In the Open — The National Forests of Washington saoenty 



to form the slings from which the packs are hung. The sling is adjusted to the 

 proper position, and when both side packs have been slung the ends of the sling rope 

 are tied together across the center of the saddle. 



Too much care can not be used in arranging the pack before loading it on the 

 animal. The side packs should be as evenly balanced as possible, either in alforjas 

 or boxes. They should hang well down on the sides and not up on the back of the 

 pack animal. Light stuff, such as bedding, camping utensils, etc., may be placed on 

 top, but be sure that the bulk of the load is well down on the side, as this has a ten- 

 dency to give the animal more perfect control of the load in making a quick move, 

 such as jumping logs or ravines. If the load is all on top, the animal, no matter how 

 quiet and careful, is bound to hurt its back from the free-pivot swing of the saddle 

 and load. 



The original diamond hitch, as shown in figure 7, on page 68, may be thrown 

 by one or two persons. When loosened and taken from the horse there are no 

 knots or tangles to be taken out of the rope. The load may be tightened in a few 

 seconds when one has had a little practice. Figure i shows the first move to be 

 made with the rope. If one person is packing, he should stand on the off side of 

 the horse to start. If there are two persons, the one on the near side is the one 

 to start the operation. Figure 2 shows the position of the rope after it has been 

 hooked. Figure 3 shows the position of the rope after it is placed under the corner 

 of the aHorja or pocket. Figure 4 shows how it looks on both sides. Figure 5 

 shows the rope as tightened, while figure 6 shows the rope tightened and made fast. 



FISH AND GAME PROTECTION 



The heavily timbered areas of Washington are the natural game sanctuaries of 

 the State. These areas are largely within the National Forests, and are subject to 

 the protection which goes with true forest conservation, which insures to the sports- 

 man and the public in general not only good hunting grounds but a permanent supply 

 of wild game. The fish and game laws applying in the National Forests are those 

 enacted by the Washington State Legislature. Every hunter and fisherman should 

 familiarize himself with these laws, a copy of which will be furnished by the State 

 game warden at Seattle, Wash. 



Game and fish protective Vv^ork is one of the regular official duties of all Forest 

 officers, who are ex officio State game wardens. 



