Sika deer Wicklow

dwighet

I was in wicklow last Friday for a spin with the Mrs to take a look though sally gap and the national park...
Must of seen atleast 300 more like 400 deer in my 5 hour visit..
I took some footage with the cam corder...some of its a bit shakey but just put that down to old age and lack of beer...;)

Hope you enjoy..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auOOdYFJrwU

clivej

Fair play and I did enjoy

Cheers for sharing

kildare.17hmr

I did the long walk from glendalough over by glenmalure on monday and saw loads of them on the glenmalure side, good video man

Hibrion

This makes me very happy that I have shooting permission nearby in Wicklow.

kildare.17hmr

Hibrion wrote: »

This makes me very happy that I have shooting permission nearby in Wicklow.

dwighet

kildare.17hmr wrote: »

I did the long walk from glendalough over by glenmalure on monday and saw loads of them on the glenmalure side, good video man

Thanks.....its a nice spot for an old stroll..

deerhunter1

dwighet wrote: »

I was in wicklow last Friday for a spin with the Mrs to take a look though sally gap and the national park...
Must of seen atleast 300 more like 400 deer in my 5 hour visit..
I took some footage with the cam corder...some of its a bit shakey but just put that down to old age and lack of beer...;)

Hope you enjoy..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auOOdYFJrwU

Well done most enjoyable

tiny-nioclas

Great video dwight, Thats some shot of deer 300-400 sika! Beautiful part of the country that, Go raibh maith agat!

bang2

dwighet wrote: »

I was in wicklow last Friday for a spin with the Mrs to take a look though sally gap and the national park...
Must of seen atleast 300 more like 400 deer in my 5 hour visit..
I took some footage with the cam corder...some of its a bit shakey but just put that down to old age and lack of beer...;)

Hope you enjoy..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auOOdYFJrwU

Great Video, I go up there very often, live 15 mins away . It's amazing how close you can get to them , have no permissions up that way so it's always just teasing. great to see and watch their behavior though.

dwighet

bang2 wrote: »

Great Video, I go up there very often, live 15 mins away . It's amazing how close you can get to them , have no permissions up that way so it's always just teasing. great to see and watch their behavior though.

I`ll be going again...If it wasnt for the rain and the Mrs getting bored I could sit all day and watch em..One could learn alot just sitting and watching.. the rain didnt bother me but the good Mrs wasnt liking it much:mad:

kildare.17hmr

dwighet wrote: »

I`ll be going again...If it wasnt for the rain and the Mrs getting bored I could sit all day and watch em..One could learn alot just sitting and watching.. the rain didnt bother me but the good Mrs wasnt liking it much:mad:

on your tod next time so!

dwighet

kildare.17hmr wrote: »

on your tod next time so!

THey just dont understand do they....She`s a good one though...Might keep her for a while longer;)

kildare.17hmr

very true man:D

4gun

How come they're not as thick as that down around the parts of Killarney where we shoot

September.......ahhh


Great to be able to shoot them in July ....with a camera of course

dwighet

4gun wrote: »

How come they're not as thick as that down around the parts of Killarney where we shoot

September.......ahhh


Great to be able to shoot them in July ....with a camera of course

I must get down to my Kerry shoot and have a look...
Have you been out for a look out your way 4 gun?

poulo6.5

dwighet wrote: »

I was in wicklow last Friday for a spin with the Mrs to take a look though sally gap and the national park...
Must of seen atleast 300 more like 400 deer in my 5 hour visit..
I took some footage with the cam corder...some of its a bit shakey but just put that down to old age and lack of beer...;)

Hope you enjoy..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auOOdYFJrwU

great vid there dwight its lovely to see them in such good condition.
did you pick out any for first of september.:D

dwighet

poulo6.5 wrote: »

great vid there dwight its lovely to see them in such good condition.
did you pick out any for first of september.:D

Im a poor man Paulo.....I cant afford a shoot out of that part of the country..

Hibrion

dwighet wrote: »

Im a poor man Paulo.....I cant afford a shoot out of that part of the country..

You'll have to get yourself some free permissions as near as you can:D

patsat

dwighet wrote: »

Im a poor man Paulo.....I cant afford a shoot out of that part of the country..

