Snipe Hunting

Here in the United States Snipe hunting is a rather interesting sport and a sport used most often to teach youth to just quiet down for a bit and to learn to enjoy nature.

As a father I would say that a sons first snipe hunt is a father and son bonding expeirience. I have never gone snipe hunting with my daughters because I didn't think they would all that much enjoy the out come, lol.

Snipe hunting is such a popular sport and I am sure everyone has their own stories of learning how to do it and the technique used for bagging a Snipe. If a bag was used.

Snipe only come out in the dark and are very quite and quick little critters. I guess the best way I have taught others to catch them is to arm themselves with a paper grocery sack. Next is to locate ones self on a trail when it gets very dark. Quiet is most important. Extremely important!!!

One takes the paper sack and lays the open end in the direction of the moss growing on the north side of a tree at least 10'-15' from the tree. One must lay behind the bag reaching their arms over it clutching the open end of the bag for the snipe to run into it. Every once in awhile a very soft whisper like "whoooot" must be done to attract the snipe. Also every once in awhile a small tap was to be used on the bottom of the bag.

Many a camper doesn't get past this stage without falling asleep but if one does and a Snipe does run into the paper sack then the sack must be quickly rolled up and a run must be made for camp with the prized snipe.

What is your adventure in Snipe hunting and would you care to share it? I'm sure everyone has a tale to tell and remember, other parts of the world can't enjoy the Snipe Hunting Adventures we share here so make them feel the love of the sport. Don't get to involved with the catch of the big Snipe and the beating of the bag. We don't want to gross anyone out or offend the Snipe Lovers of the world that just don't understand.

Thanks, Mac.