Never have your gun on full cock while walking about, especially whilst going through a fence.
Never stand too close to a burrow, and don’t be too eager to shoot.
Always have your gun pointed upwards to the clouds or down to the ground.
Never shoot at a rabbit as it sits on the top of the hole, or you might shoot the ferret. Always stand so that all the shooters can see one another.
Never remove from where the gamekeeper places you.
Never have your gun barrels up while it is raining.
When you go out in the country always provide yourself with refreshments before starting.
If you miss an easy shot don’t blame the gun.
Don’t be too excited, and get well on the rabbits before you pull.
If the keeper’s dog is retrieving rabbits never attempt to take one from it.