probably not be affected to as great a degree. Manltoulln Island had a mild 

 winter and ahoiild haye a normal hunt. Although a comparatively good %rlnter 

 was experienced In Sault 6te. Marie District In 1959-60, the deer herd there 

 %fas so reduced In past years, particularly by the severe winter of 1958-599 

 tftat hunting will remain at the low level of success that was seen last fall. 

 The effects of the winter will also show up In the age composition of the deer 

 shot. Yearlings and possibly fawns will be scarce In the North Bay and 

 Sudbury Districts, while two year old deer will be missing In the Sault Ste. 

 Marie District. 



Despite these observations, weather remains the single most 

 Important factor In determining hunter success. If there Is snow on the ground, 

 hunter success will be high. If the weather Is rainy, hunter success will 

 be low. The suitability of hunting weather can sometimes entirely mask any 

 changes In deer availability due to the preceedlng winter. 



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