172 FAMILIAR PISH, THEIR HABITS AND CAPTURE 



ground i feet apart, at a slight angle away from 

 and at a proper distance in front of the camp. Four 

 or five logs, about 12 inches in diameter and 5 feet 

 long, are squared a hftle on two sides, and placed 

 one upon the other against the stakes. The bottom 

 log should be slightly imbedded in the earth to pre- 

 vent the flames from burning under; the squared 

 edges placed together prevent a draught through the 

 crevices. In front of this slanting wall of logs a 

 good fire is built, the wall reflecting the greater 

 amount of heat into the camp. Naturally, these 

 logs slowly burn through, and during the night, as 

 the fire dies away, they will fall into the embers 

 and furnish fresh fuel. An ordinary fire heats a 

 camp but little, most of the heat being wasted. 



An open shanty, or tent, consisting of a roof 

 upon poles, but ^^ithout sides, will be found very 

 convenient for cooking and eating, giving protec- 

 tion from the weather. One end can be closed, and 

 shelves placed against it to hold provisions. A table 

 and bench are easily made with forked sticks driven 

 into the ground and covered with flattened poles and 

 bark. Pegs can be driven under the roof to lay fish 

 rods on to dry out when not in use. 



There is nothing that causes more trouble to 

 intending campers than the preparation of a list of 

 necessaries, and almost invariably something is for- 



