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CHAPTER X. 



GRIZZLY (Ursus ferox). The ambition of every American 

 sportsman is to shoot a grizzly, and he who has performed 

 the task is justly entitled to wear his spurs, for unques- 

 tionably he is one of the most dangerous antagonists that 

 man can cope with. Their habitat at the present time 

 extends from about the 25th degree of north latitude to 

 Oregon, following along the sierras of the Rocky Moun- 

 tains. At one time they were found eastward as far as 

 Kansas and Missouri, but that is many years ago. Nearly 

 all the accidents that have occurred while hunting the 

 grizzly have originated through the assailants being armed 

 with small-bore rifles weapons almost as much out of 

 place with such an antagonist as they would be in shooting 

 elephants. The curl upon the chest, the base of the ear, 

 and the shoulder rather far back and low down, are the 

 most vital places to aim at. If the ground be suitable 

 for riding, a steady horse will be found of great service to 

 the hunter, and materially lessen the danger he would 

 otherwise run. 



