Folks,

We have returned from another trip to Iceland with 100% success – ALL hunters taking Reindeer bulls on the first day of their hunt.

However, we had to work for them! The guys having to ride for 6 hours on the 6x6 ATVs just to locate the herd - and then a further 15km to get to a point where they could start their stalk! This resulted in 14-16 hour hunting days and a bunch of tired but happy hunters!


This brings our results to twelve hunts conducted, with ALL of the hunters taking their beast during day One. Obviously, weather could influence this run, however it seems likely that you will have opportunity to shoot your deer in the first day. We have also extended our river access to a further 16km of awesome salmon fishing (several excellent Salmon taken during our visit) over water that also has great numbers of big Brown trout and Arctic Char. Geese numbers will vary dependent on food availability, however with over 18,000 acres permission, we should be able to find one or two!

It is apparent that the Reindeer have moved to the absolute perimeter of Area 2 while the herd size has reduced from an average of three hundred, to groups of up to one hundred and fifty beasts. This is confirmed by the local guides who have seen the deer steadily moving off into the adjacent rougher terrain of Area 1.


So, next season we are considering moving hunting areas to follow them. Much rougher ground means that hunting 2-1 is not viable - the ground is just too extreme to attempt to extract two carcasses and three men on a single ATV.

Unsurprisingly, COVID price increases have also been found in Iceland, with food, fuel, accommodation and guiding fees rising by up to twenty percent. This means our prices for the 2022 hunt will be as listed below.

Icelandic Reindeer Bull: £2165

Reindeer Cow: £1890

Includes *Government issued tag, *up to 3 days food & accommodation, *Off-road hunt transport,

*one day 1-1 guided hunting, *two days opportunity for Game fishing & Goose shooting.

*Field preparation of your trophy

River access (from midday to 8pm) costs around £60, if required. Fish that you choose to keep will generally be cooked and served as your evening meal. Season runs from 15th Jul to 15th Sept, mature bulls being in hard antler (under velvet) from early August. Goose season opens from the 20th August allowing you to enjoy a combination Reindeer/Geese/Game Fishing safari.


Should you be interested in joining us and entering the draw for a 2022 tag, then please let me know shortly and we can make a plan.

Previous seasons report available on request. Pictures to follow soon!

Best wishes and looking forward to hunting with you next year!

Ian Farrington


Tel/Whatsapp: +44 (0) 7798 771 062
Farrington Deer Services
Email: info@farringtonds.com

For professional guided Deer & Wild Boar Stalking, practical stalking intro's & Deer related training,
DSC1 & 2 preparation & witnessing, Field Rifle coaching. Go to www.farringtonds.com - or call me on Tel: 07798 771 062

Ian,

Any pictures you could post or a link?

Thank you

Thank you for getting back to me Ian! Will have Iceland on my "list"!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ne...-Christmas-trip.html


Does the press read AR?

I really enjoyed my time stalking with Ian, he is very knowledgeable and the consummate professional.

This looks like a great deal and some great bulls taken.

Can the horns be exported from Iceland to the States?

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Originally posted by Kathi:
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Does the press read AR?

Kathi - Probably, however the detail was ripped from a domestic site in the UK.

It's a brave new world where anything we post can be copied and used against you.....worth bearing in mind and closing forum access to non-members IMO.

At least then, all contacts have been verified to some extent.

Rgds

Ian

PM sent

and reply sent Sir!

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Originally posted by skb:

Can the horns be exported from Iceland to the States?

Steve, Yes - the beasts are not CITES listed and there are no notifiable diseases to concern Fish & Game, so antlers can be imported to the USA.

They do take up a chunk of real-estate, so probably not a concern if you live in a tower-block

Can US hunters bring their own firearms into Iceland? If so, how difficult is the import process.?

I know Ian personally (we hunted together in Canada) and I can attest to his excellent character and knowledge of wildlife. His UK hunts for various species of deer offer the hunter a quality experience. LDK

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Originally posted by Labman:
Can US hunters bring their own firearms into Iceland? If so, how difficult is the import process.?

Yes, you can. The Icelanders have a very practical attitude to hunters and their tools.

You need to have previously presented a firearms license along with an invitation to hunt to the appropriate .gov department.

However, in the interests of speed, simplicity, security and space in a hire car, I always suggest that visiting hunters make use of loan rifles if possible!

Regards

Ian

Sent information via email

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Originally posted by Colorado Bob:
Sent information via email

Thanks Bob - received it without problem.

It's gonna be fun!

Ian

Any word on the draw?