CONSERVATION M7TES
As the weather clears and the wind seems lass cold the Adak fisherman is
on the move again# I get reports that several people are having good luck
but when an attempt is made to find out where, so that this information may
be passed on, the up till now informant invokes the 5th amendment# But for
those -who hope to take a trophy fish and have it mounted may I pass on this
information# A taxidermist prefers to receive a fish unSkinned, in order
that he may make a plaster cast, this however is often impossible# When you
secure a fish to be mounted place it on a piece of paper and with a pencil
make an accurate trace of it# Make notes as to the thicknesses and espec
ially color as a fish fades rapidly. The more detail you include, the bet
ter job the taxidermist is able to do# To prepare the fish, cut open the
side, not the belly, preseving the better side# Peel off the skin care
fully, separate the base of the fins from the body with a sharp knife or
scissors# Use a spoon to scrape off the grease# Spread the skin and rub
salt on the inner -side 'only, let lay where the inside may air for 12 to 24
hours# Then roll it up in paper and place in a box or can with air holes
prior to shipment# For shipment place in a sealed container, which is pl
ainly marked with the name and address of the shipper and consignee and an
accurate statement showing package contents (number and kind)# The marking
for shipment is mandantory in accordance with Little 1C' USCA Sections 43 and
44 and the Black Bass Act Little 15 USCA#
As a note of interest for "photo-fanatics" several Bald Eagle nave been
sighted about the island, a.good indication their annual migration back th
rough the islands will be earlier than usual# As these birds- are protected
by more laws and regulation than we have space, it may also be vrorthy to note
that the Eagle resembles a hawk (roughly) untill its 3 or 4 years of age and
attains its white "hood"# Be careful shooters#
Wanted - - Suggestions on topics for future columns.
SPORTSMANS SPOT
The meeting of 11 March included considerable discussion regarding existing
station hunting, shooting, and fishing regulations. The conservation Officer
has stated that the points discussed there will be considered in making anti
cipated revisions to the present instructions, A specific change is probable
in the area of target shooting and varmint hunting regulations* More informa
tion should be available by the next meeting.
Thanks to Mrs, Kreey and Mrs. Darling for the sandwiches they provided for
the last meeting* Gordon Wright is the individual doing the fine job on movie
procurement. Anyone having a specific request should contact him. There is a
large selection of movies available. - Welcome to new member R, GILMORE,
Boar hunting plans for Gold bay have been pretty well firmed up so don't be
surprised at the number of individuals you see at the outdoor range sighting
in their rifles with 200 and 220 grain bullets* They aren't going seal hunting
with those cannon balls.
Rat and raven hunters use extreme caution in the dump area# Do not fire in
the area if there is any vehicles entering, leaving or operating in the dump.
Heard a story about a Scuba-diver Sportsman Club member who is no longer in
terested in hand-to-flipper combat with wounded Hair Seal; enough said.
The next mooting and a Turkey Shoot are scheduled for Monday, 25 March.