@Keigan you realize that snipe hunting is primarily a joke in North America right?
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snipe hunt is a type of
practical joke, in existence in North America as early as the 1840s, in which an unsuspecting newcomer is duped into trying to catch a non-existent animal called a
snipe. While
snipe comprise an actual family of birds, the
snipe hunt is a quest for an imaginary creature whose description varies.
The target of the prank is led to an outdoor spot and given instructions for catching the snipe; these often include waiting in the dark and holding an empty bag or making noises to attract the prey. The others involved in the prank then leave the newcomer alone in the woods to discover the joke. As an American
rite of passage, snipe hunting is often associated with
summer camps and groups such as the
Boy Scouts.
