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FOREST AND STREAM. 
IJdne 36, 1897 
inflammable matter may be found, only down wood may be 
used for firewood. Fires must not be left burning during 
absence from camp, but must be thoroughly extinguished by 
water after using, 
7. Not more than one rifle or fowling piece or one revolver 
or other firearm shall be carried by any party of visitors, 
and if used for hunting, shooting or molesting animals (ex- 
cept in self-defense) or birds, such firearms shall be liable to 
seizure and confiscation as above provided. 
8. No visitors will be allowed to enter the paik during the 
open season for moose and deer, v'z. : from Niv. 1 to Nov. 
15 in any year. 
Rondeau Park. 
Rondeau Park is much less in extent, yet has probably 
fi-om time immemorial been a great resort for game, especially 
water fowl. It consists of the strips of land lying between 
Rondeau on tbe north and west and Lake Erie on the south 
and east, and comprises about 5.000 acres of land, chiefly 
wooded, The marshes near its margin have always been 
noted for ducks, snipe and woodcock; and now the Grovem- 
ment has placed a warden in charge who, besides looking 
after the park, is engaged in breeding different kinds of gauie 
birds with a view to restocking it and other reserves. This 
vear he has 100 young wild turkeys doing well, about fifty 
English pheasants, and thirty-five Mongolians, in addition 
to the stock of last year. About three acres are inclosed 
with wire to make a runway for these birds, and- about five 
or six acres are being inclosed for deer. 
This is a small preserve which would satisfy Mr. W. G. 
Van Name, who urges the reservation of certain game resorts; 
and I may say that we have in Ontario a number of such 
reserves where the birds are encouraged to come in the spring 
and where they are even ftd as a greater inducement. No 
one is allowed to molest them, as it is illegal to shoot in the 
spring any game birds except geese. This has been the law 
for a number of years. In fact, no shooting of any kind is 
allowed between Dec. 15 and Sept. 1 of the year following. 
There can be no doubt of the value of these reserves or 
parks where the birds are unmolested to breed, feed, or go 
further if they wish. Let each State in the Union adopt 
laws somewhat similar to those of Ontario — the chief points 
in which are the non-sale clause and the prevention of spring 
shooting — and tbe question of the preservation of game birds 
is to a great extent .^^ettled. Where you have wealthy men 
and market-shooters shooting here in the North until the sea- 
son ends, then ruthlessly following the birds South to their 
winter resorts, pounding away at them all winter, until 
spring, and even then when those which are left mate and 
start on their migration North, they are given no rest until 
they get out of the country into Canada — a place of safety, a 
veritable harbor of refuge." Gr, A. MacCallum. 
Mr. Horandt's Expensive Woodcock Dinner. 
Chbistopher Hoeandt is a well known and prominent 
silk manufacturer of Paterson, N. L, and claims to be a 
sportsman, as he keeps a number of dogs and has several 
guns During the open season he frequently goes shooting in 
Sussex county and he prides himself on his accuracy as a 
shot. Horandt is also fond of the game he kills. Two 
weeks ago he felt like a woodcock dinner and as the birds 
were out of season he sent word to his guide, one Charles 
Conklin, living near Mid vale, in Passaic County, to get him 
a mess. Conklin, who is a well known violator of the law, 
promptlj' complied and sent Horandt six woodcock, for 
which he received $3, Deputy Fish and Game Warden John 
McLean heard of the transaction, and did not approve of 
the price the birds brought, as 50 cents each is a low figure 
even when the birds are in season. He reported the matter 
to Fish and Game Protector Shriner who at once drew up 
the necessary complaints. Both the accused were arrested 
and pleaded guilty ; Horandt paid a fine of |120 and the cost 
of prosecution and Conklin is now serving a sentence of 
ninety days in the jail of the county. Horandt was asked 
to assist in paying the fine of Conklin, but refused to do so, 
remarking that he had paid enough for his woodcock dinner. 
