
had seen taken, fecundated by the milt of the males cap- 
tured at the same haul. I can add that I believe bis con- 
clusions are entirely correct, for late in the season ripe 
fish of both sexes may be captured at tlT®same time, and 
that the rough usage to which they were subjected in tum- 
bling them in the scow caused both milt and ova to flow, 
and the fluttering of the fish caused the impregnation of 
the eggs. TuHappeEus Norris. 
Hee eee 
Unrrep Srares Commission, Fist AND FISuERiEs, 
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 1874. 
Eprror Forest anp STrEAM:-— 
Dear Sir:—Your correspondent, ‘‘Fern Fly,” criticises 
the selection of places for the introduction of young sal- 
mon into New York waters. In reply to this I beg leave 
to say that it is extremely probable that there are better 
localities than some which have been proposed for the pur- 
pose in question, and I shall be very glad to receive ihrough 
your columns or direct by mail any suggestions us to the 
most suitable points for planting both the Sacramento fish 
and those from the Penobscot, the youug of which will be 
ready for distribution in about three months. 
The selection of places for the introduction of these fish 
in northern New York has been mainly left to Seth Green, 
and if he does not know what are suitable localities, per- 
haps some one will be good enough to try to teach him. 
It must be borne in mind that any bright stream with 
sufficient fall to make it lively may have dams ‘upon it 
of greater or less extent; but it is impossible for us to wait 
until fishways are built before planting the young fish in 
the upper waters. It is only when the salmon are started 
and knocking at the dams on their return and asking to be 
allowed to pass up, that public attention will be awake to 
provide such a passage. As you well know, for one or 
two years the fish live in the small streams, precisely like 
young trout, andafter that go down to the sea or the lakes, 
to which passage & dam is no obstruction. After an ab 
sence of two years the fish will return either as grilses or 
as mature salmon, and if they cannot get up so as to be 
captured where they were planted they will be taken lower 
down. 
The object of the niovement, as far as the United States 
is concerned, is not to furnish sport to the angler, but to 
supply an important food fish to the country atlarge, and 
in sufficient quantity to cheapen in some degree the cost of 
living. With this view, therefore, it is indifferent to me 
whether they are caught with the fly in the upper waters 
of streams or in nets at their mouths. It is a very serious 
question whether, so far as the actual cost is concerned, it 
will not be better to continue indefinitely breeding both 
shad and salmon in the head waters of the streams, and to 
take no trouble in regard to erecting flshways over dams 
’ 
_ and falls, or to give legislative protection to fish in the sea- 
son. It is the opinion of Seth Green as well as my own 
that it is quite possible to make fish so plenty as to defy 
any means of interruption. The Commissioners of Fish- 
eries of Connecticut claim to have mtroduced 91,000,000 
into the Connecticut river in one year, at a cost of less than 
#500, and even if they have placed their estimate at twice 
the actual number, we may safely calculate upon half a 
million toa million of those fish returning as full grown 
shad. 
As already stated, moreover, I shall be very glad to re- 
ceive information from those who know as to suitable 
waters in which to plant salmon of either species in any of 
the New England, Middle or Western States, including 
those which embrace the headwaters of the tributaries of 
the Mississippi. The localities should be clear, gravelly, 
cool, springy bottomed streams, of small size, emptying 
into large waters of the same general character, and of 
course communicating with navigable rivers as far as prac- 
ticable. It is also important to find persons who will look 
after the young fish when introduced, so as to prevent their 
being caught with the hook or otherwise,.as the young sal- 
mon can be taken with great readiness and coustitute a 
tempting object to boys. I shall be glad also to have sug- 
gestiors as to the best localities for planting shad, to be 
made use of in case Congress should grant an- additional 
appropriation for the purpose. Truly, yours, 
SPENCER F. Barrp, 
Commissioner. 
—The following letter relative to the transportation of 
black bass for a considerable distance will furnish an idea 
of the possible percentage of loss by such a method as was 
here adopted: 
; FEMALE COLLEGE, BorpDENtrownN, N. J., 
December’ 27,1873. 
Prof. §. Fs Barrp:— 
Dear Srr:—Having successfully transferred a fine lot of 
black bass from the Potomac to an artificial pond adjoin- 
ing one of my cranberry meadows, (cranberry centre,) in 
Jackson township, Ocean county, N. J., I thought the facts 
of sufficient intérest to communicate them to you. 
