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GAME AND FISH RESORTS. 



found in the rivers whenever they are not obstructed by falls or too steep rap- 

 ids. East of the Blue Ridge, the mountain or speckled trout {salvia fontinalis) 

 are not found, save in one creek—" Warwoman's Creek " — in Rabun county. On 

 the west side of this ridge, however, they abound. 



The means of access to this country are — via Chattanooga, over the Western 

 and Atlantic Railroad, and via Richmond, over the Atlanta and Richmond Air 

 Line Railroad. One cannot go amiss, whatever diiection he takes after he leaves 

 the railroad. Horses and teams can be obtained in all the county or other towns 

 with but little trouble. Hotels are scarce, though each county town, usually, has 

 one or more. But if the visitor will be satisfied with the rough fare of the coun- 

 try, he will be welcome everywhere. All will be glad to go shooting or fishing 

 with him, for no one is ever so busy as to have no time to spare. In all these 

 counties are men who do little but hunt, and anywhere good guides and good 

 hunters can be obtained. 



Adairsville, Cartersville and Kingston, all on the Western and Atlantic Rail- 

 road, will be found convenient headquarters for Bartow County. 



Hryan County— 



IVay's Station. Game exists in great variety — deer, bears, turkeys, quail, 

 snipe, and woodcock, besides otters, coons, minks, and opossums. The area of 

 forest has increased since the war, and game has multiplied apace. There are no 

 hotels or houses for entertainment ; the sportsman must go prepared to camp, 

 but the planters are kind-hearted, and know a gentleman when they see one. 

 Reached via the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad, from Savannah. Every one keeps 

 pointers, and deer dogs are easily procured. Hunting is good throughout the 

 country which is level and sandy, undulating on the river margins, and covered 

 with pine forests. 



Camden County — 



Cumberla7id Island. A favorite resort for Georgia sportsmen. Reached by 

 the "inside-passage" boats between Savannah and the Florida ports, or from 

 Brunswick, which has rail connection with Savannah and the interior towns. 



The St. Mary's River., which forms the southern border of the county, is a 

 fine region for game. Reached by boat as before, or from Fernandina, F"la. 



Chatham County — 



Savannah. Quail shooting on the Ogeechee road, a few miles from town ; 

 wild fowl shooting on the inlets, and among the neighboring islands. People fish 

 in and around Savannah all the year round, and there is a certain bank off Tybee 

 Light, near the Light Ship, where bass are captured in quantity. From Savannah 

 to Thunderbolt, and in all the waters in the vicinity, are fish in plenty, including 

 bass, sheepshead, whiting and croaker. 



Green Island^ sixteen miles from Savannah, is an excellent place for quail and 

 wild fowl shooting, and is reached by rail, boat from Savannah, or by the regular 

 inside route of the Florida steamers. 



White Bluff, eight miles from Savannah, affords fine fishing, and shooting for 

 quail and other birds. 



Chattooga County — 



Suiinnerville. See Bartow County. The route is via the Selma and Dalton 

 Railroad to Skelley's. 



Clarhe County — 



Athens. Deer, turkeys, squirrels, partridges. Reached via the Athens 

 Branch of the Georgia Railroad. There are several large hotels. 



Columbia County — 



Berzelia. Foxes and quail. Fox hunting is a favorite sport throughout the 

 county ; there are many fine packs of hounds kept for the purpose. Reached 

 via the Georgia Railroad from Savannah, Charleston or Atlanta. 



Dade County- 

 Trenton. Wild turkeys and woodcock, quail, deer and bears. Reached via 

 the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad, eighteen miles from Chattanooga. The 



