DaveT Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have stalked deer for a very long time but always wanted to try for a wild boar. I have an open licence and AOLQ conditions. Am I 'smoking something' if I look for a stalk or high-seat hunt in the UK / Wales (Scotland becomes a long drive / high cost venture) that does not cost silly-money and where I can keep or buy (at sensible cost) anything that is shot? Any known options out there? Dave T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 There is a chap on the stalking directory who offers boar at pretty reasonable rates. I know a couple of lads that have stalked with him but not been out on boar. He goes by solway stalker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/showthread.php/15176-wild-boar-shooting-in-south-west-of-scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolter Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 there are boar in dorset and hampshire too. I have a contact but have also only stalked deer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted October 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSG Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 There is a chap who has some ground in East Sussex who does some high seat boar. If you want his details let me know and I will get them for you. Be warned that most of the boar outfits charge a high ' going out fee' and then a shot fee on top of this. There is this bloke in Dorset,http://www.farringtonds.com/. Do not know him personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ian Farrington, is a top chap and may well be able to help out. You could combine a stalk/stay in Dorset with him & a roundhouse shoot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furrybean Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 There is a chap on the stalking directory who offers boar at pretty reasonable rates. I know a couple of lads that have stalked with him but not been out on boar. He goes by solway stalker. Colin is a good guy who will do his best to get you on a shot and good beasts too up there. There is a cheap hotel nearby so you could do boar and then Forrest Estate for Roe, Goat or Reds?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Most outfits the venison remains property of the estate as its worth for a reasonable size around the high £100's ( it's much much more valuable to the dealers than deer). When I can quality pigs for well less than 8th of the price of the boar I've yet to take the plunge in the uk. If you find somewhere that lets you do so I'd be very intrested. Till then the foreign trips to place like Croatia work at at much better value (and better sport shooting driven rather than high seat) than the options in the UK. I'll keep me fingers crossed Good sport Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Ian Farrington, is a top chap and may well be able to help out. You could combine a stalk/stay in Dorset with him & a roundhouse shoot.... Tiff Your shoot is defo on my agenda in any case.....just seem to be forever swapping scopes / rezeroing at present! A couple of guys have recommended Ian so I will get in contact. Thanks again Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would approach this with caution! The way i would do it is ask to be notified when the pigs are active in a certain area to maximise chance, and then make the trip, dont fix your dates around another event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would approach this with caution! The way i would do it is ask to be notified when the pigs are active in a certain area to maximise chance, and then make the trip, dont fix your dates around another event. Understood....it would appear to be a tad more expensive than I had hoped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchking Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Can pm you number if required. The cost is around £250-£300 for non trophy animals. Only smaller pigs to be shot. I know the lad personaly and would not hesitate to recommend him. Having shot quite a few boar my self on my own ground, i have to say it is pretty damn exciting. What calibre you shooting? RGDS SEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted October 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Can pm you number if required. The cost is around £250-£300 for non trophy animals. Only smaller pigs to be shot. I know the lad personaly and would not hesitate to recommend him. Having shot quite a few boar my self on my own ground, i have to say it is pretty damn exciting. What calibre you shooting? RGDS SEAN Sean Would appreciate the number that you mention. I would use my 308 and Accubond 165g I think.....I have a 260 which might be a little light OR a 338 Lap Mag......bit too much gun probably! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchking Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Sean Would appreciate the number that you mention. I would use my 308 and Accubond 165g I think.....I have a 260 which might be a little light OR a 338 Lap Mag......bit too much gun probably! Cheers You have a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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