SMALL GAME 87 



will be found waterbirds in remarkable numbers and a 

 wonderful variety of species. 



In the early morning geese and duck will be seen 

 feeding out on the open veldt, but soon after sunrise 

 they retire to the water for the day's rest. 



In parts of South America, at the season when the 

 thistles are in seed, perfect flight shooting can be had, 

 and by holding straight good bags will result. The 

 best shot that ever came under our notice was that of a 

 friend of the author who, on seeing seven duck coming 

 towards him, waited till they were almost over, and 

 as he lifted the gun they swung off all in a line, with 

 the result that six fell to the first barrel and the re- 

 maining one to the second barrel. This is almost a 

 Munchausen feat. 



Where swamps are extensive or a chain of lagoons 

 found, as the overflows of large rivers, the shooter 

 should place himself in between two and get his men 

 to disturb the duck on the end pools, and by the noise 

 of his firing and the men exposing themselves they can 

 be kept judiciously on the move and many a plump 

 bird added to the pot. 



It is when trekking through country where big game 

 is scarce that the best sport is obtained with small 

 game, as then the shot-gun is carried without fear of 

 losing some large trophy, and by just walking level 

 with the wagon or carriers, or making short detours, 

 quantities of the smaller antelope, knorhaan, partridges, 

 hares, etc., are put up and give excellent practice. 



