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Wolves are still numerous, quite a few were poisoned last winter, but owing to the 

 frequent heavy snow falls many were lost. I found several when the snow went 

 off in the spring. Owing to the difficulty in procuring bait it is not an easy matter 

 to get them. Last winter we were fortunate to find some carcases of moose 

 killed by wolves in which we placed poison. I am pleased to know that a bounty 

 is now paid for the killing of the smaller wolf, as he destroys much game. 



The restriction placed on hunting of partridge is a good idea, and will give 

 them a chance to increase as they are almost extinct here now. There are scarcely 

 any rabbits in the park or surrounding woods this season. 



Trout caught in Pickerel Lake, Quetico 

 Provincial Park. 



A few flocks of ducks were seen in the lakes en route to the south. As there is 

 no feed in these lakes for them they do not remain. We did not notice any signs of 

 trapping or hunting in the park last winter. The Indians on the reserve at Lac 

 La Croix do not come into the park as they used to. Some pass through on their 

 way to Lac Mille Lac and other places, but apparently observe the regulations. 



There were not so many tourists in the park as in 1915. The early part of 

 the season was cold and wet and later on the flies were bad, which prevented many 

 from taking their usual canoe trip. Many of them intend returning next year, 

 as they are delighted with the canoe trips through Quetico. 



At present we are engaged at headquarters in getting out fire wood for the 



