Woodcock

The most popular instance of waders, specially watched hunting - is the woodcock. Woodcock is a small bird with long beak, inhabitant of damp marshes and moist grounds. Woodcock flies fast, runs well, is able to swim and even dive. They nest at marshlands and canes. Shooting at woodcock is tricky for its air turning. At the beginning of hunting season (first decade of October), it is easy to shoot woodcock, while they allow dog to come nearer and fly on line.


The best dog for hunting to woodcock is pointer or settler (red), sometimes bleak depending on conditions. These species of dogs demonstrate better ability in hunting to woodcock due to self-temperamental move, effective work. Subjected by dog, woodcock usually rises high in to the air and make circles after that rarely falls down the certain places. During the flight they let out a cry like "khekch".Their place of habitability is various. It is possible to come across with a woodcock at marshlands as well as mossy fogs. During dry years they gather on the river banks. There are some places for hunting to wild cock in Azerbaijan, such as Masalli . You will be provided with accommodation board, transport and experienced huntsmen.