NEVADA 



IEVADA possesses an uneven sur- 

 face, composed largely of mountains 

 and ridges, valleys and lakes. Even 

 in the most mountainous portions of 

 the state there are some fertile 

 valleys; there are besides tracts of 

 sterile plains of an alkaline nature. The climate is 

 dry, which makes the plain country desolate. The area 

 of the state is 104,125 square miles. 



There is considerable big game in the state, but the 

 character of the country often makes hunting very labo- 

 rious and sometimes hazardous. Of the big game, there 

 are bear, both black and brown, and the grizzly ; also 

 deer, antelope, mountain-sheep, lynx, wolf, and rabbit. 

 The feathered game is made up of pinnated grouse, 

 sage-hen, ruffed grouse, duck, geese, and quail. 

 There are also aquatic birds, such as curlew, snipe, 

 and plover. 



Good hunting may generally be found in Humboldt, 

 Washoe, Elk, and Lander counties. 



The big game hunting season begins September I, 

 but it is desirable for the sportsman contemplating a 

 visit to this state to plan his trip well in advance, and 

 be ready to commence his journey to the hunting 

 regions some time before the opening date, as the trip 

 is often a laborious one, and returning may be worse 

 on account of storms. 



