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... at the commencement - but this is rare . The best mode of proceeding is to commence at the early part of the day on the outside of the moors , and drive birds towards some favourite feeding - 72 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
... at the commencement - but this is rare . The best mode of proceeding is to commence at the early part of the day on the outside of the moors , and drive birds towards some favourite feeding - 72 SHOOTING , FISHING , ETC.
Side 73
... moors , at the beginning of the season , this plan is unnecessary , as birds are sufficiently thick everywhere not to render any deviation from the beat requisite , but as the season advances , it may be resorted to with great advantage ...
... moors , at the beginning of the season , this plan is unnecessary , as birds are sufficiently thick everywhere not to render any deviation from the beat requisite , but as the season advances , it may be resorted to with great advantage ...
Side 74
... moors till the end of the season , I can speak with some certainty on this point . Without first - rate dogs little sport can be ex- pected , particularly as the season advances . Setters are peculiarly suitable for grousing , as they ...
... moors till the end of the season , I can speak with some certainty on this point . Without first - rate dogs little sport can be ex- pected , particularly as the season advances . Setters are peculiarly suitable for grousing , as they ...
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Christopher Idle (pseud.) working of setters upon the moors , in addition to there always being water at hand for them to drink when thirsty , there being no lack of either springs or burns ; however , where a large kennel is kept , a ...
Christopher Idle (pseud.) working of setters upon the moors , in addition to there always being water at hand for them to drink when thirsty , there being no lack of either springs or burns ; however , where a large kennel is kept , a ...
Side 77
... moor being taken , by promising each shepherd a reward at the com- mencement of the season , on the condition of his affording every protection to the game in his power . I would rather have the shepherds friendly , without one keeper ...
... moor being taken , by promising each shepherd a reward at the com- mencement of the season , on the condition of his affording every protection to the game in his power . I would rather have the shepherds friendly , without one keeper ...
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