Conklin says he has letters from Horandt iirging him to get 
a mess of woodcock and "never mind the law." 
Ffoprietora of fishing resorts loill find it •profitable to advertise 
them in Fokbst abd Stream. 
WHERE TO GO. 
One important, txsef ul and considerable part of the Forest and 
Strkam's service to the sportsmen's community is the information 
s:iven inquirers for shooting and fishing resorts. We malte it our 
business to Icnow wlaere to send the sportsmen for large or small 
game, or ia quest of his favorite fish, acd this knowledge is freely im- 
pai'ted on request. 
On the other hand, we are constantly seeking information of this 
character for the benefit of our patrons, and we invite sportsmen, 
hotel proprietors and others to communicate to us whatever may be 
of advantage to the sportsman tourist. 
THE NEPIGON. 
Mb. Wm. McKibdy, fishery overseer and outfitter at Nep- 
igon, Ontario, sends out these notes respecting the famous 
river. 
The Nepigon is forty miles long, with numerous lake ex- 
pansions and surging rapids; its width is 300 to 400ft; water 
of the purest, clearest kind, and of the coldest temperature; 
there are nine portages on it, the two longest being two and 
one-half and one and one-half miles — the rest are short; it is 
near these portages the best fishing is to be had. 
Nepigon station is on the C. P. Ry.'s main line, sixty-five 
miles east of Port Arthur, where connections are made with 
the 0. P. Ry 's steamers, Beafty Line, and Sir. Dixon, from 
Duluth The train from the West reaches here at 9:40 A. 
M , giving ample time to reach the first catnping and fishing 
grounds — twelve miles— in good season, provided arrange- 
ments have been made for guides, etc. It is - absolutely nec- 
essary to arrange for guides beforehand, in order to avoid 
disappointment and delay — particularly during the months 
of July and August, when the season is in full blast. 
The usual way of "doing" the Nepigon is in parlies of two 
or four. Each canoe (18ft. long) is manned by two Indians, 
and accommodates two gentlemen and supplies for a ten 
days' trip. The following is an approximate cost for a party 
of four for a ten days' trip: Two Ciinoes, 50c per day, $10; 
one head guide, |3per day, $s}0; three other guides, |1.50 
per day, $45; rent of one tent and fly for gentlemen, 50c per 
day, $5; rent of one tent for guides, 25c per day, $3.50; rent 
of camp outfit (axes, pack-straps, cooking utensils), $7.50; 
making a total of $90. 
Added to this will be the cost of supplies, and this will 
entirely depend on the varied tastes of the party — the sup- 
plies for Indians are flour, pork, tea and sugar. As the 
Nepigon is particularly a fly-fishing stream, parties wishing 
to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent take one canoe for 
each, and also a cook, who can be procured at $3 per day; 
this of course doubles the expense, but to those who can 
afford it it is by far the best way. The cost per day for 
each varies from $3.50 to $7, as to the mode adopted. The 
guides are Indians and half-breeds who have foUowed this 
business for a living for years, and are thoroughly ac- 
quainted with all the intricacies of the river, both as to the 
dangerous parts and to where the best fishing is to be had. 
They are intelligent and desirous of giving every comfort to 
their employers, doing all the packing over portages, putting 
up tents, making comfortable beds, and doing the cooking — 
in fact are ever on the alert for your comfort. Much of 
course depends on the head guide, who is chosen on account 
of his experience and capabilities. 
Tourists will find it to their advantage to procure their 
supplies here, as it will avoid customs troubles when coming 
from foreign parts, also the disappointment of goods being 
delayed or lost in transit. 
The stream is protected by the Provincial Government, 
and a license fee of $5 per man for the season is charged to 
visitors whose homes are outside of the Province of Ontario, 
and permits are procurable from me. 
Mr. McKirdy will at all times be pleased to answer any 
communications from intending visitors. 
