OF SHOOTING AND FISHING = 163 
faces. It seems that when about nine inches is 
reached, the horns do not grow much longer, but 
increase in thickness and the face becomes elon- 
gated, so that the head of a very old billy is a curi- 
ous-looking object. 
Climbing is exceedingly warm work, so it be- 
hooves the climber at this season, and in this coun- 
try, to be lightly clad. The most important thing 
is to be provided with suitable foot gear, and tennis 
shoes with rubber soles are better for the cliffs than 
anything I know of. The rubber enables one to 
cling to every projection and the toes can be made 
use of. On this trip, we all wore heavy shoes with 
spikes screwed in; these are most serviceable for 
long, rough journeys, as rubber soles are cut to 
pieces in a short time, but for the amateur sports- 
man hunting goats or sheep for a few weeks, the 
light shoe, I believe, gives the greater satisfaction. 
One purposing to pursue these animals would do 
well to spend a little time with his rifle at target 
practice, as difficult climbing can frequently be 
avoided by the sportsman’s ability to bag his game 
at long range. 
