getting set up.

Tomebagel

a quick question that im sure youve all seen 10000 times.

what i have to do to be able to get up and go hunting.


everything i need to know from, hunting liscense,firearm liscense,what type rifle,age limit etc...

sorry again if your tired of these type of questions but im very interested in starting.

thanks

Tomebagel

also where and how to get a hunting liscense?

newby.204

what do you want to hunt??

Tomebagel

birds,foxes, etc.. pests mainly aswell theres alot of grey squirrel,rabbits ... near me

just out of curiosity would it make a difference?

IRLConor

Tomebagel wrote: »

birds,foxes, etc.. pests mainly aswell theres alot of grey squirrel,rabbits ... near me

just out of curiosity would it make a difference?

It does make a difference. You need special licenses for hunting protected animals and protected birds but for those that are not protected all you need is a firearm certificate and permission from the person who owns the land you're shooting on.

newby.204

Tomebagel wrote: »

birds,foxes, etc.. pests mainly aswell theres alot of grey squirrel,rabbits ... near me

just out of curiosity would it make a difference?

What range would you think you would be hunting at?? 50yrds 100yrds 200yrds??

Also the caliber of rifle you choose will be determined by what you wnat to shoot, .22lr will be fine for bunnies, crows etc, .22mag would be ok for both the smaller pests and foxes(.17hmr at lesser ranges <70yrds has worked for me), .22hornet might be a bit better suited for your needs, although its a centerfire and the price of ammunition may be of concern. If you only want foxes well al you need to do is search .223 round here to find it is highly thought of round for that purpose.

How much you are willing to spend on the rifle is a factor as well as the scope, and of course no point shelling out for rifle and scope if your rings and bases arent worth a F$£K!!

Tomebagel

im only beginning so im not to interested in the likes of deer etc...

price is not so much an issue but i dont think i need something too powerful for the likes of rabbits,grey squirrel,crows etc...

so whats the first thing i need to do,

• get firearm liscense?
• get hunting liscense?
• wait for certs
• start hunting?

sorry if these questions are boring and annoying for ye!

Its just been something ive always wanted to do,
im a big angler myself:o

Tackleberrywho

Tomebagel wrote: »

im only beginning so im not to interested in the likes of deer etc...

price is not so much an issue but i dont think i need something too powerful for the likes of rabbits,grey squirrel,crows etc...

so whats the first thing i need to do,

• get firearm liscense?
• get hunting liscense?
• wait for certs
• start hunting?

sorry if these questions are boring and annoying for ye!

Its just been something ive always wanted to do,
im a big angler myself:o

for Game or vermin, WRITTEN Permission from three farmers. Or one farmer with a big farm in excess of 100 acres.
For Exempted wild anamils eg: Deer special licence from N.P.W.S first.

Then go to local Gardai, apply with relevant paperwork from Firearms dealer.
and farmers permission.
Most people start:
Shot Gun,
Rifle,
then large calibre rifle in excess of .22/250 and 55grn bullet. eg Deer Hunting round.

Although if person is older than 21 has no previous record can apply for .22 rifle instead of a shotgun should he/she prefer.

Any more questions drop me a line

Tomebagel

cool tackleberrywho thanks,

so do you have to be a certain age to have particular guns or is 16 the standard age?

i was thinkin of nothin to fancy yet maybe an air rifle/.22 etc.. something along those lines til i get some experience.

also does it have to be 3 farmers or 3 landowners with a large area of land?

thanks;)

newby.204

landowners will do as long as its sizeable

Tomebagel

2 or 3 acres enough?

can you recommend any beginners rifles nothing overly powerful yet but one that will certainly do the job?what sort of price range we talking?

cheers,

endasmail

bunnies,crows,small vermin=.22lr
foxes =.22 hornet,.223 any centre fire rifles
i got my .22 cz brno with scope, moderator for 750 although i hear ya can get them for cheaper and no 2 to 3 acres is not enough for permission ,try and join a gun club and get permission ,the more back up ya have the better
hopes this helps:D

endasmail

oh i forgot to mention that i bought mine new,ya can get second hand ,will save you a few more quid

Tomebagel

good info thanks, explains the power needed.

the more powerful a rifle is the more expensive it is,ya?

Tomebagel

also is the age limit different depending on the size of then gun?

endasmail

not to sure about that one ,i do no the more powerful the bullets the more expensive they are ,thats why IMO your better off getting a .22 to start and getting used to the whole shooting idea ,im sure ya have to work your way up through the different caliber rifles ,its totally down to the discretion of your local super though