Wtf? Did I just see that??

dodderangler · 20-09-2014 05:49PM #1

Was out hunting earlier today and the cattle were going nuts looking at something. I thought to myself right that must be fox or deer as I've seen cattle chase them before. But these cattle weren't chasing. They seemed quite distant but high alert. Then out if corner of my eye I spotted movement and out walk 2 BOAR!!! 2 poxy boar??! Wtf
Now I knew some sightings of boar have been recorded but never in my life thought I'd see them on land I hunted.
These were definitely boar. Wasn't seeing things. Also met two lads up there who seen them on Thursday also.
Are these being released by someone? Do I report it or anything?

Capercaille · 20-09-2014 05:53PM

dodderangler wrote: »

Was out hunting earlier today and the cattle were going nuts looking at something. I thought to myself right that must be fox or deer as I've seen cattle chase them before. But these cattle weren't chasing. They seemed quite distant but high alert. Then out if corner of my eye I spotted movement and out walk 2 BOAR!!! 2 poxy boar??! Wtf
Now I knew some sightings of boar have been recorded but never in my life thought I'd see them on land I hunted.
These were definitely boar. Wasn't seeing things. Also met two lads up there who seen them on Thursday also.
Are these being released by someone? Do I report it or anything?

I know of wild boar been released in West Wicklow. They were quickly shot.

hiddenmongoose · 20-09-2014 06:03PM

I come across them now and again in a couple of spots.Tasty out !!

dodderangler · 20-09-2014 07:15PM

hiddenmongoose wrote: »

I come across them now and again in a couple of spots.Tasty out !!

Was that in dublin?
I live in dublin. I knew they had been reported in Wicklow but not dublin.
Should I have shot them? Or is there a legal calibre only

juice1304 · 20-09-2014 07:27PM

dodderangler wrote: »

Was that in dublin?
I live in dublin. I knew they had been reported in Wicklow but not dublin.
Should I have shot them? Or is there a legal calibre only

If they are actually boar i would not be shooting them with anything less than a .308 they are very tough animals and i wouldnt like to be on the receoving end of an angry boar. A shotgun slug would be the job in that situation but illegal unless you were to have a restricted shotgun licence of which there are few and far between.

dodderangler · 20-09-2014 07:36PM

Yeah I know they can be aggressive. Seen the video that was posted other day. Ones I seen weren't as big. Seemed quite small but then again I've never seen wild boar before.

grassroot1 · 20-09-2014 07:54PM

Red kites, buzzards and whietailed eagles have been re-introduced so why not wild boar? From a farming point of view they do serious damage to a crop of maize I am told.

Capercaille · 20-09-2014 08:05PM

grassroot1 wrote: »

Red kites, buzzards and whietailed eagles have been re-introduced so why not wild boar? From a farming point of view they do serious damage to a crop of maize I am told.

Red Kite, White-tailed Eagles, Golden were re-introduced into Ireland via IUCN guidelines. The birds introduced are of the nearest breeding stock that previously inhabited Ireland. The Illegal releases of wild boar are of animals of questionable genetics? Are they pure wild boar or boar/domestic pig hybrids? Buzzards were not re-introduced into Ireland.

hiddenmongoose · 20-09-2014 08:35PM

dodderangler wrote: »

Was that in dublin?
I live in dublin. I knew they had been reported in Wicklow but not dublin.
Should I have shot them? Or is there a legal calibre only

No lad that pic is from the midlands in fields bordering a bit of forestry where the are .They are big animals up close

warehouse1 · 20-09-2014 08:59PM

Ya theres a good few of them down here in clare there was 24 captured last year.

Birdnuts · 20-09-2014 11:12PM

Probably just escapes from lads keeping free range old breed pigs. Increasing numbers of small holders and farmers are doing it for extra incomes as the meat can be sold at a good premium over beef/lamb etc. Some folks now seling it over the internet. Know one lad who's doing it up in Kibride in about 20 acres of forestry. He secures the site with electric fencing but accidents can happen as they say.

tomtucker81 · 21-09-2014 12:50AM

Quite possibly were wild boar as opposed to escaped farmed animals. I know one gentleman who has shot boar in the wicklow mtns, so they quite easily could be spreading towards the dublin side.

