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Reindeer shooting can also be had on the Romsdal 
Fjeld, Troltinderne, and Bréste Fjeld. On the fjelds 
opposite Veblungsnes fair ryper shooting may be 
had on the low scrub on the mountain side; while 
ducks, and occasionally snipe, are to be found on the 
low marshy ground near the village. 
Indeed, the whole terrain from Romsdal to Surendal 
consists of good shooting ground, and many oppor- 
tunities for reindeer hunting may be had. It may be 
remarked that the most favourite localities for reindeer 
are treated of in a: separate chapter devoted to the 
“history, haunts, and habits” of this noble animal. 
Red deer may also be found orf Smolen, the northern- 
most island belonging to this Amt, and on Erlvaagé. 
It is not unlikely that there may also be other islands, 
besides the above named, where these animals may be 
found; but I have only mentioned those concerning 
which I had certain and reliable information. The 
steamer to the north stops at Ed6, a small island a 
little to the south of Smédlen. In Surendal, ryper, 
black game, and hares are abundant. 
The average number of bears killed in this Amt is 
174 per annum. Veblungsnes would be excellent 
head-quarters for any one ambitious of killing a bear ; 
they are numerous in the neighbourhood, and there 
are several good hunters hereabouts. Lynxes, more- 
over, are not uncommon. It will thus be seen that 
