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coyote, which seem to be on the increase throughout 

 the settled portions of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. 

 Mountain-grouse and prairie-chicken are also decreas- 

 ing. Recent seasons have been very unfavorable for 

 breeding, consequently the hunting has been poor as 

 compared with former years. All water-fowl are found 

 along rivers and lakes, and are fairly plentiful. 



