lurgan wildfowler Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Well lads, preperations have begun for us New hide built feed pool sorted just awaiting new net being delivered. Anyone else started yet? Roll on 1st sept! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Yep 1 hide finished 2 weeks ago, the other will be finished in 2 weekends time if all goes to plan,can't wait seen good number of ducks about the lough, looks like some of the divers have stayed to seen tuftys and redheads every time I've been out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Our stone hide was completely demolished by last year's floods. We had it rebuilt before the end of June. I also have seen reasonable duck numbers although we always do this time of year. It did make it hard to concentrate on the hide building though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 I know what you meen Al,I made the mistake of bringing a caller with me last time I went out,spent more time with it than I did finishing the hide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurgan wildfowler Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Aye good numbers of duck around are part as well defo think there will be a second brud this year. And I have seen a lot of redheads this year. When I was putting the hide up the divers just kept coming past. Hopefully that trend doesn't change 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Im moving to Northern Ireland in two weeks and keen to take up wildfowling. Can i get involved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Sorry for the delay in answering mate been flatout, to be honest it's pretty hard to get in anywhere on lough neagh, unless u know someone who already shoots it to get u in to their club it's few and far between, u could contact shaftesbury estate who own all the shooting rights and see if theirs any open location s that u could build a new hide from scratch, hope this helps. Regards Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Im moving to Northern Ireland in two weeks and keen to take up wildfowling. Can i get involved? Lough Neagh is fresh water duck shooting. Granted it is a very big lough, but it is still a fresh water lough. For coastal wildfowling contact BASC NI. Most coastal wildfowling clubs and contacts can be found through them. To be more specific, I'd need to know where in the country you'll be based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Just wondering when does the duck season start and end in Ireland? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus Hunter Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 In Northern Ireland it's 1St of September to 31St of January, not sure if the south is any different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GADWALL41 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Same in the South . No foreshore extension here either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Thanks just thought I might like to try it do you have to use steal shot? What number cartridge is best? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GADWALL41 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Are you talking North or South ? That will determine shot size as we can still use Lead in the South . If using steel you will need to drop down at least 2 sizes , ie my preferred shot size for duck is 5 Lead so for steel you are talking at least size 3 , but then you need to take into account what load you want to use , 34 gr , 36gr etc. will you be shooting over decoys or pass shooting . Most costal fowling here is Pass shooting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks for the information! We would be talking south and probably pass shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GADWALL41 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Well you can still use lead. 36gr of no 5 , or 4 in a good quality cartridge will take care of your needs , 5 is my preferred load. The Geese down this way , when I see them are protected so no need for anything bigger . Duck are very scarce on the coast here right now , I shall be Bass and Pollock fishing for a few weeks into the season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Well you can still use lead. 36gr of no 5 , or 4 in a good quality cartridge will take care of your needs , 5 is my preferred load. The Geese down this way , when I see them are protected so no need for anything bigger . Duck are very scarce on the coast here right now , I shall be Bass and Pollock fishing for a few weeks into the season . Thanks I know a guy in wicklow who says there does be ducks around him sometime and Geese but as you have said the Geese are protected so might ask him to let me know if there are many ducks down with him during the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Sorry a few more questions what breeds can you shoot and the season for them all starts the same time? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GADWALL41 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 The National parks and Wildlife service manage the Seasons with the Minister for the Environment /Dment of Arts, Heritage, / that title has changed slightly with our New modified Government) signing into to Law the OPEN SEASONS ORDER . This is updated from time to time , so the date on the one in the link here , is current . https://www.npws.ie/legislation/irish-law/open-seasons-order , lists species and dates hunting allowed . The main Ducks you will meet will be , Mallard , Teal and Wegion , possibly Shoveler and if you are very lucky Pintail and Gadwall . That's on the coast the other duck listed would be Mostly Inland lake shooting , though any species could turn up anywhere at anytime . Snipe , Jack Snipe and Golden Plover should be easily found and there was a good number of Jack Snipe around last season . All the same shooting dates , Sept 1st to Jan 31st . If you are Costal shooting you need a Foreshore Licence from the NPWS , its free but you need to apply for it now . It has gotten a little more red tape like of late but its easy enough to fill out , link for form here . https://www.npws.ie/licences/hunting/fauna-state-owned-foreshore. It will also cover you for inland state owned lakes a list of which will be included with your paperwork . You do not need this licence if you are shooting over other lake and ponds on private land , but you will need land owner permission to shoot there . A few things to look out for . Bird ID , make sure you know what you are shooting at , with low light and 100s of waders around at times , things can seem Fuzzy . Make sure your dog is up to snuff and retrieving well. Make sure you know your patch of foreshore , walk it by day at High and low tides , remember an onshore wind , low pressure and a spring tide will drive water levels way past norms . Safety first , theres nothing else like Wildfowling on the Coast in rough weather , enjoy it and make sure you get home in one piece . Anymore you need to know , fire away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterFarmer Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 The National parks and Wildlife service manage the Seasons with the Minister for the Environment /Dment of Arts, Heritage, / that title has changed slightly with our New modified Government) signing into to Law the OPEN SEASONS ORDER . This is updated from time to time , so the date on the one in the link here , is current . https://www.npws.ie/legislation/irish-law/open-seasons-order , lists species and dates hunting allowed . The main Ducks you will meet will be , Mallard , Teal and Wegion , possibly Shoveler and if you are very lucky Pintail and Gadwall . That's on the coast the other duck listed would be Mostly Inland lake shooting , though any species could turn up anywhere at anytime . Snipe , Jack Snipe and Golden Plover should be easily found and there was a good number of Jack Snipe around last season . All the same shooting dates , Sept 1st to Jan 31st . If you are Costal shooting you need a Foreshore Licence from the NPWS , its free but you need to apply for it now . It has gotten a little more red tape like of late but its easy enough to fill out , link for form here . https://www.npws.ie/licences/hunting/fauna-state-owned-foreshore. It will also cover you for inland state owned lakes a list of which will be included with your paperwork . You do not need this licence if you are shooting over other lake and ponds on private land , but you will need land owner permission to shoot there . A few things to look out for . Bird ID , make sure you know what you are shooting at , with low light and 100s of waders around at times , things can seem Fuzzy . Make sure your dog is up to snuff and retrieving well. Make sure you know your patch of foreshore , walk it by day at High and low tides , remember an onshore wind , low pressure and a spring tide will drive water levels way past norms . Safety first , theres nothing else like Wildfowling on the Coast in rough weather , enjoy it and make sure you get home in one piece . Anymore you need to know , fire away. Thanks for that very helpful! Most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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