Luxury Wild Boar Hunt- February 2014- 7 Guns

[Edward Imp]

Hello.

 

This is a slightly speculative post to gauge interest in an unusual and one off opportunity to shoot huge wild boar in France. If, once you have read the details, and you are genuinely interested, please PM me and I will come back with further details. I am not looking for payment at the moment as I want a list of guns confirmed before I make the final arrangements.

 

I am able to offer seven guns the opportunity to visit an exclusive and unique venue in the Loire Valley, with guaranteed prolific massive wild boars. The estate itself is the grounds to one of the area’s largest chateaus with history back to the 17th century. The shoot was founded by myself and my friend about 12 years ago and has been slowly built up to become one of the finest boar hunting opportunities anywhere in the world. What makes this place truly different is the professionalism with which it is run and the standard of accommodation, and après hunt activities that we have available. This is not cheap and cheerful shooting for obvious reasons. The cost will be £2150 per gun.

 

The cost of the hunt will include all of the following-

 

1. Two nights Accommodation in the 6 star luxury 7 bedroomed lodge hotel within the estate. The lodge was designed for the rich and famous and is truly one of a kind. Your room will be equipped with everything you need down to slippers, a robe, and shaving kit....

2. Use of a weapon of your choice. This will be either a shotgun with breneke slugs, or a large calibre rifle.

3. All ammunition.

4. Wines chosen and served by one of France's most respected sommeliers, currently providing wines to Gordon Ramsay. This is not plonk from the supermarket but individually selected boutique wines from exclusive chateau’s around the world.

5. One of the best chefs in France preparing gourmet feasts, served at a seventeenth century solid oak table in front of the fines fire place in the Loire valley.

6 All required licences and insurance.

7. A training session on our professional running boar range.

8. Safety training, and a full preparation for boar hunting.

9. Warm refreshments and drinks served by our wenches in your high seat or at your peg.

8. Pre hunt traditional French Breakfast and associated shenanigans

9. Evening entertainment- post hunt banquet- shenanigans......

10. Guaranteed minimum bag of Wild Boar, at least one per gun. Everyone gets shooting, but of course it will be up to you to aim straight!

11. Dog pack, handlers and hunt assistants

12. Butcher prepared and packaged Boar meat to take home.

13. Reduced Trophy fees, if booked at the hunt- We charge just £745 for a fully mounted head, delivered directly to you in the UK. You can see hundreds of examples of our taxidermists work on the estate. Our taxidermist is considered the premier at his craft in the whole of Europe.

14. More excitement, and adrenalin fuelled hunting than you will experience anywhere in the world. Wild boar is ferocious and cunning. Keep your wits about you!

 

So, if you want, what I can absolutely promise, an incredible, memorable and exciting few days please register your interest with me as a first step. I will be catting to all interested parties by telephone to discuss the finer details and make sure that this type of hunting will suit you. Finally, this hunting is normally only available to the seriously wealthy. We are offering a less than half price deal as a one off this season because we have so many huge boars at the moment.

 

Finally, I realise that you can go to Romania or other countries and shoot at wild boar for much less money. All I can say is that in terms of getting what you pay for, this represents absolutely fantastic value for money. I have attached a few photos to help give you an idea of what to expect. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy this venue, normally reserved for princes and kings. The memory of this hunt will last forever.

 

To register your interest please PM me. I will then send you more pictures as I can only upload 300kb here!

 

Edited September 19, 2013 by Edward Imp

[Archie-fox]

having shot with Eddie i can recommend him 100%..

 

this would be the trip of a lifetime!!!

[EMcC]

having shot with Eddie i can recommend him 100%..

 

this would be the trip of a lifetime!!!

Can you afford to go a second time ;-)

[Archie-fox]

Can you afford to go a second time ;-)

 

 

was only clays the first time, tuna fishing in the caribean has cleaned me out for next year..

[filzee]

This is my dream holiday.

 

Unfortunately it would not be possible this year.

[Dunkield]

Are the boar truly wild, or is the estate fenced?

Do you get to keep the robe & slippers?

[Edward Imp]

Can you afford to go a second time ;-)

Not if you are you.......... ;-)

This is my dream holiday.

 

Unfortunately it would not be possible this year.

Thats good, because its in 2014......I will put your name down

[Edward Imp]

Are the boar truly wild, or is the estate fenced?

Do you get to keep the robe & slippers?

Wild? they are generally furious, and often 200 Kilos plus which is a site to behold as it comes tearing through the undergrowth to try and eat you. I don't know if yo have ever seen a boar persued by dogs, but I can assure they get very cross. We have one or two hounds emerging from the pack slightly inside out during some hunts. As a human I reccomend being close to a tree you can climb, and that you bring clean pants.

 

The estate is bordered by a 12ft high 17th century stone wall. It would take you an awfully long time to walk round it as the estate is many hundeds of acres in size. There is an indigenous population of boars that are carefully manged in a totally wild habitat to provide sport for kings. Despite the estate being enclosed, the boars are completely wild and roam free in the hunting environment.

