MISSISSIPPI 



ISSISSIPPI has an area of 47,156 

 square miles. The general surface 

 of the state is undulating, and of a 

 diversified character. There are no 

 mountains within the state, but many 

 ranges of hills, some of which termi- 

 nate abruptly on a level plain on the banks of a river. 

 The western portion of the state is largely made up 

 of swamps. The southern portion is made up of a 

 sandy, level country, on which there is chiefly a growth 

 of pine. There are, however, in this part of the state 

 numerous swamps and prairies, and a few hills. The 

 northern portion of the state is more fertile, and is cul- 

 tivated to a greater extent. 



The furred game of Mississippi consists of bear, deer, 

 lynx, fox, rabbit, and squirrel. Most of the hunting 

 for furred game in this state is with dogs. 



Of feathered game the most important is the wild 

 turkey ; quail are probably the most abundant of the 

 land game-birds. They are generally found in good 

 numbers, except in the seasons with extremely wet 

 springs and summers. Duck and geese are found in 

 large numbers in the lakes, bayous, and rivers during 

 the months of January and February. Snipe are abun- 

 dant in the season. 



The country about Bobo is regarded as good for 

 bear. Deer are quite plentiful throughout the state. 

 Fernwood is a place highly recommended for quail 