Incidentally i was just talking to a fella about boar in the last few hours, he was saying they can be quite aggressive so be careful near them. Also i was informed (dunno how true this is) that a female could produce up to 12 young a year. Surely that should lead to more sightings/damage around farms?

Just did a google search 'wild boar in ireland' and got some results which i remember being discussed on this forum before. Also a map of ireland with confirmed sightings on it, as of 2012. Plenty of sightings around the country.

FISMA · 21-09-2014 04:21AM

dodderangler wrote: »

Do I report it or anything?

1) Shoot them.

2) Call friends in.

3) Have them shoot them too.

dodderangler wrote: »

Do I report it or anything?

Shoot them now before their numbers explode. The damage they'll do to farms, fauna, and flora will be costly.

hiddenmongoose · 21-09-2014 06:05AM

FISMA wrote: »

1) Shoot them.

2) Call friends in.

3) Have them shoot them too.

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4) have a bbq

dodderangler · 21-09-2014 08:48AM

FISMA wrote: »

1) Shoot them.

2) Call friends in.

3) Have them shoot them too.

Shoot them now before their numbers explode. The damage they'll do to farms, fauna, and flora will be costly.

I've only the shotgun mate. Would buck shot do the job?

tikkahunter · 21-09-2014 10:17AM

dodderangler wrote: »

Was out hunting earlier today and the cattle were going nuts looking at something. I thought to myself right that must be fox or deer as I've seen cattle chase them before. But these cattle weren't chasing. They seemed quite distant but high alert. Then out if corner of my eye I spotted movement and out walk 2 BOAR!!! 2 poxy boar??! Wtf
Now I knew some sightings of boar have been recorded but never in my life thought I'd see them on land I hunted.
These were definitely boar. Wasn't seeing things. Also met two lads up there who seen them on Thursday also.
Are these being released by someone? Do I report it or anything?

Did you take a Photo on your phone, even **** phones have cameras and if they were causing that much grief for the cattle you should have had plenty of time to get a photo.

dodderangler · 21-09-2014 12:44PM

tikkahunter wrote: »

Did you take a Photo on your phone, even **** phones have cameras and if they were causing that much grief for the cattle you should have had plenty of time to get a photo.

These didn't hang around when they seen me. They ran and I ran towards them with gun in one hand and trying to get my phone out in the other and they went into the gorse then and couldn't see them after that. I'm heading up there in a while with heavier shot

tikkahunter · 21-09-2014 01:39PM

dodderangler wrote: »

These didn't hang around when they seen me. They ran and I ran towards them with gun in one hand and trying to get my phone out in the other and they went into the gorse then and couldn't see them after that. I'm heading up there in a while with heavier shot

Running with a shotgun in one hand trying to rumage for a phone in the other , not very safe is it. :rolleyes:
Why would you chase any animal that you want to shoot ,would it not have been more clever to let them go off and sit up and wait for them to re amerge .

Big Buck · 21-09-2014 03:36PM

I wouldn't attempt to use a shotgun, no way!! I've shot them with 300win mag and watched them run 100 yards!

dodderangler · 21-09-2014 04:45PM

Big Buck wrote: »

I wouldn't attempt to use a shotgun, no way!! I've shot them with 300win mag and watched them run 100 yards!

Their hide fairly thick is it. I know fcuk all bout them other than they're dangerous ba5tards and good eatin.
Would buck shot at close range not drop em? I'm only back from been out looking again and didn't see them. I went up with bb's

Big Buck · 21-09-2014 07:23PM

Is there no-one near you with a rifle for deer? I'd say minimum .270

At the moment they are not that dangerous, but if you wound one of them and it runs, then you've a dangerous job ahead of you!!

dodderangler · 21-09-2014 07:51PM

Big Buck wrote: »

Is there no-one near you with a rifle for deer? I'd say minimum .270

At the moment they are not that dangerous, but if you wound one of them and it runs, then you've a dangerous job ahead of you!!

One or two lads but it's a matter of them getting the time to go up.
Always carry the big Winchester knife with me. I will be up every day after work to try get em. Have me head melted over it now

yubabill1 · 21-09-2014 10:25PM

I would have reservations about shooting them with BB's, though I know SFA about them, except what's on the net.

