The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1903-01-03
Throws Light on the Matter OF
Stocking the Humboldt
River
written for the Silver State.)

1t must De ODIOuS ~ ali VIM
terested in the work of ~fish-culture
that the relations between market
fishermen and State Fish Commissions
.re not as cordial as they should be,
II fact. to put it plainly, in most
places these relations are strained TO
.uch a point as to practically amount
10 open antagonism on the part OF
the former against the latter. 1t is
also undeniable that there is a large
class of citizens-sOme of whom can
not be regarded in many respects as
unprogressive-openly opposed or in
different to the work of fish commits
sions. and some even go so far as 10
actively oppose the enactment II en-
forcement of stringent laws for the
protection of fish and game. This an
lagonism is often so potent as to eXer-
else a sinister influence on legislation.
1t is quite difficult and often impos-
,ibIe to secure the passage OF efficient
dsh-protectiye laws, while measures to
legalize the most destructive manner
Of taking fish find numerous support
ars. The State of Nevada should grant
L liberal appropriation for fish culture
work, and she could not grant more
than could be proitably expended.
When we look back twenty or thirty
years and recall to mind the abund-
ant fish in all Nevada streams,
and then look at the deplor-
able condition of our streams of to-
day, it recalls to mind the great mis-
take that is being made in allowing
nature to remain unaided.
At the present time there is nothing
encouraging for the advancement of
our fishing interests. While fish-cul-
ture work is not carried on in Nevada,
It behooves those interested t find out
he cause and remedy it if they can.
It has been less than thirty years
since the establishment of fish COM
missions, but during hat time they
have returned Il the people many
hundred fold the moneys which they
have expended. They have in count
less instances prevented the utter eX-
tinction of valuable food-ishes, and
have successfully introduced others
equally valuable; they have largely
increased the supply and made fishing
waters profitable that were once fl
.saneially Improbable. But these
things seem to weigh very little with
our people.
By action through a fish commission
all the greatest destructive tendencies
nrought to bear on u fish could be
-ercome, through heavy stocking of
streams of this State with astifc-
Matched fish of such varieties as
I be best adapted for the different
ms and water of the State, u
Jdter could be brought from practi-
no value, TO a value of tens Of
.usands of dollars
There Is not a body of water in this
state-be it a lake or river-but what
will support and produce some valua-
bic fish suitable for food The Hum
DO 1T and Walker rivers, while at
line trout streams, are now full of
,arp and catfish. The large mouth
black bass would be a most excell-
mi fish to inhabit these waters. They
are very prolific. and excellent food
ash. and a fish that will contribute
pleasure and sport To- those who wish
"a fish. Once the black bass is in
n oduced into the Humboldt river,
soon the carp and catfish will be
among the things that were.
r--@~.i0ate the causes which produce