 

And as you are clearly an important fellow, I can do you a deal on the robe and slippers...do you want the serving wench as well?

 

Seriously, This is the type of hunting few of us ever get the opportunity to enjoy, and it will be worth every penny in both excitement and memories.

 

 

was only clays the first time, tuna fishing in the caribean has cleaned me out for next year..

 

Its all lies, he is one of the richest people in cheshire.......

[EMcC]

If they are truly wild, nothing can be guaranteed so it's a lot of money to take a chance on, mind you, if the weathers isn't too good you can always stay at the Lodge and get your money's worth just lounging about in the robe and slippers

I have never seen a wild boar charging at you on purpose or charging through the undergrowth to try and eat you, they are normally doing their best to get away from the dogs and will avoid you if you make a noise.

They may take a slash at you as they pass if you get in the way, but will only be a danger to you if they are injured and you approach them or they feel they are cornered.

Mind you, I have only seen wild boar in Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia and the Czech Republic so maybe the Boar in France are different

Edited September 20, 2013 by EMcC

[malkiserow]

 

 

And as you are clearly an important fellow, I can do you a deal on the robe and slippers...do you want the serving wench as well?

 

I doubt it, he is normally very satisfied with a Corby Trouser Press

[Dunkield]

I don't know if yo have ever seen a boar persued by dogs, but I can assure they get very cross.

 

 

I have been before, about half a dozen times or so, but more at the cheap and cheerful end of the scale.

Biggest one I have shot so far was only about 165kg, but that was all included in the cost of the trip as was the oak mount for the tusks.

 

One of the reasons I have never booked the sort of trip you have described are the hidden extra's, stories of people being hit with 1500 euro bills for shooting a trophy sized pig for instance. So I would be interested in more details of what is/isn't included pig wise in the price?

[Full Pelt]

^{Here are this season's commercial fees (priced in Euros) in southern Turkey :}

<sup>Trip Duration : 5 hunting nights / 2 days travel

Price : 2.190.- € inclusive the strongest boar

Trophy Surcharge : trophy fees*

Accommodation : Hotels, cottages or fly camps</sup>

<sup>*Trophy fees for extra boars

0-15.9 cm 600.- €
16-17.9 cm 825.- €
18-19.9 cm 1.045.- €
20-21.9 cm 1.260.- €
22-23.9 cm 1.550.- €
24-25.9 cm 1.800.- €
26cm and over 2.750.- €
Task Preparation 40.- €
Female 400.- €
Skinning 110.- €
Wounded 275.- €
Missing Shot 110.- €

Includes
Largest boar, 5 hunting nights full-board accommodation without alcoholic drinks, hunting licenses, area fees customs handling, transfer from / to the airport, guiding, interpreter

Excludes
International airfares, pre-scouting, hotel before/after the hunt, hotel extras, insurance, extra trophies, sightseeing tours, tips, trophy shipment, alcoholic drinks</sup>

 

^{As you can see they know how to charge, if you prefer to pay to shoot them.}

[Dunkield]

That makes Croatia look the bargain of the century

[Edward Imp]

 

I have been before, about half a dozen times or so, but more at the cheap and cheerful end of the scale.

Biggest one I have shot so far was only about 165kg, but that was all included in the cost of the trip as was the oak mount for the tusks.

 

One of the reasons I have never booked the sort of trip you have described are the hidden extra's, stories of people being hit with 1500 euro bills for shooting a trophy sized pig for instance. So I would be interested in more details of what is/isn't included pig wise in the price?

 

The price is all inclusive. There are no hidden costs whatsoever. In terms of extras, there is a fee for taxidermy of the whole head and shoulders mounted on an oak plaque. You can see an example above the fire place in the lodge. I should have mentioned that we also include your kills mounted tusks on an oak plaque, set in a solid silver hand crafted oak leaf, as befits tradition in France. I have put this together for my colleagues in this community, I promise you it represents a bargain. I think the problem is that we dont hunt boar here so no one is that aware of what is involved. I have heard a few horror stories too. But more imporatantly I have heard of so many people going to hunt and never even seeing an animal. On this hunt you will see dozens and dozens of boar.

Edited September 20, 2013 by Edward Imp

[Edward Imp]

If they are truly wild, nothing can be guaranteed so it's a lot of money to take a chance on, mind you, if the weathers isn't too good you can always stay at the Lodge and get your money's worth just lounging about in the robe and slippers

I have never seen a wild boar charging at you on purpose or charging through the undergrowth to try and eat you, they are normally doing their best to get away from the dogs and will avoid you if you make a noise.

They may take a slash at you as they pass if you get in the way, but will only be a danger to you if they are injured and you approach them or they feel they are cornered.

Mind you, I have only seen wild boar in Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Hungary, Croatia and the Czech Republic so maybe the Boar in France are different

They are truly wild. Its not possible for you to understand the set up as you will not have seen anything like this before, it is truly unusual. If you have not been charged by a wild boar, then you have not felt the adrenalin rush that comes with it, believe me, it is hunting at its most exciting. Wild boar ar natuarlly agressive when threatened, and positivly lethal if wounded. Like a cape bufffalo, they will come and find you.

