THE MALLARD 219 



A duck-call is often used, which may be purchased 

 in the stores. The punter will often better imitate the 

 quack. A good call will aid to bring the wild birds 

 down. A bad one, however, is worse than none. 



I once bought one which proved a fine source of 

 amusement, but not of profit. At every quack the 

 ducks jumped a thousand feet or more straight up 

 into the air. 



. I used occasionally to spring it on a friend to see if 

 I could improve his shooting. 



