had in 1884, whilst in Tarbert there were about 7 more stags in ... 136 (Estimate) 12 stags for 1890, it is about 22 more than we had estimated by 35 Since writing this paper Tarbert has been very carefully counted Stock of Stags, 1890 ... the fertility of Tarbert hinds. bit of the ground. The result is 158 stags, July, 1890. Adding been 75 per cent, in ten years. At first sight this appears in- our estimate. Assuming the two stag counts of Tarbert are Profits 225 (Estimate) Balance calculations carried on for ten years, without any count during credible, as compared with the Forest increase of about 30 per But we have shown that we did badly in the Forest down to It is reasonable to believe Tarbert contains more hinds than with the valued assistance of Mr. D. Fletcher, who knows every Losses 190 mark. Stock increased 35. 1884 than in 1880. This is calculated from the count of 1890. 31 correct, 91 stags in 1880, and 158 stags in 1890, the increase has 35 Profit in 10 yrs, cent, for the same 10 years. 120 stags bagged, 5 allowed for wounded 2 is nearer the the year 1884 inclusive ; we had 49 more stags in 1880 than we the interval to guide us. We appear to have under-estimated