Woodcock
Sobre la caza de woodcock
Woodcock hunting is one of the finest forms of small game hunting. The bird is perfectly camouflaged and sits tight until the dog is almost on top of it, before flushing with a characteristic wing whir.
The hunt is done with a pointing dog in damp forest, typically along streams and in alder groves. The woodcock is most active at dusk and can also be hunted during evening flights between feeding areas.
The best days are during the migration period in October, when woodcock from northern Europe pass through Norwegian coastal areas. One day the woods can be empty, the next suddenly full of birds.
Shotgun with fine shot (6–7) in 20-gauge is ideal in the tight terrain.
Periodo hábil
10 Sep – 23 Dec
Hunting is limited to Southern and Central Norway. The woodcock is a migrant, and the best opportunities come during the autumn passage in October.
Peso
250–400 g
Distribución
The woodcock breeds in damp woodland in Southern Norway and along the coast up to Trøndelag. During migration it can be found across the country, but the best hunting is in coastal districts.
Terreno
Damp deciduous and mixed woodland with a thick litter layer. The woodcock probes the soil with its long bill for earthworms. Alder and birch woodland along streams is typical.
Identificación
Mottled brown with dark barring. Perfectly camouflaged against the forest floor. Long, straight bill.
Consejos de caza
Hunt damp woodland along streams. The best days usually come after mild nights with light rain during the October passage.
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