hinds to be shot in 1891 may prove about 75. about 90 hinds will require to be shot in 1891 to keep that 1891. Hinds die. slaughter. This is a very serious question, and one that must be 1891. standard. The flower of the flock ought not to be selected for possession of a full complement of hinds. We believe that at Fertility. doing so again in 1890, consequently the probable number of (i year old and above). If 1000 is the right standard number, effect this result. The Forest now contains about 1000 hinds Feb., 1891. We intend to test our estimates by a count of the Forest, The most important feature in a satisfactory Forest is the 1890. such moderation as may be called abstension has been needed to last Jura Forest has attained this essential part of complete stocking the ground. of 1890. Percentage Assume that success, hence hind shooting will now begin. Sixteen years of faced, else an insidious decay of the deer will set in, from over- 5 per cent. Largy was dealt with to some extent in 1889. We propose