Snipe Hunting

[UTHeathen]

A colleague of mine is taking her sons out camping for the first time this weekend. I asked her if she was going to take her sons snipe hunting. She had never heard of such a thing. When I asked the guys in the office if they had been snipe hunting I got a very similar snickering response. I, of course, went on my first snipe hunt at boy scout camp when I was 12. I never did catch one, but I was told it was because I wasn't calling them in correctly. Has anyone here had any success hunting the elusive snipe? If so, what techniques have been the most successful for you? I would love to pass on any pointers so that my friend has the most successful hunt possible.

[Swamp]

[Flea]

I understand they are attracted to a marijuana haze. Maybe she should hot-box the tent while they are beating the bushes.

[Zip City]

[tinnitus photography]

caught it w/ my bare hands

[UTHeathen]

tinnitus

caught it w/ my bare hands

Woah Tinnitus, that is a handsome snipe right there. NIce work. Must have been tricky to get so close in the daylight.

['Scratch]

The snipe hunters I know prefer lightweight 20 gauges with 7.5 shot, wading boots and a good retriever.

Fun fact - the term "sniper" is a reference to the skill and ability of dedicated snipe hunters who can actually hit those crazy flying mudbats.