The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1897-02-27
A VAST FOREST REGION
A LAND OF PROMISE FoR THE
SPORTSMAN.
Room for Kingdoms and Empires in
the Vast Extent of UnexpIOFed
Territories.

On every hand one hears the question
propounded, where can good hunting
and fishing still be obtained?" In some
instances the idea Of time or expense i:
not taken into consideration, but in the
majority OF cases 1t is. The question il
one that will within a few years become
OF almost national Importance. Why's
Simply because almost everyone is more
or less of sportsman. Perhaps It is a
rad to hunt or fish, but business men,
young and old, recognize that each year
rest must be taken from the worries OF
business.
There are always the sea shore, the
mountains, the rivers, and the watering
places to visit; but that means fashion,
dress, society, just the things to be avoid
ed when recreation is needed.
Just here the question is sure to be ask
ed' But where can one go to find rest
ful solitude and unlimited sport? Surely
not to any places within reasonable dis
lance in the states 4"
But very few years ago how rapidly
the answer would have come-"Seek the
Adirondacks." Today one would rather
say avoid them" Why? Simply be-
cause they have become too civilized.
The favorite spots where we camped 10
years ago, are now occupied by hotels
that in their inception were rude Shelf
ers, but are today most elegant struc-
lures, where Saratogaism, II may coin
the word, holds sway-places where full
dress sporting outfits are worn during
the day. to be changed at night to regula-
tion full dress. 1t is fishing and hunting
with band accompaniment.
This Is not the method to seek rest in
the wilderness. So the question again
arises, where can one go to secure Sc
clusion, quiet and abundance of both fish
and game?"-in most cases with the fur
Their question, Where can this be done
at a minimum of expense and timer" AS
readily as we formerly said, the Adiron-
dacks, we now say, Canada.
Almost UnbrOlEen Wilderness.
There is a country the greater part OF
which is unexplored, a vast area of almost
unbroken wilderness, with a perfect net
work Of waterways, and simply teemlng
with game and fish. There is territory
easy to reach for those who lack the har-
dihood, the necessary time, or ability to
meet the expense of a prolonged trip
But how can fittingly convey an idea of
miles that yet await exploration by those
hardy American sportsmen whom fortune
has favored with unlimited time and
wealth?
I speak advisedly when say Ameri-
can sportsmen. They are the ones who
are today seeking that country, each with
a desire not only to emulate, but to sur
pass the efforts of others.
Within the past few years the Cana
dian government has made determin-
ed effort effort to learn something in re-
gard to her immense unknown posses
sions Of wilderness Much has been learn
ed, but in a rather general way.
A. P. Low, Of the government geolog-
zeal survey, one of Canada's greatest ex-
plorers, has made some wonderful jour
neys, and has discovered a wonderful
region full Of wonderful things. He
started about the middle of last June to
complete his explorations in the territory
east of Hudson bay. This expedition
covers the ground from the head waters
of the East Main river, through Labra-
dor to the Atlantic coast, at the mouth of
the Hamilton river. Mr.. Lows previous
trip was made into Labrador, lasting two
years, and he returned in the summer of
1894
This latter trip was made memorable
ny his UlSCOVeTy Oh Lne hamilton river
falls. These he describes as far surpass-
ing Niagara, especially in height and
grandeur. During this trip, also, Mr.. Low
surveyed the East Main river to its head
waters, also the entire length Of the
Great Whale river, both Of which flow
into Hudson bay. He also explored the
Ungawa river to Ungawa bay on the
north, and the Hamilton river on the east,
two miles inland. To complete his survey
of this part Of the country, he has yet to
cover distance of 1000 miles from head
waters of the East Main river to the
Hamilton river. Bear In mind this is but
one small section of the Canadian will |
derness-a portion of Labrador.
According to the latest explorations, |
the forest possessions of Canada are es
follows, divided into areas:
First commencing at the northwest Dor
der of the dominion, is a tract between |
5000 and 10000 square miles in extent. This
approximates Belgium in size, and lies |
between Alaska and the Arctic coast. |
The next area comprises about 10000
square miles, lying west OF the Yukon |
river, also bordered by Alaska on the |
west. The third area, nearly as large as |
Scotland, comprises about 1900 or $1,000 |
square miles, and is bordered by the |