MONTANA 



ONTANA possesses an area of 

 143,776 square miles. It is sep- 

 arated into two parts by the 

 Rocky Mountain range. The Bit- 

 ter Root Mountains form the 

 western boundary. 



The northeastern and eastern 



portions of the state are made up of prairie country ; 

 the western and central portions are covered with a 

 heavy growth of pine. The southern and western por- 

 tions consist of lofty mountains, interspersed with large 

 valleys. East of the Rocky Mountains is an extensive 

 plain. In the southern portion of this state is a part of 

 the Yellowstone National Park. 



Though still plentiful, all the game-animals are 

 slowly decreasing in number in Montana. It is 

 believed, though, that game will continue to be plenti- 

 ful for years to come, as the larger part of the country 

 cannot be utilized for any purpose except timber- 

 growing, and large tracts can only be visited during 

 part of the year with pack animals; therefore they 

 will remain great game preserves, if properly protected, 

 to supply the surrounding country. 



.The large game of Montana consists of bear, the 

 grizzly, and the black and brown bear, moose, elk, 

 black-tailed deer, white-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain 

 sheep or bighorn, mountain-goat, antelope, cougar or 



