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WILD FOWL S2IOOTIXG. 



The descriptions given here of the manner of hunt- 

 ing geese apply to all species found throughout the 

 Northwest. I have confined this sketch to the shoot- 

 ing of Canada geese, because they are the largest and 

 most desirable to hunt. With them, throughout 

 Nebraska and Dakota will be found associated all 

 other varieties, such as Hutchin's, Snow or Laughing 

 goose, and Brant. In the long narrative given of their 

 habits and resorts I have explained fully how to find 

 them, and after having found them, how to hunt them 

 according to the most approved method. If I have 

 succeeded in this, then my object has been accomplished; 

 and the reader can rest assured, that should he be 

 blessed with the opportunity of finding the flight of 

 these birds, which can only be done at the right season 

 and place, and will then try to remember the result of 

 my own practical experiences as set forth by me, and 

 bearing them always in mind, faithfully follow them 

 he cannot fail of success, and will feel more than re- 

 paid for his patience in carefully reading this chapter, 

 for in it is shown how to find and kill wild geese under 

 all circumstances. 



