Hunting in 18th Century Burgos

The differential presence of shotguns and other firearms apt for hunting found in the probate inventories of 18th century Burgos allows a contrasting analysis to be made of the different behaviours displayed by each of the social categories of city professionals. The less fortunate resorted to hunting as a means to supplement habitually deficient diet. The aristocracy and the privileged classes would go hunting for leisure, entertainment or military training.