Sam Kade · 21-09-2014 10:31PM

dodderangler wrote: »

Was out hunting earlier today and the cattle were going nuts looking at something. I thought to myself right that must be fox or deer as I've seen cattle chase them before. But these cattle weren't chasing. They seemed quite distant but high alert. Then out if corner of my eye I spotted movement and out walk 2 BOAR!!! 2 poxy boar??! Wtf
Now I knew some sightings of boar have been recorded but never in my life thought I'd see them on land I hunted.
These were definitely boar. Wasn't seeing things. Also met two lads up there who seen them on Thursday also.
Are these being released by someone? Do I report it or anything?

What are you hunting this day of the year?

dodderangler · 21-09-2014 10:55PM

Sam Kade wrote: »

What are you hunting this day of the year?

Rabbits and foxes. Usually I'd head out at about 4ish because it gets dark at half 7 now so between 4-6 is rabbits and then I'd walk around or sit and call for a fox.

Grizzly 45 · 21-09-2014 11:12PM

dodderangler wrote: »

Their hide fairly thick is it. I know fcuk all bout them other than they're dangerous ba5tards and good eatin.
Would buck shot at close range not drop em? I'm only back from been out looking again and didn't see them. I went up with bb's

00 Buck,and nothing else will do it at a pinch,but it has to be within 20 30 meters max.
If it is an adult I'd advise aiming behind the head and shoulders as that is remarkably tough and muscular,and a pump or semi with an extra round is advisable.
If you do drop one make sure you are reloaded before approaching from the rear ,and make sure it is dead as you might get as surprise if one gets up and attacks you that you thought was 100 % "dead".You are dealing with a dangerous game animal that can maim or kill you no problem even when mortally injured.

Maudi · 21-09-2014 11:26PM

dodderangler wrote: »

Was out hunting earlier today and the cattle were going nuts looking at something. I thought to myself right that must be fox or deer as I've seen cattle chase them before. But these cattle weren't chasing. They seemed quite distant but high alert. Then out if corner of my eye I spotted movement and out walk 2 BOAR!!! 2 poxy boar??! Wtf
Now I knew some sightings of boar have been recorded but never in my life thought I'd see them on land I hunted.
These were definitely boar. Wasn't seeing things. Also met two lads up there who seen them on Thursday also.
Are these being released by someone? Do I report it or anything?

Where did you see em?

The Aussie · 22-09-2014 06:08AM

Maudi wrote: »

Where did you see em?

County Dublin is a close enough description you would think...

I would have said Leinster myself.

meathstevie · 22-09-2014 07:51AM

If you're going to have a go with a shotgun use the heaviest load with the biggest pellet you can get your hands on.

If you have a reliable semi or pump that's the job because the extra round can come in handy.

If I were you I'd go for a broadside shot if it at all possible as I reckon you have a far better chance at immediately incapacitating the pig compared to head or shoulders. The head is a massive slab of bone and the shoulders are a very tough bunch of muscles so I reckon the flank is the way to go.

Worth noting is that they're quite nocturnal and it's fine to lamp them as they're an invasive pest and not a game animal in an Irish context. Set up a feeding spot, bait it with the likes of cattle crunch, spuds, barley or whatever else tasty a pig will eat and pick them of.

As for formalities relating to the sighting I reckon NPWS would like to be aware and tell them you're getting sorted to eradicate them locally.

BoarHunter · 22-09-2014 12:24PM

If you see a female with youngs don't kill her. Go for the youngs otherwise if you kill the mother you are certain to get problems from her litter ( damage, etc ) When you kill a mother, her piglets will wander around and lack the necessary education to feed, etc ... they will then try to get food from human source ( easy fetch ) and therefore get in contact with humans which will cause problems. Even If you want to cull for destruction don't do it. It's ok to kill a lone Female.

If you shoot from stalking or a high stand then you can use your usual Deer caliber as you can aim at the vital zones. In France, from the high stand you can use .243 . Your target is not moving you can aim accurately. That's if you shoot on a driven shoot that it is important to use big stopping power calibres such as 300WM.

If you want to use BBs be aware if their ricochet ability in your environment .... and if you want to use slugs, try them on a target with your gun before as your barrel is not particulary made for it and you might certainly not have a 100% straight shoot. Some guns have a good few centimers off target with slugs ....

Nekarsulm · 22-09-2014 02:03PM

God be with the days when you could go into your local gun shop and buy Gamebore "Special Game", which was a load for Boar and foxes. 8 large (8mm, I think) balls in each shell.

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