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getting a shot. Our driver jumped up a large drove of 
wild turkeys on one of his drives, but did not stop to hunt 
them, as the dogs at the time were trailing a deer. 
Several of the boys killed some mountain pheasants 
(grouse) and numbers of squirrels. Taken altogether the 
hunt was a failure, as we were out five days and only 
killed one deer. On one hunt fifty miles from here, back 
in the mountains, last fall the party was out ten days and 
shipped eight whole deer back to their homes in Chatta- 
nooga, besides several that were consumed by the hunters 
and dogs. The place we were at is only fifteen miles 
from Chattanooga and is hunted too much for much 
game to stay there, but it is a very wild and rough 
country, and for that reason it is impossible to kill out 
the deer entirely, as they go back into the gulches or 
canons where a man cannot find them. There is plenty 
of good deer hunting in the Cumberland Mountains of 
East Tennessee; but it is like Idaho and Wyoming— a 
man has to know where to stay and how to hunt them, 
or he will not have much success. 
After staying out five days we came home, and all the 
boys agreed that they were well paid for the trip as they 
had enjoyed the camping out and exercise hugely, al- 
though none but myself and Mr. Cooke had obtained 
shots at a deer. We were especially anxious for G. L 
Parks to get a shot, as he is one of the best shots in our 
rifle club, and we wanted to see if he would have the 
"buck ague" when a deer came along. However, he did 
not get the chance we desired so much for him. W^e are 
going to try it again, in a better place some time this fall, 
and if you would like to have the result to publish in your 
paper, some of us will write it for you. 
A. B. WlNGFlELD. 
THE SPORTSMEN'S EXPOSITION. 
New York:, Nov. 3.— Editor Forest and Stream: The 
article in your valuable paper under date of Oct. 13, 1894, 
affords the directors of the Sportsmen's Exposition Asso- 
ciation an excellent opportunity to place before your 
many readers a few facts regarding the enterprise as 
planned. 
When the scheme was first taking shape, there was a 
probability of its being merely a trades display, but after 
a careful and full canvass of the situation by the commit- 
tee, and much deliberation, it was expanded into an ex- 
position, with its scope extended, so as to cover the realm 
of the sportsman in every essential detail, and what might 
- have been a limited epitome of the subject was broadened 
into a comprehensive plan which would specifically illus- 
trate the evolution and growth of all that pertains to the 
life and pursuits of the sportsman; in every sense a 
Sportsmen's Exposition. 
The directors recognize the importance of having the 
enterprise embody every feature which would place the 
exposition on an educational, practical and profitable 
basis. This was considered fundamental. In this event 
the affair would assume a dignity and importance not to 
be questioned. That this has been practically accom- 
plished is evidenced by the prompt co-operation of every 
one who has been approached on the subject. The univer- 
sal interest manifested on all sides in the undertaking, 
and the unanimity of good will accorded is encouraging 
and inspiring. 
The directors have laid out the plans accordingly, feel- 
ing convinced that the first sportsmen's exposition will 
be an assured success. It is to be made attractive and 
interesting, and every means devised to draw the public, 
whether amateur or professional. The practical advan- 
tages to accrue to the exhibitor will be much more surely 
attained by iuvading the ranks of the novice and the 
amateur by the educational and historical features, 
recommended by you, than by any other means, and this 
has been fully provided for. 
The board calls your attention to the several branches 
(fourteen in number) which define the general character 
of the undertaking, but which will admit only of a brief 
outline here. 
First in the list is Class A. — Firearms of every descrip- 
tion, ancient and modern, and is a very important in- 
dustry from the manufacturers' standpoint. Every style 
of firearm manufactured, formerly used, and now in use, 
and as they appear in various ytages of construction will 
be exhibited. 
Class B.— Ammunition, another important branch, will 
embody various kinds of powder, shot, shells, and method 
of making the same. The appearance of powders in the 
several conditions of manufacture. Their relative force 
and effectiveness will be illustrated with targets and 
diagrams. The material used in manufacturing ammu- 
nition will be systematically arranged. 
Class C will be no less extensive than the preceding. 
The display of Sporting Sundries and appliances fill up a 
large share of the sportsman's necessities. They are too 
numerous to name in this schedule, but they will be com- 
prehensive and complete in every respect. 
