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general direction of the wind. Constant observation 

 is the making of a good stalker. Never try to stalk in 

 thick mist. You will do much harm and no good. 



(g) The distance one may approach near to a herd 

 varies. When there is a strong wind it is not safe to 

 pass within a mile of the herd. 



(k) In making a stalk, be particularly careful to 

 avoid any outlying herds of deer ; if these see you they 

 may scamper over the forest and upset all your 

 calculations. 



"The best laid schemes o' mice and men 

 Gang aft a-gley." 



