Snipe?

[30-30]

Does anyone actually go after these birds? It’s a hoot. Like quail hunting in the marsh.

Any recipes, or hunting tips?

[panhandlehunter]

Yes, I love hunting them. I’ve always just treated them the same as dove. I used to walk around the edge of our flooded fields, they make an unmistakable sound when they flush.

[Greenheadless]

They are fun to hunt and can be a sporty shoot. They liked low, moist (not wet) areas where we would hunt them.

As for table fare, they are ok. Dove are better.

[stinkbelly]

It is a blast. We hunt them in DU areas.

[DUKFVR]

I hunt them. Lots of fun. I cook them just like a dove.

[SaltwaterSlick]

What size sack do y’all use? How far do you set up from the sack to start calling??

[30-30]

Boys, we got him. We finally got him.

[Texas Grown]

I carry a box or two of steel 7 shot just for those lil dart-n water-duck-n rascals! I've had a few duck hunts suddenly turn into snipe hunts. If they sense danger, they will submerge themselves in water, leaving only the eyes and tail above the waterline before jumping up and flying that zig-zag motion while letting out a "reeeeek". If they are working the mud near reeds or brush, they know to take out the opposite side you're on. If the bank is fairly open, and you spot one go down, your best shot is going to be with a full choke . Super spooky birds!

[Hoggslayer]

I've had a blast ever time I've taken someone Snipe hunting.

[Leemo]

I still remember my first and last snipe hunt 51 years ago

[Gumbo Man]

To me they eat just like a dove. Are you a good wing shooter? Good on doves, ducks, especially teal? If you ever get the big head about your shooting ability go walk up some snipe. TG got it right. A little zig a little zag and if your lucky then they’ll go straight up. It’ll normally bring you back to being a little humble.

[eradicator]

What size sack do y’all use? How far do you set up from the sack to start calling??

That was my first thought

[30-30]

I can’t seem to get within ~20 yards before they flush. Then they’re at 30+ by the time I get my gun shouldered.

[MassMan]

They show up behind my house every year around this time. My Brit flushes them rather than point. I'm sure they're a ton of fun to chase.

[Flint knapper]

When I was a kid, I had a friend that had some supper hand to eye skills with a rifle. Saw him down a snipe with a 22 mag once! Those birds sure do some crazy flying and are hard to hit even with a shotgun for me!