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TIIE RICHMOND PALLADIUM ANP SUN-TELEGRAM. SATURDAY, MAY 4, ,1918

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BRINGING UP FATHER

By McManus

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A Pacific Coast Duck Hunt! In the land of tbe setting Bun. favored suggestions are followed by immediate action. We had finished a four-day shooting tournament In the beautiful little city of Medford, Oregon, located in the famous Rogue River Valley. It ; is a garden spot of the world. Having shot there before I was acquainted itn the major portion of the good sports who called that city home. Seated in the corridor of the Hotel Medford was a party of trapshots discussing the excellent hunting conditions in Oregon. Wtllard Campbell turned to me wits the query, "How would you enjoy a duck hunt on Warner's Lake, leaving tomorrow morning; will you go? in ten minutes the trip was all arranged, the start was made the following morning as scheduled. No Inquiry was made about distance. Having made several excursions with Campbell in his Lozier car, his speed proclivities and ability as a distance eliminator to me were well known. Edgar Hafer was the third member of our party. As a side diversion it was decided to cross the Cascade Mountains stopping at Crater Lake en route. We had visited this Lake of Wonders together before but there is always an impelling desire to return and view this mysterious body of water, a lake in the top of a mountain, occupying the crater of a burnt out, but once very active volcano. This is a point of interest which should be seen by all tourists. Lake is Beautiful The lake Is eighty miles distant traveling from Medford over a well constructed government road, to the crest -of the mountains, which are the rim of Crater Lake. As one stands on the rim gazing down 2,000 feet to the lake's surface, then glancing up, your eyes are gazing six miles across to the opposite shore, and statistics tell you that the depth of the water is 1,106 feet. When we left the lake we were then going "over the top" and down the mountain, into thte valley of the Kalamath. Passing Fort Kalamath, where the Kalamath Indian Agency is now located, we are reminded that American history was made in this section during the Modoc Indian War. At this fort on October 3, 1872, Captain Jack Schonchin, Charley Black Jim and Boston Charley were hung lor the murder of General E. R. S. Canby and Doctor Thomas, while the party were conferring under a flag of truce. The Modoc Indians were a branch of the Kalamath tribe, being ostracised on account of their warlike inclinations. Nothing remains of the original Fort Kalamath except the name and locality.The remaining portion of the Kalamath tribe are living in the valley, have good substantial homes, vast herds of cattle, wear modern clothes, are most prosperous and satisfied. Pitch Camp From Kalamath Falls, we drove to Flagstaff Bridge, near Warner's Lake, where we pitched our camp, between the east and west lakes, at a point where we had located a fly way. Warner's Lake is the great breeding grounds for all species of ducks. They have no fear of man as they remain undisturbed during the nesting period. When the open season arrives the lakes are black with both ducks and geese. When they arise from the water the heavens are filled with birds and the rush of their wings as they pass has the sound of the propeller of an aeroplane. Between the lakes, which are from 4 to 6 miles in diameter, is a pand ridge or hill near where the ducks had their regular fly ways and there wa pnnQfriirtfTrl rmr blinds, camouflag

ing them in a most deceptive manner.

ror ine Diras. 1 nere us uu rapeimi time for the flight, it was continuous. It was our privilege to select shots and species of passing birds. Canvas back and Red Head had the call. Our blinds were located about 100 yards apart, which gave us an excellent opportunity to watch each other's wing work. Both Campbell and Hafer are expert 6hots and fully understand the art of , successful duck shooting. It was very seldom mistakes were made and they pulled down their birds with distressing regularity. Although It was virtually prairie shooting, which is so deceptive to the novice, the boys knew the leads, distance and velocity of the birds and made the major por-

vegetable foods. The average carcass weighs about 1 pounds. It is claimed the meat when properly prepared Is as fine as chicken. I think the musk glands are located in the Inguinal region, and will be found present in both sexes. The eating of muslrrats would be along the lines of intense meat conservation.

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tion of their shots tell. This kept me especially industrious and I was taking no long chances on shots, as I had my work out, to stay in the running at my best. Return to Camp In a very limited time, we all had the bag limit, called the shoot off and started for our camp. The birds had been feeding on wappatto (wild potato), wild celery and grass nuts, all of which are found in Warner's Lakes in great abundance. And let me tell you, there never was a nicer bag of Canvass and Reds killed. In some Instances when the birds would strike mother earth, their breasts would burst open from the impact, never did I see such well conditioned ducks. It was "pass shooting," which you

old nimrod3 know requires the introduction of an abundance of "daylight" ahead of a coasting duck. They at all times exceeded the speed limit and flew'with both feet pressing hard down on the accelerator. Understand, old timers, I am not telling you that every shot counted. Many were the foxy old birds we presented with a "ticket-of-leave." We called a halt when the legal limit was ours. You will notice I lay stress on our being law abiding sportsmen. Game Warden Arrives We had just reached our tent when an Oregon Game Warden visited us for strictly business reasons. Having looked our state license over, inspected our birds, he was so well pleased with oure ntire aggregation, that byj invitation, he remained with us until the close of our camp, a most welcome and useful guest. We found him a good entertainer and a most excellent chef. I would say it always pays to be a law abiding citizen on a duck pass, even though sorely tempted by the abundance of birds. If you are visited by a limb of the law It is a great comfort to look him squarely In the eye and without mental reservation say, "I am glad to meet you." We also exacted toll every day from flocks of Canadian Honkers passing between the lakes. Campbell accounted for four geese from one flock, firing two shots. The coyotes furnished a concert every night, following their banquet on the ducks, which we had failed to retrieve. Oregon is the duck hunters mecca, also the home of the best bunch on earth to hunt with. Marshall's Answers to Nimroda Question Is there a market for muskrat meat; if so, where? If there was a place where us trappers could sell muskrat meat, it would be well supplied. How much do they pay for the meat and how is it cooked? Have made two or three trys but can't eat it. JOHN KATSCHEY, Peoria, 111.

Answer A Fur Company in St. Louis offers the following suggestions. "The flesh of the muskrat is fine grained and tender, dark red in color. Unfavorable Opinions as to its flavor arise probably from lack of skill in cooking or carelessness in skinning. The hair side of the pelt must not come in contact with the flesh, the musk glands often come off with the skin, and only in summer does the musky odor pervade the flesh. In the winter it may all be removed by washing. Muskrat prepared after the following recipes, will be found very appetizing by most people. Fried Muskrat Wash the muskrat and cut in quarters. Let it lie in salt water an hour or more, then wash, dry with a cloth and season. Dip the pieces in prepared batter and dust with flour or meal. Place tbe lard in frying pan and let it get hot. Put the muskrat in and fry slowly for an hour. Prepare a gravy of milk, butter, flour and parsley, season to taste, after it thickens pour it over the cooked muskrat. Roast Muskrat After preparing the muskrat as above, put it in a pan with water, salt, pepper, butter and a little onion. Sprinkle flour over it and baste until It is thoroughly done. I have no line on a muskrat meat market or prices. Trappers report to the Chamber of Commerce of Winona, Minn., that more than 1.000,000 pounds of good muskrat meat is annually -going to waste along the upper Mississipi River. The muskrat or marsh-hare is a cleanly animal, found throughout the United States, living principally on

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