diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index 9f0f2d3bb..0a5fa44ce 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -804,6 +804,7 @@ adjust levels of sleep, confuse monster, and charm monster spells
 replace monk starting sleep spell with confuse monster
 chargeable rings have a chance of getting charged when hit with electricity
 flint and hard gems break less often when thrown
+hobbits getting a sling also get some ammo for it
 
 
 Fixes to 3.7.0-x Problems that Were Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/makemon.c b/src/makemon.c
index 6489bfeed..a06eaaf72 100644
--- a/src/makemon.c
+++ b/src/makemon.c
@@ -353,6 +353,7 @@ m_initweap(register struct monst *mtmp)
                 break;
             case 2:
                 (void) mongets(mtmp, SLING);
+                m_initthrow(mtmp, !rn2(4) ? FLINT : ROCK, 6);
                 break;
             }
             if (!rn2(10))