New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-25


FINE sHoTs-soMB MENUS FOR THE CAMP
ING OUT DINNER.
Among the hunters who Journey yearly TO the
hunting grounds of the Adirondacks. the woods of
Maine and other localities In search of deer and
other game. women are TO be found in large num-
bers That the modern Diana will continue TO
participate in this form Of sport is beyond ques-
ton, in many instances have proven
themselves TO be really fine shots and able to en-
dure the fatigue incidental TO a days hunting in
the wilds quite well
At first the men looked rather dubious at the
thought Of taking along women. who. they thought.
would soon become exhausted with the rough
tramping insist being escorted home just
the promise Of sport opened up, and be nuisance
generally but that idea is a thing OF the past.
When the sportsman takes trip to his hunting
box in promising locality his wife with her
hunting outfit, accompanies him. and handles her
rife with accuracy Of aim that commands the
admiration of the guides. who past masters of
this
Women declare that hunting is the ideal life, and
in England. where this form of sport has been
popular among women for long past, the hunting
season is looked forward to with great interest.
Fishing is another form Of recreation closely
ISOLATED with hunting, for the stamping
ground Of the larger game brook lake IS
usually found where the members of the
fnny tribe repose peacefully in dark pools and
under the edges OF the banks. whence they may be
attracted by a well cast fly.
Trout fishing is an occupation of absorbing inter-
est, and the basket Of specked trout brought in
by the successful lovers of this art, for It has
been termed. will frequently represent the result
of many weary miles walked up stream. This
work has other cOmpensations besides the catching
Of the silyery trout for the brooks and In
which trout abound are usually encompassed by
the widest and most beautiful woodland scenery.
Women are especially susceptible to the restful
N influence Of the absolute stiffness and repose in the
he Mhe he Sc
broken save for the murmur of the brook crack
ling Of the underbrush small game, startled
out of fits retreat, makes good its escape
To those who prefer . fish in the open the
Adirondack lakes and similar sheets OF water afford
excellent fishing. the trout rising readily to the
fly. and even the humble furnishes bait
which viii often result in well filled trout basket
the result OF days fishing. The woman who
has not yet acquired a liking for following rough
trails in search OF a promising stream hires boat
by the day week and. anchoring in the deep
portion of lake, fish with ease and comfort
bat her more energetic sisters will their fishing
outfits and. accompanied by a guide, start off at
daybreak get q good chance at the trout be-
fore the glare of the makes him lazy and ndif-
ferent TO the most tempting bait
HUNTING BY MOONLIGHT
The woman WHO prefers handling the gun to a
fishing rod frequently does her hunting by moon
light, when the deer and other wild game come
down from their woody retreats TO step into the
lakes and drink. A favorite method is to paddle
quietly along the lake in a canoe or Shell" with
just bright light shining at the head Of the
boat. The moose. deer caribou find this light
the will-owisp that leads their destruction.
for these animals. especially the deer to
be possessed Of a fund OF curiosity, and any
startling object that bursts suddenly upon their
vision will hold them spelIboGnd for few moments
at least and during that time the prey captured.
Sometimes the fair hunters prefer to wait until
oaybreak before starting their days work and
everything is ready the night before in order that
there may be delays In getting of. The lover of
the chase whose photograph heads this article gets
into her hunting outfit in exactly five minutes
The costume includes a sweater that is drawn on
over the head, boomers. a short, round necked
oyerdress Of seal brown corduroy. drawn in around
the shoulders with elastic fastened on the left
shoulder with button and belted in by the
cartridge belt closely fitting high laced boots
and saucy little toboggan cap. Such is a m
pIete hunting outfit that is both attractive and
durable.
The all important parsonage of the party is the
guide, whose services are obtained for about So a
day. and Il may be mentioned that he certainly
earns his money. The average guide will be found
10 be OF sterling character, absolute hon.
esty and in every way worthy Of the implicit con-
hdence that hunting parties obliged place
in him.
When the party starts the guide carries such OF
the outfit he can. In addition to holding perched
over his head and back the inverted shell boat
that viii be needed carry the party over any |
retreat Of the deer. This same shell. while
ful article when manipulat led by an experienced |
guide or boatman, is q source Of much danger when |
an inexperienced hand attempts 70 guide its |
progress on the water. 1t displays a strong ten
dency 10 capsize with great ease and hobs around |
on the water Ike veritabie eggsheu its extreme
lightness, which makes IL handy, giving it a |
lack Of stability.
AFTER THE DEER
The dogs that have been yeIping in the barn for
weeks past are brought out and the party starts
On the Long tramp The trails through the forests
are heavy and sodoen with dew rain or snow but
the hunters DO not mind trife like that as they
breathe IN tho fresh morning air and listen to the
call OF the birds that rejoicing In the dawn of
another day.
At certain times Of the year quantities of the
beautiful tall pink flowers known as "deer's food
VIII be passed the way, while the hunters
eagerly scan the distance in search OF the game !
Beautiful streams with fern decked banks invite
rest. but the hunters continue their tramp while
the dogs nose around anxiously. a break in the
WOODS invites the hunters TO enjoy the view ex-
~ieo scrambies among the dogs follow I'D q dser