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July 19, 1894
The Lusk Herald
Lusk, Niobrara County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Mr. Jackson, an African hunter, describes hippo hunting as depending more on accurate and quick shooting than stalking, easy when animals are basking but challenging when they become cunning and disturbed.
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Hunting the Hippo.
"Hippo-shooting, compared with other sport, is poor," said Mr. Jackson, an African hunter.
"In the first place, it depends more on accuracy of aim and proficiency in quick shooting than on stalking. To crawl up to the edge of a high bank, probably several feet above the surface of the water in which a school of these huge beasts is lying basking in the sun on the shallows, requires little skill provided the wind is fair. Neither is a steady pot-shot at a range of twenty-five yards at a well-defined mark such as the beast's eye and ear, or in a line between the two, as he lies perfectly still, half out of the water and possibly asleep, or floating quite motionless on the top of the water, a great test of prowess in shooting.
When once scared, however, the conditions are changed, as hippos then become very cunning and take a great deal of circumventing, and will test the sportsman's patience, as well as the accuracy and quickness of his aim, to the utmost. If they have not been much shot at or disturbed they will show up again in a few minutes after the first shot."
"Hippo-shooting, compared with other sport, is poor," said Mr. Jackson, an African hunter.
"In the first place, it depends more on accuracy of aim and proficiency in quick shooting than on stalking. To crawl up to the edge of a high bank, probably several feet above the surface of the water in which a school of these huge beasts is lying basking in the sun on the shallows, requires little skill provided the wind is fair. Neither is a steady pot-shot at a range of twenty-five yards at a well-defined mark such as the beast's eye and ear, or in a line between the two, as he lies perfectly still, half out of the water and possibly asleep, or floating quite motionless on the top of the water, a great test of prowess in shooting.
When once scared, however, the conditions are changed, as hippos then become very cunning and take a great deal of circumventing, and will test the sportsman's patience, as well as the accuracy and quickness of his aim, to the utmost. If they have not been much shot at or disturbed they will show up again in a few minutes after the first shot."
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Hippo Hunting
African Hunter
Shooting Accuracy
Animal Behavior
Sportsmanship
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Jackson
Where did it happen?
Africa
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Key Persons
Mr. Jackson
Location
Africa
Story Details
Mr. Jackson explains that hippo hunting requires little stalking skill when animals are basking but becomes a test of patience, accuracy, and quick aim when they are scared and act cunningly.