THE 



HUNTING COUNTRIES 



OF 



INTRODUCTION. 



The object of tlie series of whicli this article forms 

 No. 1, will be to afford to liunting men some guide 

 in their clioice of country — whether for a visit or a 

 permanence. With this view it will be our endeavour 

 to give, as clearly and concisely as we can, some idea 

 of the characteristics and requirements of each country 

 in turn; so that the reader may learn at a glance 

 under what conditions he will have to open his cam- 

 paign — should he wish to hunt with a certain pack. 



Many men are fond of trying two or three different 

 countries in the same season. Many more would 

 gladly do so, could they but learn at any moment 

 what they must look forward to in the country they 

 propose to visit next. But a work of reference, to 

 aid them in determining their movements, so as best 

 to suit their own peculiar tastes and capabilities, is 

 wanting. In short, a hunting tour would be a much 

 more common undertaking if only a book, and a map, 

 were always at hand — from which to learn where the 



