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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[May 20, 1905. 
There are no game preserves in Maine and cannot be 
under our laws. Fishing and fowling is free on wild 
lands. It is trespass to go upon cultivated or inclosed 
lands to hunt or fish. 
Hints to Guides. 
What is it to engage in the business of guiding? These 
words, "engage," '-business" and "guiding," must be given 
their ordinary meaning obviously; "to engage" in any- 
thing, means to "procure or secure" for some special 
purpose, as to engage in business, trade, engage in a 
business or pursuit. 
"Business" means a pursuit or occupation that employs 
or requires energy, time, thought, profession, calling, at- 
tention, application, accuracy, method, punctuality. Fi- 
delity and dispatch are the principal qualities required 
for the efficient conduct of business. 
"Guide, guided, guiding." The meaning of the word 
"guiding" has come to be so well understood that no 
definition need here be given. 
A person having a friend visit him, who goes fishing 
with him, rows a boat, or goes hunting with him, is not 
engaging in the business of guiding, and does not require 
a license if he is not paid for this work. 
A person might guide one day, or on a short single 
trip, and take pay for it and still not be liable for guid- 
ing without a license, but if he holds himself out as a 
guide, or makes it a part of his business, he must be 
licensed. 
Guides should provide themselves with all necessary 
equipment usually furnished by our best guides, such as 
dry, comfortable boats or canoes, cooking utensils, etc., 
and should look thoroughly after the comfort and pleas- 
ure of their patrons. They should make every effort to 
inform themselves about the habits of game and fish 
and where they can be found in greatest abundance at 
different periods of the open season. They should also 
inform themselves, as far as possible, upon the general 
subject of sporting interests in order to converse intelli- 
gently with their employers. They should not lead the 
conversation but always be ready to answer all ques- 
tions relating to their profession and take part in gen- 
eral conversation when solicited. A guide should always 
be careful not to intrude his presence when not re- 
quested, or t-^' volunteer remarks or advice to visitors, 
unless directly connected with the business of guiding. 
Coarse, profane and vulgar language in the presence 
of sportsmen is very objectionable to them, as a rule, 
and is liable to affect a guide's business very materially, 
and therefore should be guarded against. 
A popular guide is one whose services are always in 
demand. What gives him such popularity is because he 
is always on the alert and studying how he can please 
his employers and make their visits more pleasant and 
agreeable. On the other hand, if you try to see how 
little work you can do without causing your employers 
to find fault, seldom anticipating the ordinary wants of 
the tourist, frequently not ready at the appointed _time 
for a start, sometimes almost imposing on the novitiate 
sportsman, you will soon become an unpopular guide 
and have employment only a part of the season. 
Always be careful about speaking in a derogative man- 
ner of any sportsman or visitor, whether they have em- 
ployed yoii or not. Finding fault with sportsmen against 
whom you think you have some grievance, or whose ways 
or manners fail to please you, will not assist you in pro- 
curing engagements. 
Sportsmen dislike very much to have guides talking 
about them in an uncomplimentary manner and will use 
their influence to prevent their making engagements 
with friends. 
Good taste and sense of propriety should cause guides 
to be very careful in this respect. 
Before retiring at night, be sure and ascertain, what 
the plans are for the next day. If a fishing trip, have 
everything in readiness, such as live bait or worms if 
such are to be used, and also have lunch ready if dinner 
is to be taken away from camp so that there shall be. 
no delay when your party is ready to start. A delay 
caused by any negligence on your part sometimes caiises 
great annoyance. If fish are caught the guide should, 
without being asked to do so, clean them in the neatest 
possible way on returning from the da/s fishing, or 
meanwhile if opportunity offers. 
Fish to be carried or transported any distance should 
never be "drawn." Better not be molested at all than 
"draw"' them. They should be split open, the gills and 
entrails carefully removed, then thoroughly cleaned, 
wiped dry and wrapped in paper or hung in the ice 
house. No better way can be found to pack fish to 
transport than to thoroughly clean them, wipe dry, then 
wrap them in paper and pack in cool moss. Never allow 
them to come in contact with ice. Ice can be used in 
order to keep the package cool, but it should not come 
in contact with the fish. 
