. The complete American and Canadian sportsman's encyclopedia of valuable instruction. Camping; Fishing; Hunting. Tor Marsh Duck Bhootuxg"—Use grass color rubber or waterproof canvas hat andcoat and rub- ber boots. Large Game Charge—For i2-gauge guns 3>^ • drahms power; i oz. No. i or 2 shot, or mixed. In Trailing Grouse—Approach them as ii ig- norant of their proximity, and shoot the instant you can, side shots are best; try and walk as though you did not see him, and he will not fly as quickly as though you come straight towards him. Wild Ducks Plying—Travel over 100 feet in a second
. The complete American and Canadian sportsman's encyclopedia of valuable instruction. Camping; Fishing; Hunting. Tor Marsh Duck Bhootuxg"—Use grass color rubber or waterproof canvas hat andcoat and rub- ber boots. Large Game Charge—For i2-gauge guns 3>^ • drahms power; i oz. No. i or 2 shot, or mixed. In Trailing Grouse—Approach them as ii ig- norant of their proximity, and shoot the instant you can, side shots are best; try and walk as though you did not see him, and he will not fly as quickly as though you come straight towards him. Wild Ducks Plying—Travel over 100 feet in a second; if 50 yards away he will travel 15 feet in the time it takes for shot to reach him, hence the aim should be nearly 15 feet ahead; in windy weather they fly low. Always Set Decoys—To windward of the blinds, and these had best be made before the sea- son, ducks avoid any new or strange structures, are very wary of them. A Good Blind.—A rubber blanket to lay on and yourself hidden by grass, rushes, etc., until near enough to rise and shoot quick, or cover yourself with grass color canvas. Use Waterproof Paper Shells—For duck shoot- ing; wet will not impair their fitting qualities. Corduroy Clothing—Or canvas if drab color is all right for any kind of hunting, except "still hunt- ing" its useless for that. When Writing Us—The greatest favor you can do us is to send us the names of sportsmsn who hunt, shoot, camp, fish or trap game, clubs, etc., so as they may receive our books and matter pertain- ing thereto. -We Supply—Anything of standard grade of quality mentioned in our books, but do not handle any, bargain sale goods—look out for them, a good article is worth a good price always. Write us concerning anything you desire. To Secure Good Results—Get ammunition made expressly for the gun you use or make your own (see Ideal reloading tools.) Ammunition of other makes will do, but it is assuredly better to use ammunition made and intended for th
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