OCTOBER, 1917 
505 
FOREST AND STREAM 
to give alarm than their seeing you. Stay 
on the leeward, if practicable. Have as 
quiet a shutter as you can get, and be very 
careful about dropping anything, or step¬ 
ping on a brash twig or into dry leaves. 
Have everything ready before you start the 
final advance, so that you will have to make 
just as few movements as possible. If you 
are moving when the animal first sees you, 
do not stop suddenly. Be as steady, de¬ 
liberate and rhythmical as you can, and 
when you stop do so by “slowing down.” 
Let well enough alone; when you are near 
enough, don’t take any further chances, but 
“shoot.” 
Lastly, don’t be selfish with the products 
of your labors; this magazine would like 
to see some of them. 
Skunk Farming 
W HAT the Biological Survey consid¬ 
ers “a very good skunk pen” is de¬ 
scribed in Chapter VI of “Skunk 
Culture for Profit,” an unusual little book 
by F. M. Holbrook, a Chicago skunk 
breeder. This masked praise—for when 
the Biological Survey singles out a private 
individual’s accomplishments in its own 
field and calls it “very good,” you can rest 
assured it is very good—might be applied 
to the whole contents of the book. For it 
is an accurate and concise though complete 
treatment of the subject of skunk culture, 
whether the “profit” suggested be pecuniary 
or recreational. 
The breeding pens described in the book 
are 6 feet square and two feet high. “They 
should be framed from 2-inch by 2-inch 
undressed sticks and covered on sides, top 
and bottom with ij^-inch No. 17-gauge net¬ 
ting. 
Not the least important or interesting 
chapter in the book is devoted to “disarm¬ 
ing,” as the author picturesquely calls de¬ 
priving the skunk of his scent sacs. De¬ 
tailed and illustrated description of an ef¬ 
fective process for performing this minia¬ 
ture surgical operation without injury to 
the patient or “inconvenience” to the op¬ 
erator constitutes the chapter. 
The operation was devised by the author 
and “was entirely successful in connection 
with the first live subject,” he declares in 
a report he made to the Biological Survey 
early in 1915, which is embodied as an in¬ 
troduction to the volume. “In all, seven 
or eight skunks were made ‘scentless’ by 
the writer during that summer. He had 
not then heard of the experiment of War¬ 
ren or those of Merriam later; and there¬ 
fore his work was original although the 
results were antedated.” 
The removal of the scent sacs does not 
appear to interfere with the fertility of 
the skunk, nor with its comfort or happi¬ 
ness nor with the quality of the fur coat 
produced, concludes Mr. Holbrook, who 
explains that his interest in developing the 
industry through his Skunk Development 
Bureau was roused chiefly by the decreas¬ 
ing natural supply of fur. In connection 
with his distribution of fine breeding stock 
all over the world, he has practically estab¬ 
lished a standard breeders’ classification of 
skunk furs, now in general use alongside 
the zoological and fur buyers’ classifica¬ 
tions. It is based, like the buyers’ stand¬ 
ard, on the color of the fur. 
SPORTSMAN TOURIST 
A Place for Solid Comfort and a Good Time 
The Best Features of a Camp, a Hotel and a Summer Resort. 
Excellent board, comfortable rooms with modem Improve¬ 
ments. A central dining hall surrounded by cottages, 
rooms and tents. 
Boating, bathing, fishing, excursions, tennis, wonderful 
ocean views, picturesque scenery; thorough instruction in 
Art, Music or French. Best and recreation among cultured 
men and women. You can dress in your most comfortable 
clothes and hide yourself in a shack under our spruces. 
A. G. Randall, Director of the Commonwealth Colony, Mt 
Pisgah, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. 
“THE SACHEM” oc "2 1 < j“ ,T 
Ogunquit is one of Maine’s most popular resorts, em¬ 
braces a rare combination of mountain and seashore 
scenery. The Sachem, modem in every respect, including 
perfect sanitary equipment. Table bountifully supplied. 