Under our statutes any guide convicted of a violation 
of our Fish and Game Laws shall have his registration 
certificate cancelled and be deprived of the right to do 
a guiding business for a year or more at the discretion 
of the Commissioners. 
In addition to this, the Commissioners have established 
the following rulings with reference to guides, which, if 
violated, is liable to cause their registration to be can- 
celled unless there are very extenuating circumstances : 
1. Failure to extinguish camp-fires, whether damage 
results or not. 
2. Drunkenness when under employment as a guide. 
3. Breaking an engagement with a sportsman or visi- 
tor when made in good faith. 
4. Leaving a sportsman or visitor before completing 
an engagement, unless discharged. 
S- Untruthful statements about Commissioners, ward- 
ens or visitors, or untruthful reports about poaching 
being done,_ if made for the purpose of annoying either 
the _ Commissioners or wardens, or to deceive the 
public, 
6. Dishonesty or untruthfulness in dealing with 
sportsmen or visitors. 
7. Failure to report, either to a warden or the Com- 
missioners, any flagrant vfelations of the fish and game 
laws coming to their notice, and giving names or viola- 
tors g.s far £|,s Itpowfj., - "■ ' ' ' 
The Laurentides National Park. 
The object of the Government in erecting this forest 
reservation and fish and game preserve, was, first, to 
furnish an example to the rest of the province of the 
good results obtainable by preserving a natural forest 
at the headwaters of important rivers, and thus se- 
curing an even and well-maintained water supply; 
secondly, to demonstrate that by intelligent cutting of 
the mature forest, the same can be made to last in 
perpetuity, and thirdly, to provide a good sized area 
within our borders where fish, game of all descriptions, 
and fur-bearing animals, would be allowed to propa- 
gate and thus insure against extinction, any variety of 
same indigenous to the country. 
The park comprises an area of about 2,640 square 
miles, or 1,689,600 acres, and is situated due north of 
Quebec city. The whole area is permanently withdrawn 
from sale, for settlement or other purposes; and as this 
area has always been noted for its abundance of fish 
and game, no better allotment in this respect could have 
been made. 
The tourist sporting public, and the local anglers and 
hunters, of course, regard the park from the sports- 
man's point of view, and this is practically intended to 
assist any of the above in deciding upon their trips in 
the park. 
A certain percentage of the park is under lease to 
fish and game clubs, but by far the larger part of the 
territory is open to the public. 
Practically speaking there is but one species of fish 
to be found in the Park, viz., the much prized brook 
trout, but in Snow Lake there are large numbers of 
fork-tailed trout. Rumor has it that this fish is to be 
found in one or two other lakes, but the fact has not as 
yet been established. 
It may safely be asserted that the park contains at 
present a goodly number of moose owing to the pro- 
tection afforded during the last eight or nine years. 
Caribou have largely increased in numbers without 
question, and we have a few red deer — killing prohibited 
entirely at present. As for feathered game, the ruffed 
grouse must have largely augmented in numbers, while 
the usual quota of migratory wild fowl are to be found 
in the rivers and lakes in September and October of 
each year. 
River Jacqu^es-Cartier. 
A drive of thirty miles from Quebec, over good 
country roads, lands the sportsman at Bayard's. The 
scenery going up is unusually fine, particularly from the 
summit where the Jacques Cartier River is first seen. A 
full equipment of canoes, tents, etc., is kept here, for 
which a charge of $1 per day is made. Experienced 
guides, Jos. Isabel, J. Filion, Beaulieu, Minguy, and 
others at $1.50 per day are obtainable, and the sports- 
man embarks in the canoes at the River Cache, three 
miles above Bayard's. From this point the angler can 
look for sport all along the river, notably at the foot 
of all the rapids. Continuing up stream surmounting 
the Frappant, Remou Rond and Bouleau rapids, one 
reaches the mouth of the River Santoriski, where the 
fishing is excellent and opportunities for camping are 
good. 
_ Continuing by easy stages the party proceeds up 
river, and after passing several rapids, camps say just 
above the falls known as Little Portage, a very beauti- 
ful waterfall. The scenery all along the river is very 
fine, and from the Little Portage up may be fairly 
termed grand. 
