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FISH IN SEASON IN JANUARY. 



Pompano. 



Snapper. 

 Grouper . 

 Kockflsh. 



SOUTHERN -WATERS. 



Trout, (Black Bass.) 

 Drum, (two species.) 

 Kingfisti . 

 Striped Bass, Rockfish. 



Sheepshead. 

 Tailorfish. 



—We have received the fourth annual repor| of the Fish- 

 ery Commissioners of New Jersey, but too late for review- 

 in this issue of our paper. 



— Perch fishing at Quogue has been remarkably prosper- 

 ous this season. The profits may be judged by the fact 

 that one fisherman cleared $400 in one week. 



—A meeting of the Anglers' Association of Boston, for 

 the protection of fish, was held at Pythian Hall last Satur- 

 day evening, Dr. John P. Ordway, presiding. After the 

 reading of the records a partial report on the subject of the 

 preservation and better protection of lobsters was made by 

 Capt. Charles Stanwood from a committee appointed at the 

 last meeting to consult with • dealers relative to the best 

 method of restriction in catching and exposing for sale 

 lobsters during the spawning season. The committee de- 

 sired an extension of time to continue their investigations, 

 which was granted them. A number of members were 

 elected, and the meeting adjourned. 



— Some question having arisen in regard to the edible 

 qualities of the Sacramento salmon (which we are now in- 

 troducing so largely into the waters of the Middle States), 

 as compared with those found in Maine and New Bruns- 

 wick, we herewith print a note just received from Living- 

 ston Stone, which bears upon the subject: 



"In the quality of its flesh, I think the Sacramento sal- 

 mon compares very favorably with the salmon of the At- 

 lantic rivers. The reputation of the Sacramento fish has 

 undoubtedly suffered from the fact that it is or has been 

 till quite recently, offered for sale in the markets at all sea- 

 sons of the year, including several months when it is out of 

 condition. Had this fish been caught and marketed only 

 when it is in its best condition, as is the case with our east- 

 ern salmon, it is more than probable that its excellence 

 would have remained unimpeached, and that it would have 

 ranked universally or very near on an equality with the 

 Maine and Canadian fish. Many persons eating Sacramento 

 salmon in San Francisco in August, when it is a coarse, in • 

 ferior fish, have pronounced the salmon of this river 

 nearly worthless, while if they had eaten the same fish in 

 the winter months, they would have thought no name too 

 good for it. My own experience has been that the Sacra- 

 mento salmon, when in season, is a very rich, firm, and de- 

 licious fish, and I am wholly unable to say that I can de- 

 tect in it, when in its best condition, any inferiority to the 

 salmon of the Atlantic rivers. I feel quite safe to say, 

 however, that if it is not equal to the Eastern salmon in 

 quality, it approaches them so nearly that no reasonable 

 objection can be made to its general introduction on this- 

 score. 



■■ — Our corespondent whose letter follows herewith makes 

 some very serious complaints, which 'we know to be well 

 founded, of the insufficiency .afforded by the existing laws 

 for the protection of game in New Brunswick. As to fish, 

 the legal restrictions are ample and operative in general, 

 though some localities evidently suffer from the inefficiency 

 or delinquency of the fishery officers. All dams should be 

 provided with fish-passes, as the law directs. 



St. John, N. B., Dec. 22d, 1873. 

 Editor Forest and Stream:— 



I have long been tempted to send you a few facts con- 

 cerning fishing and shooting in the vicinity of St. John. 

 Having spent a great part of my time about its lakes, 

 streams, and forests I fancy that I have a pretty good idea 

 of what might be done if things were properly handled. 

 We would have an abundance of game, if they were al- 

 lowed to breed and grow to maturity, which I am sorry to 

 say they are not. Our woodcock are shot out of season — 

 principally in August— when the middle of September is 

 quite soon enough to begin shooting. Then we have plenty 

 of time and lots of good birds. Our partridges are shot in 

 thousands before they are half fledged. Our trout are 

 murdered the whole year, round and at all seasons, some- 

 times by gentlemen who call themselves fishermen and 

 sportsmen. Moose, caribou and deer are slaughtered late 

 in winter, and left in the woods to rot, merely for the sake 

 of their skins. We have a law in the Dominion, but I am 

 sorry to say it is badly looked after. ^ I spent a fortnight 

 with a friend of mine, Mr. Climo* photographer, of St. 

