Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Pheasants in Covert and Aviary
Wherever the preservation of Pheasants constitutes an essential part Of game-rearing, it is indispensable to provide the birds with coverts best adapted to protect them against not only their natural enemies, but above all, against that lawless sportsman, the poacher, though many will, I have no doubt, take exception and Objection to the use of the title Sportsman in connection with a man whose nocturnal depredations are performed in every manner contrary to the rules Of sportsmanship, to say nothing as to his total disregard for what may be termed the Ethics of Sport. The Single handed poacher is, as a rule, a less formidable foe to deal with than a covey of poachers, the desperate actions of which frequently lead to the most serious consequences. The prevention of poaching is certainly better than its cure by either fine or imprisonment, and had those engaged in the planting of coverts during antecedent years only con sidered this matter, both lawlessness and night-watching would have played very little part in connection with game preservation.
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