Above Little Portage the river is somewhat rougher 
than below, but the fishing is better, scenery grander 
and bolder. By evening the sportsman reaches Grand 
Portage and makes here his permanent camps. With- 
in easy reach are half a dozen magnificent pools, in all 
of which the trout run up to five pounds. The record 
fish is six pounds. About a mile or so above the camp, 
and on the west side, there is a trail through level 
country leading up to the Forks and here ruffed grouse 
can be found in fair quantities, while there is always a 
chance of encountering bruin, or having a shot at a 
caribou or a moose, the bottom land between river and 
mountains being narrow. In the dead waters be- 
tween Little Portage and Grand Portage the guides can 
show the sportsman beaver cabins and otter slides, while 
above Grand Portage beaver workings in abundance are 
visible. 
The River Santoriski, on the way down or up is 
well worth a visit. A trail leads up the south side for 
several miles, and many beautiful pools are met with; 
some remarkable catches of heavy trout having been 
made here, when the temperature of the main river 
water is high, the Santoriski being essentially a cold- 
water stream. 
There is good caribou and moose hunting opposite 
and inland fr-^m Grand Portage on the west, and the 
basin of ihe Riviere-a-Ia-Chute, tributary of the San- 
toriski, is a' so very good. This latter territory will 
probably be opened up this year, and trails cut leading 
to the principal hi.nting grounds' and lakes therein. 
Graod Lake Jacq ues Cartier. 
The visitor who is not afraid of a little hardship and 
tramping, can select another locality, viz: Grand Lake 
Jacques Cartier and vicinity, about 57 miles from 
Quebec. The old colonization road leads directly to 
this point; branching to the right at Stoneham and 
following the basin of the Huron River, one reaches 
River Cache over a fair road, last part rather rough. 
Thence a buckboard, without steel springs, and very 
strongly constructed, is the only vehicle capable of 
surviving the trip, and the sportsman has to face a 35- 
mile tramp, passing on the way Lakes Regis, Noel, 
Grand and Little a I'Epaule and Lake des Roches, in 
all of which trout from one-quarter of a pound to two 
and three pounds abound, with good ruffed grouse 
shooting all along. A few miles beyond latter lake one 
reaches La Mare, a section of the Montmorency River, 
and a further journey of nine miles brings the angler 
to the discharge of Grand Lake Jacques Cartier, where 
from the middle of August to Sept. 30 the Government 
maintains two large tents for the accommodation of 
yisitors and a couple of wooden boats. Within a mile 
of the camping ground are four excellent pools, 3 Jittlf 
further up two more exist, and a short distance from 
the Grand Lake is the famous pool, where most of the 
heavy _ trout of this region have been taken. The 
Salvelintis fontinalis in these waters run up to fully ten 
pounds in weight, aiid in any of the above pools such 
fish may be met with. 
The moose and caribou hunting in the vicinity of the 
Grand Lake is excellent and the character of the coun- 
try is favorable for such sport. The valley of the River 
Montmorency, where the old road lies close to same, 
is very beautiful. Lake of Seven Islands and Lake Vert 
furnish heavy trout from one pound up to six or seven 
pounds. There is also good fishing at the islands in 
the middle of the lake, and also at the north end, but 
the Grand Lake being a large sheet of water is a little 
risky to navigate in small boats, being subjected to 
heavy gus+s of winds which come down unexpectedly 
from the mountains. 
Hunting in the "Gfeat Bairecs" and Vicinity. 
This renowned hunting tract is situated wholly with- 
in the park, in the basin of the River Murray, and can 
be reached by two routes, firstly, by electric railway 
from Quebec to St. Joachin, thence by wagon or sleigh 
via St. Paul Bay and St. Urbain to Lac-a-la-Galette; or, 
by rail, Quebec to River Quelle, thence across the St. 
Lawrence to Murray Bay and by vehicle to same point. 
