200 GAME AND FISH HE SORTS. 



Gloucester Cownty — 



Batkursiy oitthe Bay of Chaleurs, at the mouth of the Rivet Nepisiguit, is a 



food initial point where guides and outfits may be secured for the wilderness, 

 plendid salmon fishing is found in the vicinity, and in the woods game is abun- 

 dant. 



The Tabusintac River is an excellent stream for salmon trout, bass, and sea- 

 j-out. In October immense flocks of ducks and geese frequent the neighboring 

 lagoons. Go via sta^e from Chatham or Bathurst to Tabusintac, where there is 

 a small inn. By going up to the headwaters of the river a fine moose region is 

 reached. 



The Nepisi^ii River. Fine salmon fishing, some portions free, some leased, 

 and others at a small charge per rod. Salmon run up twenty miles to the Great 

 Falls. There is excellent trout fishing above the falls. Take the Inter-colonial 

 Railway from St. John, or Quebec, or North Sho^e steamer from Shediac, or 

 Gulf Port steamer from Pictou or Quebec. Good hotels at Bathurst, near the 

 mouth of the river, guides, canoes, etc. Sea-trout in season. 



North-'west and Soutk-^vest Miratnichi Rivers. Privileges at a small charge 

 per rod. Reached by rail or steamer as above to Chatham and Newcastle, where 

 outfit and guides can be had. Salmon large and fine, with trout in abundance, 

 and sea-trout. 



Charlotte Co-unty— 



St. George. Four miles distant is Lake Utopia, situated among forest covered 

 hills. Its waters are full of silver-grey trout, and its tributaries contain many 

 brook trout and smelt. Among the hills along the valley of the Magaguadaivc. 

 River, Virginia deer are abundant. Bears are found in the vicinity and great 

 numbers of wild fowl. Reached by steamboat from St. John. 



Mare's Bay. Plover, ducks, etc. Reached via Inter-colonial or European 

 and North American Railroad, twenty-one miles from St. John. Sportsmen will 

 find excellent accommodations, good boats, reliable guides, reasonable charges, 

 etc., at Mr. Albert Craft's. 



Jforthumberland and, York Counties — 



TAe Miramicki District. This includes all the wilderness in and about the 

 great south-west branch of the Miramichi River and its tributaries, together with 

 all that territory In and about all the little Miramichis. The south-west Miramichi 

 lies about fifty-five miles north of Fredericton, the seat of government. This 

 river and its branches traverse the very heart wilderness of the Province. It is 

 reached by taking the European and North American Railroad at Boston, to 

 Fredericton Junction. Here change cars for Fredericton on the St. John River, 

 where supplies must be obtained for the wilderness, since there is no place be- 

 yond this point where provisions can be bought. 



Guides and dug-outs can be secured af Boiestown, Miramichi River, (south- 

 west branch) ; or by addressing the Palmer or Stickney Brothers at that village. 

 John Stickney has no superior as a guide in angling and hunting in this region.' 

 One of the Palmer br^jthers can call moose witti much Indian art and success. 

 There is a stage running every day from Fredericton to Boieston, which will 

 convey vou and your supplies to the Miramichi River. When up river to 

 " Burnt Hill." the ne plus ultra of salmon pools, you can strike off from either 

 side a few miles, and find moose and caribou, bear and beaver and small game, 

 or ascend the river twenty miles farther and see many of these animals, together 

 with other fur-bearing quadrupeds, without leaving the steamer. In these coun- 

 ties moose are to be found all through the regions about the sources of the Mira- 

 michi, Tobique, Xepisi^uit and Restigouche Rivers. 



Indiantown is a favorite resort for anglers seeking sea-trout, which frequent 

 the waters of the South-west Miramichi at that point. Take steamer or rail to 

 New Castle, thence eighteen miles by stage. 



In the Tabusintac River fine trout fishing mav be found, with the guidance cf 

 Kane, at Goodwin's hotel. The route is by steamer to Chatham, thence via 

 sUge twenty miles. Board in Chatham at Mrs. Bowser's §i per day. Fare from 

 Chatham to Goodwin's $1.75. 



Newcastle. On the Newcastle stream forty-five miles distant, among the bar 

 reus and forests, will be found a fair hunting ground for moose. 



Tlie IBeatigottcJie Itcgioji — 



Is one of the finest hunting and angling regions in America, and embraces one 



