The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-17

How many sportsmen have found to
their disgust that these large trout seek
the extreme depths of the lake and are
beyond reach. In winter, however, aft
er the ice is formed ii is different. The
large fish always seek the shallow bays
in search of food. They can always be
found in from fifteen to twenty feet of
water. Bait fishing is naturally the
only method employed to secure them.
suitable bay is selected i'm the lake
near the cabin. and for a number of
days plenty of fish and game cleanings
are dropped through holes i'm the ice.
But few days will intervene before
plenty of fish, and large ones, will re-
ward one for angling in the cold. a
fire can always be built on the ice to
keep one comfortable. The fish will
night just as hard as in the open water
In summer while the small hole
through the ice makes success difficult.
Special skill, that practice alone can
acquire, is necessary for such fishing.
Caribou are secured i'm winter by
still hunting" only. one must make
long journeys, and alertness Of eye and
ear are the necessary requisites. The
wonderful skill Of the guides comes
well into play here. Frequently fresh
tracks are found showing the proximity
Of game which naturally places the
hunters on guard. The tracks can be
easily followed. Very often, however,
the nearness of game is first known
through the keen sight of the guides.
The white glare of the snow initiates
against the ordinary hunter, interfer-
ing materially with his view of dis
lance
As soon as caribou are discovered. an
effort must be made to at once seek a
position with the wind blowing from
them. or if possible, 10 surround them
approaches, slowly moving from tree
to tree. Usually they can be approach
ed to within so or 100 yeards. Natur-
ally one must be a good shot with the
rifle, and if necessary a quick one.
Much larger than deer. exceeded only
by the moose. the caribou affords I'M
equalled sport
Another pleasant winter sport is
trapping. The smaller fur-bearing ant
mails such as mink, muslSrat. martin.
Hudson Bay sable. otter. beaver and
fox are very plentiful. The guides set
as many Of their rudely made but sue
cessful figure four traps. and the many
trips TO be made to visit them are full
of interest.
Many sports of minor character could
be mentioned, burt only those of prin-
cipal interest are given place. Most
worthy of special notice is that por-
the memory most frequently recalls,
and lovingly dwells upon-namely the
camp life itself. Every preparation has
been made for comfort: provisions are
on hand OF sufficient quantity and va
riety. a plentiful supply Of reading
matter. a cabin at once bright. roomy.
warm and comfortable. and finally a
railroad within few miles where mail
and papers can be had every second
day if desired. Every pleasant day is
devoted to outside sports, but during
the long evenings and the many days
when the storm king holds sway. the
comfort of the cabin is enjoyed. The
fire roars merrily and the solace of a
pipe and book passes the hours rapid
ly. or better STILL the guides are call
ed i'm and iunumcrable are the hours
they can fiji with tales Of their many
hunting adventures of the past
What an appetite, What hours of
dreamless. refreshing sleep one enjoys!
What perfect health nature giyesl
Colds or kindred troubles are unknown.
Freedom from care and worry. and
constant exposure TO the weather light
~ clothed. makes a man tough. hardy.
iron constitutional and able to DEFY
disease.
Sport is more plentiful than in the
summer. and more easily attainabIe.
The canoe gives place To snow shoes.
portages, 10 sledEing. extreme heat TO
steady cold, a tent too hot or too cold
10 q comfortable cabin. and the uncer-
tainty Of securing large game becomes
a certainty. All Of the many adyan-
tages and enioymcnts ennumerated
tend 10 prove the winter TO be fully as
satisfactory a time 70 visit the woods
as is the summer.