Night Vision

[Tall Mark]

Hi,

I've never been boar stalking before but a regular deer stalker. I have booked to go in October and very excited.

Anybody got any tips and what to expect please?

Also my NV is a Nitesite wolf add-on. I did read (always dangerous) that the pigs can see the IR on these basic rigs - again as a novice I'd appreciate a bit of a steer.

Regs
TM

 

[Stalker62]

I've never been board stalking before but a regular deer stalker.

Very pleased to hear it...

 

[mealiejimmy]

Pigs appear to be sensitive to 850nm IR - how they react to it is a different matter, but I would have thought that the bigger problem with the NiteSite add-on is how you are going to hold the rifle if a shot at a moving target presents itself.

Cheers

Bruce

 

[Gadger]

I have been using the nitesite wolf on moving vermin and with practice is no more of an issue than any other N/V

 

[Noeyedear]

For what it's worth, I have a standard green lamp for pigs and they don't ever react to it. It's an optic fire off ebay and is very good

 

[phillips321]

I would have thought that the bigger problem with the NiteSite add-on is how you are going to hold the rifle if a shot at a moving target presents itself

I think the bigger problem again is the fact the NiteSite's I've seen use a big screen so will light your face up. Might be worth borrowing a pard007 from someone instead?

 

[Colonel]

I have shot boar with a standard scope at 2am under the light of the moon

 

[Dickie]

I’ve booked when there is a full moon and was lucky to have clear skies so used my normal scope.

 

[BearStalker]

I have shot boar with a standard scope at 2am under the light of the moon

In Germany, where I first learned to hunt wild boar, the standard scope is all you can use. Artificial light (torch) and NVs are illegal and not worth getting caught with one.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

In Germany, where I first learned to hunt wild boar, the standard scope is all you can use. Artificial light (torch) and NVs are illegal and not worth getting caught with one.

It is slowly changing now due to ASP infections. Some states allow a hand held torch (not to be fixed to the weapon, stupid IMO) Front only add on nv is allowed in some states with permission from the local hunting authorities. Pard 007s are being sold without the laser a special dumbed down German version. They hate to give up their long term bans just like the UK is with pistols.

 

[Dave-G]

I think the bigger problem again is the fact the NiteSite's I've seen use a big screen so will light your face up. Might be worth borrowing a pard007 from someone instead?

If you look back to a 850nm rig from 100 yards you'll see the red glow of the illuminator focused onto you more than a slightly lit up face - and there are screen dimmers.

 

[phillips321]

If you look back to a 850nm rig from 100 yards you'll see the red glow of the illuminator focused onto you more than a slightly lit up face - and there are screen dimmers.

Unless you're shooting under right moonlight with no IR?

 

[Dave-G]

Unless you're shooting under right moonlight with no IR?

True, but you'd likely be seen then anyway.

 

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[Zio65]

wild boars that notice the 850 IRs is because they have already had experiences of being shot after the glow, in areas with low hunting pressure with night vision will not create alert problems

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Be prepared for them suddenly being there at the food plot as you get tired waiting without ever hearing them moving in.

 

[Lateral]

Hi,

I've never been boar stalking before but a regular deer stalker. I have booked to go in October and very excited.

Anybody got any tips and what to expect please?

Also my NV is a Nitesite wolf add-on. I did read (always dangerous) that the pigs can see the IR on these basic rigs - again as a novice I'd appreciate a bit of a steer.

Regs
TM

Don't eat crisps, popcorn, peanut brittle, or anything similar


Start the sight early, and dim the screen down, if you can, so you don't light the tower up, turning it on, when the pigs arrive. Make sure you have spare batteries, and a big bottle to pee into !

May sound daft, but a big towel, or cloth to put over your head, and the screen.

Don't get overly excited when they first arrive. Allow them to settle, and start feeding. Place your rifle so it's easy to pickup, and DON'T knock it on anything, when you do.

Be patient, stay calm, take a deep breath, & pick your shot !

Hope you have a great time !

 

[Overlay]

Don't eat crisps, popcorn, peanut brittle, or anything similar


Start the sight early, and dim the screen down, if you can, so you don't light the tower up, turning it on, when the pigs arrive. Make sure you have spare batteries, and a big bottle to pee into !

May sound daft, but a big towel, or cloth to put over your head, and the screen.

Don't get overly excited when they first arrive. Allow them to settle, and start feeding. Place your rifle so it's easy to pickup, and DON'T knock it on anything, when you do.

Be patient, stay calm, take a deep breath, & pick your shot !

Hope you have a great time !

The 6 P’s best advice ever

 

[Tenor]

I hunt wild boar a few times per week and I have made all the mistakes. I am no expert but I try the following

1. The best technology in the world won't help if they can hear or smell you. Be in position early and don't bother with the deodorant or aftershave. Go to the toilet before you head to your stand.

2. Try not to have pockets combining things that will make a noice as you reach for something. Dress for the weather

3. Whatever you need for the evening, have it in an easy to access place, avoid rumaging in bags for something. The pigs will be close to you long before you know it. Forgetting to load the rifle and trying it after they have arrived will often cost you a night's work. If you are in a tower with windows, make sure they don't squeek when you open. Out carpet on the floor and the resting surface for the rifle. Think of everything that will make noice when you touch it.

4. The higher position you can get the better for scent and safety.

5. Batteries, have plenty

6. If you are using a Pard NV008 for example, buy a cheap filter from ebay to slot into the eye piece and reduce glare.

7. Silence and dim your phone.

8. If you are going to shoot a big one, think about how you are going to move it afterwards. I've often killed myself trying to move a large boy on my own and regretted pulling the trigger.

9. Never take the first shot you have, let them come and relax, pick the one you want and wait for the perfect moment. Use the time to study their movements and count numbers and genders and routes they are taking. If possible wait until the one you want is away from the real muddy area.

10. The older male will probably be much more cautious. If you want him, check the surrounding area when the first group have come to the feeding area. He is often lurking near by and waiting.

11. If using just a green torch, try where possible to have the feeding area set up with green battery/solar powder LEDs for a few weeks before. When you light up your torch, have it aimed high and take it downwards, it tends not to spook them as much.

12. If using thermal or NV, ensure you are very familiar with the controls and identification of prey. Be sure you know what you are shooting at.

13. Enjoy it, it's a great way to control them and offers amazing food

 

[404Boar]

Great advice above, especially from Tenor and Lateral, thank you all.

I read about a hunter setting up a small CCTV security camera infra red floodlight on a pole above his bait station. This bathed about 40 square yards in IR and meant no scope mounted IR torch was required for NV. Not sure if it was battery or mains powered. They can be turned on and off remotely. There are loads for sale on the Internet.

Has anyone tried or considered this?