I have a chance to do a hunt in Ireland next fall but know very little about the hunting there. In what part of the country is most hunting done? I understand that the most abundant deer are sika and fallow (with a few reds), and that feral goats are a popular quarry. When is a good time for wood pigeons, and can they be combined with deer/goats?

Deer season is from September 1st to December 31st for stags and bucks.
From November 1st to February 28th for hinds and does.
Wicklow is where most of the deer in Ireland are shot. The county holds Sika and Fallow and a number of hybrids (Sika/red deer cross)
Pigeons are generally shot in July or August when they are causing crop damage to arable farms.
Otherwise the season for birds is November 1st to January 31st. Although duck and partridge may be shot in September and October.
Hope this is of some help.

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Originally posted by Stonecreek:
I have a chance to do a hunt in Ireland next fall but know very little about the hunting there. In what part of the country is most hunting done? I understand that the most abundant deer are sika and fallow (with a few reds), and that feral goats are a popular quarry. When is a good time for wood pigeons, and can they be combined with deer/goats?

Hi Stonecreek

Have a look at my package offers in Outfitters - Offered and Discounted hunts section.

I book hunts for an outfitter in County Wicklow and have three Accurate Reloading groups booked already for October and November this year.

If your interested in a quote from one of the packages I'm offering send me an email and I will be happy to help.

With kind regards
Mike
Mike Taylor Sporting
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Originally posted by Stonecreek:
I have a chance to do a hunt in Ireland next fall but know very little about the hunting there. In what part of the country is most hunting done? I understand that the most abundant deer are sika and fallow (with a few reds), and that feral goats are a popular quarry. When is a good time for wood pigeons, and can they be combined with deer/goats?

Here are some of the packages I offer.

I have the new prices for the below packages in Glenmalure, County Wicklow, Ireland for the 2020/2021 season. The available species are Irish Red Stags, Japanese Sika Stags and a Hybrid of the two. The hunting season is September 1st – December 31st. Also available are Hinds and Cull Stag hunts from November 1st – February 28th.
The private hunting area is free range and covers 20,000 acres and is surrounded by 50,000 acres of the Wicklow Mountains National Park. My outfitter has the sole hunting rights to the area.
The hunting grounds are located about one hour and fifteen minutes south of Dublin. Hunters would stay at The Glenmalure Lodge which is a short ten-minute drive to the hunting area. For the 5 night, 4 day hunts we normally book hunters in on a Sunday, hunt Monday through Thursday and depart on Friday unless your adding days to your hunt.

Agent – Mike Taylor Sporting
Outfitter – Glacial Valley Hunting
Area – Glacial Valley, Glenmalure, Co Wicklow, Ireland

The Exclusive Package – €3,900 for 1 hunter (available Sept 1st – Dec 31st)
Package Includes:
2 Stags (regardless of size) 2 Red or 2 Sika or 2 Hybrid or a combo
5 nights B&B and Dinner
4 days hunting (two outings a day)
Professional guide hunting 2x1
Transportation within the hunting area
Field trophy preparation
Access to tracking dogs
Transfers to Taxidermist
Official SCI Green Score Measurement
Licenses and Permits
Pick up from Rathdrum Train Station

The Couples Package – €4,500 for 2 people (available Sept 1st – Dec 31st)
Package Includes:
2 Stags (regardless of size) 2 Red or 2 Sika or 2 Hybrid or a combo (1 each)
5 nights B&B and Dinner for 2
4 days hunting (two outings a day) for 2
Professional guide hunting 2x1
Transportation within the hunting area
Field trophy preparation
Access to tracking dogs
Transfers to Taxidermist
Official SCI Green Score Measurement
Licenses and Permits for 2
Pick up from Rathdrum Train Station

The above two packages do NOT include:
The Exclusive Package hunting 1x1 is an extra €100 per day
Observers €100 per day (this includes lodging and meals, same as the hunter)
Airport pick up and drop off €300
Extra male trophy animals €1,000 (includes caping, prep and delivery to taxidermist)
Cull Stags €200 September - December
Rifles with Suppressors and Ammo €40 per day
Hunting Insurance €40 (required) www.countrysportsireland.org
Extra days €350 (includes room, food and guide)
Lunch each day
Alcoholic drinks
Tips
Trophy cleaning and Taxidermy work
International flights to and from Ireland


The Cull Package – €2,600 for 1 hunter or €4,700 for 2 hunters (available November 1st – February 28th)
Package Includes:
Unlimited Hinds per day or 1 Stag per day
4 nights B&B and Dinner
3 days hunting (two outings a day)
Professional guide hunting 1x1 or 2x1
Transportation within the hunting area
Field trophy preparation
Access to tracking dogs
Transfers to Taxidermist
Licenses and Permits
Pick up from Rathdrum Train Station

This Cull package does NOT include
Observers €100 per day (this includes lodging and meals, same as the hunter)
Airport pick up and drop off €300
Rifles with Suppressors and Ammo €40 per day
Hunting Insurance €40 (required) www.countrysportsireland.org
Extra days €350 per day (includes room, food and guide)
Lunch each day
Alcoholic drinks
Tips
Trophy cleaning and Taxidermy work
International flights to and from Ireland

I would require a deposit of €1,000 to be paid within two weeks of making the reservation. The balance would be due upon arrival at the B&B. It can be paid to the outfitter in cash (preferable), via bank transfer or credit card. Credit cards are subject to a 5% service fee.

Cancellations – Although we don’t anticipate people cancelling, we will need a minimum of 14-days written notice for a refund of the deposit. Medical emergencies can always be rescheduled as well.

With kind regards
Mike
Mike Taylor Sporting
mtaylorsporting@gmail.com
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