
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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL Provincial Game Commission REPORT For the Year Ended December 31st 1950
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