88 FIELD SHOOTING. 4 r, 



leaving the grass unburnt through the winter the 

 birds would be afforded a protection in that season 

 against their enemies the various sorts of hawks, 

 which are very numerous in the prairie States. 

 The great source of mischief is the burning of the 

 grass after the nests are made. I hope the farm- 

 ers will follow my suggestions on this point. They 

 are commonly ready to oblige sportsmen, and the 

 latter should avoid anything which may cause an- 

 noyance while in pursuit of game. 



