Word: regionally
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Dates: during 1874-1874
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...eleven pounds, can be caught in these streams at the rate of a barrel a day almost; in fact, they are considered a nuisance, as they disturb the salmon fishing. The salmon themselves vary from nine to fifty pounds, the average being about fourteen pounds. The woods in this region are singularly destitute of game; but reindeer and bears are sometimes seen. One great discomfort are the flies, which one can only escape by anointing the face and wearing gloves; although some keep them off by smoking all day. Salmon fishing is to a certain degree deteriorating on account...