Woodcock

[REIDY10_0]

I got wood cocks today.

I will keep the wings and i guess some of the hackle feathers, anything else worth keeping?

Also anyone got a tried and tested recipe?

Munro

[maharg]

Was it a left and a right?

[REIDY10_0]

I am not much of a shot when it matters, i was given them by a friend who is a bloody good shot.

Munro

[maharg]

Never managed that feat myself. Had one good chance and fluffed it.
Did get 3 duck with a left and a right though once.

[gelert]

look along the wing youll come across a stiff small feather with a very fine tip.1 on each wind same feather they use to paint stripes on cars back in the day.
not very big about an inch or so.use it to apply some varnish.

[BRUCE1]

Originally Posted by maharg

was it a left and a right?

if it was , was it a proper left and right ??

Where you have to shoot them before they sh1te in flight shortly after taking up

[REIDY10_0]

Originally Posted by gelert

look along the wing youll come across a stiff small feather with a very fine tip.1 on each wind same feather they use to paint stripes on cars back in the day.
not very big about an inch or so.use it to apply some varnish.

I know about these, alot of artists use them.
Strange wee hard feathers.

Munro

[stuartpengs]

Originally Posted by maharg

Was it a left and a right?

Doesn't one have to be a snipe for the world famous ultimate left and right?

[maharg]

Originally Posted by stuartpengs

Doesn't one have to be a snipe for the world famous ultimate left and right?

Might be that to.
Always used to get a fright when someone would shout, "cock up" at the sight of a woodcock bursting from cover

[REIDY10_0]

Originally Posted by maharg

Might be that to.
Always used to get a fright when someone would shout, "cock up" at the sight of a woodcock bursting from cover

That would get your attention