yds Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 http://youtu.be/N4RgnzELTBo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 They are a bit sharp running across them rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Yes they need dogs with shorter legs Good video, sums up the atmosphere well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve0146 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Looks exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Stalker Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Good vid, It brings it all back! I'm looking forward to our trip in December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I am not shore that I like the idea of shooting things that are running not much chance of a good kill with one shot also it looks a bit like a fare ground shoot everything in a fenced compound just sit and wait for the dogs to chase them by where you are sat very sporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 I am not shore that I like the idea of shooting things that are running not much chance of a good kill with one shot also it looks a bit like a fare ground shoot everything in a fenced compound just sit and wait for the dogs to chase them by where you are sat very sporting. Unless you have actually done anything driven shooting like that shown in the video i can partly understand your opinion. It is as you say, not 100% guaranteed "good kill with one shot" but like all us sporting shooters we do what we can and try our best, or we should do As far as a "fair ground shoot" believe me its far from any fair ground tin-can ally i have seen, there is no fence apart from the local farmers fence erected to try and keep the "Wild" Boar out and stop them creating more damage to there crops and thats most probably miles away. The thing is about this type of shooting is the total unpradictability of it all, you can go out on these types of shoots and see nothing at all that ressembles a pig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Unless you have actually done anything driven shooting like that shown in the video i can partly understand your opinion. It is as you say, not 100% guaranteed "good kill with one shot" but like all us sporting shooters we do what we can and try our best, or we should do As far as a "fair ground shoot" believe me its far from any fair ground tin-can ally i have seen, there is no fence apart from the local farmers fence erected to try and keep the "Wild" Boar out and stop them creating more damage to there crops and thats most probably miles away. The thing is about this type of shooting is the total unpradictability of it all, you can go out on these types of shoots and see nothing at all that ressembles a pig. I get what you are saying but from what I could see on the video there seemed to be high seats by the trees ( I have never been to one of these shoots) but I have seen on TV people shooting boar and dear from high tree seats but not using dogs but putting food down and waiting for them to come then you can shoot the ones that require culling surely shooting running ones for the most part you just pop at anything that goes by. ( I should add that I have nothing against shooting Wild Boar or Dear its just sooting larger animals on the move I do not agree with as it is to easy to not to kill it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yds Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 The large calibres putting out 3-5,000 ft/lb's and bullets from 150-320gr and mushrooms resembling £2 coins puts a massive wound and shock into the animals. The fact the dogs are there makes quick ollow ups easy. Its no different to wounding a pigeon or a game bird with small shot. The fact we breed dogs for recovering these birds mean we understand and except they are going to happen. Each to there own. Driven birds, deer or boar, we are all sportsmen who respect our targets. regards john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) I too attended this trip to France and can tell you all, I had a fantastic time. I would like to point out that if you are interested in getting out to do some driven Boar shooting then you will not go wrong in doing it with “Stalking in England”. They are a very professional and efficient team who work really hard to make your experience with them a total pleasure. From the time you arrive at Bunwell Wood until the time you get back into your car at the end of your trip to head home, you will have a feeling of total content, knowing that you have been looked after throughout the whole trip. I have no hesitation in recommending them as a top team. I had a fantastic trip and had the pleasure of meeting a few likeminded guys including John (OP) and his missus who I do truly hope I will have the pleasure of meeting again on future trips. Their combined company helped to enhance the whole trip. I would like to thank them all for their fine company. To put the icing on the cake I did manage a Boar, taking it out at about 30/35 yards with the 300 win mag. I could have had a second if it had not been for the Jack Russell nipping at the Boars side as it thundered past my stand. Finally I would like to thank Mark, David and Rob from Stalking in England for all the effort that they have put into making this trip a total success. Edited March 11, 2013 by Blunderbust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I am not shore that I like the idea of shooting things that are running not much chance of a good kill with one shot also it looks a bit like a fare ground shoot everything in a fenced compound just sit and wait for the dogs to chase them by where you are sat very sporting. I have been on one of these hunts in france and i can assure you this is by no means easy these are very switched on animals i had boar within 6 ft of me but the shot wasnt safe ,inline with another gun and i moved too early and he spotted me . They come in get there bearings work out a route and go any movement or sound and you dont get a look in. even at 30 yrds these are off like the clappers the lead bore is usually the big sow so you have to leave her as well as any piglets but most other is on. on my visit i had a red stag stood right next to me working out a route but he wasnt a cull animal so i left him as well as some fantastic mouflon and fallow. if anybody is thinking that this is just canned hunting then think again and would urge anybody thinking of doing this to go for it the adrenalin is unreal when the dogs start and you here and see the boar/ deer atb wayne ps the food and company is also top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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