Snipe hunting is essentially a prank that’s played on kids and novice hunters where you send them off with a bag to capture a “snipe,” a mythical bird that doesn’t exist. But Wilson’s Snipe IS a real ...

You’re going out hunting with some friends or family, and you’ve never been much of a hunter. It might even be your ...

You’re going out hunting with some friends or family, and you’ve never been much of a hunter. It might even be your ...

James Bigley Ranches. Snipe Hunting and the Myths Behind It. Posted: June 14, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025. James Bigley uncovers the truth about snipe hunting and its roots in land-use myths.

“Snipe Hunts” have been historically used as an excuse to get out of the house and into the woods, often with an ulterior motive of indulging in adult beverages. However, ...

But pay no mind to the calendar: this April Fools’ Day Snipe Hunt at Frohring Meadows in Chagrin Falls is not a prank. “Come on, here, snipe! Get in there!” said naturalist Trevor Wearstler as he ...

When an American hunter moves to Ireland, he puzzles over the locals' love of hunting snipe rather than the abundant pheasants and ducks. An American wingshooter from North Dakota moves back to his ...

The decision to schedule a snipe hunt on April 1 was a cheeky choice, but Wearstler said conditions are ideal this time of year to spot the Wilson snipe in the Geauga Parks District.