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... manner by his father , who was a first - rate sportsman . When confidence and coolness are acquired , further instructions may be conveyed as to side and cross shots : the principle once established , the distance at which you ought to ...
... manner by his father , who was a first - rate sportsman . When confidence and coolness are acquired , further instructions may be conveyed as to side and cross shots : the principle once established , the distance at which you ought to ...
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... manner in which they rise causes an additional emotion , considerably enhancing the pleasure of bringing them down . At the beginning of the season grouse lie close , rise near , and are very easily shot ; and if the weather be warm ...
... manner in which they rise causes an additional emotion , considerably enhancing the pleasure of bringing them down . At the beginning of the season grouse lie close , rise near , and are very easily shot ; and if the weather be warm ...
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... manner . The same chances in your favour result from following coveys , as should you not succeed in breaking and dispersing the covey you are in pursuit of , you may find other birds ; but in the event of success , you may secure every ...
... manner . The same chances in your favour result from following coveys , as should you not succeed in breaking and dispersing the covey you are in pursuit of , you may find other birds ; but in the event of success , you may secure every ...
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... manner , the field being extensive and the turnips close and thick , and the day exactly suitable . There were six guns ; no dogs , except one or two retrievers . The field was walked over or beaten three times during the day . After ...
... manner , the field being extensive and the turnips close and thick , and the day exactly suitable . There were six guns ; no dogs , except one or two retrievers . The field was walked over or beaten three times during the day . After ...
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... manner . Curds are also a good and safe food for young birds , but the staple food must be ants ' eggs . Young pheasants are also subject to a disease called the gapes ; this may be cured by the same remedy as the pip . The coops of ...
... manner . Curds are also a good and safe food for young birds , but the staple food must be ants ' eggs . Young pheasants are also subject to a disease called the gapes ; this may be cured by the same remedy as the pip . The coops of ...
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