 John, taking views in the vicinity of St. Martins, also of 

 Salmon river and its tributaries, a few miles further up the 

 Bay" of Fundy. It is a fine river and would be well 

 stocked with salmon, were they allowed to get in it, but 

 they are stopped by a saw-mill and dam at its entrance; 

 they are there in thousands every year trying to get up but 

 cannot for the want of proper fish way. W. H. Boyer. 

 Editor Forest and Stream: — 



I am pleased to see by your paper, of December 18th, 

 that a beginning is to be made in stocking our streams with 

 salmon; but, as an angler, I must enter apiotest against the 

 streams selected. Professor Baird says :— " Mr. Green is to 

 place 50,000 young fish near Fort Edward, and a quantity 

 in the Conhocton River, an upper tributary of the Chem- 

 ung, which empties into a northern branch of the Susque- 

 hanna. He will place some also in Oswego and Salmon 

 Rivers, and possibly in the Genesee." The Conhocton, 

 though not by any means the most suitable tributary of the 

 Susquehanna, will do very well if salmon ladders are con- 



structed on the hundred dams of the Chemung and Susque- 

 hannah, which I doubt. Salmon River, though small, is a 

 fine, clear, rapid stream, admirably suited to the fish. But 

 why select the Oswego and Genesee? The one is a dull, 

 muddy stream, as little like a salmon river as a Jersey Salt 

 Creek; and the other is obstructed by no less than four falls 

 from twenty to ninety feet high, besides which it flows for 

 a long distance through a flat country, unbroken by a ripple 

 or even a sand bar, and both ot these streams run through 

 busy manufacturing cities. It seems to me that it would 

 be best to stock our rivers that are most adapted to salmon 

 first, and then, if desirable, we could attend to these. Has 

 Mr. Baird calculated the cost of building salmon ladders 

 over the falls of the Genesee? or does he suppose the fish 

 would not need to ascend from Rochester? If it is desired 

 to stock some streams flowing into Lake Ontario, why not 

 select the Black River, which rises amid the Adirondacks 

 and receives the waters of the Moose, Beam, Independence, 

 and a dozen other streams, all admirably suited to salmon? 

 Or would not the Oswegatchie or the Raquette make noble 

 salmon rivers? I hope Mr. Green will hesitate before 

 wasting valuable fish upon such streams as the Oswego and 

 the Genesee. Fern Fly. 



[The exceptions of our correspondent are well taken, and 

 will receive proper consideration, we doubt not. — Ed.] 



— We have received from Dr. D. O.Estey, of Minnesota, 

 several articles upon the game and fish of that State, which 

 we shall publish in due time; also some unique patterns of 

 black bass flies, which are unlike anything we have before 

 seen, and which show by what ingenious contrivances of 

 feather and tinsel the credulity of some fish may be imposed 

 upon. Experts here, who have examined them, express 

 the opinion that they ought to prove a very killing fly. 



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GAME IN SEASON FOR JANUARY. 



Moose, Alces Malchis.) Caribou, Tarandus Bangifer.) 



Elk or Wapiti, Cervus Canadensis.) Squirrels, Red Black and Gray.) 

 Rabbits, common Brown and Grey.) All kinds of Wild Fowl. 



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 [Under the head of "Game, and Fisn i?i Season" we can only specify %n 

 general terms the several varieties, because the laws of States vary so much 

 that were we to attempt to particidarize toe could do no less than publish 

 those entire sections that relate to the kinds of game in question. This 

 would require a great amount of our space. In designating game we are 

 guided by the laws of nature, upon which all legislation is founded, and 

 our readers would do well to provide themselves with the laws of their re- 

 spective States for constant reference. Otherwise, our attempts to assist them 

 will only create confusion.'] ^ 



With the advent of January the close season for nearly 

 all kinds of upland game commences in the higher lati- 

 tudes, though wild (water) fowl are in season until their 

 spring migration. In Florida the shooting season for 

 deer, woodcock, quail, turkeys, snipe, etc., continues until 

 March. The moose and caribou in those Canadian Provin- 

 ces where any law exists, are in season until February, 

 though only the flesh of the females are fit to eat. To us 

 of the Eastern and Middle States all the game that is left 

 for shooting between this and the advent of the August 

 woodcock, are the squirrels and hares, which latter are 

 generally called rabbits. 



