. The naturalist's library; containing scientific and popular descriptions of man, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles and insects; . ts foot marks on the snow; and it is necessarythat he should k^p constantly to leeward and use the utmost caution, forthe rustling of a leaf is sufficient to alarm the watchful beast. In this man-ner, he tracks tlie animal, till by the marks on the snow he discovers thathe is very near to him. He then breaks a twig, which, alarming the moose,it springs up an J prepares to start. The hunter now fires, and seldom fails_i killing him. In the spriDg, when the snow i
. The naturalist's library; containing scientific and popular descriptions of man, quadrupeds, birds, fishes, reptiles and insects; . ts foot marks on the snow; and it is necessarythat he should k^p constantly to leeward and use the utmost caution, forthe rustling of a leaf is sufficient to alarm the watchful beast. In this man-ner, he tracks tlie animal, till by the marks on the snow he discovers thathe is very near to him. He then breaks a twig, which, alarming the moose,it springs up an J prepares to start. The hunter now fires, and seldom fails_i killing him. In the spriDg, when the snow is very deep, the hunters frequently chaseihem on snow shoes. Notwithstanding the lengthened chase which the 334 MAMMALIA—STAG. moose can sustain on the snow, Hearne remarks that it is both tender foot-ed and short-winded; though instances are recorded of its eluding pursuitfor six successive days. The same author says, that, in summer, moosedeer are often killed in the water by the Indians, as when they are crossingthe rivers or lakes, they never make any resistance. They are the easiestto domesticate of any of the deer The flesh of the moose is more relished by the Indians, and residents inthe fur countries, than that of any other animal, principally, on account ofits soft fat. It bears a greater resemblance to beef in its flavor, than tovenison. The nose is considered most excellent food. The moose acquiresa large size, occasionally weighing eleven or twelve hundred skin, when properly dressed, makes a soft, thick, pliable leather,excellently adapted for moccasins, or other articles of winter clothing. Itsmovements are very heavy; it shuffles or ambles along, its joints crackingat every step, with a sound heard to some distance. During its progress,it holds up its nose so as to lay the horns back horizontally. Although itsfigure is uncouth, yet when seen in a wilderness, in all the glory of its fullgrown horns, no animal could appear more majestic or impos
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