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gun walking with the beaters, or a little in advance of 

 them, is of great importance, and he should be warned 

 to keep a sharp look-out in passing any openings in the 

 covert. 



In looking for cock in the open, it must be remem- 

 bered that they generally feed on the lee side of a hill, 

 and may be found where they feed. It is better to 

 remember this rule than to trouble one's memory by 

 north, south, east, or west. When there is no wind, 

 they choose the brightest or sunniest side. 



Roe- Shooting 



In shooting roe-deer by driving, the main point to 

 be remembered by the keepers is the tendency for the 

 roe to break back through the line of beaters, and there- 

 fore he should advise, if necessary, that some of the guns 

 should walk with the beaters. The other guns should 

 be kept absolutely out of sight. 



Hares 



In considering how to maintain a good stock of 

 brown hares, it is necessary for the keeper to remember 

 that they require a lot of cover. 



In driving hares, the drive should be down wind, 

 there should be plenty of flanks, and the beaters should 

 advance slowly and quietly. 



For the improvement of stock, a few bucks and does 

 should be turned down yearly. They are easily obtain- 



