The most promising technique Is the location of wolves by their answers 

 to broadcasted recorded howls. Also, an analysis of bounty records from 1925 on 

 Is continuing and results show that there has been little significant change In 

 the numbers of wolves and coyotes In Ontario. Although the kill of wolves and 

 coyotes has varied considerably In some years because of economic depressions, 

 wars, poor hunting weather or other unusual conditions, the fact remains that there 

 has been no clear-cut decline In wolves or coyotes presented for bounty In more 

 than 35 years. 



Because of this and In order to provide effective control of wolves and 

 coyotes only when and where needed, part of the wolf research program Is concerned 

 with other methods of killing predators, and at the present time, experimental 

 poisoning programs are being conducted In several locations In central and 

 northern Ontario. 



,Y . Farm Game Unit 

 Research In this unit was almost halted because of staff resignations. 

 This year the unit was reorganized and a research biologist will be hired to 

 assume direction of the program In 1961-62. Considerable emphasis will be placed I 

 on research on rabbits, pheasants, grouse and other upland game that Is associated 

 with agricultural or semi-cleared land. The Importance of these species as 

 sources of recreation for great numbers of hunters In southern Ontario requires 

 that In the future a considerable research effort will be made on Improving 

 methods for their management. 



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