Forest and Stream, August 14, 1884

NORTH CAROLINA COAST SHOOTING.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - GuidesTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Hunting : Waterfowl and shorebirdTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Resorts

We have received the following memoranda from a gentleman who spent a fortnight last fall at the points named, wildfowl shooting. Chincoteague Island -- Reached via Old Dominion line of steamers, twenty four hours from New York; Chincoteague Hotel, Matthews, proprietor; board $1.75 per day; guide $2.50 per day. Two best guides are Capt. Jeffreys and Jack Snede. Jeffreys has sloop, would meet a party at Franklin and go down the Island. Offered to go with two for $2.50 each per day. Currituck -- Church's Island. Write to E. B. Midgett, post office address, Coinjock, Currituck county, North Carolina. Reached by steamer Bonito (beastly boat) or by rail to Snowden's and then team. Board at Midgett's $2. per day; man $3. per day. Ammunition can be had there. English snipe shooting good in season.