24 Where to Hunt 



and green-winged teal, and wood-duck. Duck shooting 

 is generally good when cypress brakes are plentiful. 



There are a number of duck-shooting clubs through- 

 out the state, the membership being made up of sports- 

 men from all parts of the United States. 



One of the difficulties encountered by sportsmen 

 hunting in Arkansas is securing good guides ; as a rule, 

 they are shiftless, indolent fellows, exerting themselves 

 as little as possible. Most of the sportsmen of the state, 

 when they hunt, select a place and rely upon themselves 

 to find their way about. 



The law provides for close seasons for most game, 

 restricts the shipment of game out of the state, and 

 imposes a tax of $10 a year on all hunters who are non- 

 residents of the state. 



