The choice of the name "Kink" is almost self-explanatory. We antici- 

 pated that the column would be interesting, but there was little advance 

 appreciation of the great popularity of the movement and the very large 

 store of valuable information that it has opened up. 



From the very beginning constant suggestions were received from 

 readers for the publication of "Kinks" in book form, and with this 

 volume the call is met. No claim is made that this book is either com- 

 plete or authoritative. It is merely a collection of several hundred 

 random facts, each vouched for by some sportsman who has found it 

 of use during some phase of his outdoor life. Yet, as it appears on 

 the press, there is every indication that this book will be found both 

 interesting and profitable reading by those for whom it is intended. 



The editor cannot close without a word of appreciation for the 

 hundreds of splendid men and women who have furnished the material 

 for this book. They have given freely of their knowledge and with 

 but little idea of material reward. A limited number of them have, 

 received the modest prizes that have been offered 'from month to 

 month. But sheer love of sport has been the actuating motive behind 

 every contribution. Many an old woodsman, to whom even the writing 

 of a short letter is an awkward task, has sent in with knotty handwrit- 

 ing and vague spelling, a halting description of the fruits of his 

 wisdom. There has been a good deal of labor expended in whipping 

 these suggestions into shape for the printer, but there has been pleasure 

 as well pleasure in the knowledge that by this work we were perhaps 

 also doing our bit for the splendid Brotherhood of the Open. 



THE EDITOR. 



