Ibex Ground. 



As far as stalking is concerned morning is undoubtedly the best 

 time, as later in the day the wind becomes variable and often there 

 is a fall of snow with heavy mists, which does not tend to improve 

 matters. Generally speaking, I experienced excellent weather 

 during the months of August, September and October, so I am 

 inclined to the belief that these months are the best, judging from 



UiEX CAMP IJELOW THE KOP TEREK PASS. 



the adverse reports given me by the Kalmuks as to the spring 

 and summer. 



On the 7th September I tried the ground again whereon I had 

 bagged my first ibex, in the hope of being able to get a very fine 

 buck I had seen amongst the herd on that occasion, but all my 

 efforts to get in touch with him proved unavailing, mainly owing to 



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