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Montana Fish and Game Commission Records, 1901-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Montana Fish and Game Commission
- Title
- Montana Fish and Game Commission Records
- Dates
- 1901-1966 (inclusive)19011966
- Quantity
- 6.8 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- RS 125
- Summary
- These records (1901-1966) of the Montana Fish and Game Commission consist of financial records; legal documents regarding the removal of State Fish Game Warden J. S. McFarland; reports; subject files on Flint Creek, the Montana Search and Rescue Association, and various test projects; and miscellany, including journals for state fish spawning stations and hatcheries, blueprints and architectural drawings for Lewis and Clark Caverns, license registers (1913-1919, 1921-1924), confiscation registers (1929-1939, 1942-1950), case records (1924-1939), and docket registers (1901-1938).
- Repository
-
Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Board of Game and Fish Commissioners was established in March of 1895 to oversee licensing and hunting practices in the state. The Board was comprised of three commissioners, appointed by the Governor and was empowered to appoint a State Fish and Game Warden. The warden also served as secretary and business agent of the Board. The first warden was chosen in 1898. The Board was abolished in 1901, but the functions were assumed by the State Fish Commissioners in 1907. The State Fish Commissioners consisted of a the Warden and two commissioners. By 1911 two more commissioners were added. In 1921 the third Fish and Game Commission formed with five commissioners entrusted to elect the State Warden. In 1972 the Department of Fish and Game was established. It was renamed the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks in 1979.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
These records consist of financial records, including audit reports; legal documents regarding the removal of State Fish and Game Warden J. S. McFarland; reports; subject files regarding Flint Creek, fish test projects, and the Montana Search and Rescue Association; and miscellany, including journals for state fish spawning stations and hatcheries; blueprints and architectural drawings of Lewis and Clark Caverns, formerly Morrison Cave; case records of regulation violations; confiscation registers; license registers; and docket registers.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of the Montana Historical Society. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collection. In some cases permission for use may require additional authorization from the copyright owners. For more information contact an archivist.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection
Financial Records Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1-4 | Audit reports |
1933-1966 |
| Vol / 6 | Register of receipts and disbursements |
1924-1927 |
| 1 / 5 | Miscellaneous (re James W. Corey) |
1933-1936 |
Legal Documents Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 1 | In the matter of the removal of J.S. McFarland, State
Fish and Game Warden: Briefs |
1943 |
| 2 / 2 | In the matter of the removal of J.S. McFarland, State
Fish and Game Warden: Exhibits |
1943 |
Reports Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 3 | Report of State Fish and Game Commission |
1941 April - September |
Subject Files Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 4 | DC shocker tests |
1953-1958 |
| 2 / 5 | Flint Creek (re test stream project) |
1957, 1959-1960 |
| 2 / 6 | Flint Creek stomach samples |
1954-1955, 1958 |
| 2 / 7 | TDS growth studies (includes "Electrical Conductivity
and Trout Growth Rates in Montana" by Jack Bailey) |
1958-1960 |
| 2 / 8 | Test stream: barricades |
1953-1956 |
| 2 / 9-10 | Test stream project |
1953-1960 |
| 2 / 11 | Test stream: shockers (includes "Collecting Fish with
Electricity" by V. K. Roberts) |
1954-1958 |
| 2 / 12 | Montana Search and Rescue Association |
1956-1958 |
| 2 / 13 | P. A. Young: Gallatin Petrified Forest, Square Butte
"spook rocks," and pictograph caves (includes photographs) |
1932-1940 |
Miscellany Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| Vol / 7-21 | Case records of regulation violations |
1914-1939 |
| Vol / 22 | Confiscations (of illegally harvested game) |
1942-1950 |
| Vol / 34 | Confiscations (of illegally harvested game) |
1929-1939 |
| Vol / 35-38 | Docket registers |
1901-1938 |
| 2 / 14 | Hunting and fishing license stubs (Montana residents) |
1926 |
| 2 / 14 | Hunting and fishing license stubs (Montana residents) |
1926 |
| 2 / OVSZ | Lewis and Clark Caverns (formerly Morrison Cave;
includes blueprints and architectural drawings; MAP CASE) |
circa 1938-1964 |
| Vol / 23-33 | License register |
1913-1919, 1920-1924 |
| Volume | ||
| Vol. 1 | Spawning station journals: Alvord Lake (near Troy) |
1934-1948 |
| Vol. 2 | Spawning station journals: Libby Fish Hatchery |
1930-1945 |
| Vol. 3 | Spawning station journals: Libby Fish Hatchery |
1945-1956 |
| Vol. 4 | Spawning station journals: Madison (near Hebgen Lake) |
1933-1943 |
| Vol. 5 | Spawning station journals: Madison (near Hebgen Lake) |
1943-1947 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Environmental policy--Montana
- Fish populations--Montana
- Fish-culture--Montana
- Game wardens--Montana
- Picture-writing--Montana
- Search and rescue operations--Montana
- Wildlife conservation--Montana--Law and legislation
Geographical Names
- Alvord Lake (Mont.)
- Flint Creek (Mont.)
- Hebgen Lake (Mont.)
- Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park (Mont.)
- Libby (Mont.)
- Libby (Mont.)
Finding Aid created by MHS Archives Staff.
2004
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