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Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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  • HUNTING Hunting of birds and animals within the National Park is prohibited by regulations. Hunting, be lore the area came under the protection of the National Park Service, greatly reduced the wild life. Some bears, wild cats, and smaller animals, and some ruffed grouse and wild turkeys are found, but deer have been practically exterminated. 'The Park Service will undertake a comprehensive restocking program so that later there will be an abundance of animals and game birds once native to the region. When this is accomplished, sportsmen are convinced the overflow from the protected area will furnish ample hunting opportunities in sections adjoining the park. The old-time Great Smoky hunter was noted for his prowess with the rifle. Many tales are told of encounters with bears and other animals 1 Ha at lull »%£ "" """"<■>■ Fork ot Ocona n'lir- H'X- Tm <• «'""" 29 feet '" circumference. 65
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