Mr. Thomas Johnson, of Winnipeg, writes that upon com- 
municating with Mr. Matheson, manager Hudson's Bay Co., 
Nepigon, stating how many there are in the party, "the 
company will supply canoes that hold from four to six peo- 
ple, Indian guides, grub, and in fact everything except your- 
selves and fishing tackle; they will furnish the latter if 
necessary. The favorite flies used are Jock Scott, silver 
doctor, royal coachman and medium-sized salmon flies. You 
get off at Nepigon Station; the hotel and Hudson's Bay Co 's 
stores are near the station and right at the river. You can 
start fishing immediately you embark at Nepigon, and you 
fish from the canoe. As I said previously, write Mr. Mathe- 
son, giving him the number in the party, and all you will 
require to do is to eat, sleep and cast your fly on the waters 
of the most magnificent trout stream known to the fishing 
world." Thomas Johnson, 
MEN I HAVE FISHED WITH. 
XLVI.— Serart. E. L. CJack) Sheopard. 
Jack Sheppakd was one of the best known guides in that 
portion of the Adirondacks which includes the Fulton Chain 
and Brown's Tract, for many years, until he removed to 
Oregon a few years ago. I somehow missed him in my earlier 
Adirondack trips, and first met him in June, 1882, and spent 
nearly two months with him. I had been appointed Ichthy- 
ologist of the Adirondack Survey by the Hon. Verplanck 
Colvin, the superintendent of the survey, and he said: "I 
will detail Jack Sheppard for your especial service, to go 
with you to collect fishes and aquatic reptiles and crusta- 
ceans. He is a steady sober man, who knows how to reach 
every little out-of-the-way pond where you may find some 
fishes that are overlooked by sportsmen, and as there never 
has been a monograph on the fishes of the Adirondacks, I 
give you my best man." 
The surveying party assembled at Blue Mountain Lake, 
and the start reminded me of an old-time wagon train leav- 
ing Leavenworth for Santa Fe, in the fifties. Batteaux for 
the impedimenta, which comprised provisions, tents, instru- 
ments, personal necessities, etc., were loaded down. How 
many of them were in the train it is impossible to say to-day, 
but the lighter boats went on ahead through the Eagle Chain 
of lakes, through Raquette and the Fulton Chain, with their 
numerous carries, to the rendezvous at the Forge House. 
There the different parties went their ways; Jack and Iwent 
ours. I had all kinds of fishing tackle from fly to bait, 
with hooks to accommodate any fish, from 3in. to 3ft. long; 
and gill neis with meshes of different sizes, and a Baird min- 
now seine. I also had a five-gallon copper tank filled with 
alcohol, loaned by Prof. Baird, IT. S. Fish Commissioner, 
on condition that all specimens caught should be sent to the 
Smithsonian Institution. 
The gill-nets were used with discretion. We were not after 
game fishes, nor any others in quantity, and we never took a 
trout or a oike in them, but we did get an assortment of 
suckers and bullheads in the nets. We did but little camp- 
ing on this trip, for Jack knew just how far it was from one 
"camp" to another, and he reached it every night. These 
"camps" were really places of public entertainment, since 
the name of "hotel" has been usurped by every wayside inn 
and the good old name of tavern has fallen into disuse, there 
is nothing to take their places. A "camp," in Adirondack 
parlance, may be a shack where the landlord can accommo- 
date a dozen people, or it may be a hotel, or the summer 
residence of a multi-millionaire where he entertains his 
friends. I ask to be believed when I say that we never 
patronized the latter sort of "camp." We might have done 
80 if we had been sufficiently urged, because mere mortals 
cannot always resist temptation; so Jack and I stopped at 
the "camps" where the host had one charge for entertaining 
the guide a,nd another for catering to the sportsman. We 
may have missed the bay birds sent from Long Island, the 
chablis and burgundy, but we had the invigorating ham and 
eggs, the muscle-building canned corned beef from the Chi- 
cago abattoirs, and the i gal. jar of mustard pickles which 
is set on the table when it is opened and never removed until 
the last bit of cauliflower is gone..^ A peculiar bit of Adiron- 
dack table decoration is the original package iu which mus- 
tard pickles come; never would the Adirondack "camp- 
keeper" remove these to small, clean dishes. Perhaps he 
hopes that a fork may not be long enough to reach the last 
onion; and the jar is clean outside, at least, and a quart jar 
of mustard pickles well daubed inside is, like MX. Marcy, a 
peculiar bit of Adirondack scenery. , ". 
