Wild Boar in Scotland

[BearStalker]

From Wild Boar in Britain, "The date at which wild boar finally became extinct in Britain is unclear due to subsequent attempts at re-introduction. In continental Europe, wild boar were (and still are) widely distributed and attempts were made in the 18th and 19th centuries to re-introduce animals to Britain from abroad, initially into private estates for hunting purposes. James 1st released animals firstly from France and then from Germany into Windsor Park in 1608 and 1611 respectively. His son, Charles 1st (reigned 1625-1649), also released boar into the New Forest from Germany. These re-introductions were not successful in the long term as the majority of people regarded wild boar as [agricultural] pests and saw to their destruction.It is thought that the original British wild boar were probably extinct by the 13th century, and the re-introduced animals became extinct during the 17th century. Between the 17th century and the 1980's, when wild boar farming began, only a handful of captive wild boar, imported from the continent as zoo exhibits, were present in Britain. Until very recently, no free-living wild boar (native or introduced) have been present in Britain for the last 300 years."

I was curious about it, as well, as I knew they had been in UK and were hunted to extinction, but, I thought, they were brought back to farm as the demand for Wild Boar meat was so great.

Now, gladly, they are running wild and we all can have a hand in their harvest, if we have the intestinal fortitude.

I, for one can't wait 'til I can line my crosshairs up on a nice one.

 

[BearStalker]

Due to the weakness of the USD, I have had to look at lower pricing but we have settled on a few houses and are just waiting until my retirement funds get to my bank to make a bid. If we get what we want, we will be in Helmsdale. I know it is further north than you recommended, but it fits our needs just fine.

Thank you for asking, and I will let you know how things turn out.

 

[JAYB]

Due to the weakness of the USD, I have had to look at lower pricing but we have settled on a few houses and are just waiting until my retirement funds get to my bank to make a bid. If we get what we want, we will be in Helmsdale. I know it is further north than you recommended, but it fits our needs just fine.

Thank you for asking, and I will let you know how things turn out.

I know a man with an acre or two up that way, so we may get you a shot up there .

John

 

[mcadre]

Is this thread saying there are wild boars near Helmsdale in Scotland? I like to shoot wild boars in the driven hunt. Does this happen in Scotland? I have not heard of it before.

 

[Tulloch]

Due to the weakness of the USD, I have had to look at lower pricing but we have settled on a few houses and are just waiting until my retirement funds get to my bank to make a bid. If we get what we want, we will be in Helmsdale. I know it is further north than you recommended, but it fits our needs just fine.

Thank you for asking, and I will let you know how things turn out.

Helmsdale is a nice part of the world I go up quite often and help out with lamping up there lovely in the winter and your almost always guaranteed to the "the lights" in the winter

 

[Tulloch]

Is this thread saying there are wild boars near Helmsdale in Scotland? I like to shoot wild boars in the driven hunt. Does this happen in Scotland? I have not heard of it before.

I know there are wild boars up the back of Drumnadrochit on Balmacaan estate and Devach , think trees for life have tem on Dundreggan but I know for a fact Invermoriston and Glenmoriston have them but I have no idea how far north they are .