Class D— Fishing Tackle— appeals to the disciples of 
"Old Izaak," and it will not be uninteresting or deficient, 
and will contain collections of rods, reels, hooks, spoons' 
artificial flies, lines of every kind, from the silken thread 
to the whaler's cable; nets, scoops, seines and dredges; 
baits of every sort, appliances to capture the game fish, 
also the methods of preserving and transporting the same! 
Class E— Boats— will include various styles, from that 
of the Indian canoe to the finest racing shell. 
Class F, Camping Outfits and Utensils, includes a host 
of necessary articles, and will show many new appli- 
ances and articles which serve to make camp life con- 
venient and comfortable, such as tents, beds, bedding 
stoves and cooking utensils, the arrangement of the same 
during camp life, and so far as practicable, realistic 
groups showing tiie home of the hunter when camping 
This class will offer a splendid opportunity to introduce 
the picturesque camping scenes with the camp in full ri" 
—the hunters in costume and other accessories, naturally 
belonging to this sunny chapter in the life of the sports- 
man. 
Class Or— Athletic Goods— will include articles manu- 
factured for the athletic sports, such as lawn tennis arch- 
ery, fencing, baseball, football, cricket, golf, curling 
racing, skating, bowling and other field and lawn games! 
Models and charts showing how the games are played 
will be introduced. Also the literature giving a history 
of the several games and the laws governing them. 
Class H will cover the whole, zoological and practical 
side of the hunters work. Upon this branch falls a large 
share of the burden of making the exposition attractive 
and instructive. It will not be lacking in extent or char- 
acter. There will be a complete museum of skins, skele- 
tons and mounted specimens, single and in groups, of 
every animal followed by the hunter, and considered 
worthy of the attention of the sportsman, whether it is 
an animal, a bird, a reptile or a fish. 
When grouped they will make a grand disply, and will 
undoubtedly be a drawing card of the exposition. 
Arrangements will be made for the preparation of a 
number of picturesque groups of natural mounting repre- 
senting hunting scenes of different nations. They will 
be realistic and strictly accurate from the ethnologist's 
and naturalist's standpoint. 
The taxidermic features of the display will be represented 
by splendid exhibits of the best taxidermists in the 
country, and every effort will be made to induce foreign 
preparateurs to take part in this exhibit. 
The advancement made in the art of taxidermy in the 
last fifteen years has been such as to insure in this depart- 
ment of the exposition a large collection of mounted 
animals of unusual artistic and scientific merit. 
Efforts will be made to have tanks of living trout, bass, 
salmon, and other food fish, showing the several stages of 
growth, and the methods of propagation and protection. 
Also such living animals as can be obtained, including 
buffalo, moose, elk, deer, antelope, mountain sheep, wild 
boars, rabbits, hares, pheasants, quail, grouse, etc. 
Collections of various kinds of traps and devices for 
killing and capturing game. Skins and skulls of every 
fur bearing animal slain for commercial purposes. Tables 
showing the zoological classification of all the animals in 
the exposition and the number killed in order to supply 
food and aid in clothing man. 
Class J— Kennel Supplies will form an interesting 
group and include all kinds of dog food mentioned, im- 
proved kennels for benching and feeding, transportation 
crates, dishes and watering troughs, dog medicines and 
surgical instruments, books on the care and training of 
various kinds of dogs, literature defining the status of 
the dog as personal property, and the advancement in dog 
history. 
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals it 
is expected will be induced to exhibit the methods adopted 
for the humane protection of the canine race. It may 
be desirable to have a specimen of every species of dog 
used by the sportsman, and also with each dog specimens 
of the animals which they pursue as game. 
Class if.— Cameras and Photographists' supplies will be 
well sustained, and in every way unique. A full display 
of photographs showing the work of the camera in every 
field and its practical advantages to the sportsman and 
naturalist as a means of study of our wild animals. 
Class L— Will be devoted to the horse and his uses as 
adopted and applied by the sportsman in his pursuit of 
game. Saddles, bridles, spurs, whips and general equip- 
ment. Here fox hunting, coursing and falconry will be 
illustrated. 
Class M.— Sportsmen's Art and Literature will be the 
library of knowledge of the Exposition. Copies of every 
volume published for the sportsman's use and information. 
All the publications devoted to field sports will be repre- 
sented. Engravings and paintings will form an interest- 
ing gallery of art. Illustrations showing the sports of 
ancient days will form a part of the collection. 
. Class N.— Trophies of the Chase.— This class will con- 
sist of collections ef typical examples of our large game. 
