Smith country, now occupied by the so-called wood bison. It is the intention of 

 the department to make some experimental shipments next Spring but I doubt 

 very much whether the number will be as large as one thousand. Difficulties in 

 connection with the transportation of adult buffalo to such a remote area are 

 so great that it is improbable that any attempt will be made to send adults to the 

 north. Yearlings appear to be the only type that could be handled on such a 

 project. Just what number will be sent has not yet been decided. I do not think 

 a decision can be reached until next Spring. The only established fact in con- 

 nection with this subject is that the Department's present intention is to make 

 an experimental shipment." 



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