Shooting Safety Rhyme?

Years ago a read a book about English Gamekeepers and in it there was a Rhyme that was taught to children about shooting safety. For the life of me I cant find the book and I would like my kids to learn that Rhyme.

Anyone know what I am talking about?

Written by Mark Beaufoy MP

A Fathers Advice

If a sportsman true you'd be
Listen carefully to me. . .

Never, never let your gun
Pointed be at anyone.
That it may unloaded be
Matters not the least to me.

When a hedge or fence you cross
Though of time it cause a loss
From your gun the cartridge take
For the greater safety's sake.

If twixt you and neighbouring gun
Bird shall fly or beast may run
Let this maxim ere be thine
"Follow not across the line."

Stops and beaters oft unseen
Lurk behind some leafy screen.
Calm and steady always be
"Never shoot where you can't see."

You may kill or you may miss
But at all times think this:
"All the pheasants ever bred
Won't repay for one man dead."

Mark Beaufoy - 1902

Thank you! That is the one

Shakari
I am impressed, once again

quote:

Originally posted by ravenr:
Shakari
I am impressed, once again

Mate, I learnt that poem when I was about 6 or 7 and it's stayed with me forever.

I hope it serves Brad's kids equally well.

If I remember correctly, the author wrote it for his kids.