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mals: Skunk, 43,000; fox, 40,000; marten, 16,000; badger, 13,500; 

 mink, 12,000; raccoon, 9,500; weasel, 7,000; ringtail cat, 2,500; 

 fisher, 1,600. 



7. What species of deer are found in the national forests of 

 California? 



The Columbian blacktail, southern blacktail, Kocky Mountain 

 mule deer, and the California mule deer. The Columbian blacktail 

 is found in the northwestern part of the State ; the southern black- 

 tail in the Santa Barbara region; the Rocky Mountain mule deer 

 in the eastern and northeastern part, and the California- mule deer 

 in the southern part of the State. 



The streams and lakes in the national forests of California offer keen sport to the 



angler 



8. What are the important species of trout found in national-forest 

 streams and lakes? 



Steelhead, rainbow, cutthroat, Dolly Varden, golden, and eastern 

 brook. 



9. How are the streams and lakes of the national forests stocked? 

 By the division of fish and game, State department of natural 



resources, in cooperation with the Forest Service, game associations, 

 and private individuals. All the fry are raised in State hatcheries. 



10. How many State game refuges are there within the national 

 forests of the California region? 



Thirty-two, covering an area of 1,957,000 acres. 



