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starved to death there, and he had found plenty 
of food. 
This reminded Dr. Morris of a report that 
“Caribou Charlie” had killed two men in New¬ 
foundland for their money. He did not know 
the details, but was certain that while this 
famous guide might be compelled to shoot in 
self-defense, the Doctor knew it was absurd to 
think the guide cared for money. He said that 
he had shared the same blanket with Charlie, 
tramped and camped with him, and while he 
had paid him well for his services, had found 
it hard to get Charlie to place a value on them. 
On one occasion he had had to give Charlie a 
check, and although a long time had passed, 
that check had never been received by the 
bank on which it was drawn. 
Dogging Deer. 
Montreal, Canada, Nov. 15 .-—Editor Forest 
and Stream: I spent a couple of days hoping 
to get a moose in the northern country recently 
and failed. Moose signs were plentiful, but the 
dry, still weather made it impossible to stalk 
them. Some friends who went up with me are 
still up there, and the light snow that is falling 
as I write makes me feel that they will come 
back successful. 
Partridge are very scarce this year. There was 
too little snow last winter to protect them from 
their enemies and the early spring was too cold 
and wet. The scarcity of partridge is also ac¬ 
counted for by the increase in the number of 
wolves. We are trying to make the authorities 
in Canada wake up to the necessity of a very 
much more active attack on wolves from ocean 
to ocean and we expect to succeed in time, and 
that time not too late I hope. 
In the woods the other day I heard some back- 
woods settlers talk about hounds. There are 
sportsmen settlers who look for a little annual 
outing for themselves when hired as guides by 
sportsmen who come from the towns. These 
frontier sportsmen are universally outspoken in 
their condemnation of dogs, saying that next to 
wolves they are the most mischievous in the des¬ 
truction of deer. One man was very anxious 
that dogs should be licensed, $5 being paid to 
the Government and $5 to the nearest munici¬ 
pality on each dog. The writer thinks that this 
is a very good suggestion indeed. He would 
have a license fee charged for every kind of dog 
except the small lapdog and the collie. 
At least one-half of the sportsmen of America 
are strongly opposed to the use of hounds in deer 
hunting; it would only be just that they should 
be taxed. L. O. Armstrong. 
Fisher’s Island Notes. 
Fisher’s island, a part of New York, lies op¬ 
posite New London, Conn., and contains the 
Fisher’s Island Sportsman Club. Their preserves 
cover 5,000 acres and are well stocked with pheas¬ 
ants, quail, duck, Belgian hares and English 
hares. No quail or hares are being shot this 
year, this being a closed season. 
There are thirty-five members in the club. At 
the annual election, Nov. 1, the following officers 
were elected: President, Archibald Mitchell, 
Norwich; vice-president, Frank L. Palmer, New 
London; secretary and treasurer, Charles W. 
Gordon. Fisher’s island; game committee, Archi¬ 
bald Mitchell, William G. Wilbur and A. T. Hale. 
They have an English game keeper. Last fall 
an English pheasant was shot back of Flanders 
near here which likely escaped from the club’s 
preserve. 
It is reported that the extensive tract of land, 
which was purchased by the late Robert G. Erwin 
for a game preserve, may be bought and used 
for the same purpose by another party (name not 
given). There are 1,600 acres of land as sur¬ 
veyed, but for hunting purposes the area will be 
more nearly 2,200 acres. It’s one of the best 
game lands in this part of the State. 
Ruffed grouse and rabbits are fairly plentiful 
this fall about here, but so far woodcock are 
scarce, though no man knows what the late fall 
flight may bring from the north and east. Yes¬ 
terday I met a Flanders sportsman at 3 P. M. 
His bag contained one woodcock, one gray squir¬ 
rel and five ruffed grouse; the limit one can 
shoot in this State in one day. He said he could 
have shot more of the latter game. These birds 
are wild, rising well ahead of the dogs. The 
shooting will improve when the late rains deaden 
the leaves. 
Gray squirrels are in evidence. Every time 
one passes through the woods three or four show 
up. W. Warren Browne. 
Greenfield Sportsmen’s Club Banquet. 
