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TRAD E MARK 
Sportsman’s Clothing 
Sheds water like a duck’s back. 
For that fishing trip, the most comfort¬ 
able garment that can be worn. The only- 
Hunting Garment made in the United 
States under the 
Priestley $ 
Process 
which insures its rain-proof quali¬ 
ties, and allows you to be out¬ 
doors in all kinds of weather. 
Duxbak is soft, smooth, 
pliable and guaranteed 
as to quality and 
a lighter fabric, tough and durable, t- 
but not cravenetted. For women it is 
particularly desirable, and is guaranteed \ 
for fit, color and wearing qualities. 
Send for illustrated booklet, showing full line, 
samples of material, measurement blanks, etc. 
BIRD, JONES & KENYON, 
3 Hickory Street, 
Utica, N. Y. 
June io, 19x1.] 
WINTER TRAPPING OF SCOTCH 
GROUSE. 
An Eskimo method of trapping the wolf, told 
of in old books of northern travel was to dig 
a deep hole in the thick ice, so narrow and so 
nearly perpendicular that while the animal might 
be able to slip down into it, to get the bait at 
the bottom, lie could not, through lack of foot¬ 
hold and elbow room get out again, and was 
killed by the cold. A story not unlike this 
comes to 11s from the Shooting Times and is 
offered for what it is worth: 
Ihe general public are doubtless under the 
impression that during the close season no 
poaching of game birds takes place, as there is 
no open market for them, and consequently the 
birds are valueless. This idea, as far as grouse 
is concerned, is wrong, for poaching does occur, 
there is a market for the birds, and their value 
is more than during the open season. It must, 
however, be understood that these illicit opera¬ 
tions and market are very limited. 
• From December to the end of March the 
grouse appears at his best. His physical form 
has attained the zenith of perfection, and he is 
resplendent in the variegated color and 
abundant plumage of his winter coat—a very 
“bonnie” bird indeed. Those who practice the 
•taxidermist’s art are, therefore, anxious to get 
hold of the bird at this season, and for good 
specimens do not hesitate to offer an enhanced 
price. It is among these gentry that a market 
for birds killed in close time is to be found. 
Staffers of repute will, of course, have nothing 
to do with such illegal proceedings, but among 
them, as in every other class, unscrupulous 
parties are to be found, the inducement of mak¬ 
ing a little extra profit being an irresistible at¬ 
traction. It may be further remarked that the 
taxidermists are, in this trade practically im¬ 
mune from danger. It is the poacher who runs 
all the risk, and if caught he is, of course, wise 
enough to say nothing of the intended disposal 
of his spoil. He has also other difficulties to 
contend with than the mere evasion of the 
keeper, for a bird with a ragged, torn coat is 
utterly. unsaleable. His ingenuity is, therefore, 
called into play, and he has evolved some rather 
peculiar means of overcoming the difficulty. 
In securing specimens the use of the gun is 
to a large extent dispensed with. The report of 
the discharge would serve to attract attention, 
and the plumage of the bird would oftener than 
otherwise be damaged to an extent that would 
preclude sale. If, however, the gun is used, the 
charge is reduced to a few pellets of large size, 
which, as a rule, do not damage the feathers 
very badly. The poacher has other and quieter 
means of attaining his end. 
It is during heavy snowstorms, when food 
supplies are limited, that this system of winter 
poaching can be most successfully prosecuted. 
A train of grain laid on the snow, with gins 
consisting of a single strand of brass wire 
placed across it in such a way that in picking 
‘ up the grain the birds are likely to thrust their 
heads through the nooses, often results in the 
capture of one or more victims when placed 
where grouse are likely to be attracted by it. 
Even during heavy falls of snow the fountain¬ 
heads of springs seldom remain long covered, 
unless drifted over by immense wreaths. The 
constant rise of fresh water soon dissolves the 
superincumbent snow, and the icy grip of the 
hardest frost fails to bind up the ever-bubbling 
liquid. These fountain-heads are always covered 
by a succulent growth of verdant herbage, which 
give them the appearance of oases in a desert 
of snow. By the wild creatures, both furred 
and feathered, these tiny spots are much fre¬ 
quented. The poacher, who finds it to his ad¬ 
vantage to study certain phases of natural 
history, knows this, and does not hesitate to 
take full advantage of his knowledge. He care¬ 
fully conceals traps in the soft, springy sub¬ 
stance, and has seldom to wait long before se¬ 
curing a victim. But the said victim may not 
be one of the kind desired; it may be a hare or 
rabbit, or even a prowling fox, in which latter 
case he stands a good chance of losing his gin. 
This method requires pretty close attention on 
the part of the poacher, for should a grouse be 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
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ATTENTION - SPORTSMEN 
When preparing for your outing, whether it be Forest, 
Lake or Stream, send for a pair of Armstrong’s 
* Shoes. There is nothing better made 
In the shoe line for the Woods or Stream. 
The cut here shown is 13 inches high, has bellows tongue 
to top, all hand-made of oil-tanned “Dry Foot’’ leather 
made especially for these shoes, made on right and left 
lasts, inside counters and flexible welts. 
This shoe fits the foot, no slipping about,- you get that 
perfect ground grip which relieves the strain incident to 
rough walking. They are as near water proof as a shoe 
can be made out of leather, the leather is stuffed with 
our oil tar preparation which obviates the rancid oil smell 
so common with this type of shoe. 
We specialize on this brand and sell direct to the consumer. 
ASK FOR ARMSTRONG’S SPORTING BRAND 
Send size of shoe generally worn and we will send you 
a pair ot sporting shoes that will add to your sports. 
Heights: 9 in., $ 5 . 00 ; 13 in., $6.00; 16 in., $7.00 per pair. 
Remittance must accompany all orders. 
STILLMAN ARMSTRONG CO. 
Vanceboro - - Maine, U. S. A. 
Manufacturers of Moccasins and Sporting Shoes 
When writing say you saw the advertisement in “Forest and Stream.” 
