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AMERICAN GAME BIRD SHOOTING. 



fore they stop. Persons who wish to try their skill and 

 stamina would find this sort of shooting very interesting, 

 but those who object to long marches and small bags 

 would soon get tired of it. I recall several pleasant days 

 spent in quest of the birds in company with some jolly 

 fellows, but, with the exception of the incident men- 

 tioned, I do not remember one which had any special 

 attractions, except the big bags secured occasionally, and 

 hearty laughter at "dry" stories. 



