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In this journal, Kay and George detail accounts of fishing in Trout Spring. They also relate stories of shooting woodcock and grouse with their pointer dogs in Meadow Run, Braddock, Daisy Field, Meadow Ridge, and Mill Run. Their dogs Speck, Pat, and Father accompany them. Many entries include reports on the weather and terrain.

1. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00002
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1932
A&M Number:
3610
George and Kay describe their outings hunting and fishing in Braddock, Stoney Fork, Laurel Run, Sandy Creek, Cucumber Creek, and Trout Spring Hollow. They write about hunting with their dog Speck for grouse, squirrel, quail, and rabbit. They spot deer on their walks, and make note of the weather and terrain in several entries. Shooting Sketch Book begins on page 33.

2. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00003
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1933
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George writes of trout fishing with Kay in Braddock Creek. He fishes for "chubs" and other fish in Trout Spring and McIntyre Creek, and sees a mink on the banks. Meeting with Mr. Barclay and Mr. King, in his hunting he comes across a grouse, a dead deer, quail, and woodcock. He hunts accompanied by his dogs Speck, Boy, and Nat. Many of his entries include details about the weather and terrain. Shooting Notes begin on page 18.

3. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00005
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1935
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George finds Braddock too low to fish, but fishes in Jonathan Run, which was low as well. He fishes with Kay for chubs and trout. He writes of going hunting with Father, his neighbors, nearby land owners, and friends. He hunts accompanied by his dogs Boy and Nat, who sadly later die in December. He remembers the one year anniversary of Speck's death on November 9th. He mentions buying hemlock and cutting it down. Hunting Notes begin on page 26.

4. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00006
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1936
A&M Number:
3610
In this journal, George writes of fishing for trout in Little Laurel, Lick Run, and Roaring Creek. He details both spinner and wet fly fishing. Beginning in October, he begins detailing his outings shooting with his dogs Blue, Grouse, and Dawn. He laments that timbering has ruined grouse cover. He visits Brandonville, and mentions that his father is ill. Shooting Notes begin on page 9.

5. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00016
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1946
A&M Number:
3610
George begins his journal with notes about fishing for trout with Kay in Roaring Creek. Later, in the fall, he details hunting with Kay and his dog, Blue. He is accompanied by a new dog, an Old Hemlock named Ruff, whom he is teaching to fetch grouse. He finds that hunting with two dogs is difficult; the two dogs are jealous of each other. Still, he relates many trips hunting for grouse, woodcock, and quail in Hog House Hollow, Chestnut Ridge, Spikers Ridge, Sandy Creek, Laurel Run, Muddy Creek, Brandonville, and Clifton. He sees deer, and reports on Skipper and Beau, two dogs belonging to others. Ruff, the new dog, points to his first grouse at seven months old, and retrieves his first grouse on Thanksgiving Day. Shooting Notes begin on page 2.

6. Fishing Notes

Identifier:
evans_00017
Title:
Fishing Notes
Date:
1947
A&M Number:
3610