Boston, Nov. 17. — Editor Forest and Stream: 
One of the events in the Franklin county circle 
of sportsmen is the annual game supper of the 
Greenfield Sportsmen’s Club. At the fifth gather¬ 
ing last Wednesday Dr. I.. A. Newton presided 
and shared with Secretary O’Hara the credit for 
a most enjoyable evening. Dr. Geo. W. Field, 
Chairman of the Fish and Game Commission, re¬ 
viewed the work of the board during the year. 
Representative Griswold assured his fellow mem¬ 
bers of the club that he would exert himseff to 
the utmost to advance the interests of the club 
and help secure such legislation as the legitimate 
interests of fish and game should require. 
Gen. Lee Fairchild has been stumping in 
New York and New Jersey during the recent 
campaign. The General proved a “trump card” 
as an entertainer, relating several pointed and 
amusing anecdotes which captivated the hearts of 
his hearers. It was long after midnight when the 
one hundred and thirty or more diners wended 
their way homeward. I regretted the absence of 
former President Russell and Col. Fred Pierce. 
Senator Frank Gerrett must have felt a trifle 
lonesome without his friend Mr. Charles E. 
Ward. The Greenfield Club has never faltered 
in joining hands with other sportsmen in their 
efforts to care for the fish and game interests of 
the State; and it promises to continue for many 
years to come to be a power for good. 
Deputy Game Warden Rausch, of Lawrence, 
who was shot some weeks ago by Patrick J. 
Cahill, at Ox-Pasture Hill in Rowley, has so 
far recovered as to be able to leave the hospital. 
Cahill has been bound over under $2,500 bonds 
to the Superior Court on the charge of assault 
with intent to kill. Central. 
The Canadian Camp. 
The semi-annual dinner of the Canadian Camp 
was held the night of Nov. 13 at the Hotel Astor, 
this city. Its members are a few of those who 
have camped in Canada, and it was announced 
that President Roosevelt had accepted honorary 
membership in the camp. 
Wild boar meat from the Corbin preserve, Blue 
Mountain Park, New Hampshire, was in evi¬ 
dence at the feast, which was presided over by 
Dr. G. L. Curtis, the camp’s president, who in¬ 
troduced as the toastmaster the Rev. Dr. Mac- 
Arthur, whose remarks were followed by a talk 
by Gen. Cecil Clay, of Washington. 
Stephen P. M. Tasker, who journeyed across 
Labrador, in which his wife accompanied him, 
declared that it was a most unattractive region 
and appealed not at all to sportsmen. He advised 
them to give it a wide berth. All he saw there, 
he said, was a few ptarmigan, a caribou or two 
and some white foxes. 
Dr. J. C. Allen spoke on hunting in Panama, 
and said that any healthy man who lived as he 
ought to live would get along all right there, and 
if he wished to hunt game, could find it in abund¬ 
ance, especially turkeys. 
Cy Warman talked about camping in Canada. 
Currituck Ducks. 
Currituck, N. C., Nov 13. —Editor Forest and 
Stream: Yesterday was our opening day for 
ducks, and a very careful estimate places the 
number killed by sportsmen and by the market 
hunters together at 6,500. Ducks were much 
later than usual coming to Currituck this season; 
but they have fattened quickly and are in prime 
condition. Now there are many more canvas- 
backs than usual for the middle of November, 
and it is a good sign, for they like choice food 
and we have it this season. Altogether I think 
we may expect a little better than an average 
season. More Anon. 
Quail Grounds of ihe South. 
Forest and Stream herewith publishes the 
first of a series of articles on the game grounds 
within the boundaries of the Southern States 
contiguous to the Atlantic. All that vast game 
region is threaded with great railway lines, thus 
affording quick and comfortable transportation 
to those who journey thence. 
