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SPORT IN EUROPE 



THE "STRECKE' 

 Laying out the hares after a shoot (at Prisytaszer, the estate of the Markgraf Pallavicini) 



The blackcock is abroad at the same season, also at dawn, fighting 



in rivalry for the grey hens. Both birds may be then stalked with 



a small ritle. The heathcock is also plentiful in moun- 



Capercailzie tainous districts, and the American wild turkey, imported 

 and Black- 

 cock etc. °^^y '^ ^^^^ years ago, has already established itself in 



many parts. 



With the end of winter, the sportsman awakes to the coming 



of the woodcock. For some reason or other — it may be his coming 