Kates $2.50 to $4 per day. $10 to $18 by the week. Illus¬ 
trated booklet on request. 
FAMOUS SULLIVAN COUNTY 
Hillside River View. A summer resort located In the midst 
of Nature’s splendor. 
The Hillside River View, Roscoe, Sullivan Co., New 
York, aeords its guests the best of surroundings with aU 
modem accommodations; fishing, tennis, hikes, drives and 
auto rides; $2 to $3 per day, $12 to $18 by the week. Get 
our booklet now. 
MINIGRET HOUSE 4 g“£*Sy 
Conducted on the American plan under owner's direct 
management; ideal as to accommodations, table and com¬ 
fort; overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and entire southern 
entrance to Long Island Sound. Write for rates and illus¬ 
trated booklet. 
CRESCENT BEACH, CONNECTICUT. 
Frank W. Burden, Prop. 
FOLLOW THE BLAZED TRAIL 
To the Bald Mountain House, Croghan (Lewis Co.), N. Y. 
Trout fishing, hiking, virgin woods, hunting and nature 
at its best combine to make this the one joy spot for 
rest and recreation. Write for particulars on how and 
when to come. $2 per day. $12 weekly up. 
OSWEGATCHIE PARK CO., Grogan (Lewis Co.), N. Y 
HOTEL AYERS Invites You to LAKE DUANE 
For your 1917 vacation. Come prepared to enjoy the best 
of everything the Adirondack region affords, fishing 
hunting, boating, hiking, riding or driving; $12 to $17 
weekly; a modem hotel in the midst of 500 acres for 
comfort. 
HOTEL AYERS, Ayers (Franklin Co.), N. Y. 
ENJOY AN IDEAL VACATION 
And satisfy your desires for boating, bathing, fishing and 
auto riding by spending one week or longer at 
THE WAQUOIT, 
R. F. D. 6. Belfast, Maine. 
Electric light, baths, telephone, fresh eggs, and other farm 
products. Write now for reservations. THE WAQUOIT, 
Belfast, Maine. Route 6. Mention Forest and Stream. 
All the attractions of Mountains, Lakes and Seashore 
Are to he found at Mount Desert (Southwest Harbor). 
Maine. Try the real recreative life in the one spot where 
nature is at its best. Send for illustrated folder. 
THE STANLEY HOUSE, 
(Southwest Harbor), P. 0. Manset, Maine. 
COME TO OLD NEW HAMPSHIRE 
THE MOOSILAUKEE INN offers everything the nature 
loving vacationist desires. Big and little game for the 
hunter; fishing in abundance for the fisherman. Terms 
moderate. 
J. W. ARNOLD, Breezy Point, New Hampshire. 
“CHUCK A BUG" for the LEAPING SALMON 
And you’ll realize the real joy of fishing. Spend a day 
or a month at GRAND LAKE STREAM, Maine’s live 
fishing waters, which together with its adjacent foam- 
flicked slides and ponds has yielded more land-locked 
salmon than any other stream on this continent. "Fly- 
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prepare to enjoy the greatest fishing season ever. Terms, 
$3 to $4 a day. Guides with canoe, $4 a day for two. 
Address 
BALL’S CAMPS, , Grand Lake Stream, Maine. 
WARREN'S IN - THE - ADIRONDACKS 
FORMERLY BAILY POND INN 
2,000 feet above sea level; the real spot for rest and rec¬ 
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and croquet; mountain driving or climbing; boats and 
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alows. Terms, $10 to $15 weekly. Address 
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THE BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE 
The best hunting and trout fishing in the Adirondacks; 
2,200 feet above sea level. Too high for anyone with lung 
trouble; truly an Ideal, healthful, restful spot; tennis and 
croquet; guides, boats and canoes. 
Write for booklet. 
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Gilo (Franklin County), N. Y. 
MOOSILAUKEE INN, "MM? 
BREEZY POINT WARREN, N. H. 
