REINDEER AND MUSK-OX 



which have hitherto prevailed upon that desolate island. The extension of the 

 reindeer industry into southeast Alaska was begun during October, 1914, by the 

 shipment to Metlakatla, on Annette island, of eight reindeer from the herd in 

 the vicinity of Nome. 



Number of Reindeer Belonging to Each Class of Owners in 1914-15 



Annual Increase and Decrease of Reindeer 



Two hundred and forty-six killed in Barrow relief expedition. 

 Some of the figures which make up these totals are estimated. 

 Per cent of annual increase by fawns, 40; net since importation, 23. 



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