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of it has scarcely ever been followed otherwise than for 
sport, or as an accessary industry. The exports are con- 
fined almost exclusively to Russia and to Sweden. Pre- 
served specimens sent to the Exhibition of Paris in 1867 
were highly appreciated, and it is considered that preserved 
game might be made a lucrative article of commerce. The 
following were the exports, in the years specified, of birds, 
in so far as shown by Custom-House returns. 
1874, 1875. 1876. 
Heathcocks, Small Grouse, Wood- 
cocks, and other Birds, - 117,025 109,809 41,048 
Down and Feathers (kilog. » 11,067 3,528 2,312 
Squirrels’ Skins, - 90,588 28,430 45,740 
Fox Skins, ' 5,370 10,434 10,854 
Skins of Aniaiads not specified, 33,361 151,149 32,794 
HareSkins, - - + - 42,020 41,946 22,173 
In regard to these numbers it is stated by Dr. Ignatius 
that they comprise only what were entered at the Custom- 
House, and that the greater part of the game killed is 
taken away by travellers amongst their luggage. 
Tn several countries fishing in lakes and rivers is con- 
nected with hunting, and both committed to the surveil- 
lance of the Forest Administration. 
