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iqbal
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The most difficult bird to shoot
#2890 - 21/05/03 03:12 AM

There has been a lot of debate on the most difficult or dangerous animal to shoot but what about the most difficult or elusive bird to shoot.The Americans may say "turkey"and down here it is the chukka partridge but what about Aust. or NZ or Africa and Europe.

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Re: The most difficult bird to shoot [Re: iqbal]
#2893 - 21/05/03 04:46 AM

probably dodo`s or moa`s would be tough lol.

I have shot snipe before and they can go a bit especially if the first shot misses.

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Re: The most difficult bird to shoot [Re: gryphon]
#2899 - 21/05/03 07:21 PM

I agree with Gryphon, probably the Japanese or Manchurian Snipe.

Unfortunately not on the legal game list anymore due to an International Migratory Bird treaty with Japan.

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Re: The most difficult bird to shoot [Re: iqbal]
#3354 - 17/06/03 12:56 PM

Here in the states, I think the toughest bird to shoot is the Morning Dove. A small target, gifted with esp sailing along with a 30mph tailwind is tough. If you can bag 5 birds with a box of 25 shells, you're average.

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Re: The most difficult bird to shoot [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
#3356 - 17/06/03 01:40 PM

The one right in front of me!!!LOL
I have to say left to right fast moving dove. Then the mearns quail , it holds tight then flushes right between the legs. I know this because I have sang the high notes several times because these bombers.. Youch
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Re: The most difficult bird to shoot [Re: coues]
#3363 - 17/06/03 08:57 PM

My voice just got 5 octaves higher thinking about it. Two other tough birs here in the northeast are the Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock. The sit tight in the thickest of cover, then explode out at top speed. Very challenging targets.

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Re: The most difficult bird to shoot [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
#3993 - 07/08/03 01:46 PM

The toughest bird to hunt as far as I am concerned is the Crow. This is an extremely smart bird that works well as a group. How many other birds post sentries? Sean

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