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Woodcock Shooting, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Woodcock Shooting, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Woodcock Shooting, 1850. A difference of opinion will be found to exist as to the best kind of dog for the pursuit of the woodcock. A valued friend, who resided during the last shooting season at Taynish House, by Lochgilphead, in Argyleshire, in one of his letters, observes: "I think that more cocks may be killed with one or two steady pointers than with spaniels: with the latter you will find more birds; with the former you will have the better diversion". During the season of 1849-50, this gentleman killed with his own gun upwards of two hundred and fifty cocks. His opinion is entitled to great attention, for a more ardent disciple of the trigger never breathed...Such [dogs] as are used should possess the most exquisite sense of smell, and one at least should have been taught to retrieve'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Woodcock Shooting, 1850: A Timeless Tradition of Hunting and Canine Companionship This evocative print, titled 'Woodcock Shooting, 1850,' captures the essence of a cherished pastime in 19th century Britain: the pursuit of woodcock with gun and dog. The scene unfolds in the idyllic countryside, with hunters clad in tweed and waistcoats, their faces focused intently on the task at hand. The woodcock, a wading shorebird, is a prized game bird, and the image reflects the intense dedication and passion that hunters of the time brought to the sport. The debate rages on as to which type of dog is best suited for the hunt: steady pointers or spaniels. The letter from a valued friend, penned during the 1849-50 season, asserts that more woodcock can be killed with the former, offering a superior diversion. The hunter in this print, with his gun at the ready, has evidently taken this advice to heart, having claimed the lives of over two hundred and fifty woodcock during the previous season. The dogs, one a pointer and the other a retriever, are depicted in the foreground, their keen senses of smell and unwavering loyalty on full display. This engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, underscores the deep connection between man and nature, as well as the bond between man and dog, that defined the rural life of the Victorian era. The woodcock hunt, with its rich history and tradition, continues to captivate and inspire, serving as a testament to the enduring allure of the great outdoors and the joy of the hunt.
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