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... month , and therefore the majority are not aware of the greater pleasure and stronger excitement which this sport affords in the months of October and November . Then , of course , the number of head bagged will be very considerably ...
... month , and therefore the majority are not aware of the greater pleasure and stronger excitement which this sport affords in the months of October and November . Then , of course , the number of head bagged will be very considerably ...
Side 76
... months , they ought not to be at fault in this respect , especially if they have acted judi- ciously by cultivating a friendly alliance with the shepherds , without whose aid , assistance , and good offices , all efforts at preservation ...
... months , they ought not to be at fault in this respect , especially if they have acted judi- ciously by cultivating a friendly alliance with the shepherds , without whose aid , assistance , and good offices , all efforts at preservation ...
Side 86
... month of September or beginning of October in each year , with the first heavy gale of wind , from ten to twelve ( and sometimes more ) large coveys of grouse arrived , small in size and of peculiar plu- mage , tamer , and much easier ...
... month of September or beginning of October in each year , with the first heavy gale of wind , from ten to twelve ( and sometimes more ) large coveys of grouse arrived , small in size and of peculiar plu- mage , tamer , and much easier ...
Side 89
... months being seldom very severe , and , owing to the influence of the sea - air , the snow seldom lies long , never so late in the spring as to prevent the growth of the heather ; consequently there is always a supply of wholesome food ...
... months being seldom very severe , and , owing to the influence of the sea - air , the snow seldom lies long , never so late in the spring as to prevent the growth of the heather ; consequently there is always a supply of wholesome food ...
Side 93
... months I was in the habit of purchasing a sack of charcoal , which sufficed for the use of the sporting season . I generally mixed a little pepper with the powdered charcoal . All birds intended to be sent away ought to be perfectly dry ...
... months I was in the habit of purchasing a sack of charcoal , which sufficed for the use of the sporting season . I generally mixed a little pepper with the powdered charcoal . All birds intended to be sent away ought to be perfectly dry ...
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