 

And on your first point, the hunting and the bag is guaranteed. This may sound unusual but we have never failed to provide a truly memorable hunt over the last 11 years. We know the boar are there and we know how to make it possible for you to get an incredible sporting shot at them.

 

After the hunt, the robe and slippers will compliment a single chateau cognac as you prepare for the hunt dinner......ther wont be much lounging around, we have wenches to see to that.

[Edward Imp]

^{Here are this season's commercial fees (priced in Euros) in southern Turkey :}

Trip Duration : 5 hunting nights / 2 days travel

 

Price : 2.190.- € inclusive the strongest boar

 

Trophy Surcharge : trophy fees*

 

Accommodation : Hotels, cottages or fly camps

 

 

^{*Trophy fees for extra boars}

 

0-15.9 cm 600.- €

16-17.9 cm 825.- €

18-19.9 cm 1.045.- €

20-21.9 cm 1.260.- €

22-23.9 cm 1.550.- €

24-25.9 cm 1.800.- €

26cm and over 2.750.- €

Task Preparation 40.- €

Female 400.- €

Skinning 110.- €

Wounded 275.- €

Missing Shot 110.- €

 

Includes

Largest boar, 5 hunting nights full-board accommodation without alcoholic drinks, hunting licenses, area fees customs handling, transfer from / to the airport, guiding, interpreter

 

Excludes

International airfares, pre-scouting, hotel before/after the hunt, hotel extras, insurance, extra trophies, sightseeing tours, tips, trophy shipment, alcoholic drinks

 

^{As you can see they know how to charge, if you prefer to pay to shoot them.}

This is useful to show how expensive this kind of hunting can be but I am concerned people may think it applies to this hunt, which obviously it does not.

[EMcC]

You are quite correct, I coudn't possibly imagine how this hunt is so organised and I have been on a few over the years since 1966.

Driven, from high seats and stalked.

In one country I was advised/ordered to carry a C/F pistol for protection from any I stumble upon when stalking as they can be agressive when disturbed but for the three years I lived there and the number of times I stalked them, it never happened to me nor heard of it happening to any of the other guys.

The only way I can imagine your type of hunt taking place is if they are driven along a barrier of some sort with the gun standing at the end of it or if they are driven around in circles.

The other thing that makes me wonder too is, that with so many guaranteed to be shot, how come there are so many left for others to shoot ?

Your organisation sounds like a wonderful opportunity for someone with a lot of cash to spare and wants to enjoy, not only the shooting, but the total ambience of the holiday.

I only wish I had the money to spare.

Edited September 20, 2013 by EMcC

[Guest]

Edward

I will take you pigeon shooting.

 

I will give you a bath towel and a pair of white socks from the 80's.

 

I will wine and dine you with the best ALDI wine and let you stay in the spare bedroom at our house.

 

 

Best Regards

 

Neil

 

P.S Thanks for the pigeons

[Mungler]

That makes Croatia look the bargain of the century

 

 

It is.

 

Keep your trap shut or everyone will want to go.

[Andy135]

The opportunity sounds wonderful but seems to be at the top end of the scale. Not wishing to sound smug or holier than thou, but I've enjoyed a weekend of driven boar shooting in the Loire with excellent accommodation and après-hunt festivities for less than half of the cost that the OP suggests.

 

To be fair to the OP he does say that his opportunity is not cheep & cheerful, but it does seem high (to me, at least).

[EMcC]

The opportunity sounds wonderful but seems to be at the top end of the scale. Not wishing to sound smug or holier than thou, but I've enjoyed a weekend of driven boar shooting in the Loire with excellent accommodation and après-hunt festivities for less than half of the cost that the OP suggests.To be fair to the OP he does say that his opportunity is not cheep & cheerful, but it does seem high (to me, at least).

I have to agree this is rather over the top for one day shooting but I think this is advertised more of a Luxery break with a days shooting thrown in.

Mungler, you know you want to go ;-)

[Mungler]

Eddie, are you joining us out with Frank this year?

[Full Pelt]

That makes Croatia look the bargain of the century

 

If you pay for it then very true ; it's very much follow-my-leader pricing, but that crew do take good bookings.

 

Great thing about the Middle East is that boar run wild there like Muntjac do here, and by and large the locals don't eat them and are not really motivated to control them and if you can make friends there you can shoot them with very little or no cost.

[Dunkield]

In other words like the deer stalking 'industry' in UK.

They are a nuisance and a pest, right up to the point you offer to shoot them, then they magically become the most expensive asset on the land.

As I have said, all of this makes you appreciate the good deal we get - thanks very much.

[shootgun]

 

 

Great thing about the Middle East is that boar run wild there like Muntjac do here, and by and large the locals don't eat them and are not really motivated to control them and if you can make friends there you can shoot them with very little or no cost.

Correct me if i'm wrong... i have spent quite a bit of time in Middle East, but never seen or heard about wild boar running wild in the desert... and i did had some ''shooting holidays" in the area, if you know what i mean... Edited September 21, 2013 by shootgun