12 THe Aroostook Woops. 

And we must remember the pretty red Deer notwithstand- 
ing some sportsmen in our neighboring cities are frequently 
scolding and worrying for fear our Deer are being extermi- 
nated. We think that now they are pretty well protected, so 
much so that as yet they abound, and in the fall are often 
seen wandering out in the clearings, all through Aroostook, 
and in the shooting season their juicy steaks, though fit to set 
before a king, are equally appetizing to the sportsman. 
And that fine game-bird, the Partridge, often spoken of 
and yet worthy of more praise, never was scarce with us. 
In the early shooting season this elegant bird is found in 
_goodly flocks in many a sunny opening. They always winter 
well, often sleeping in the light snows on coldest nights. 
Well fed at all times, never hungry, for their favorite food in 
winter, the yellow birch buds are everywhere growing for 
them, always fresh for their picking, each and every day. 
