In addition to the regular schedule, the services of Dr. V. D.
Vladykov, Fishery Biologist, and Mr. David H. Wallace, Assistant
Fishery Biologist, have been secured. This was made possible by an
appropriation of $5,000 for two years from the General Assembly
of 1935, for research work and a survey of the Chesapeake Bay
fishes. This work has made considerable progress and much good is
expected from these investigations.

PROPAGATION OF GAME FISH.

Prior to 1926 the fresh water work was supported by State appro-
priations and only a limited amount of propagation could be accom-
plished. Since that time the Angler's License Fund was inaugurated
which relieved the State from support in this direction, and the rev-
enue from this source has made possible the following:

Enlarging and improving the Lewistown Hatchery at
Frederick County, and leasing and operating in connection
with the above named hatchery the White Rock and Richey
Camp rearing stations.

The purchase and construction of a 50 acre large month
bass and crappie station at Fairlee, Kent County, where
since 1929, 700,000 bass and crappie have been distributed,
mostly in the waters of the Eastern Shore.

The purchase of sixteen acres in connection with the .
Lewistown Hatchery for the purpose of the propagation of
small mouth bass. Four and three quarters acres were com-
pleted and operated this season, with an output of 206,000
Bass from two to three inches.

The purchase of land and the construction of Bear Creek
Station, Garrett County, that has produced since 1928, 20,000
trout yearly ranging in size from 7 to 14 inches. These have
been stocked in the waters of Garrett County.

The leasing and operation of the Cushwa Rearing Station
since 1929, where thousands of trout from 7 to 26 inches are
stocked yearly in suitable waters of Washington County.

Steady progress is being made in the development, propagation and
restoration of fish life to the interest of the angler and those inter-
ested in conservation work.

The purchase of 7,000 adult bass, ranging in size from one..half to
five pounds, from the commercial fishermen and transplanting them
in fresh water ponds and streams has resulted in much favorable
comment from the inland fishermen. Plans call for an extension of
this program.

During the Special Session of the Legislature, 1936, the following
changes were made in the Conservation Laws:

Oysters: (Article 72)

Chap. 104, Amending Section 18 - Making it lawful to take
oysters by use of hand scrapes from the waters of Worcester
County at any time.

Chap. 18, Amending Section 26 - Reducing the dredging license.
Chap. 100, Amending Section 5 - Granting the tongers thirty
days in which to license.

Clams: (Article 89)

Chap. 110, Amending Section 101A - Reducing the license fee
for clammers.