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Have you wondered what becomes of the deer accidently, or illegally, killed in the Shenandoah National Park ? According to Superintendent R. Taylor Hoskins, who is responsible i for the disposal of these deer,! several dozen killed by automobiles, dogs, and hunters, must be disposed of annually.

It is the policy of the Park to make good deer meat so killed available to charitable institutions whenever it is practicable to do so —and time is an important factor.

In Page County the meat is currently being accepted by Mr. Velmo Abbott for the Page County Welfare Department.

If you hit a deer on any road in the Park, report the accident, as soon as possible, to the nearest Park Ranger. Failure to report an accident involving a motor vehicle is a violation of Park rules. When deer are also involved, the prompt reporting of the accident is especially important to insure the most beneficial disposal of the deer meat.

An increasing number of dogs have been seen running loose in the Park, and on several occasions

Our Governor’s Highway Safety Committee says that we should never place any objects in the space under the rear-view mirrors of our cars. If we strike a solid object, they can be propelled forward a! a high rate of speed and kill like a rifle bullet. i-.. ■— '"-.i

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