I've had an invitation to hunt pheasants and roe in early December near Bilund, Denmark.

I'd be happy for anyone to comment on what I might expect.

Expect the best
Danes are great hosts and hunting there will be awesome

Normally very nice people, and passionate hunters, and beer drinkers!

My experience is mostly walked up with pointing dogs, which was great fun. Saw a few Roe but we didn't shoot any , but im back in a week for some Bucks.

You can have all options, fantastic or ordinary, depending on your hosts. I wish you'd get some super experiences in good company.

I'm hosting my host here a month earlier to hunt whitetails in Texas (along with feral hogs, coyotes, turkeys, and whatever else fate has to offer). We'll have a chance to get to know one another, so that should make for a more comfortable trip.

What kind of weather to expect in early December? Snow? Ice? Temperature? Do I really need to find some "tweeds" like I see in the photos to wear in order not to feel out of place?

It all depends on circumstances. Ask your host about type of hunt, driven or walked up.

You can expect everything from rain to snow (less often)

The highest temperature in December 2014 was 11.3 ° C and the lowest night temperature - 15.3 ° C Average temperature 3.3 ° C

Hunting clothing you better speak to your host about, most hunters are not as formal dressed, but at pheasant hunt can all occur, being experienced more often a clothing code, camo can be no go, but as an American, no problems everything goes.

Weather in December 2014

Some pictures with hunting atmosphere from December 9th in Denmark.


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Hunting clothing you better speak to your host about, most hunters are not as formal dressed, but at pheasant hunt can all occur, being experienced more often a clothing code, camo can be no go, but as an American, no problems everything goes. Smiler

I guessed that there might be some latitude in dress extended to people who come from the country which gave the world "Duck Commanders" and "Larry the Cable Guy".

Here's what you're up against.

Dress code

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Originally posted by huntingineurope:
Here's what you're up against.

Dress code

Larry the Cable Guy could do no better himself.

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Originally posted by SIKA98K:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Stonecreek:
I've had an invitation to hunt pheasants and roe in early December near Bilund, Denmark.

I'd be happy for anyone to comment on what I might expect.

Expect good fun ! In my experience a day starts 0930-1000. You may be greeted with the offer of coffee,bread,(rundstykke) and cheese.
The shoot captain will give the days shooting instructions at a briefing. Your host,I hope,will translate for you.
It is kind of traditional,as a guest,to bring a gift.a bottle of booze or good wine is always graciously received.
Hopefully your host will translate the shooting instructions given by the shoot captain.
Tweed will be a bit out of place in Dk. Most hunters wear green or brown from brands like Deerhunter,Seeland,Harkila. A pair of wellie boots will suffice for the feet.
The shooting may be a days driven pheasant.simple,shoot the birds.choose the sporting ones.
A mixed day of pheasant,roe,hare,fox and maybe a woodcock thrown in will be a bit more testing with one eye on the air and the other watching the ground. Enjoy

Thanks for the note, SIKA98K. Very informative, and I appreciate the tip to bring a token gift of drink.

I would expect that hunt instructions might be in Danish, but not because the Danes lack proficiency in English. On three days in Copenhagen I didn't run across anyone who didn't speak English (mostly better than my neighbors in Texas.) As you can see from this map, the Danes are nearly as proficient at English as the Irish!