Professional paper

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola L.), from biology to kitchen

Dean Konjević orcid.org/0000-0002-8584-9825 ; Katedra za biologiju, patologiju i uzgoj divljači, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Heinzelova 55, Zagreb
Emil Srebočan ; Zavod za farmakologiju i toksikologiju, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Heinzelova 55, Zagreb

Abstract

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola L.) is a traditional game species in the Republic of Croatia. During spring and autumn migration woodcock reside for a short period in our hunting grounds. They usually inhabit areas covered by hornbeam and oak forests, due to their characteristic way of feeding. Woodcock shooting is traditionally carried out by two methods, shooting from a ground on overflight places and close-quarter hunting with pointer dog. Traditional after shooting procedure with feathered game is significantly altered by newest rules, which demands for direct transport of shot game to facilities for dressing and sanitary inspection. This rule has a strong impact on preparation of traditional game specialties, especially on one of the most esteemed, its intestines. Along with this way of preparation, there are plenty of different recipes for preparation of woodcock meat.

Keywords

woodcock; hunt; tradition; specialty

Hrčak ID:

21220

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/21220

Publication date:

15.7.2004.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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