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Show Deer Survey Deer hunters can look forward to another prime season during the fall hunts this year. This prediction is forecast by game division spokesmen following the annual sprlnsj range ami tiend count surveys. Chief reason for such a forecast Is laed upon the Increased number of animals counted In nearly all of the state's 62 deer hunting units. With poor counting conditions expected because of the mild winter and lack of snow cover, tho animals stilt were seen In greater numbers than a year ago. Ciillint ningt'-herd condition exist lu M'veial nreiis most of lliem In llio south Kitloim of , llu s(n(e. Vln(er ille-offw from nmlniif iltloti have lufii notrd In nt lenst two areni. Tlie-e are in I lie Cove Mountain and Antimony UTtloilS. Special harvest uuasurca will be needed to bring several of the herds to the carrying capacity of the ranges where a serious lack of winter forage continues to threaten losses of the herds involved. It presently appears that Department recommendations wilt be made to the Hoard of Big Game Control for early, late, two deer and other type special hunts for that body's consideration In setting fhe fall deer, seasons in problem areas. |