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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 



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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. 



