When an American hunter moves to Ireland, he puzzles over the locals' love of hunting snipe rather than the abundant pheasants and ducks.

First time bird watcher, but longtime outdoors enthusiast Dan Savette scans the horizon for snipe. It’s a practical joke that dates back to the 1800s: A naive camper is handed a lantern, a sack and is ...

Snipe hunting is a throwback to early America. A cookbook from the early 20th century wasn't complete without snipe and woodcock recipes. Snipe and other wading birds and shorebirds were once hotly ...

Growing up in Wyoming with a huge extended family was a gift. It shaped who I am in ways I’m still discovering. We had cousins of every age, aunts and uncles who blurred generational lines, and Sunday ...

“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, the snipe does indeed exist, ...

Magic. Magic is what keeps me going. Trying to find magic in my life is what keeps the mundane monotony out of my life. I try to keep the grueling agony of everyday life locked up in a burlap sack, ...