Early in April of the present year, I made artangements 
with a Mr. Lippold, residing on the Potomac, in Frederic 
Co., Md., to bring two hundred black bass for me to the 
above named place. In order to effect this purpose, I sent 
him from Philadelphia six wine casks, holding each about 
sixty gallons. TI also saw the freight agents on thie different 
roads and secured the promise of having them moved for- 
ward as rapidly as possible. On Monday evening about the 
middle of April he started from the Potomac with 202 Dass, 
by the freight train leaving at that time; was delayed eight 
‘hours in Baltimore, reached Philadelphia at 1 or 2 A. M. 
on Wednesday; had the fish transported to the Pemberton 
“and Heightstown Railroad depot, and reached Hornerstown 
station at 6 P. M., of the same day., Here he, was met by 


FOREST AND STREAM. 

teams engaged to transport them to my place, four and a 
half miles distant, andabout 8 P. M. they were transfcrred 
by myself from their narrow quurters in the casks to my 
pond, containing about three acres. During the journey 
40 of the fish had been killed, chiefly im Baltimore, on ac- 
count. of his inability to procureachange of water. I thus 
had 162 fish to place in the pond. Of this number two died 
in the course of ten days, owing to injuries received in 
transportation. I may add that I was agreeably disap- 
pointed in the size of the fish, as they varied in length from 
seven to fourteen inches. The largest weighed about two 
pounds apiece. ’ 
How well they are doing I do not know, or how large or 
numerous their progeny has become, I have not been able 
to determine. I imay add that I had taken the precaution 
the spring before to stock the pond with mullets, sunfish, 
and catfish, so these strangers might find plenty of food on 
their arrival in this to them new country. I have occasion- 
ally, the past summer and autumn, seen them jumping at 
flies, and very frequently seen great commotion among the 
small fish, which indicates that they are about. On one 
occasion I wished to have occular demonstration of their 
presence in the pond, so suppiying myself with a pike hook 
and some minnows, after a little practice, I readily cap- 
tured three of them, the largest being eleven inches in 
length. I of course returned them to their native element, 
I promise myself some capital sport after next July in fish- 
ing for them. 
I am very sorry to say that afew pike have found their 
way into my pond, as I ‘occasionally see one. Still I have 
no doubt but that my bass will hold their own with these 
voracious creatures, especially as I find that the fins and 
and horns of a young catfish present no obstacle in the way 
of their being swallowed by the bass. If the matter comes 
to swallowing each other, the bass will have the advantage, 
as they are much less slender than the pike. 
Respectfully, yours, Jno. H. BRAKELEY. 
Mr. Brakeley writes us that his pond is artificial, near the 
head of a small stream with a draw and gate, ‘‘such as we 
erect for flowing our cranberry meadows,” and covers about 
three acres. The deepest portions are not over four or five 
fect. 
—From the Oregon Astorian we take the following:— 
“On Sunday last there appeared suddenly on the surface of 
the Columbia river, in front of this port, countless millions 
of a species of the Mediterranean herring family, about 
the size of sardines, but the picture and size of an anchovy. 
None were seen alive, but they were dead and floating upon 
the water. The school spread across the bay from our 
docks to Centreville, a distance of seven miles, and Cap- 
tain Pool, of the ship Mary H., informs us that he struck 
the flouting field about four miles below here, sailing 
through the mass for a distance of three miles, on his route 
for Skipanon. They seemed each to have a rupture just 
below the gills, which produced death, and if not produced 
by some eruption in nature akin to an earthquake, must 
have come in from the sea and over exerted themselves 
swimming against the fresh current of the Columbia, which 
is not their native element. The same species of fish are 
found in abundance about the bays and Coasts of British 
Columbia, where the natives and others procure and use 
them as a substitute for candles. The mass about here 
would have been sufficient to supply torches for a proces- 
sion reaching from here to New York.” 
Shot Gun and Rifle. 
GAME IN SEASON FOR JANUARY. 
Moose, Alces Maichis.) Caribou, Tarandus Rangifer.) 
Elk or Wapiti, Cervus Canadensis.’ Squirrels, Red Black and Gray.) 
Rabbits, common Brown and Grey.) All kinds of Wild Fowl. 
FOR FLORIDA, 
Red Deer, Caricus Virginianus) Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo.) 
Woodcock, Philohela minor.) Quail, Ortye Virginianus.) 
Snipe, Plover, Curlew, ete., in great 
variety. 


