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Identifier: annualreport16190910newy (find matches)
Title: Annual report
Year: 1902 (1900s)
Authors: New York (State). Forest, Fish and Game Commission
Subjects: Forests and forestry Fisheries Game and game-birds
Publisher: (Albany, N.Y. : The Commission)
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om where the adult fish aredisposed of in this way and more easily constructed ponds to raisethe same number of young bass than if the adult fish were to bekept as the spawning ponds could then be used for rearing theyoung fish. I have looked over the situation and believe a suitable locationfor the work can be had and would urge that the proposition begiven early attention, that we may be able to make a start propa-gating next spring: As it is well known, the propagating of the Black Bass is pastthe experimental stage and is carried on with varied success. Inmy judgment this is one of the most important of our State fishes,and ought to receive much attention, as they are a hardy fish andthrive in most of our waters. Respectfully yours, GRANT E. WINCHESTER, Foreman. Bemus Point, N. Y., October 1, 1910. The following record of Maskalonge culture at the ChautauquaHatchery is by R. R. Brown, who was in charge of the stationuntil July 11, 1910, when he was relieved by Grant E. Winchester.
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Banded Maskalonge, Chautauqua Lake, Weight 35 lbs. Caught by W. P. Van Wert.

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