It will represent largely the educational features of the 
Exposition, and include mounted heads and entire speci- 
mens of buffalo, musk ox, moose, caribou, reindeer, Vir- 
ginia and blacktail deer, mountain sheep, antelope, moun- 
tain goat, Europpan stag, roebuck, chamois, wild boars, 
black, brown, grizzly and polar bears, etc. . etc. 
The Committee of Eecords and Measurements will care- 
fully measure all the specimens, and reliable data will be 
recorded bearing on the display. From these tables of 
comparative measurements the, committee will decide 
what specimens are worthy of being known as the 
"kings of record." Private persons and museums will 
contribute from their collections. The management 
wishes to emphasize the importance and value of uni- 
versal co-operation and necessity of the best trophies 
being in the collection. A neat monograph of this exhibit 
will be published, with full descriptive text and effective 
illustrations. By this means a valuable contribution to 
the history of our North American and European game 
animals will be secured. 
Specimens showing abnormal growths of horns and 
antlers, also skins showing albinoism and melanism are 
desirable. 
Class C— The Loan Exhibit — will include various styles 
of hunting costumes and accoutrements from the time 
of the early trappers' day up to the present. Old hrearms, 
Kentucky rifles, flint-lock guns, punt guns and ducking 
cannons in contrast with the modern breechloading 
guns, rifles and trappings will be shown. 
Spears, arrows and other primitive weapons, various 
styles of foot gear. Different kinds of snow shoes and 
sleds. 
Primitive saddles, bridles, lassoes and whips. Originals 
and models of canoes, skiffs, boats and other sailing 
craft. & 
Fishing hooks and harpoons of the natives. Tackles, 
nets, spears and devices of the Indian for capturing fish 
and other aquatic animals. 
Also photographs, engravings and paintings of ani- 
mals, hunting scenes and camp life. 
In fact, everything within- the realm of the sportsman, 
which will illustrate the evolution and advancement in 
firearms and implements for hunting during the earlier 
centuries in contrast with the scientific methods of the 
chase of modern times. 
In submitting the foregoing to the sportsmen of the 
world it will readily appear how necessary it is for all to 
contribute something in the historical line in order to 
have the exposition represent what is intended. 
Every article which will illustrate the various exhibits 
is desired. 
A synopsis of the material needed for this purpose will 
be printed later. We believe no one will hesitate to offer 
such specimens and objects as they may be fortunate 
enough to possess, no matter how insignificant. 
All loans, whatever their nature, which are donated, 
will be guarded and carefully arranged in systematic 
order, and properly labeled with the name of the exhib- 
itor. 
The management wishes to carry out to the letter the 
object of the exposition, and in order to accomplish it 
must depend on the sportsmen of the worl for general co- 
operation and assistance. 
The Committee of Measurements and Records is com- 
posed of well known gentlemen who have kindly con- 
sented to serve the exposition, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 
Archibald Rogers, George Bird Grinnell. 
Frederic S. Webster, Se'c'y and Curator. 
THAT CASTILLA GROUSE HUNT. 
Having- finished, for the time being, with the subject of 
game laws and their violation in this section of the West 
it will be in order for me to continue with the grouse 
hunt. Our party alighted from the train at Castilla a lit- 
tle before 11 o'clock, and as the sixty miles' ride from Salt 
Lake had been conducive to everything but ambition it 
was unanimously agreed to wait until after dinner before 
engaging in violent exercise. A hot bath, the water 
rather sulphurous and fresh from nature's laboratory, was 
first in order, and after this the duck dinner required no 
appetizer for prologue, nor smooth yet fiery epilogue to 
aid digestion. 
My companions all carried 10-gauge guns. In respect 
to bore and load there has been a moderate reaction 
within the last two years. A man who uses a shotgun 
will use it four times for ducks for every time that he 
spends in the pursuit of other game. If he can own but 
one gun it should be a duck gun and not a grouse gun, 
hence the increase in bore and weight. It is a fancy of 
mine that no gun will stand duck shooting as well as 
grouse or chicken shooting. Guns are in many respects 
like their masters, and I know that one hour of duck 
shooting, whether from boat or blind, tires me more than 
a long afternoon's tramp over the hills in search of 
chickens. 
Our route lay up the Rio Grande track for a mile or so. 
