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... huttiers , of ducks and teal , was large . The huttiers seldom kill any other wild fowl from their huts than the common wild duck and teal . Flights of widgeon will not drop to the call of the decoy - ducks . Sometimes I have known them ...
... huttiers , of ducks and teal , was large . The huttiers seldom kill any other wild fowl from their huts than the common wild duck and teal . Flights of widgeon will not drop to the call of the decoy - ducks . Sometimes I have known them ...
Side 142
... huttier's access . When the woodwork is completed , straw and dry rushes are introduced thickly between the branches , and strongly interwoven ; there is then a final cover- ing of turf , with the sward outside , so as to give the hut ...
... huttier's access . When the woodwork is completed , straw and dry rushes are introduced thickly between the branches , and strongly interwoven ; there is then a final cover- ing of turf , with the sward outside , so as to give the hut ...
Side 143
... huttier is obliged to exercise patience , till a fair opportunity presents itself of his being able to secure the most productive shot , clear of his own ducks , by availing himself of the moment when the largest number may be together ...
... huttier is obliged to exercise patience , till a fair opportunity presents itself of his being able to secure the most productive shot , clear of his own ducks , by availing himself of the moment when the largest number may be together ...
Side 144
... huttier , who is generally provided with long marais - boots , walks into the water , and secures his ducks immediately ... huttiers sometimes , how- ever , beat the marais themselves at daybreak , with 144 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... huttier , who is generally provided with long marais - boots , walks into the water , and secures his ducks immediately ... huttiers sometimes , how- ever , beat the marais themselves at daybreak , with 144 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 145
... huttier . Ducks are then most abundant , are in the best condition , and fetch the highest price . January is sometimes as good , if the weather be not too severe . ' Les huttiers ' generally take possession of their huts about half an ...
... huttier . Ducks are then most abundant , are in the best condition , and fetch the highest price . January is sometimes as good , if the weather be not too severe . ' Les huttiers ' generally take possession of their huts about half an ...
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