Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-09-02
Maine Fish and Game Notes.

The dog fish have again put in an
appearance near MOnhegan, much to
the regret OF the fishermen.
c. N. Porter OF Eustis, has a white
woodchuck which is quite curiosity,
and he values him quite high
Charles Norton of Temple, found a
dead stag in pasture recently, which
to all appearances was killed by
lightning.
Byron citizens are signing petition
to the fish and game commissioners to
prohibit fishing in Swift river for a
term of years.
E. B. Luce of Worcester. Mass.
caught square-tailed trout at
Mooselookmeguntic lake the other day
which weighed four and one-half
pounds.
Merton Bartlett of Dover South
Mills, recently shot three henhawks
killing two with one shot. One
measured three and one-half feet, the
others three feet from the tips of the
wings.
Fishermen along the Hancock county
coast report the arrival of mackerel of
good size, which they hope are the
forerunner of a large run of fish.
Doubtless the next arrivals reported
will be-pogy steamers. "A S
True Hayford of Belfast 1anskt
turtle the other day thatr naXAsy(rel
9x11 inches on the top of the shelf and
"a inches from the tip of his tail when
extended. The reptile was given to
Walter Clifford, who has it in his
aquarium. E5 q
For six weeks or more shad catching
has been profitable employment for Il
large force of fishermen along the river
at Addison. In addition to the home
market supply, 200 barrels of these fish
have been shipped to Portland since
they put in an appearance in June.
netting the fishermen at least $3.50 Il
barrel.
Several Brunswick sportsmen claim
to have seen wild pigeons once more on
the plains. This bird was once SO
plenty down there that large flocks OF
them used to darken the earth as if
cloud were passing over the sun. If
| they have really come back it will be
good news. And aren't they worthy of
special protection for a while?
To the great delight of local fisher
men mackerel have come into Saco
bay. and great catches are being made.
Early in the summer a few fnackerel
were caught in the bay, but they soon
disappeared and none have since been
seen there until few days ago.
Numerous sail and row boats are
patrodling the waters Of the bay and
the fish caught command good prices.
Catching salt water fish with a rod
and fly is something new to the in
habitants of Quoddy, writes an East
port correspondent Still this summer
this method has been a favorite one
with the cOllegian at CampobellO. The
other day party was seated on the
wharf at that island fishingi in thisway.
and one man, who had three flies at
tached to his rod. was landing good
sized fish, three at a time. In fact.
the herring which were schooling near
the shore were SO deceived by the in
nocent looking flies that were floating
about as to take the treacherous hook
that was hidden underneath.
The Portland Express gives the fol-
lowing account of DR.. Bigelow's plans
for lobster preserves at Baileys island.
DR.. Bigelow Of Auburn, and Dr. Jen-
kfns of Wilkesbarre, Pa, have recently
made an extensive purchase of land on
Bailey's island, and think of starting a
unique business enterprise there.
Their purchase gives them control of a
small cove several acres in area. Their
scheme Is to close in the mouth of the
| cove with wire netting. and convert it
| into lobster preserve. There they
| would hatch Holsters by artificial
| means. and rear them until large
enough for the market. HOLSTERS have
been very scarce along the Maine coast
| for several years. and the gentlemen
believe that lobster culture would be a
highly lucrative, as well as Interesting
| employment The gentlemen will
probably remove to Bailey's island if
they decide to go into the lobster busi-
ness. The proposed lobster preserve is
| located near Dr. Bigclow's famous
| clam farm.