xvu. GKOUSI-. SHOOTING (PART 77), 'OVER Docs' 293 



Over n>n< ill ground carry your gun at the ' trail ' 

 in the right hand, with the arm fully extended ; then 

 if you slip up you can drop your gun before you reach 

 mother earth, and it will only have a short fall. If 

 you tumble, with a gun over the shoulder, it may be 

 hurled several yards should you make a false step, 

 and the ensuing damage to it may terminate your 

 sport for the day. 



If your moor is a dry one, and water scarce and 

 far between, it may be a case of ' The spring is here- 

 abouts, sir, but I don't know just where ; ' and this, 

 too, when dogs are panting on the ground unable to 

 work. It is always a good plan, on such ground, to 

 place small posts painted white at the springs or clear 

 pools ; they may save you much wandering about 

 when in search of the spring ' we always have 

 luncheon at.' 



If a moor is a damp one, and your dogs are craving 

 for a drink, you can generally give them one by 

 stamping your foot into a smooth place, so as to form 

 a small hollow for the water to fill. 



It often occurs that a pony can walk a moor by 

 itself but cannot do so when laden with panniers full 

 of grouse, luncheon, cartridges, coats, and impedi- 

 menta, nor will the ground, perhaps, bear the wheels 

 of a small cart, as may be necessary to bring up 

 supplies or take home the game. 



