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... Shooting in Scotland . . . .153 How to construct a Punt 157 Breech-loading Punt
Gun 161 Woodcock Shooting 179 Deer Forests 199 „ Stalking 199 „ Driving 200
Stag at Bay 202 PAGE Deer Hound 205 Double-barreled Breech-loading Rifle .
... Shooting in Scotland . . . .153 How to construct a Punt 157 Breech-loading Punt
Gun 161 Woodcock Shooting 179 Deer Forests 199 „ Stalking 199 „ Driving 200
Stag at Bay 202 PAGE Deer Hound 205 Double-barreled Breech-loading Rifle .
Side 202
In the first place, the stag to be stalked must be discovered by the use of a good
glass ; his precise position ascertained, and the best and securest way of
reaching the nearest spot to him, from which a fair shot may be had, must then be
...
In the first place, the stag to be stalked must be discovered by the use of a good
glass ; his precise position ascertained, and the best and securest way of
reaching the nearest spot to him, from which a fair shot may be had, must then be
...
Side 204
Sometimes when a recumbent stag is reached, he is not in a favourable position
for a shot ; and if the patience of the stalker be exhausted he will be naturally
anxious to disturb him, without too much alarming him; hence a question arises
as to ...
Sometimes when a recumbent stag is reached, he is not in a favourable position
for a shot ; and if the patience of the stalker be exhausted he will be naturally
anxious to disturb him, without too much alarming him; hence a question arises
as to ...
Side 205
In the event of wounding a stag, which not un- frequently occurs, a deerhound is
required to pursue and bring him to bay ; if the hound be of first-rate quality and
be laid on immediately, he will generally soon accomplish his task ; the best dogs
...
In the event of wounding a stag, which not un- frequently occurs, a deerhound is
required to pursue and bring him to bay ; if the hound be of first-rate quality and
be laid on immediately, he will generally soon accomplish his task ; the best dogs
...
Side 215
take care that any stag which has fallen to his rifle is bled as soon as possible,
then opened and emptied, or, in sporting language, gralloched. It may then be
covered over, and left till it be convenient to send for it. For the further information
of ...
take care that any stag which has fallen to his rifle is bled as soon as possible,
then opened and emptied, or, in sporting language, gralloched. It may then be
covered over, and left till it be convenient to send for it. For the further information
of ...
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