In my Annual Message, in January, 1900, I said: "Great progress has been made through the fish hatcheries in the propagation of valuable food and sporting fish.

The laws for the protection of deer have resulted in their increase.

Nevertheless, as railroads tend to encroach on the wilderness, the temptation to illegal hunting becomes greater, and the danger from forest fires increases.
There is need of great improvement both in our laws and in their administration.

The game wardens have been too few in number.

More should be provided.