Both routes occupy about a day and a half to reach 
Galette by easy traveling. From Galette one pro- 
ceeds by trail to the Hunting Lodge, westwardly about 
eight miles, and on the way in it is not uncommon for 
sportsmen to bag a caribou. The lodge is 40ft. x 20ft. 
and supplied with stoves, cooking utensils, spring cots 
and blankets. Guides cost $1.50 per day. Best time 
for hunting Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Large herds of caribou 
are frequently seen within a radius of seven or eight 
miles of the lodge, once over a hundred head together 
being^ counted. The "barrens" extend from Lake 
Carre to some seven or eight miles west of the lodge 
each side of the river, to say nothing of large patches 
of country north and south of the same character. 
A day's journey to the westward brings one to River 
a Jack, tributary of the Murray, where the chances for 
moose are excellent. Another good place for moose 
is on the west side of the River de .l'Enfer, just north 
of the lodge, and very accessible. 
About ten miles north of Galette by the St. Urbain 
road is another hunting ground equally as good as the 
"Great Barrens" for caribou and known as La Cruche, 
the same character of country prevailing, and dotted 
here and there with lakes. 
On either of these tracts one is practically sure of 
sport, unless extraordinary weather conditions prevail, 
i. e., from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. 
In September and October for moose and caribou, 
Riviere-a-Jack, west side of Riviere de I'Enfer, and 
Riviere-a-Mars lying west of La Cruche are all good, 
and it is the exception to have an empty bag. 
Good country accommodation is obtainable at St. 
Paul's Bay, St. Urbain and Galette. 
Firest Fees, Fish and Game Regulations. 
Sportsmen are particularly requested to observe 
strictly the regulations relating to extinguishing thor- 
oughly camp-fires and smudges. No forest fires have 
as yet occurred in the Park from sportsmen's camps, 
and it is highly desirable that this state of affairs shall 
continue in the future. 
The license fee for fishing in the park for non-resi- 
dents, is $10 for the season, and $1 per day in ad- 
dition, except at Grand Lake Jacques Cartier, where 
the tariff is $4 per day. The hunting license for the 
season is $25 for non-residents and a per diem charge 
of $1, except in the barrens, where the tariff is $2 per 
day, privileges of the lodge thrown in. 
The law allows one bull moose, and two caribou, to 
each sportsman. No limit is placed on feathered game 
or trout, except at Grand Lake Jacques Cartier as re- 
gards the latter, each sportsman being allowed five 
fish of three pounds and upward, but as many more 
smaller ones as may be necessary for all reasonable 
camp requirements. 
Lakes des Neiges and Vicinity. 
The tract on rivers Montmorency and Snow, leased 
to the Quebec Railway Light and Power Company, is 
also open to tourists by arranging with the company. 
:By the month of June this large territory will be thor- 
oughly in a position to accommodate visitors. Trails 
have been cut, boats will be placed on all the lakes, and 
Mr. Bakgr,,the nianiager, has laid out the route in such 
a mannerlhat new. territory can be traversed every day 
of the trip practically. Trout abound in all the lakes, 
the fork-tailed variety in Snow Lake being a remark- 
able feature, caribou are plentiful and moose fairly 
abundant. Applications for permits on this tract should 
be made to J. W. Baker, Kent House, Montmorenci. 
General Remarks. 
This coming summer the old road leading to Grand 
Lake Jacques Cartier will be made practicable, as it 
is the intention of the Government to have a lot of work 
performed on same. Sportsmen will then be able to 
get up in a buckboard the greater part of the way, in- 
stead of having to tramp the whole distance as at 
present. 
That portion of the River Ste. Anne de Beaupre 
lying within the park would certainly be a desirable one 
for a good sized club to take up for fishing and hunt- 
ing, and is accessible via St. Urbain, or in rear of 
Ste. Anne Station on the O. R. L. & P. Co.'s road. 
A tramping and canoe trip from Quebec to Lake St. 
John through the center of the park via -Grand Lake 
Jacques Cartier and the old colonization road, would 
be most interesting to tourists, and if sufficient inter- 
est is displayed by inquiring sportsmen regarding same, 
the Government will probably take the necessary steps 
to open up that portion of the route lying between 
Lake Jacques Cartier and the northern boundary of 
the park. 
All applications for permits should be made to the 
Minister of Lands, Mines and Fis^ieries, Quebec, P. Q. 
A. TURGEON, 
Minister of Lands, Mines and Fisheries, 
