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The hunting grounds are located in South-West Ireland, in West Cork county.<\/div>\n
Idealy placed near the ocean, and migrating birds wintering grounds, it is easily reachable by visitors too, being an hour away from Cork airport and three hours from Cherbourg-Rosslare ferry.<\/div>\n
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My hunting rights are distributed over several contiguous areas from 100 ha to 500 ha, that allows for hunting for several days, for a single group at a time enjoying the exclusivity of the grounds during their stay.<\/div>\n
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You won’t have to deal with third parties or subcontractors, as I deal myself with formalities, welcoming and guiding you. This allows for quality, flexibility and conviviality.<\/div>\n
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Hunting wi<\/b>th<\/b>\u00a0poi<\/b>nti<\/b>ng dogs in Ireland<\/b><\/h2>\n
Hunting woodcock and snipe in Ireland is mainly done with pointing dogs, but flushing and hawking dog users are welcome as well.<\/div>\n
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Our stays are meant for hunting parties composed of friends and family with a maximum of five people per group.<\/div>\n
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I own 3 English setters that can provide a variety with other dogs, or for those who come for short stays (2 to 3 days).<\/div>\n
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4-to-6 days stay are indicated for those who want to hunt with their own dogs, with mine as a complement.<\/div>\n
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The hunting grounds are diverse, with a mid-mountian landscape, sometimes rough and uneven, with mostly fir forest and moor lands.<\/div>\n
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I welcome few people every season by choice. It allows for a much better contact and share with hunters and their companions.<\/div>\n
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Regarding bird density per hunting day, it varies from 7 to 20 different woodcocks, sometimes 30 or more. But upping the ante and mouthwatering numbers is not our goal, and I do think a hunting session delivering 15 + birds is a great session. Let us not forget that we are using pointing dogs, this isn’t a driven hunt and birds can defend themselves.<\/div>\n
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It is noteworthy to know that I was the first operator to publish a\u00a0 report of every season with every group I guided. It is available here: report<\/a><\/div>\n
It shows truthfully every hunting season, wether good or bad, which is the reality of hunting migratory species.<\/div>\n
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Typical woodcock \/ snipe hunting day
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  • 08:00 Irish or continental breakfast<\/li>\n
  • 09:30 Hunting<\/li>\n
  • 12:30 Meal on the grounds or cottage depending on the weather<\/li>\n
  • 13:30 Hunting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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    • 17:00 return to cottage, shower and aperitif<\/li>\n
    • 19:30 evening meal either at the restaurant or cottage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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