Whilst perusing the site below, I came across something that no self-respecting Haggis hunter should be without - "The Haggis Whistle" (https://web92.secure-secure.co.uk/la...ml%23a419#a419). It actually imitates the mating call of the Haggis, thus ensuring the 'Basher' can ensure the happiness of his 'Masher' at St Andrew's Tide and Burns Night. (C.F. 'Hamish - The Hairy Haggis' by A.K. Paterson (http://www.lomondbooks.com/Lomond_Bo...ggis.3273.html) for more info on Bashers and Mashers). St Andrew's Tide isn't far off now so order quick before they sell out!
Martin. AKA - The Scouter in a Kilt. Proud, but homesick, son of Skye. Member of the Clan MacLeod Society (Scotland)
Do you know if that is for the European Haggis only or will it call the new world Haggis?
Originally Posted by Friday Do you know if that is for the European Haggis only or will it call the new world Haggis? According to Haggipoedia, the western hemisphere version (haggis domesticus), while closely resembling the European variety (haggis tartanus) it is actually in the same family as the Great Northern Snipe found in the Great Lakes region and Canada, with entirely different mating habits. I do understand that there are some folks who have tried haggis ranching in Southern California, with little success. They don't breed well in captivity.
I may have to get one of The Haggis Whistles, I am scheduled to go on a snipe hunt on the next Blue Moon. I wonder if it could be modified to give the matting call of the Southern Pennsylvania Hollow Snipe?
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