| Game birds are fowl hunted either for sport or for food and are normally not domesticated. There are different types of game birds the world over, with their diversity influenced greatly by climate. Game birds hunted for food depends on local tastes and what is locally accepted as food.
There are countries that have legalized the hunting of game birds while others have not. For countries where bird gaming is legal, one has to have a licence. The licence will also stipulate the kind of birds you are allowed to game, with classifications such as large and small game being used. Birds hunted for food are believed to have much tastier meat, though a little tough. Small game birds hunted for meat can be processed intact after de-feathering though it is always recommended the meat be hung for a few days to make it softer.
Game birds hunted for sport is mostly a leisure activity. In Africa where large numbers of wild birds are found, gaming for sport is illegal, as wild birds are a tourist attraction. In Kenya for example, hunting game birds, or any game for that matter is illegal, although the country hosts some of the largest pools of game.
Game birds commonly hunted include the Capercaillie, Duck, Grouse, Guinea Fowl, Mallard, Partridge, Pheasant, Quail, Ratites (Ostrich, Emu and Rhea), Snipe, Teal, Woodcock and Wood Pigeon. Countries have also for a long time used gaming laws which protect game birds, such as the Game Act 1893 in the UK. |
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