groach1234 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Okay well it is approaching the time i apply to uni and am planning on taking a gap year. In this gap year i intend to do a lot of stalking/hunting as opposed to the usual oz and New Zeland. The things i intend to take on my gap year are: Red Deer, Six pointer Roe, Fallow and if i can Boar. I understand the way you go about deer but, as for boar i am clueless. So how is it done? i don't want to do driven shooting as i assume it will be very expensive but was looking to take maybe one or two boar. For this would it be high seat stalking or can you do it proper stalking on foot? Where is the best place to go? and what is a good caliber of rifle? thanks for the help, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Defra say; The minimum calibre to be used against wild boar is the .270 Win, delivering a muzzle energy of 2,700ft/lb, but it is recommended that a calibre of no less than 7mm with a bullet of 160 grains-plus and muzzle energy of no less than 2,800ft/lb should be used. As for driven, ask StuartP on this site. He goes to Croatia and the trips are very modestly priced. I am sure he could point you in the right direction. There are people who do it in the UK too. In the midlands BDS Bob Brunsden has taken some of the largest out of the Forest Of Dean. I think he does guiding. ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks , it would be great to do it in England, i shall enquire down that route as well, anymore info shall be greatly appreciated. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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