eee, OE 
|Under the head of ‘Game, and Fishin Season’ we can onty specety wu 
general terms the several varieties, because the laws of States vary so much 
that were we to attempt to particularize we could do no less than publish 
those entire sections that redate to the kinds of game in question. This 
would require a great amount of our space. In designating game we are 
guided by the laws of nature, upon which ali legislation is founded, and 
our readers would do well to provide themselves with the laws of their re- 
spective States for constant reference. Otherwise, our attempts to assist them 
will only create confusion. | me 
at La. 
—The Winter Meeting of Blooming Grove Park Association 
is called for Friday, the 9th inst., at the Park grounds, in 
Pike county, Pa. Pickerel fishing through the ice, white 
hare shooting, and skating will be the order. The game 
will be served at Hotel Monico, Seventeenth street, on the 
17th. This association has- a preserve of. about 12,000 
acres, of which one square mile is enclosed for deer 
breeding; a commodious club house of fifty-five rooms, 
and other accessories for recreation and enjoyment. 
—A Kansas correspondent writes to us in this wise: ‘A 
good many people think that there is not any other kind 
of game in this State than buffalo, but Ict me assure you 
that there is as much if not more game in it than any other. 
The far-famed Neosho valley lies in the eastern part of the 
State, and the river itself rising in the northern part, flows 
in a southerly direction till its; waters find their way into 
the Arkansas. A few weeks ago two of us, well equipped, 
one with a combination gun, half rifle and half shot gun, 
and the other with a double barrelled shot gun, both 
breech-loaders, took a day’s shooting, and our count fig- 
ured up sixteen quail, one antelope, and six Jack rabbits: 
If anyone doubts that there is any quail in Kansas, I 
say let him come and see for himself. There is not only 
quail, but) snipe, prairie chickens, geese, ducks, and Jack 
rabbits, most delicious’ eating. As cold weather sets in 
all the feathered tribes go to the creeks, where there is shel- 
ter from the storms of .the, prairie. Then is the time for 
the, sportsman. 




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—Lambert Nixon was shooting at quail in the woods 
near Quakertown, in Hunterdon county, a few days ago, 
when Georg; Hartpence, who was with him, stepped in 
the range of his gun and was instantly killed. 
—Sdir George Gore, an English baronet, now hunting on 
the prairies, is accompanied by six men, has twenty-four 
dogs and twenty-seven rifles and shot guns, 
—At Sea View Park Association, New Dorp, Staten 
Island, last week, two pigeon shooting matches took place. 
The first was between George Tranter and Albert Wandel 
for $50, at 25 birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 yards boundary. 
Tranter won the match, killing 17, The following are the 
details: 
; In succession. 
George Tranter ate sesmccee eae ae, ee vs 
Albert yWandelty ce te1 seek. ake 3 15 
The second match at 26 birds, 2? yards rise and 80 
boundary, was between Charles Metcalf and John A. 
Decker, to find trap and handle for each other. The fol- 
lowing are the details: 
Kiiled. 
17 
In succetsion. Killed. 
Charles Metcalf......... 6 16 
VOhnEATDeckermcanrsccscee then eee 4 Gave up match. 
W. Van Sicklen acted as referee for both matches, 
—The National Sportsmens’ Club of Washington, D. C., 
was organized last spring, and now has a membership of 
over one hundred amateur sportsmen. At Analostan 
Island, on Dec. 29, a pigeon shooting match took place, 
under the auspices of the National Sportsmens’ Club, the 
prize being a Remington breech-loading gun, valued at $75, 
$10 entrance fee and 10 birds to be shot at at 21 yards rise, 
and 80 yards limit. There was a large attendance of spec- 
tators, but for some unaccountable reason the marksman- 
ship was far below the average. 
