Mr. DUGMORE has imparted the affection that be himself
entertains for his chosen beast. Although he
shoots with no more formidable a weapon than a camera,
the dangers and risks that he has run would appal many
of the sportsmen whose aim is to destroy and not to
study the lives of animals. He has, however,
no contempt for hunters, provided that they will play
the game and give a fair chance to their quarry.
Another point in his favour, which appeals mightily
to me, is that after nine consecutive seasons in Newfoundland
he confesses that his knowledge of the caribou is
still incomplete. This means that, when he does
make an absolute statement, you may be pretty certain
that it is true. If I ever have to argue about
the habits of caribous, there is one shot that will
remain in my locker until the very end of the argument,
and it will be, “Well, DUGMORE says so.”
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