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of it has scarcely ever been followed otherwise than for 

 sport, or as an accessary industry. The exports are con- 

 fined almost exclusively to Russia and to Sweden. Pre- 

 served specimens sent to the Exhibition of Paris in 1867 

 were highly appreciated, and it is considered that preserved 

 game might be made a lucrative article of commerce. The 

 following were the exports, in the years specified, of birds, 

 in so far as shown by Custom-House returns. 



1874. 1875. 1876. 

 Heathcocks, Small Grouse, Wood- 

 cocks, and other Birds, - 117,025 109,809 41,048 

 Down and Feathers (kilog.), - 11,067 3,528 2,312 

 Squirrels' Skins, - - - 90,588 28,430 45,740 

 Hare Skins, .... 42,020 41,946 22,173 

 Fox Skins, .... 5,370 10,434 10,854 

 Skins of Animals not specified, - 33,361 151,149 32,794 



In regard to these numbers it is stated by Dr. Ignatius 

 that they comprise only what were entered at the Custom- 

 House, and that the greater part of the game killed is 

 taken away by travellers amongst their luggage. 



In several countries fishing in lakes and rivers is con- 

 nected with hunting, and both committed to the surveil- 

 lance of the Forest Administration. 