The following was the score: 




LP aod, He Cie 7s Sin Gents 
NOT aM LG od ete, ey Amaya eg eng, ee ee 
Mayhew waeraa ca ciisene st ttacsgee steseceeey ty aoe eae Ue Sete Tin Qe e ere 
TRICK OY at apteiatt ctacceataieaca sob) dso mole tates Od One OF OO) St “a t= 6 
: ; Loh Orel ite (0b 0; aap 05 
HROWURE cto. nate set an oer a ate OO O70 El Vr) Ai 0 0-23 
Derrick Paste pln Ocnt ates Od oR 
Mills. . ee ele eee (eat a eerie 
IBEYAN Hietste: ears n eens ete, Lit O} LEVON Ome ls Shed tee tay 
Williams Lely ele Ont cOnt tpedene 
Nokes... 0° 0.0" 0" 0700" 0. 0 11 
ELAUERIB tage (ov: b4s = soto epee eta ASE Sent Tee Tal ON ti bil TO Or Is 
yal LOL 3. < oe tute seeds tee gece lel OO) Ol OO) ten tees 
Derrick, Mills and Williams having killed eight birds 
each, then shot off with the following result: 
12345 
Derrick ce ee ae oe eae eee 1 $2.0 G18 
Milla 2 iy eld eee eee Be 10s L048 
Williaman fee ee ne Muang 000 0 0-0 
The result being a tie, darkness precluded further shoot- 
ing. Messrs. French and Moore acted as referees, and 
Mr. Charles G. Godfrey as umpire. 
—At Fleetwood Park, Dec. 80, a pigeon shooting sweep- 
stakes took place, at 50 birds each, 21 yards rise and 80 
boandary, 1 3-8 oz. shot. Miles Johnson won, killing 42 
birds. ‘The following is the score: 
Name. In succession, Killed. Gun used. 
Miles Johnson,... ... 14 42 10-bore Foster’s B. L. 
Moses Myers.......... 20 40 10-bore Parker B. L. 
Ta, Paime Ags). ssjc1 see 11 39 10-bore Dougall B. L. 
Eid. Hudsone.. soa5..0.6 § : 36 10 bore Parker B. L. 
John Ryan™. 9........ 12 35 Several. 
—A Handicap Pigeon Sweepstakes took place at Dexter's 
grounds on New Years day tor a fine Scott & Sons 19 
guage, double gun in case complete; 15 entries. at S10 
each; 10 birds each. - 
HANDICAP MATCH, 10 BIRDS EACH. 

Name. Jhistance. Score. Total, 
-. 24 yards Etat 10) 1.0 Fell out, 
24 yards Ee LiOng Tell out. 
* 21 yards Le TOL yD, Wy leat t 9 
21 yards et Tog Out 
21 yards 100 Out 
21 yards bed tel 100 9 
24 yards uF: Hh Tags Da Tr ae Ua fs tas a | 9 
25 yards 1010 Out 
19 yards 0 Us Ka I Ca) Out 
20 yards LOFT 170 Out 
24 yards Ril de tt dud a 9 
. .. 24 yards Ort tal a0) ne Outy 
.» 22 yards OT DeLay Out 
x Of 23 yards 20 1 2 a0 Ont 
Bi oT a: CRU SA Pe 22 yards PAT O20) Out 
The match resulting in three ties, was shot off at 3. birds 
each. 
Wise ae neetate sete rererein te 21 yards be i) 2 
pkg CO Ras BREEN Far Po Bite ee 24 yards 100 1 
CMB ee canst e? AF eea eee: + 24 yasds i lip el 3 
Leaving C. B. the winner. Birds fair, day splendid, and 
a gentlemanly affair all round. 
—At the Rifle and Pistol Shooting Tournament to take 
place at the gallery of J. 8. Conlin, 930 Broadway, the fol- 
lowing rules governing the prizes will be strictly adhered 
to. The novelty of this match is shooting at bullets } inch 
in diameter, at 75 feet distant, suspended by a string, 
which will test the eye and nerve of our most practiced 
marksmen. 
RULES. 
The gallery will be open each day (Sundays excepted 
from 9 A. M. to 12 P. M. 
A faithful record of the shots will be kept, and posted 
up in a conspicuous place in the gallery. 
All shooting off-hand and deliberate aim. 
No competitors are entitled to win more than one prize. 
First Frize—An elegant Gold Badge will be awarded to 
the person hitting the most consecutive bullets. 
Second Prize—A Silver Badge, the same design as the 
gold badge, will be awarded to the person hitting the sec- 
ond number of consecutive bullets. 
Third Prize—A Silver Badge will be awarded to the per- 
son hitting the third number of consecutive bullets. 
Fourth Prize—A Silver Medal will be awarded to the per- 
son hitting the most bullets in 20shots. 
Ufth Prize—A Silver Medal will be awarded to the per- 
son hitting the most bullets in 15 shots. 
The Tournament will commence January 12th and end 
February 21st. 
—At the Cheshire Rifle Association, one of the most 
prominent rifle associations in England, sighting shots have 
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