Šljuka bena (Scolopax rusticola L.) je tradicionalna divljač na području Republike Hrvatske. Tijekom proljetnih i jesenskih seoba šljuke se zadržavaju kraće vrijeme i u našim lovištima. Pri tome traže vlažna tla mlađih šuma graba i hrasta, zbog svog karakterističnog načina ishrane. Zanimljiv i nadasve cijenjen lov na šljuke provodi se kroz dvije osnovne metode, doček na zemlji i buširanje. Novi propisi danas značajno mijenjaju tradicionalni postupak sa ovom divljači po odstrjelu, odnosno nalažu izravnu otpremu lovine u objekte za obradu, pregled i hlađenje. Ovime se značajno utječe na pripremu tradicionalnih specijaliteta od ove divljači, od kojih su svakako najcjenjenija crijeva. Osim ovako, šljuke se uz prethodnu pripremu spravljaju i na razne druge načine.Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola L.) is a traditional game species in the Republic of Croatia. During spring and autumn migration woodcock reside for a short period in our hunting grounds. They usually inhabit areas covered by hornbeam and oak forests, due to their characteristic way of feeding. Woodcock shooting is traditionally carried out by two methods, shooting from a ground on overflight places and close-quarter hunting with pointer dog. Traditional after shooting procedure with feathered game is significantly altered by newest rules, which demands for direct transport of shot game to facilities for dressing and sanitary inspection. This rule has a strong impact on preparation of traditional game specialties, especially on one of the most esteemed, its intestines. Along with this way of preparation, there are plenty of different recipes for preparation of woodcock meat
