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2. Are hunting and fishing licenses required in the national forests 

 of the California region? 



Yes. The State fish and game laws apply to national-forest lands 

 as elsewhere in the State. 



3. What are the most important game animals and game birds in 

 the national forests of the California region? 



Deer, bear, mountain sheep, antelope, and elk are the most impor- 

 tant game animals. Mountain sheep, antelope, and elk are very 

 few in number and are fully protected by a closed season. The most 

 important game birds are quail (mountain and valley), grouse, and 

 sage hen. 



Deer and other game animals and game birds have their 

 home in the national forests of California 



4. What are the most important fur-bearing animals in the national 

 forests? 



Skunk, fox, marten, badger, mink, raccoon, weasel, and ringtail 

 cat. 



5. What predatory animals inhabit the national forests? 

 Coyote, lynx, wild cat, and mountain lion. 



6. Does the Forest Service take a census of the wild life of the 

 national forests in the California region? 



Yes. An annual estimate of wild life is made by forest officers. 

 The 1929 census figures, based on field observations and estimates, 

 are: Game animals: Deer, 255,000; bear, 11,000; antelope, 900; 

 mountain sheep, 700; elk, 200. Predatory animals: Coyote, 53,000; 

 lynx and wild cat, 24,000; mountain lion, 2,000. Fur-bearing ani- 



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