The Bob White has been planted within the 

 last few years, and seems to be doing well. The 

 California valley quail is slightly smaller than the 

 "Bob White;" it frequents the sides of rugged foot- 

 hills and the heads of brushy canons. 



The California birds, while furnishing fine sport 

 for the lovers of dog and gun, do not lie as well as 

 their Eastern brothers, and consequently, the man 

 who makes a good bag must be sound of wind 

 and limb. 



I have seen an old dog who was well broken 

 on "Bob White," completely lose his temper and 

 self-respect, when hunting Western quail for the 

 first time. After staunchly pointing several coveys 

 that had "run out of the County" by the time we 

 arrived, he attempted the tactics of the greyhound, 

 and tried to run them down, much to the mortifica- 

 tion of his doting owners. 



Quail love farm lands. Any old wheat, oat, or 

 barley field, with brushy edges, and brier-covered 

 fences, is a favorite spot. 



A good dog, and practice, will make any man 

 an enthusiastic follower of this delightful sport. 



'■PRAIRIE CHICKENS" 



The pinnated grouse, or "prairie chicken," is 

 a splendid game bird. It is found in the greatest 

 numbers in the wheat country bordering the great 



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