Jack showed ine the tree where a pair of three-toed wood- 
peckers lived, and we saw the birds and heard the you?ig 
clamor for food. This bird is rare every where^ and Jack 
said that this pair had nested in the same tree for several 
years, and that some bird collectors would like to know of 
the nest. This led to my taking notes, of. the birds and ani- 
mals seen, and on looking them ovei:. I find the following: 
"No gray squirrels ia the WQods, red ones plenty, and some 
chipmunks; saw six deer on the carries and near Old Forge, 
one track of bpar, one mink, two muskrats, one porcupine 
and several rabbits; bats frequent on Long Lake, but seen no- 
where else. Alvah Dunning had five otter skins." So much 
for mammalp. and this is not intended to supersede "Mam- 
mals of the Adirondacks," by Dr. C. Hart Merriam. Birds 
were thus recorded: "Robins plenty, but only where there 
was a house and cleared ground. Rare birds were: wood 
thrush, catbird, kingbird, song sparrow, nuthatch and olive- 
sided flycatcher. The white-throated sparrow was plenty, 
and also small woodpeckers, but only three flickers, or 
golden- winged woodpeckers were seen. In the swamps 
blackbirds are numerous, and the bluejay was frequent. Of 
birds rarely seen were kingfishers, crows, one raven, one 
flock of crossbills on Seventh Lake; one flock cedar birds, 
one humming-bird on Fourth Lake; one sandpiper, one 
woodcock, one loon, two blue herons, four bitterna and three 
hen hawks. Gulls were common on all lakes. Heard seven 
owls, and saw three nests of the osprey, which is locally 
called 'fish-hawk'." 
"What's tbe u^^e of such a list?" Jack asked. 
"No use whatever to you, but a few men will be interested 
to know what life is to be seen in these woods in summer I 
never got over my disappointment at the absence of singing 
birds and other visible life the first time I came up here, but 
it's the same in all primitive forests. As a boy I could stroll 
about the farms, and see more life in an hour than lean here 
in a month I mean small life, pigeons, squirrels, rabbits, 
quail and all kinds of life except deer and bear. The silence 
of a great forest was oppressive to me at first." 
"Yea," said Jack, "life is more plenty on the farms at the 
edge of the woods and about the small settlements, and the 
birds and animals there are not as shy as they are in the big 
woods where it is so still, and they seldom see a man." We 
were in the Brown Tract Inlet, a very narrow and crooked 
stream, and suddenly came on a wood-duck and her brood. 
The young scurried into the reeds while the mother took 
wing. "There," he said, "that's what you don't see in the 
streams about Albany, and there's a black duck and brood 
just ahead." 
"Jack," I replied, "as a boy about Albany I've seen broods 
of wood-ducks every summer, some seasons half a dozen of 
'em, but in Wisconsin I've seen broods of different kinds of 
duck by the hundred," 
Then we compared notes and found that we had hunted 
and trapped over nearly the same ground which I described 
in FOKEST AND Steeam of Oct, 24, 31 and Nov. 7, 1896. 
