DESCRIPTION OF THE STAY

UN UNFORGETTABLE HUNTING STAY

In Scotland rough shooting is physical as practiced in weather challenging conditions and hilly territories. Hunters have to be prepared to walk on uneven grounds, steep slopes sometimes humid and during several hours.

Physical fitness of hunters should not be exaggerated to run in the Scottish Moors, but healthy walking capabilities are needed to hunt woodcocks. 

This hunt is about wild birds and results are always depending on the weather conditions.

A professional guide will be with you during the whole stay and if you wish will be very happy to share with you his experienced dog pointers.

ONLY GROUSE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON

GROUSE AND WOODCOCKS IN NOVEMBER

HUNTING PLEASURE COMMENTS

The most beautiful Scottish territory ! You will found tens of thousands of hectares in one piece, totally wild with no shooting pressure: an ideal biotope for grouse, woodcock and snipes. A must for hunters!

More information and request : info@huntingpleasure.com

HUNTED SPECIES 

The red grouse (Lagopus Lagopus Scoticus) is a wild bird that you only found in Scotland and northern England. It cannot be breeded and therefor bird management is essential to its survival.

Some territories charge up to 60 € per shot bird. Most estates practice only driven hunt and very rarely over pointers.

It takes its name from its red comb rather than from its plumage, which is brown rather than red. Both feet and legs are feathered.

They are territorial, actively and noisily marking out that territory with a display of jumping and calling. Their flight, too, is distinctive – a sudden, whirring take-off turning into a long glide.

HUNTING AREAS

The Hebrides are known as the “long islands” as they stretch for 100 miles. The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly island and has the capital, Stornoway on its eastern side.

Lewis’ coastline is severely indented into a number of large sea lochs creating fascinating scenery: chain of beaches, moorland and mountain.

Lewis supports thriving populations of grouse, red deer, and migratory populations of woodcock.

Grouses appreciate this island with it shores warmed by the Gulf Stream.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

GROUSE HUNTING FROM END OF AUGUST TO DECEMBER 10th

GROUSE AND WOODCOCKS HUNTING IN NOVEMBER

GEESES FROM MIDDLE OF OCTOBER

STAY "A LA CARTE" ACCORDING TO THE WISHES OF THE HUNTERS

STANDARD STAY 3 DAYS'HUNT / 4 NIGHTS (Longer stay on request)

Day 1        : Arrival  on the isle of Lewis. Check-in at the lodge or hotel. Dinner and night

Day 2 to 4 : 3 days’ hunt with professional guide and dogs in full board accommodation

Day 5        : Return to Stornoway after breakfast.

ACCOMMODATION

Exemple of accomodation

 Accomodation will be decided depending on the hunted territory. It  will be or a hotel by the ocean or a lodge by a Loch. They will always be of high standard.

GUNS AND AMMUNITIONS

You can use shotgun 12, 16 or 20 gauge.

If non British, hunting permit and gun license will be issued by the authority so that you can travel with you gun.

For EU resident, it should be noted that it takes 8 week to process the documents and you will have to provide us with your original EFP (European Firearms Pass).

Cartridges are included in the offer. You can also rent a gun in Scotland.

PRICE AND CONDITIONS

PRICES DEPEND ON

HOW MANY HUNTERS AND HOW MANY HUNTING DAYS

PRICE FOR HUNTING SEASON 2017-2018

Example : 4 hunters - 3 hunting days - 4 nights : 1,450£

ONE GUIDE FOR ONLY TWO HUNTERS

INCLUDED

• Organization of hunting with professional and his dogs
• Shooting permit
• Accommodation with full board in single occupancy bedroom
• All transports from hotel to and on hunting grounds
• Cartridges

NOT INCLUDED

• Travel from your home to the isle of Lewis
• Gratuities
• Drinks
• Gun rental (€30 per day to be paid locally)
• Personal expenses

 TROPHY FEES

 No trophy fees apply

but a maximum quota of 5 birds per day and per hunter