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WILD FOWL SHOOTING. 



than soft. It is a- trifle lighter than soft shot, but this 

 disadvantage is more than offset by the benefits obtained 

 in using it. 



The reader will find below a tablei of sizes used 

 generally throughout the United States : 



As the beginner will oftentimes find birds other 

 than those he starts out to hunt, it will perhaps aid 

 him on his pleasant migrations, if he knows what sizes 

 are best for the different species of birds he will so 

 often find throughout the Middle and Western States. 



For Geese Nos. 1,2, 3 or 4. 



" Swan " 1,2, or 3. 



( 5, 6, 7 or 8 (the 8's over de- 



^' Mallards " 5 — 



( coys in timber or rice.) 



