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to note that this section of the state is also the location of the greatest 

 deer population. In the six southern counties only 254 lions have been 

 killed, Avhile in tlie counties east of the Sierras, Modoc, Lassen, Mono 

 and Inyo, only 47 lions have been killed. Contrary to the general 

 belief, lions are not abundant in any part of the state. Each animal 



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Fig. 4. Map showing the number of mountain Uons killed in various districts 

 of California. The north coast region furnished more than three times the number 

 of lions taken in any other district. 



must liave a considerable range. The toll of deer taken by the lions in 

 1he state runs into the thousands. With the elimination of mountain 

 lions, there will be many more deer for the hunters to harvest. 



The most encouraging evidence of the interest being taken in con- 

 servation by the general public is tlie organization of fish and game 

 clubs in every part of the state. There have been many live clubs in 

 A'arious sections of the state in the past, but recently there has been a 

 renewe.1 interest and clubs have been formed in practically every 



