Concerning Rabbit Shooting 



In the main, however, dogs must 

 be relied upon for the real enjoyment 

 and success of rabbit hunting. The 

 fastest dogs are not the best, because 

 they are apt to chase the rabbit so 

 swiftly and closely that he quickly be- 

 takes himself to a hole or other safe 

 shelter, instead of relying upon his 

 running ability. The baying of three 

 or four good dogs steadily following 

 a little cotton-tail should be as exhila- 

 rating and as pleasant to ears attuned 

 to the music as if the chase were for 

 bigger game. As the music is heard 

 more distinctly, the hunter is allowed 

 to flatter himself that his acute judg- 

 ment can determine the route of the 

 approaching game and the precise 

 point from which an advantageous 

 shot can be secured. The self-satis- 



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