.308Stalker
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Hi All,
I just wanted to show my appreciation to @WarrenJB and Tim H who @quarrystalker I arranged a wild boar outing in the Forest of Dean. Despite an unsuccessful attempt last year with a different guide on a smaller piece of land, Warren and Tim, who manage a larger area, provided us with more options.
Our trip was scheduled a couple of months ago and on the morning of the shoot, @quarrystalker and I had an early range session booked to zero our night vision scopes. However, would you believe my key snapped in the lock of my cabinet. I called Warren, who generously offered the estate rifle, which I gladly accepted.
Upon arriving in Dean around 3:30 pm, with the temperature dropping to -4°C, Tim, our guide for the evening recognised the cold conditions and assured us we wouldn't be left freezing in high seats all night. After a few hours, Tim checked in, and although it was cold, I opted to stay in the seat a while longer. Around 8 pm, we decided to go on foot despite the near full moon working against us. Tim was determined to get us on a boar.
At around 10:45 pm, we spotted a boar. Quickly and quietly we stalked into position and after catching my breath for a few seconds to gain a steady hold, I cleanly dispatched the boar.
We walked back to get the truck and after returning to load up we headed for the larder. The boar was weighed and dressed by Tim ready for us to take home. Tim even offered to take @quarrystalker out again for another look but we was both happy with the one boar between us for the evening and agreed @quarrystalker would take the shot on a future visit.
I skinned the boar the following day and as Tim advised, you will need your knife sharpener! After skinning the boar it becomes quite evident why you can’t remove the hair from the animal like a pig, the hairs go really deep into the skin and fat.
The whole trip was great experience and another good memory to look back on in years to come. If you are looking for wild boar in the UK I would definitely recommend these guys. They are not miracle workers so expect to have to put some work in but it’s so much more rewarding when you have had to work for it.
Thank again Guys!
I just wanted to show my appreciation to @WarrenJB and Tim H who @quarrystalker I arranged a wild boar outing in the Forest of Dean. Despite an unsuccessful attempt last year with a different guide on a smaller piece of land, Warren and Tim, who manage a larger area, provided us with more options.
Our trip was scheduled a couple of months ago and on the morning of the shoot, @quarrystalker and I had an early range session booked to zero our night vision scopes. However, would you believe my key snapped in the lock of my cabinet. I called Warren, who generously offered the estate rifle, which I gladly accepted.
Upon arriving in Dean around 3:30 pm, with the temperature dropping to -4°C, Tim, our guide for the evening recognised the cold conditions and assured us we wouldn't be left freezing in high seats all night. After a few hours, Tim checked in, and although it was cold, I opted to stay in the seat a while longer. Around 8 pm, we decided to go on foot despite the near full moon working against us. Tim was determined to get us on a boar.
At around 10:45 pm, we spotted a boar. Quickly and quietly we stalked into position and after catching my breath for a few seconds to gain a steady hold, I cleanly dispatched the boar.
We walked back to get the truck and after returning to load up we headed for the larder. The boar was weighed and dressed by Tim ready for us to take home. Tim even offered to take @quarrystalker out again for another look but we was both happy with the one boar between us for the evening and agreed @quarrystalker would take the shot on a future visit.
I skinned the boar the following day and as Tim advised, you will need your knife sharpener! After skinning the boar it becomes quite evident why you can’t remove the hair from the animal like a pig, the hairs go really deep into the skin and fat.
The whole trip was great experience and another good memory to look back on in years to come. If you are looking for wild boar in the UK I would definitely recommend these guys. They are not miracle workers so expect to have to put some work in but it’s so much more rewarding when you have had to work for it.
Thank again Guys!
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I do get a little shiver looking at those stars though
