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100 1 _aOates, W. Coape
245 1 0 _aWild Ducks: How to Rear and Shoot Them
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-05-04
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Wild Ducks: How to Rear and Shoot Them" by W. Coape Oates is a practical guide on the management and hunting of wild ducks, published in the early 20th century. This book serves as a detailed instruction manual for enthusiasts interested in rearing wild ducks on economical lines, covering aspects such as their selection, nesting, hatching, and methods for shooting. The likely topic revolves around both the care of wild ducks for breeding and the sport of duck hunting. The content of the book is structured into chapters that form a comprehensive resource for aspiring duck keepers and hunters. Oates begins by discussing the ideal conditions for raising wild ducks, including selecting the right environment, maintaining a balanced ratio of drakes to ducks, and ensuring their safety from predators. He explores the nuances of their laying and hatching processes and highlights best practices for feeding, which play a critical role in the health and productivity of the ducks. The author emphasizes the importance of familiarity and comfort for the birds, which is essential for successful shooting. In the final chapters, Oates details various methods of duck shooting, including strategic setups for hunts and the best practices for maximizing the shooting experience while minimizing stress on the birds. Overall, the book combines practical husbandry advice with insights into creating a rewarding hunting experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDucks
653 _aDuck shooting
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28686
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