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game birds a term used variously for all birds of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous, or chickenlike, birds), for certain quarry species within this order, and for a variety of quarry birds of several other orders. In Britain game bird refers particularly to partridge, grouse, and quail. In North America the term may include various gallinaceous birds such as quail and turkey, aquatic quarry birds such as duck and geese, and shorebirds such as woodcock, snipe, and plover. Game birds are hunted extensively, especially in the English-speaking world, and a number of dogs, including pointers, setters, and retrievers, have been specially bred for this purpose. Laws designating game birds and licensing their hunting were originally enacted in England to protect the privileges of nobility. Today, many countries enact licensing laws (see game laws ), but these are generally for the protection of the animals rather than the hunters.

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	Quail provide a "change of pace" for poultry owners.(The poultry yard) Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...dinner guest. The thought of raising game birds was an intriguing one to say the least...first to admit that I knew nothing about game birds but I do remember having wild quail for...types. Bobwhite are considered domestic game birds but Coturnix are not. Some states require... Read more
	Game bird theft. Newspaper article from: Whitby Gazette (Whitby, England); 7/3/2007; 22 words ; TWO hens have been stolen from a field in Goathland. The Old English Game Birds were taken sometime between 5pm and 8.30pm on Thursday 7 June. Read more
	Savage Smokeless Muzzleloader, PolarWraps Provides Body Heat, Stoney-Wolf Calls Game. Magazine article from: Shooting Industry; 4/1/2001; ; 211 words ; ...allows the user to see the difference between his calls and the animal's natural sounds, via a digital spectrogram. There are four CDs in the series, one each on big game, game birds, waterfowl and predators (turkey calls are on the game birds CD). Read more
	Plan hatched to combat bird flu threat. Newspaper article from: The Star (Sheffield) (Sheffield, England); 1/27/2006; 273 words ; ...the local register as well as people who breed small number of game birds for shooting. It is not yet sure whether the Government is to take action to halt large numbers of game birds such as pheasants and partridges being released into the countryside... Read more
	Bird flu threat action talks. Newspaper article from: The Star (Sheffield) (Sheffield, England); 2/3/2006; 317 words ; ...require anyone who keeps poultry, or breeds small numbers of game birds for shooting, to register. The government has a Poultry Register...yet clear whether the Government is to stop large numbers of game birds being released on large country estates like those in South... Read more
	Buying shotshells: buy smart and sell more in the new year. Magazine article from: Shooting Industry; 12/1/1990; ; 700+ words ; ...sizes for varied individual species of game birds. These sportsmen are generally veterans...loads are most effective for various game birds. So there does exist various schools...this very same principle applies to game birds. At 75 yards, for example, size 6 shot... Read more
	The Guns Of MERKEL. Magazine article from: Guns Magazine; 12/1/2000; ; 700+ words ; ...an engraver with over 16 years of experience. She engraved game birds on the action, and every screw on the shotgun has a scroll...skeet, trap, and sporting clays. True field guns for upland game birds and overhead passing geese and ducks are also available. Acquired... Read more
	Living on the wild side: using wild game can save a lot on your grocery bill, so try ...(The coutry kitchen) Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 11/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...species, a license may not be required, but it doesn't hurt to check first, to make sure of the details. For large game and certain game birds and fowl, a permit additional or separate from your hunting license may be needed. For some game birds, a f Read more
	Tips on gourmet game cookery. Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 11/1/1993; 605 words ; ...basting, or laying bacon strips over roasts or breasts of game birds. For ground meat and sausage, pork fat or beef suet is added...preparing oddsized roasts or other pieces of meat. Don't let game birds dry out while cooking. Lay bacon over roasting birds, or baste... Read more
	Three partridges discovered in suitcase at UK airport. Magazine article from: Airline Industry Information; 7/23/2002; 110 words ; ...examination of the man's luggage, officials discovered three small wooden boxes containing the live francolin partridges. The game birds were seized and handed over to the RSPCA, which is currently investigating the incident. The man, who had arrived at the airport... Read more

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