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Cecil Swale Diary, 1904
Cecil Swale 1904 Diary 137.pdf
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November MONDAY, 14 (319--47) 1904
This day a failure, as dogs got away, & some bad shooting done.
TUESDAY, 15 (320--46)
Hunted this morning in north tamarac thicket
Sawyer shot 1st doe. put in dogs again.
I shot a big doe I jumped. & other was missed by Murray 7 shots, and another dog put out, Murray fired 6 shots at & missed. altogether 40 shots fired that morning.
In afternoon went after deer with wagon. Shot 1 partridge We are just getting posted as to runways, all season has been bad for hunting, as the leaves are dry all the time. A 30 - 30 would be the best rifle for here.
WEDNESDAY, 16 (321--45)
Left Som. camp at 7 a.m. got into Sundridge at 1.30 pm. 17 miles, with 6 deer, leaving 3 hanging up, & 2 eaten or being eaten.
