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Reindeer shooting can also be had on the Romsdal 

 Fjeld, Troltinderne, and Broste Fjeld. On the fjelds 

 opposite Veblungsnaes fair ryper shooting may be 

 had on the low scrub on the mountain side; while 

 ducks, and occasionally snipe, are to be found on the 

 low marshy ground near the village. 



Indeed, the whole terrain from Eomsdal to Surendal 

 consists of good shooting ground, and many oppor- 

 tunities for reindeer hunting may be had. It may be 

 remarked that the most favourite localities for reindeer 

 are treated of in a separate chapter devoted to the 

 " history, haunts, and habits " of this noble animal. 



Red deer may also be found on Smblen, the northern- 

 most island belonging to this Amt, and on Erlvaago. 

 It is not unlikely that there may also be other islands, 

 besides the above named, where these animals may be 

 found; but I have only mentioned those concerning 

 which I had certain and reliable information. The 

 steamer to the north stops at Edo, a small island a 

 little to the soutli of Smolen. In Surendal, ryper, 

 black game, and hares are abundant. 



The average number of bears killed in this Amt is 

 17 T 4 5 per annum. Veblungsnass would be excellent 

 head-quarters for any one ambitious of killing a bear ; 

 they are numerous in the neighbourhood, and there 

 are several good hunters hereabouts. Lynxes, more- 

 over, are not uncommon. It will thus be seen that 



