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HUNTING AND FISHING IN FLORIDA. 



a bear's trail and follow it for a short distance, but a good bear dog 

 must chase a bear all day and bay him alone, if necessary, for hours 

 until his master arrives upon the scene. Good horses are also an 



PAT AND GALE, WITH TRIP, DOC, AND TIGER. 



important factor. They should be trained to stand where they are 

 left without tying, to be used to rough traveling in rough places, 

 and not at all gun-shy. 