Twenty miles above the gateway of the White Mountains; 
unsurpassable for scenic splendor; 500 acres, including 
croquet gounds, tennis courts, golf links and extensive 
shady walks; $3 to $5 per day. Reasonable by the week 
or season. Write for booklet. 
If you enjoy trout or togue 
fishing—deer, bear or part¬ 
ridge hunting and would like 
to satisfy your desires to live 
close to Nature for once—ar¬ 
range to spend one or more 
weeks at Libby’s Camps right 
in the Aroostook headwaters 
wilderness. Will T. Libby, 
Oxbow, Maine. 
SPEND YOUR VACATION AT 
BALL’S CAMPS 
Where you will get the best salmon fishing 
in the state. Private log-camps with bath and 
open fireplaces. 
Every comfort and good sport. 
Send for booklet. 
Frank H. Ball, Grand Lake-Stream, He. 
THE LEE HOUSE 
Prout’s Neck, Maine, 
Near Portland 
ACCOMMODATES 65. RATES $15 UP. 
Ideally situated between the broad Atlantic 
and Casco Bay; large rooms; modern improve¬ 
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etc.; excellent food; boating, bathing, fishing, 
golfing, tennis, bowling, music, dancing. 
AUTO TRADE SOLICITED. BOOKLETS. 
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CENTRAL HOUSE 
New addition, rooms en suite, with bath; bungalows; 
excellent table; moderate rates; a most home-like hotel 
situated in a charming lake region. Send for booklet 
THE LAND OF BALSAM AND PINE, Fulton, Lakes 
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHAIN OF LAKES IN 
AMERICA. The beauty and grandeur of this region, lt» 
accessibility ana health giving atmospnere, surpasses any¬ 
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Fourth Lake, Old Forge, N. Y. Rates, $3 per day up, 
by the week $15 up. 
COME TO THE LAND 
of Honey and Sunshine. In the heart of the CatsklR 
Mountains. Home comforts; extensive shady grounds; 
electric lights; table products from our own farm. Rates, 
$2 per day and $9 up by the week. Write for descriptive 
folder MOUNTAIN HOME, Windham, N. Y. 
WHITc. IVITb, 
Few Boarders at 
White Horse Villa Farm, a clean, pleasant place 
for your vacation; milk, vegetables from the 
farm; bathing, boating, fishing and tennis court; 
piano, piazza, large grounds. Terms May & June 
$7; July & Aug. $8 to $10; Sept. & Oct. $7 wk. 
Mrs. Perry Smith, No. Conway, N. H. 
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Special Attention for Automobillsts. Thirty-six miles 
from Boston by rail or State roads. Boating, fishing, 
bathing, hunting, bowling. Finest beach in New England; 
all vegetables, cream, eggs and poultry from our own 
farm. W. H. MAHONEY, Prop. Tel. Marshfield 3052. 
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rmiv/i P NEW YORK 
The place to rest, the place to fish, the place to hunt; 
plenty of little or big game; an ideal place for rest or 
recreation. Terms: $2.50 to $4 per day. $9 to $15 weekly. 
Write EDGA O’HARA. SR., for booklet. 
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Maine’s ideal flsblng, hunting and vacation resort; an 
angler's paradise; pure spring water; plenty of big fish; 
home of game. Rates, $3 a day. Special by the week. 
Write for booklet. 
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BEAR MOUNTAIN CAMP 
CRANBERRY LAKE, NEW YORK 
If we knew of a better place for vacation joy we would 
have located there. Come to Cranberry Lake this sesaon 
and you’ll return in 1918. Terms moderate. 
SPRING LAKE CAMPS 
Spring Lake (Somerset Co.), Me. Location ideal; thirteen 
newly erected cabins; plenty of salmon; lake and brook 
trout; small and big game in abundance. Dining cabin 
with high class table. Rates for board and cabin, $3 per 
day. Parties stopping two weeks or longer. $17.50 weekly 
each. Hlustrated booklet on request. 
