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significant differences between these two populations. Research shows that thedifferences in climate and vegetational elements did not cause a change inthe trophy structure of the populations. Hereditary traits of the populationsare identical because they both originate from the Brioni Islands. Minordiferences occurring in the trophy structure are a reflection of managementinterventions and aims. Both population display an exceptionally good trendof horn development, so that after only three years nearly all the mouflonsqualify for one of the medals. The above mentioned hunting districts, togetherwith some others, are a guarantee for success in wildlife management ofmouflons at suitable habitats on the Adriatic islands, along the coast and inwider coastal regions in the Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean belts ofCroatia.Key words: mouflon, hunting district, habitat, trophy, trophy assessment104