Fires define Manitoba 1961 for rod and gun readers
Retrospect on 1961 recalls a year of devastating fires across Manitoba with dry weather lowering water and fish stocks while upland game thrived. Ducks suffered, geese and moose hunting improved, elk scarce, and no record fish—but a 304 pound white tail buck marked the season. winter birds and Canada Lynx dominate local wildlife notes.
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Cougar legend lingers in Manitoba hunting lore
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