Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-14
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tainly Induced drainage and rosiaim-
ing, thus driving all game to state ana
national preserves or large bodies or
water. The major portion Of the
shooting clubs are respecting
sportsmen, who religcously conform
with all laws, while their limieed
membership is "A guarantee against
the killing OF excessive amounts OF
game at any time.
The Duck Island Club on the Illinois
river are most punctilliols In their
observance of rules and regulations.
During the closed season, as designated
by the federal law, the preserve be-
comes n game sanctuary. under the
supervision OF the care taker, whose
duty Is to feed, guard, propagate and
protect. This ie the policy OF most
clubs who assist materially in the
conserving Of wild life against the en-
croachments of civilization.
The gradual disappearance OF game
has forced the would-be wing shot
into other channels for experience and
practice. The inanirnate target, up''-
which there Is no closed season or bag
limit, manufactured from pitch. clay.
and whiting. moulded into the form OF
a four-irch saucer. to be thrown from
trap distance OF approximately
so yards, at diversity of angles, IN
fight very much resembling n bird
upon the wing. This flying object is
to be crushed or broken in mid air. with
q restricted load OF ~ ounces OF NO.
IN shot, three drains OF powder, from
a twelve gauge gun. This piece de
resistance when chartered by an
aspirant for wing shooting honors.
gives all the sensations and thrills ex-
perienced afield. when in pursuit OF
those feathered beauties; the only alb
sent pleasure is the culinary final
Trapsohoting has been endorsed by
Uncle Sam and instructors placed in
cantonments and ground schools. This
great patriotic pasttime is certainly
destined to become the major sport in
America
A. conservation of the all essential
element in the winning Of the worlds
war every man wiJhin the limits Of
the draft age 1915 should Immediately
learn to shoot. This admonition also
applies to the Home Defense Guard or
prospective members. Every boy or
requisite age to become Boy Scout
should learn to handle gun and
shoot.
Americans should become an army,
OF expert shots Preparedness insures
permanent and perpetual peace.
MarshaIPs Answers 10 Nimrods.
ouestion-What in your judgment is
the best 1.-gauge load for duck shoot
ing, Jake Gustaveson. Moline. Ill.
Answer-For all round shooting both
4 Arovv IF hulk
or rs grains dense powder. III ounces
OF No. s chilled SHOT.
Ouestion-Is trapshooting being
taught in soldiers camps? What good
is it, Huns don't have wings. Mike
Carroll, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Answer-Right you are, Mike. the
writer agrees with you-they do not
have wings: II decorated in the future.
they would have trouble keeping them
from being sin9ed. Wing shooting is
being taught because 1t Is especially
useful In aviation work. Shotguns
when used in trench work and proper
" directed are most efficient. Don't
cri.icise. Mike. you will find that Uncle
Sam is making very few mistakes
which are easily corrected and Sever
occur a second time.
Question-Do you think there viii
be prosecutions under the late federal
duck law? Would it be safe to shoot
next spring? James Cruzen. Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Answer-Those in authority say
there will be aggressive prosecutions
under the federal migratory game law
hereafter. The law is logical and
should be respected Don't tranSgresS.
The sport to be derived will not justify
the chances you are taking when con-
iicting with government edicts.