The island located north-west of the western coast of Europe is an enchanted place for hunting woodcock, snipe, hare, pheasant, ducks and Sika deer
Ireland is undoubtedly considered a fascinating place to hunt all those migrants who go there to spend the winter season.
In particular, the south-west tip of Ireland, near the mountains of County Kerry, with their moors, peat bogs and gorse patches, conifer plantations, beech woods, shrubland along the streams and streams, offer a wonderful landscape and ideal for hunters.
The characteristics of the territory described above, which have considerably increased in recent years, have coincided with the significant increase in fauna. The animals listed in the subtitle are a reality of this enchanting country, which give hunters the opportunity to try their hand at different types of game hunting.
Woodcock, snipe, hare, pheasant and ducks can be hunted from November 31st to January XNUMXst and hunting can be carried out in two ways: with pointing dogs (pointers, Irish or English setters) in open ground, in mountain areas or in small, not dense woods, or with sprigers or cockers. This last way is typical of Irish hunting, with which the dogs beat an area of dense vegetation and induce the woodcocks to fly away.
It is fair to remember that in Ireland it is forbidden to hunt woodcock with an evening or morning aspect on travel journeys, but that Irish legislation does not provide for a limit of game bag.
As for Sika deer hunting, the period is divided for males from September 31st to December 28st and for females from November XNUMXst to February XNUMXth.
The roaring season generally begins between the middle and the end of September and extends until the first week of November.
The best period is considered the month of September and December.
At the end of the latter the sighting of the deer becomes difficult and this could ruin the holiday.
The Sika deer, which we remember are medium-sized deer, massive, with a thin head and spotted coat, medium-length tail and simple structure antlers with 8 or 10 points, have a very developed sight and hearing. very fine, characteristics that make these animals difficult to surprise.
The hunting mode is on foot. The best times of the day, in the woods and in areas with greater vegetation, are early in the morning or late afternoon. The male weighs around 60,00 kg. The success rate, according to some estimates, of being able to hunt a deer is around 75%.
The calibers that can be used in Ireland are 270W, 30.06, 308W. and 7mm, considered the best to use on Sika deer.
An important note is right about clothing: essential for hunting in Ireland is waterproof clothing. If you can, you should avoid wearing a waxed type jacket. This model of jacket is fascinating and of timeless elegance, but it becomes an impediment to move freely when it gets wet, as it stiffens.
The best solution is, according to many testimonies, are waterproof, breathable and soft jackets in a not too flashy color.
Camouflage color can help, but it is not essential for Sika deer hunting. To complete the clothing, a good hat remains to shelter you from a sudden shower of rain or protect your eyes from the sun, and the footwear must also be waterproof.
The documents required to hunt in Ireland are: passport or identity card, valid Italian firearms license, hunting insurance, European firearms card (must always be in the possession of whoever uses the weapon) and finally, firearms license and Irish hunting license for non-residents (the request for which must be submitted at least 5 weeks before arrival on Irish soil, attaching the photocopy - highly legible, under penalty of rejection of the application - of the Port of weapons for Italian hunting use, hunting insurance and the European firearms card, the latter in the original, and costs 50 euros - for a rifle - and 60 euros for a rifle, including agency fees ).
For those wishing to bring dogs, they must be equipped with a microchip compliant with ISO 11784 and the anti-rabies vaccination. Furthermore, it is necessary to wait thirty days, have a blood sample taken by the veterinarian after the thirtieth day, send the sample to one of the Zooprophylactic Institutes that will titrate the antibodies and wait six months.
At this point, with the health certification of the veterinary service of the ASL of residence and after having carried out the treatments against E. multilocularis and R. sanguineus to be done in the 24/48 hours prior to entering Irish territory, your dog will be free to accompany you hunting on the island.
You can easily imagine that bringing your dog with you can cost time and money, but if you document yourself and organize in time, your companion on many hunting trips will not know how to thank you for taking him to a wonderful place and being useful even in that occasion.
Have a good trip everyone!
Hi, I wanted to know if you have any information for hunting with a bird of prey.
Nice article ^ _ ^
Hi Davide