Why do people hunt snipes? I am not saying anything about the hunters of them i was just wondering what they were usd for and i

[KMB33]

Why do people hunt snipes? I am not saying anything about the hunters of them i was just wondering what they were usd for and if snipes caused any damage. How much meat can youg et out of one? Do you eat them? Just curious

[Big O]

I don't think they cause any damage, but they are a food source just like ducks,deer,etc.
It would take a "mess" of them a make a meal like doves. I've never eaten on but I have a buddy in Lous. that hunts/eats them every year. Says they are good.

[KMB33]

thanks

[Del in KS]

Remember the thread Dave did last year about Westerns. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was the favorite if memory serves. Well here's a trivia question about the GB & U. What was the name on the grave that held the $200,000 in gold coins? Here's a little help. No cheating please. Was it

A. Bill Carson

B. Unknown

C. Arch Stanton

D.Bill Jackson

Make your pick and I will post the answer in a day or two.

[Del in KS]

Sorry, I put this in the wrong place.

[Del in KS]

Snipe a very small even a little smaller than a dove. They are all dark meat and taste much like a dove. Snipe are a very challenging bird to hit. A light load of number 8 shot is preferred.

[FloridaHunter1226]

Del and Big O hit on the dot... the only thing I have to add is that they are hard as hell to find. You have to go into some deep cover to find them and hunt em. Good luck!

[matouse3]

Same size as woodcock, takes a bunch to make a meal. I don't care for either. Worm eaters- taste like dirt.

[KMB33]

We have snipes running aroun in the cornfields.

[shawn_bland]

remember while snipe hunting cover yourself in snipe urine

[KMB33]

nasty
dont think i will try that

[2Poppa]

Check this out ...

http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/i2300id.html

[rudyglove27]

Agreed with Big O and + 1 for you sir!!!