In the main, the information has been obtained 
from the local agents of the railway companies 
whose lines run through the States whose game 
resources are presented. Thus, coming from 
trained men, who are familiar with the re¬ 
sources of their respective sections, the various 
information is considered to be reliable. How¬ 
ever, on reference to the information presented 
further channels of information are readily 
available to the inquirer, inasmuch as the 
local residents are mentioned in connection with 
the advantages of each town, and to them the 
sportsman can write for specific information as 
to his wants. As any service rendered by them 
is largely a matter of courtesy, it is only a 
matter of proper forethought that the inquirer 
should inclose a self-addressed and stamped 
envelope for a reply. Inquiry prior to a trip 
is advisable, as changes in local game con¬ 
ditions are frequent, due to many causes. In¬ 
deed it is essential to observe this precaution. 
Negligence concerning it may result in serious 
disappointment. 
Dogs are rarely obtainable in the smaller 
towns of the South, or indeed any other section. 
In such cases as dogs are locally owned, the 
owner keeps them for his own private use. 
There are few men who care to loan a dog to 
every stranger who happens to straggle into his 
zone of sport. Horses, in most cases, are 
readily obtainable. The rates of horses and 
teams vary greatly one locality compared with 
another. In a general way it may be stated 
that a single team is from $1 to $3 per day. 
Double teams, $2 to $5. Saddle horses, $1 to 
$150. 
The State laws, in respect to open season and 
license, are variable one compared with an¬ 
other. On this point, the sportsman should in¬ 
form himself thoroughly. All necessary in¬ 
formation is contained in the “Game Laws in 
Brief.” In many of the States there are also 
distinct county game laws which are essential 
to observe. These are given in the Brief. 
In the summaries that follow will be found 
the name of towns, hotels and their rates per 
day, the kind of game to be found, the names of 
persons who will furnish information, and 
whether lands are free or posted: 
Florida. 
Winter Park.—Seminole, Batchelor. $2. Quail, deer, fish¬ 
ing. A. Hunter, W. R. Smith. 
Hampton.—Hampton, $2. Quail. A. A. Darden, W. G. 
Seals. Free. 
St. Catherine.—Bradford, $1. Quail. L. A. Briles. 
Morriston.—Sunny South, $2. Quail. J. A. Parham. 
Lees.—F. M„ Stroud, $1. Quail. W. T. Sullivan. Posted. 
Monticello.—Meskelucca, $2. Quail, ducks. D. H. Mays. 
Partly posted. 
Tavares.—Osceola, Fitch, $1 and $4. Quail, deer, turkeys. 
B. F. McCormick, E. J. Fitch, J. M. Beauvais. 
Orlando.—Several, $1. Quail, deer, turkey, duck, squir¬ 
rel, bear. S. G. Doline, H. L. Beeman. Free. 
Willistan.—Willistan, $2. Quail, deer, turkey, squirrel. 
J. N. Willis, F.. S. Mixan. Free. 
Oviedo.—Argo, Cushing, $2. Quail, deer. Capt. James 
Argo. 
Tavares.—Osceola, $2 to $3. Quail, deer, ducks. George 
Butler, H. H. Duncan. Free. 
Turkeycreek—Moody, $2. Quail, snipe, squirrel. Free. 
Citra.—Mansion, $2. Squirrel, rabbit, duck, quail, turkey. 
E. L. Wartmann, S. S. Harris. Free. 
Campville.—J. Marter, $1. Quail. N. A. Mathews, W. 
Stewart. Free. 
Chaires.—E. C. Smith, $4.50. Quail, turkey. E. C. 
Smith. Free. 
Fernandina.—Albemarle, Hopper. $1.50 and $2. Quail, 
deer, turkey, bear. E. R. Williams, G. Beard, J. Fred 
Lohman. Free. 
Mt. Pleasant.—None. Quail, plentiful. Free. 
Drifton.—None. Deer, bear, turkey, quail, duck, squir¬ 
rel. Free. 
River Junction.—Shepard, $1. Quail, turkey, deer. W. 
L. Shepard. C. L. Moore. J. G. Stubbs. Free. 
Lake City.—Blanche Central, $2. Quail, duck, squirrel. 
Mostly posted. 
Tallahassee.—Leon, $2. Quail, deer. J. P. S. rrouston. 
J. D. Hutchinson. Free. 
Whitney.—None. Quail plentiful. A. E. Walker. Free. 
Oxford.—Oxford, $1. Quail, turkey, deer. J. E. Charles. 
Free. 
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