— C. T. L., of Brooklyn, writes that a few weeks since 

 there was a hunt got up by the sportsmen of Oxford, New 

 York, which was quite successful. At evening the men 

 came in, when the count was found to be as follows: — Cap- 

 tain Bradley's side, 23,690; Captain Miller's side, 17,185. 

 The animals killed and brought in were as follows : — One 

 fox, two racoons, two woodchucks, eight rabbits, seventeen 

 skunks, 338 black and grey squirrels, 206 red squirrels, 

 3,420 chipmucks, four hawks, ten owls, thirty-five crows, 

 244 partridges, seventeen pigeons, eight woodcock, two 

 wild ducks, and one crane. The best of good feeling 

 reigned, and it was resolved to have another hunt next year 

 and challenge an equal number from any part of the 

 State. 



—J. L. Hersey, a frequent correspondent, writes from 

 New Hampshire of some shooting which he deems worthy 

 of mention. He says: " Jas. A. Doe went out recently 

 and bagged fifteen partridges at sixteen shots, shooting 

 seven of them in fifteen minutes; who will say that there 

 are no sharpshooters in New Hampshire, and no game ? 

 Foxes are very abundant, and hunters are having rare 

 sport now, although Reynard don't seem to see it in that 

 light. He don't enjoy the fun of racing through the light 

 snow, with a pack of hounds at his heels, and a chance of 

 being peppered if he comes anywhere near the hunters." 



— We have to thank Mr. B. L. Sammis, of the Sportsman 

 House, at Smithville, Long Island, for his basket of fine 

 grown quail; the birds arrived fresh and in good condition. 



The following letter refers to a region whose quality 



as a superb hunting ground we can vouch for from personal 

 knowledge. There are few districts which surpass those of 

 Elk and Potter Counties, Pa., either for game or fish. 

 Coudersport can be most readily reached from New York 

 city by way of the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad: — 



Buffalo, Dec. 23d. 

 Editor Forest and Stream:— 



The forest districts of. Pennsylvania are seldom mention- 

 ed as good hunting grounds, but in reality, they possess 

 quite as great attractions for the tourist and sportsman as 

 others more frequently spoken and written of. There are 

 to this day woods in Pennsylvania wherein the axe of the 

 destroyer has never sounded, and which stand as they ever 

 stood in all their majestic beauty. 



Some short time ago the writer, with two friends, Thos. 

 Cavanaugh and Wm. Powers, (the latter being a well-known 

 hunter in this locality), started out for a few days' hunting 



in the forests. We took the 7:20 train from the Buffalo, 

 New York and Philadelphia Railway Depot for Port 

 Alleghany, Pa., situated on the road of that name. Arriv- 

 ing at Port Alleghany we immediately took the stage for 

 Caudersport, Pa., and remained there for the night, as we 

 were now in a country alive with deer and game of every 

 description, and were anxious to be at work. Rising early 

 next morning and partaking of a hearty breakfast, we 

 started off and had a long day's travel, meetiug with abun- 

 dance of game such as quail, ruffed grouse, etc. , and get- 

 ting sight of a few deer. We were hungry and tired when 

 we came upon a good camping ground, and here we decided 

 to remain for the night. After seeing our horses well fed 

 and providing ourselves with a good fire, and a nice bed of 

 leaves and pine boughs, we prepared our supper of boiled 

 rabbits and squirrels, with good bread and coffee. A very 

 comfortable night was spent, considering our situation. At 

 day-break, breakfast over, we were once more on our way. 

 Twelve o'clock arrived and no deer as yet. We now de- 

 cided upon each taking different routes to meet at a certain 

 point. My rouLe was the middle one, but I determined to 

 keep as close to Powers as possible, (he having the most ex- 

 perience), and after proceeding a short distance we were 

 actually together. Presently he motioned me to his side 

 The sight that met my eyes was indeed more than I had 

 bargained for; there, directly in front us, within 350 yards, 

 was a large bear rooting in the leaves and grass, entirely 

 unaware of the approach of an enemy. At this moment, 

 however, a distant report of a rifle warned our bear of 

 danger, and he immediately began to move off. 