The quality of your firearms would suggest different!

dwighet

patsat wrote: »

The quality of your firearms would suggest different!

thats why im poor;)

poulo6.5

dwighet wrote: »

Im a poor man Paulo.....I cant afford a shoot out of that part of the country..

we will have to get friendly with some farmers up there so;)

sikastag

Great footage dwighet. Really enjoyed that. Some fine animals and in good condition. Great to see. Top man!

4gun

dwighet wrote: »

I must get down to my Kerry shoot and have a look...
Have you been out for a look out your way 4 gun?

Havent been down that way since end of season, I am hoping to take my brother (Home from US) down that way next week for a look around and possibly shoot a few rabbits,
might have a look for them goats as well

dwighet

Hibrion wrote: »

You'll have to get yourself some free permissions as near as you can:D

theres plenty enough for me out my side of the woods..Im not one to bite off more than I can chew.Would hate to tell a farmer that I will endevour to keep em under control and not be able to commit..

patsat

dwighet wrote: »

thats why im poor;)

I'm headin down that road fairly fast!

Hibrion

With that 300 win mag of yours you'd nearly shoot them from down your way;)

dwighet

4gun wrote: »

Havent been down that way since end of season, I am hoping to take my brother (Home from US) down that way next week for a look around and possibly shoot a few rabbits,
might have a look for them goats as well

Nor have I.....
I had a chat to the farmer on the hill at the end of the last season...sound man he is...

dwighet

patsat wrote: »

I'm headin down that road fairly fast!

it only hurts once...

medicman

Oh man, I wish there were deer numbers like that where i stalk, its a great day out for me and my hunting buddy when we see 1 or 2 in a days hunting.

Great Video, Thanks for posting for us to drool over and close the eyes and just wish..........

dwighet

Hibrion wrote: »

With that 300 win mag of yours you'd nearly shoot them from down your way;)

not quite...Its good for about 6-800 yds on game but in my hands only 300 yds..

I have it more for plinking way out....
The 7mm08 is for the deer..

poulo6.5

dwighet wrote: »

not quite...Its good for about 6-800 yds on game but in my hands only 300 yds..

I have it more for plinking way out....
The 7mm08 is for the deer..

i'd say you might bless one or two stags with the winny, it would be a shame not to.

Hibrion

7mm 08 is a great cal by all accounts. Is it much of a kicker?

johngalway

dwighet wrote: »

not quite...Its good for about 6-800 yds on game but in my hands only 300 yds..

I have it more for plinking way out....
The 7mm08 is for the deer..

Bullocks!

I've seen you shoot.

dwighet

poulo6.5 wrote: »

i'd say you might bless one or two stags with the winny, it would be a shame not to.

Indeed I will;)
when this weather clears we will catch up for a bit of plinking;)

dwighet

johngalway wrote: »

Bullocks!

I've seen you shoot.

SSSSHHHHH....
Im trying to keep this ethical;)

dwighet

Hibrion wrote: »

7mm 08 is a great cal by all accounts. Is it much of a kicker?

Its lively enough but it only weighs 7 pound....

Hibrion

dwighet wrote: »

Its lively enough but it only weighs 7 pound....

With scope and all? I would have thought it would be about the same as a 308.

dwighet

Hibrion wrote: »

With scope and all? I would have thought it would be about the same as a 308.

with scope, no sling and bipod though....I guess its like a 308...
Its a bit whippy as the barrel is only 13.5mm at the muzzle and 16.5mm at the end of the forend of the stock.. the stock only weighs 22 ounces so it is really well balanced for carrying in one hand which is handy for woodland stalking...

Hibrion

That's a nice light setup. It sounds ideal for woodland stalking.

Superdaddy

4gun wrote: »

How come they're not as thick as that down around the parts of Killarney where we shoot

September.......ahhh


Great to be able to shoot them in July ....with a camera of course

It's Luggala estate not national park, 400-500 deer shot each year. Thats the difference between profesional deer management and amateur hunters. The deer don't associate people with danger and are not stressed.

dwighet

Superdaddy wrote: »

It's Luggala estate not national park, 400-500 deer shot each year. Thats the difference between profesional deer management and amateur hunters. The deer don't associate people with danger and are not stressed.

Im sure "profesional hunters" were amature hunters at one stage..
One must crawl before he can walk
One must walk before he can run;)

Its a lovely spot and very well minded...
All dues to the lads in charge..