III. 



HINTS FOR SOUTHERN HUNTING. 



Gulf States, with woodland in unlimited areas, 

 JL with broad rivers of fresh water and estuaries 

 without end, with open sea beaches and rocky coral 

 harbors, invite Northern hunters ; and if perchance he 

 meets the Southrons in their homes, or at their camps, 

 a new and congenial companionship is assured, that 

 once enjoyed will not fade from memory, for Southern 

 welcomes are as broad as Southern fields, and as full of 

 sunshine. 



In going far from home there is usually an inclination 

 to carry many articles of impedimenta that are found 

 not to repay the annoyance of their care. &quot;\Ve will not 

 counsel those who would go with much &quot;duffel,&quot; as the 

 guides term luggage : they will suit their own abundant 

 fancy ; nor will we hint to the luxurious yachtsman how 

 to store his lockers with dainties, although pleasant 

 memories recall the way it has been bountifully done, 

 but will venture on a few simple suggestions that may 

 be of some value to persons going South. 



First and foremost, as to guns : For all but boat 

 shooting, guns to lie used under the hot sun that, even 

 in winter, falls on the Southern fields with a fierce heat, 

 should be light, and not of too large bore, to economize 

 weight of ammunition. A riile should be short, and 

 one chosen that will in opening be free from long levers 