My companion wishing that I should have the first shot, 

 directed me to fire. Steadying my nerves, I raised my 

 rifle, and after a careful aim, fired; when the smoke cleared 

 Mr. Bear was to be seen running briskly off, having been 

 nowise injured by my shot. Powers lost no time in send- 

 ing a leaden messenger after him, which brought him to 

 the ground, another shot from me, winding up his career. 

 Our friend Cavanaugh now appeared upon the scene, he 

 having also met with very good luck, having brought down 

 two deer, besides quite a number of the feathered tribe. 

 This being more good fortune than we had anticipated, 

 having now secured a bear, two deers and quite a number 

 of partridges, we concluded to camp for the night and re- 

 trace our steps in the morning, arriving home on the after- 

 noon of the fourth day. The entire trip cost us about 

 twelve dollars. 



By the way, the streams and brooks of this region swarm 

 with fish, especially trout; as for game, woodcock and 

 duck abound. The trip to this region can be made in less 

 time, and with much less expense, than to any other hun-_ 

 ting districts. 



The nearest and shortest route to this region is via the 

 Buffalo, New York and Philadelphia Railway. The fare 

 from Buffalo to Port Alleghany being only $2:98. 



Sheehan. 



— Our readers will perceive by the following article taken 

 from the Rochester Union, that quite a treat is in store for 

 them. The Cologne district is one concerning which fre- 

 quent inquiry is made, and of which little is known. It is 

 one of the grandest hunting districts in. America, and will 

 be resorted to next year by a score of our readers, we 

 do not doubt. It is just as accessible as the Adirondacks 

 are:— 



Our townsman A. B. Lamberton has just returned from a 

 week spent in the wilds of Canada, deer hunting. He 

 brought back with him eleven deer, five of which fell be- 

 fore his "Adirondack," one of the finest repeating rifles we 

 ever saw. _ Mr. Lamberton went to Cologne, back of the 

 Ottawa river, and 150 miles north of the St. Lawrence. 

 His camping ground was near where the Cologne river 

 empties into the Ottawa, in the province of Quebec. He 

 was joined by several Canadian gentlemen, and the method 

 pursued was still hunting, The deer v» ere very plenty, and 

 the party could have shot fifty deer if their object had been 

 to shoot more than they wanted. 



One of their party on his return to camp on the edge of 

 one evening, heard the howling of wolves, and knew'tlie}'' 

 were after him. He seated himself on the ftmb of a tree 

 out of their reach, and had the satisfaction of shooting two 

 of the largest which the next morning he took into camp. 



Another one of the party — a physician by profession on 



his return to camp lost his way, and he wandered about all 

 night. In the morning the party went in search of him. 

 They found him about three miles from camp, almost per- 

 ished. He wandered in a circle, the same as all persons 

 do who lose their way either in forest or field. 



Mr. Lamberton is a great admirer of the Adirondacks 

 but now prefers the region above mentioned for sporting 

 purposes. The conformation of the country does not afford 

 as fine scenes as the Adirondacks, but in other respects is 

 quite similar. _ Round and Golden Lakes he speaks of in 

 terms of especial admiration. 



By the way, we notice in Forest and Stream for De- 

 cember 4, a very lengthy article by Mr. Lamberton entitled 

 "The Hunter Naturalist in New Brunswick and Nova 

 Scotia." He describes the country he visited last summer 

 and the game to be found there in glowing terms. 



Mr. Lamberton intends to write for Forest and Stream 

 a sketch in full of his late visit to the Cologne district of 

 Canada. 



Bismarck, D. T.,Dec. 14th, 1873. 

 Editor Forest and Stream:— 



"Rare sport we had, Ed, You should have come along." 

 Such was the greeting I received from a party of three 

 sportsmen {sic), with two hundred and forty-six pinnated 

 grouse in a wagon, the result of three hours' shooting-. 



I had been invited the night before to join the part v in 

 a trip to the timber which borders the banks of the "Big 

 Muddy," on a hunt for "chickens," but had declined, as I 

 had been on a similar one the week before and I think that 

 one trip will suffice me as long as I remain in the territory. 