On either side were the walls of Spanish Fork Canon, a 
dull red or russet, with here and there a withered yello'w 
to break the general terra cotta effect. It was beautiful, 
but tame compared with the autumnal coloration of an 
Appalachian hillside. Now on this side, now on that, and 
sometimes beneath us, flowed Spanish Fork River, itself 
throughout the greater part of the year as tawny as the 
Missouri, but nevertheless a fair trout stream, and fed by 
tributaries and clear as crystal. At length we reach the 
Diamond, that famous trout stream mentioned in my last. 
Hobble Creek, a tributary of Utah Lake, lying between 
Proyo and Spanish Fork rivers, is as good a trout stream 
as Diamond, but its banks and shady ledges are so infested 
with rattlesnakes that the speckled darlings have no attrac- 
tion for me. 
The valley of Diamond is much wider than Spanish 
Fork Canon. The sinuous stream alternately washes 
either bank, and in the great bends are little upland clear- 
ings, small ranch houses and dairies, inhabited only in 
the summer months, and stubble. Here in the oat stub- 
ble lies the sharp-tailed grouse, and the little ruff ed grouse 
or pheasant is within gunshot in the thickets. These two 
species are locally known as "chickens" to distinguish 
them from "pine hens" and "sage hens;" but in flight, 
habits, markings and habitat they have nothing in com- 
mon. On one side of the creek a long-disused tie track 
winds its way, and on the other a wagon road leads past 
the farms and saw mills to Strawberry and the Uintah 
Reservation. The only dog we had with us had been 
broken on the level prairies of Kansas, and was accus- 
tomed to neither the country nor the birds. Still, he did 
good service as soon as he found what was required of 
him. We had just struck our second stubble patch when 
Don commenced to sneak in a way that indicated birds 
ahead and on the move. In vain he made use of his Kansas 
wiles, the birds would not lie. As they arose they became 
the targets for a platoon fire, and three dropped, while 
one or two that were slightly crippled continued with 
their companions a short quarter of a mile and lit in the 
next field. This covey, from which we afterward secured 
four more birds, was the only lot of sharptails that we saw 
during the afternoon. 
But when the sun hid itself behind the tall peaks and 
the cool of afternoon drew on what a change of luck we 
experienced! It was about four o'clock when we com- 
menced to think of retracing our steps and one of the 
party suggested a trip up a little side canon that gave 
promise nf nothing more game-like than a porcupine. 
Don ran headlong upon a covey of pheasants and they so 
surprised him by they running to cover with their quick 
cluck, cluck (that I can compare only with the click of a 
gun hammer), that the poor dog quite forgot his ancestry 
and jumped about and barked like any common cur It 
seemed as though the chickens had "packed" in that 
canon for a fall flight, although this is not habitual with 
the species and I had never before met with a similar 
instance. It seemed impossible to get those birds to fly 
until they were actually stoned and clubbed into it, and at 
first the work of hunting was mere slaughter. By 
degrees, however, they came to understand what was 
required of them, and when darkn -as fell there was not a 
pheasant within sight or sound; we had all the birds that 
sve could carry, and before us a 3 mile walk to the cara- 
vansary. Time passed quickly enough, as the homeward 
trail, after we struck the canon road, was well-beaten and 
downhill. At the springs we found supper awaiting us 
and between nine o'clock and midnight the time°was 
spent in an orthodox, sportsmanlike manner Then 
according to the rules of the house, we took a hot bath 
and retired to be awakened bv the call, "Breakfast! No 
1 will be here in half an hour." 
So, my comrades left me and I returned to hot baths 
and solitary hunts with just sufficient study to keep up 
my interest in the outside world. I have to note in con- 
clusion, and in marked contrast to his conduct on the 
trout question, tke stand taken by our local Game Com- 
missioner in the enforcing of the duck law. Almost every 
evening for the past week our local papers have contained 
paragraphs like the following: 
t Y alt % £ l mith * ? Iad u f View ' was foun d gu»ty to-day by 
Judge Wedgwood of shooting at ducks after sundown. He was 
? i7 So ; i -m P artn ? r . Parley Swenson, a grown man, was found 
guilty o : killing two ducks alter hours, and he was fined 810 and costs. 
E^hftl.!? £ mg to I ai - 8e 0x6 mon ey- *>ufc the prospects are they 
will be obliged to serve their sentences out in jail. J 
If these laudable efforts are not spasmodic our duck 
shooting will constantly improve, and if we succeed in 
cultivating the protection idea in one particular, it will be ' 
more easy after a while to enforce the trout law. 
r, c „ Shoshone. 
Castilla Springs, Utah, Oct. 25, 