Then we began to get acquainted. Jack and Sam Dunnakin, 
then, and perhaps now, a guide living on Fourth Lake of 
the Fulton Chain, had spent thiee seasons hunting and trap- 
ping on the Flambeau River, Wisconsin, about 100 miles 
north of where Antoine Gardapee and I bad trapped some 
thirteen years before. They were there in 1867-68-69. Jack 
and I tried to converse in Ojibwa, or "Chippewa," as the 
white man spells it, but we did not get along well; what I 
had picked up in Wisconsin had been so replaced by the dia- 
lect and pronunciation of the Crow Wing branch that we 
found plain, every-day English, as spoken by the American 
branch of the family, was best suited to communicate our 
thoughts. 
At the carries Jack noticed that I wanted my pack made 
up first, and would get off some time ahead of him, and the 
reason was that the silent forest was before me and I could 
have a chance to observe any life that came in the way, and 
if the carry was less than a mile long I Would be over it 
before he started with his noisy boat; for a man can't carry 
a long Adirondack boat, with the bars lashed in it, bottom 
up on a neck-yoke, through the woods without alarming' 
every bird or beast within a mile. His head is in the boat, 
which is tilted at an angle of about 45° to enable him to see, 
and the stem hits fallen logs which he steps over, or touches 
a tree on a short turn, the oars rattle, and there is a great 
racket as he takes the boat over the carry or portage. To 
me it is as much satisfaction to see wild animals when you 
come upon them suddenly, and could shoot them, as it is to 
kill them, especially in the close season. 
Stepping softly as possible over a carry, I came suddenly 
on a family of ruffed grouse, the "partridge" of New York. 
The young could not fly, and at the alarm note of the mother 
not a chick was to be seen. She did not attempt the familiar 
bunco game of pretending to be wounded to induce me to 
follow her, I was too close to her young, who were almost 
under foot. She attacked me, and as 1 held out a foot to her 
she struck at it like a game cock. She hit my shoe several 
times, with wings partly spread, and giving the alarm note 
all the time. Then, having enjoyed her display of motherly 
devotion sutficienlly, I moved off and left her in possessioil 
of the field with all the honors. I thought : "Bless your dear 
motherly heart, I would not harm you nor your precious 
chicks — at least not before September." If Jack and his 
noisy boat had been 100yds. behind me that mother partridge 
would have had her family hidden long before we came m 
sight. 
The grouse were numerous, and for the next fortnight I 
came on at least a dozen broods without leaving the trails- 
between the lakes. As they became able to fly into the 
lower branches of the trees at the warning cluck of the 
mother, it was very interesting to see the little fellows turn 
their heads to one side to inspect the first man they had ever 
seen and place a mental photograph of him in their rogues' 
galleries. In a wilderness this bird when adult takes refuge 
m trees when alarmed by man or dog, and can be shot at 
until killed. But the same bird near an old settlement, such 
as my boyhood covered, knows a trick worth two of that; it 
leaves the ground like a rocket and puts the trunk of tree 
between it and the shooter, and awav it goes, to our great 
disappointment. This is the effect of education, and those 
gentlemen who deny reason to everything except man may 
grind this fact, for it is a fact, between their molars. 
We stopped a while on Big Moose Lake, where Jack had 
a cabin well stocked with canned goods and other stores for 
the Big Moose Club of twelve members, when they wished 
to visit the lake. As we entered the lake an osprey, which 
had a nest in the top of a dead pine half a mile away, either 
bid us welcome or scolded us for intruding; 1 did not speak 
their language, and so can't say, but we went on. It is a sad 
commentary on human nature that along many of the water- 
ways where these infrequent birds had their picturesque 
nests there Were signs: "Don't ehopt the fish-hawks." 
The Adirondack guides put up these notices and were will- 
ing that the birds should take their toll of trout, bass and 
suckers in order to see them lend life to the landscape. 
This of course, is pure sentiment— merely sentiment, for 
the bird is not useful, yet its flight is beautiful and its nest is 
a feature in the landscape. Wbat would life be worth with- 
out sentiment? Nothing to untold nullions of us. Our love 
of wife, home and family is merely sentiment. Millions of 
