Pigeon shooting in Raby
We have the pleasure of being able to offer pigeon shooting on one of the largest estates in England, which is only an hours drive from Newcastle. The estate covers 30,000 ha. In addition to the pigeon
Highlights
- An ideal district for wood pigeon
- Our hunters have had really good results here
- The result can be affected by the weather, wind, the development of the seasons crops and the ability of the guns
- The hunt manager does a lot of preparatory work to improve the quality of the shoot
The district is divided into 2 area, one is hilly moorlands, while the other is typical English farmland with woods and fields divided by living hedgerows.
It is an ideal habitat for pigeons. The results of the shoot is dependent on the weather, wind, how the crops are developing this season and not least on the marksmanship skills of the hunter.
Depending on the time of year, the shooting can be over different crops (oilseed rape, wheat and barley) or over stubble depending on where the pigeons are feeding at the time.
The best period for pigeon shooting in this district is around the end of July and the beginning of August. It is suited for groups of 2 - 4 hunters, and you shoot for 4 days. It is also possible to arrange some rabbit shooting.
Accommodation
Accommodation - Raby
When hunting on the Raby Estate our guests stay in a cozy Bed and Breakfast, which is run by a very friendly and hospitable landlady. The lodgings are only about a 20 min drive from the hunting district. Normally our hunts shared a twin room with ensuite bathroom and toilet - unless otherwise arranged. A single room can be booked on payment of a supplement. The guesthouse is situated out in the...
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Raby
The estate covers 30,000 hectares and employs 4 full-time gamekeepers. In partnership with the estate we have been able to arrange a very attractive fixed price package offer, which includes 3 bucks of any size per hunter. In addition to roebuck hunting, the estate is also well known for its good pigeon hunts, which we can of course also offer, and would be very pleased to give you a concrete...
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Ian Alexander
We have had a good working relationship with our loyal partner Ian Alexander at Raby for over 20 years. The hunt organization here is highly professional. Our partner offers very good roebuck hunts. He takes great pride in giving our guests a really good hunting experience, which our hunters thoroughly enjoy time and time again. Ian himself is a dedicated roebuck hunter, and is full of energy. It...
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Pigeon, Wood
Scientific Name: Columba palumbus Subspecies: 6 subspecies are recognised: European wood pigeon (C. palumbus palumbus), Azores wood pigeon (C. palumbus azorica), Asian wood pigeon (C. palumbus casiotis), North African wood pigeon (C. palumbus excelsa), Iranian wood pigeon (C. palumbus iranica), Maderian wood pigeon (C. palumbus maderensis) Distribution: Abundant all year round in western...
Read morePrices
The price includes
- 4 days pegion shooting
- 5 days acommondation with breakfast
- Flight CHP-Manchester/ Manchester-CPH
- 1 hire car including unlimited mileage and comprehensive insurance (With 3-4 hunters the price is based on a station car, with 2 hunters
- on a regular Sedan)
The price does not include
- Arrangement fee of € 200,- per hunter
- Weapon permit € 115,-
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Fee for bringing weapon on flight (has to be settled directly in the airport)
- Tips
- Everything not listed under the price includes
- EU-public liability insurance € 5,50.-
Please Note: You must be at least 2 hunters before the hunt can be accomplished
Firearm Certificate
An English Firearm Certificate costs € 125.-. Together with the confirmation of the trip we sent you a questionnaire which we kindly ask you to fill in together with a copy of your European Weapon passport, all pages has to be sent also the blank ones. We need this information no later than 2½ months before departure in order to be able to apply for your Firearm Certificate.
Exchange Rate
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