Folks,
Now taking bookings for the 2021 season - this season's trip was a resounding success, the guys both taking their bulls in a great hunt.
Have a look here: Icelandic reindeer jaunt for details of the the guy's visit, and do come back to me with any queries.
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Many thanks for your interest in joining us for another Icelandic reindeer hunt in Aug/Sept 2020.
With a population of 7-8000 animals, the government permit an annual cull of approximately 1800 beasts. This is arranged on a ‘tag’ basis, each hunter putting in for his preferred sex/area. Naturally, a cow tag (also bearing antlers) costs less than the bull.
As a hunting location, Iceland is truly awesome. Rocky plains and uplands covered in moss and couch grass, as well as volcanic mountains, glaciers and geysers ensure that an exotic and memorable hunt can be found for all physical abilities.
It is a legal requirement that the hunt is conducted by a licensed guide and he is vital to ensure there is no miss-identification between young bulls and cow Reindeer. He will transport you to the hunting area, locate a suitable herd and stalk you to a firing position. He will then field dress the carcass, before extracting it over the tough terrain, using either a monster truck or a six wheel ATV.
Accommodation is generally shared, in a clean and warm lodge/chalet, your guide cooking breakfast and dinner & providing a packed lunch.The hunt will require flight to Keflavik international airport, before a vehicle transfer to the domestic airport in the centre of Reykjavik. An hour on an internal flight will land you in the Eastfjords, in the small town of Egilsstadir only a short drive from the hunting areas. After meeting with the guides, a return to the lodge allows kit preparation and a meal before a good night’s sleep. Next morning, you set off with the guides, who will drive you out to the hunting area to scout for the herds. These are then stalked on foot. A couple days hunting will normally ensure you take your Reindeer, before returning to Reykjavik, either by air or by an eight hour drive via the coastal road. The opportunity is there to combine your hunt with shooting for geese, as well as the wonderful game fishing on the island.
Brown trout and Char abound in every river and lake while the Salmon fishing is world-famous, the take being described in tonnes, rather than fish numbers!
Quality firearms can be provided, though Icelandic customs are used to foreign hunters temporarily importing rifles and guns.
If you would like to participate in the 2020 hunt, £50 application fee will be required. This non-refundable but will be credited against your tag payment, after having successfully being drawn. By March, the tags will have been drawn, the balance is due and a shooting test will need to be passed to prove your ability before hunting. This can be arranged here in the UK, the results being sent to the Icelandic authorities before release of your tag.
Costs per hunter:
Total for Reindeer bull hunt, £1865 - or £1542 if hunting 2-1 guide.
Total for Reindeer cow hunt, £1590 - or £1135 if hunting 2-1 guide
The hunt is normally five days and total cost includes:
Up to three days hunting, the government Bull tag: £965 or Cow tag: £553, registered guide, food, accommodation and hunt transport.
Do get in touch if you have any queries and we can make this happen!
Kind regards,
Ian Farrington
info@farringtonds.com
Now taking bookings for the 2021 season - this season's trip was a resounding success, the guys both taking their bulls in a great hunt.
Have a look here: Icelandic reindeer jaunt for details of the the guy's visit, and do come back to me with any queries.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Many thanks for your interest in joining us for another Icelandic reindeer hunt in Aug/Sept 2020.
With a population of 7-8000 animals, the government permit an annual cull of approximately 1800 beasts. This is arranged on a ‘tag’ basis, each hunter putting in for his preferred sex/area. Naturally, a cow tag (also bearing antlers) costs less than the bull.
As a hunting location, Iceland is truly awesome. Rocky plains and uplands covered in moss and couch grass, as well as volcanic mountains, glaciers and geysers ensure that an exotic and memorable hunt can be found for all physical abilities.
It is a legal requirement that the hunt is conducted by a licensed guide and he is vital to ensure there is no miss-identification between young bulls and cow Reindeer. He will transport you to the hunting area, locate a suitable herd and stalk you to a firing position. He will then field dress the carcass, before extracting it over the tough terrain, using either a monster truck or a six wheel ATV.
Accommodation is generally shared, in a clean and warm lodge/chalet, your guide cooking breakfast and dinner & providing a packed lunch.The hunt will require flight to Keflavik international airport, before a vehicle transfer to the domestic airport in the centre of Reykjavik. An hour on an internal flight will land you in the Eastfjords, in the small town of Egilsstadir only a short drive from the hunting areas. After meeting with the guides, a return to the lodge allows kit preparation and a meal before a good night’s sleep. Next morning, you set off with the guides, who will drive you out to the hunting area to scout for the herds. These are then stalked on foot. A couple days hunting will normally ensure you take your Reindeer, before returning to Reykjavik, either by air or by an eight hour drive via the coastal road. The opportunity is there to combine your hunt with shooting for geese, as well as the wonderful game fishing on the island.
Brown trout and Char abound in every river and lake while the Salmon fishing is world-famous, the take being described in tonnes, rather than fish numbers!
Quality firearms can be provided, though Icelandic customs are used to foreign hunters temporarily importing rifles and guns.
If you would like to participate in the 2020 hunt, £50 application fee will be required. This non-refundable but will be credited against your tag payment, after having successfully being drawn. By March, the tags will have been drawn, the balance is due and a shooting test will need to be passed to prove your ability before hunting. This can be arranged here in the UK, the results being sent to the Icelandic authorities before release of your tag.
Costs per hunter:
Total for Reindeer bull hunt, £1865 - or £1542 if hunting 2-1 guide.
Total for Reindeer cow hunt, £1590 - or £1135 if hunting 2-1 guide
The hunt is normally five days and total cost includes:
Up to three days hunting, the government Bull tag: £965 or Cow tag: £553, registered guide, food, accommodation and hunt transport.
Do get in touch if you have any queries and we can make this happen!
Kind regards,
Ian Farrington
info@farringtonds.com
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