Common Snipe
About common snipe hunting
The common snipe is one of the hardest birds to hit with a shotgun. It takes off in a zigzag flight that makes it nearly impossible to predict its direction in the first few seconds.
The hunt involves walking up wetland areas, preferably with a dog. The snipe sits tight and flushes right in front of your feet with a sharp call. The shooting window is brief before the bird disappears in its unpredictable flight.
This is hunting that demands a lot of practice, and it gives a great sense of accomplishment when you connect. Many experienced hunters consider the snipe the most difficult bird to shoot.
Fine shot (7–8) in 20-gauge is well suited.
Hunting Season
10. sep – 23. des
Jakta er begrenset til områder sør for Nordland fylke.
Weight
80–120 g
Distribution
Enkeltbekkasinen hekker på myrer og våtmarker over hele Norge. De tetteste bestandene finnes i fjellområdene og langs kysten. Om høsten samles fuglene i lavlandet før trekket sørover.
Terrain
Myrer, våtmarker og strandenger. Bekkasinen stikker nebbet i bløt jord for å finne mark og larver. Grunt vann med mudderbunn er typisk habitat.
Identification
Brunspraglet med lange, lyse striper på ryggen. Langt, rett nebb. Vanskelig å se på bakken.
Hunting Tips
Gå sakte gjennom myrer og våtmarker. Bekkasinen sitter tett. Skyt instinktivt på den første retningsendringen.
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