The San Francisco call., 1896-08-08

few weeks of health-giving recreation, left
this City on the Tiburon boat bound for
the Hood ranch, which place is noted as
being favorite resort of sportsmen. 1t
is distant about twenty-five miles north
west of Cloverdale. The gentlemen who
Kerridge of Los Guillicos. Dave Hear
field, John ]. O'Farrell, DR.. Aue, Mr..
Livingston, Charles Fair and Colonel P.
Boiand. They were well supplied with
ammunition for the destruction of bear,
deer and rattlesnakes, and it goes without
saying that during their sojourn in the
country game of all kinds ''in season" will
suffer.
A particularly interesting and well
compiled hand book relating to the game
Of this State has just been issued. 1t is
entitled "California Game Marked Down, :"
and is profusely illustrated with halftone
sketches. The author, DIR. William B.
May, has evidently made a most careful
study of his subject, for he treats every
department in a succinct but entertaining
style.
All the most likely resorts of fish and
fowl, from the Sierras to the southern
line, are briefly described, and the best
methods of bagging everything from a
California lion to chipmunk are clearly
set forth. In addition to this is some val
liable information relating to the manner
of reaching the various happy hunting
grounds and the accommodations for tour
lists which each possesses.
A chapter of unusual interest is devoted
to contrast between Atlantic and Pacific
coast fields of sport.
The little work will be welcome addi-
tion to the library Of every lover of the
chase either on land or water.
Ii the sportsmen's clubs of this City
had as keen an interest in the protection
of game and fish as their confreres of the
Northwest there would be less complaints
of poaching and game destruction. At a
meeting OF the Tacoma Rifle, Rod and
Gun Club recently it was decided to offer
reward OF $25 for information that would
convict any one in that section of violating
the game laws. The club also secured the
services of three detectives, who will scour
the country in search of game-law viola
tors. The law-abiding sportsmen of Ta-
coma are determined that others shall
respect the laws whether they wish to Oh
not or pay handsomely for violating them
The recent conviction of violator, who
was fined $3.50 and costs, should serve as .
warning to others.
L. Cleary, an enthusiastic sportsman,
returned recently from very successful
angling and shooting trip in the vicinity
OF the Ferry ranch, which is situated
about ten miles northwest of Cloverdale
He writes of the sport he enjoyed o,
follows:
A jolly crowd were encamped on the Ferry
Ranch, Dry Greek, sonoma County, for eighi
days. IL was composed OF Dave Heartfelt, the
well-known erieketer, Tom Cleary, Dave brady
OF THE CALL, Robert Nolan of this City
George W. Hoyle, the Smith brothers, Hiram
schultz and Ben Vessor o. cioverdale.
The party was unusually lucky, having
killed fourteen bucks aud caught large mum
ber OF trout, The trout were OF the rainbow
variety ana ran from about four to eighteen
ounces, Owing 10 the temperature of the
water the fish were triile soft. We had the
same experiences .aa all others who have
visited that part OF the country this summer
viz, an objection 10 the inclination of the
"doeile" ;attlesnake sharing our blankets
one about four feet long being killed in the
vicinity OF our sleeping apartments"
Several bears have been killed on the Ferry
proving about there. The party was prom
ised n genuine bear hunt, but owing to press
OF time the affair fell through.
Henry T.. Smith was in charge of the outfit
and proved himself all ideal host and an
agreeable hunting companion. Remarks Bile
as II may seem there was not a kick or grow
during the camp. All hands voted it the best
time they had ever had, and nothing of
serious nature intervening they will repeat il
next summer.
The following letter from v. Moore oi
Santa Rosa will show that the pleasures oil
camp life where good shooting and fishing
bound are sought after by the leading
lights OF the City of Roses:
Fully 200 camping parties left this city dur
ing July, and as many more will outfit from
headed for the noun tains OF the Coast Range
while those accompanied by ladies were con
tent to linger on the coast. County Recorder
4. y. Atchinson and party report fine salmon
as plenty OF game. They killed In ten day.