The Sunset doorway of the Dominion, Vancouver, . begins atLytton and runs eastward. The Cariboo and Lillooet districtsare splendid places in which to find them. Beaver are fairly numerous in the Cariboo District, alsowolverines and porcupines. 27 Wild fowl, duck, geese and swan are to be found in thefall in great numbers in the Okanagan district, and also aboutten miles south of Vancouver, where geese may be seen inflocks of thousands. Ducks are very numerous in Novemberin the sloughs on the Sumas and Matsqui Prairies, 40 milesfrom Vancouver, and on the small lakes. To persons intending to
The Sunset doorway of the Dominion, Vancouver, . begins atLytton and runs eastward. The Cariboo and Lillooet districtsare splendid places in which to find them. Beaver are fairly numerous in the Cariboo District, alsowolverines and porcupines. 27 Wild fowl, duck, geese and swan are to be found in thefall in great numbers in the Okanagan district, and also aboutten miles south of Vancouver, where geese may be seen inflocks of thousands. Ducks are very numerous in Novemberin the sloughs on the Sumas and Matsqui Prairies, 40 milesfrom Vancouver, and on the small lakes. To persons intending to hunt in British Columbia I wouldsay that here is no end of game, but it requires good hardwork and plenty of patience. The Province is very mountain-ous, the lowland being some places thickly timbered, whichgives great protection to game of all kinds. At a higher alti-tude there are rock slides to contend with, which, in instances,require nerve and endurance to climb. With regard to cloth-ing best suited to the country, khaki canvas makes the best. THE SALT SEA WAVES. hunting suit. Leggings should be used and good strongboots, with a few heavy Alpine nails in the sole. A bootcovered with nails is more dangerous than none at Columbia is a sportsmans paradise, but one must beprepared for hard work. The rivers are swift, calling forgreat skill with the canoe, but men may be had for this pur-pose. With regard to ammunition, it is cheaper to buy inVancouver, where anything needed may be secured. Inadopting this course, considerable difficulty with customs andtransportation is prevented. Undoubtedly the best fishing inthe world is obtained in this Province. The Squamish riveris one of the best places. I have seen 79 pounds of trout(Dolly Varden and Brook) taken in an hour and a five casts I have seen 17 pounds of trout taken. 28 The open seasons for game in British Columbia are asfollows:— HUNTING BIG GAME.—Moose : (Bull), September 1st to December31st. Fe
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