An introduction to driven boar

[Scrofa Hunting]

We've just put a new article up on our website, which is a bit of an introduction to driven boar shooting, with a particular focus on the safety angle.

Let us know what you think.

An introduction to driven boar shooting

 

[jb1]

Just about covers it all.

Oh and make sure that it is the Boar your shooting and not the Dogs, the adrenalin filled trigger finger can get a bit twitchy.

 

[Scrofa Hunting]

Thanks!

And yes - good point re. the dogs. One of the pictures in the article is a nice illustration of that scenario!

 

[EMcC]

If you stand behind a tree 'for protection' or cover, you will be tempted to look to the left and right of it periodically and movement is the biggest give away to any on coming Boar. Your best bet is to stand in front of it as it will hide your outline.

 

[reiver]

Clear the leaves / brush where your feet will be on your stand andTake a stool and sitt on it d be quiet and stay awake. Also watch for pigs coming from behind your peg.

 

[Orion]

Also watch for pigs coming from behind your peg.

Particularly on Spanish/Portuguese 'Monteria' driven hunts. With multiple dog packs entered into the hunting area the dogs,handlers and game can, and do, appear from any direction throughout the duration of the hunt, which usually involves staying on a peg for the day rather than moving for a series of drives.

 

[VIGILAIRE]

Clear the leaves / brush where your feet will be on your stand andTake a stool and sitt on it d be quiet and stay awake. Also watch for pigs coming from behind your peg.

+1 such wise words from one so young!

 

[Scrofa Hunting]

+1 such wise words from one so young!

Absolutely!

As per the instructions from Franz Albrecht in Wild Boar Fever

 

[EMcC]

Clear the leaves / brush where your feet will be on your stand andTake a stool and sitt on it d be quiet and stay awake. Also watch for pigs coming from behind your peg.

That goes for snow too. Just thought I'd mention it before someone asks about there being no leaves visible in winter

 

[reiver]

+1 such wise words from one so young!

Thank you Yodda

 

[BearStalker]

Just about covers it all.

Oh and make sure that it is the Boar your shooting and not the Dogs, the adrenalin filled trigger finger can get a bit twitchy.

Anyone who has a dog, as dark as the game, should be putting a reflective cover on the dog. I have had many a Drive Hunt where I almost shot the dog (black in color) thinking it was a pig. All hunters know that a Wild Boar doesn't wear any reflective covers, of any kind. Common sense still rules.