MAINE 



AINE has an area of 31,766 square miles. 

 It is bounded on the north and the north- 

 west by the Dominion of Canada, on the 

 east by New Brunswick, on the south and 

 southeast by the Atlantic ocean, and on the 

 west by New Hampshire. 



This state possesses unusual attractions for the 

 sportsman. It has a great abundance of game at the 

 present time, and bids fair to retain its supply and even 

 to increase it. This bountiful stock of game has been 

 brought about by a naturally favorable country, and by 

 wise protective legislation before the game was 

 depleted. Its future supply is insured, for the citizens 

 of Maine insist on its proper protection in the close 

 season ; they also limit the amount permitted to be 

 killed, and restrict in the manner of killing. 



The largest game found in the state is the moose. 

 A few years ago it was thought this highly prized game 

 was decreasing rapidly, and it was prophesied that in 

 a brief time it would be exterminated. This led to a 

 better enforcement of the laws, and to prohibiting the 

 killing of the cow and the calf-moose at any time in the 

 year. In a surprisingly short time the benefit of these 

 acts became apparent. It was stated by the game com- 

 missioners and trustworthy woodsmen that moose were 

 holding their own ; later the commissioners were con- 

 vinced that moose were on the increase. 



The caribou is believed to be the animal next in 



