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Driven Bird Shooting Trips

Driven Bird Shooting Trips
2008
Scotland 2008
Offered By
Woodcock Hill Inc.
Thomas Bland & Sons
Gunmakers Ltd.
192 Spencers Road, Benton, PA 17814
Phone (570) 864-3242 Fax (570) 864-3232
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2008 Driven Bird Shooting 2008
Here is the current weather in Aberdeen Scotland
35 miles east of Huntley
DRIVEN PHEASANT SHOOTING Here are the details for our 2008 Driven Pheasant Shoots. We have booked the weeks of 26 October and 2 November. We will be shooting five days of driven pheasant, partridge and possibly few duck each week. We have much more information on the Estates and local areas to offer you and the non-shooting guests, please contact us for more information.
Call 570-864-3242 and ask for Christa, Ann Marie or Glenn with your questions, or send us an E-Mail to bland@epix.net
These are first class shoots; we have been shooting most of these Estates for many years.
We will happily provide you with references.
Have you ever tried shooting Driven Birds? Try it one time and you will be hooked!
References Happily Provided
Woodcock Hill Inc.
is again offering a variety of first class driven bird packages both in the United Kingdom
and Scotland for the year 2008 All of the Shooting Packages as in previous years are offered as
virtually complete first class shooting programs. The only extra items are your flight to
the United Kingdom, B.A.S.C. (British Association of Shooters & Conservation)
membership, transport to the shoot, minders if requested or required, bar bills,
incidental items and tips. Your B.A.S.C. membership is a must, it only costs about
40.00
Pounds Sterling and provides you with 5,000,000.00 Pounds of liability insurance while
shooting along with supporting Shooting and Game Conservation in the UK plus a well done
quarterly magazine on country life in the UK.
We must make our plans early to ensure that we get the number of birds and the Estates that we want. This is why we need to know who is interested in coming along early in the year. The Estates start their planning in January for the shooting season which begins in October. This also allows you plenty of time to prepare and plan for your trip. We do not provide any transportation from the United States as we feel this would drive up the cost of the trip unfairly. By arranging your own transportation this allows you to take advantage of any cheap discount flights available and more importantly to utilize any frequent flyer miles which you may have accumulated. Having said that, Christa will be most happy to assist you in sorting out your travel arrangements. It is imperative that we make our reservations early as this insures that we continuously have the prime weeks available to us. If you are interested in coming with us, please do not hesitate in contacting us. Our shoots often become booked quickly and they are filled on a first come first served basis. We try to give priority to repeat clients.
Driven Shooting
Driven Pheasant & Partridge
This year, as usual, our Driven Pheasant & Partridge Shoot will be held in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Due to our excellent rapport with the Estates on which we shoot our venues have not changed greatly over the years. We have found these Estates to offer the " best bang for our buck ".
We
offer you shooting over a variety of Estates in Scotland so that you may
experience the Grampian region of Scotland and it's shooting.
Visiting
Scotland and looking for a quality place to stay check out the Castle Hotel. We
have been there for over 15 years with our parties and have had a wonderful
experience with every visit. The Castle Hotel is a 4 Star Hotel so you
will not find any unpleasant surprises. Contact the Castle Hotel by E-Mail
(click here)
castlehot@enterprise.net
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Or you may check out the Castle Hotel by visiting their Web Page
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The Castle Hotel, Huntly
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Accommodations will be at the Castle Hotel, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, this is a three star Hotel, and caters to our clients uncompromisingly. The Castle Hotel is noted as one of the finest Sporting Hotels in Scotland. The Castle Hotel is a magnificent 18th Century stone building standing in its own grounds above the ruins of Huntly Castle situated 1 mile outside Huntly, amidst tranquil surroundings. Sandston, as it was originally known was built as a family home for the Dukes of Gordon, then refurbished and extended with stone from the ruins of Huntly Castle in 1769 and renamed Huntly Lodge. It was sold from the large Estate in 1924, the Army used it during WW II and in 1946 it was sold once more and became the Castle Hotel.
The Castle Hotel is owned by the Meiklejohn family (Linda, Andrew and daughter Nikki). They are continuously improving the Hotel. Nikki is there to assist guests as required. Nikki will make certain that the non-shooting guests are not at a loss for something to keep themselves occupied; be it biking, horse-back riding, shopping, sight-seeing or following the whiskey trail.
Huntly is situated on the main A96, between Aberdeen and Inverness, only 45 minutes drive from Aberdeen Airport. As well as an easy drive from the Glasgow Airport (about 190 miles) for those who would like to fly directly into Glasgow.

Penan on the North Sea
Five Day Driven
Pheasant Shoot
Dates
for the year 2008
26th October to 1st November
2nd November to 8th November
( We may add an additional week )
The Cost
The cost is £6,250.00 pounds sterling based upon single occupancy.
Non shooting guests are welcome. The cost for a non shooting guest is 350 pounds. This covers food and transport. Lodging will be paid directly to the hotel by the guest. We have NEVER charged for guests in the past but due to economic pressures it has become necessary.
There will be a 50% non-refundable deposit of £3,125.00 Pounds Sterling due at time of booking. Balance due by July 30, 2008. If for some unforeseen reason you are unable to attend the shoot, you may send someone to fill your place. We will also endeavor to fill your peg in the event you can not make the shoot and would like our assistance. The Estates have assured us that in the case of an outbreak of bird flu we will have our money refunded.
Inclusive with the Price:
1 - The cost is per gun with eight guns in the group.
2 - Five days driven pheasant shooting.
3 - Six nights accommodation at a first class shooting Hotel.
4 - Full English breakfast at the Hotel.
5 - Elevenses - Mid-day refreshments while shooting .
6 - Lunch on the Shoot.
7 - Shotgun shells.
8 - Visitors Shotgun Permits.
9 - Transport while on the shoot.
10 - Game License
DRIVEN PHEASANT SHOOTING

Crossing the line in safety
We anticipate shooting the following Estates for 2008
The Estates may change slightly by day of the week or the Estate itself.
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Fyvie on Monday, a driven day with a 200 bird bag. The home of Sir George Forbes-Leith, One of the finest Estates in Scotland covering several thousand acres. The shooting is superb, offering very challenging Pheasants and Partridge. Lunch is served in one of the finest Castles in ScotlandClick on thumbnails to view Fyvie Castle Shoot 2005
Fyvie Castle
John Guald, Christa & Sir George never missed a bird with his walking stick
Getting ready for Lunch in the Tea Room
Jim Craig dropping a high pheasant
Sir George & Lady Leith @ Fyvie 2007
Cairnfield House on Tuesday, a beautiful estate of several thousand acres with several of the drives taking place with a view of the North Sea in the background. This is a driven day with a bag of 200 head, the bag being Pheasant Partridge and a few Duck. Our host and hostess David and Fiona Gordon are simply fantastic hosts with a shoot to match.
Willie & Christa The most Comfortable Chair in the World, Lunch Cairnfield 2007 Counting the Day's Bag at Cairnfield 2007 The bag was 367 for the day
Bill, Carole & Glenda ready to go @ Cairnfield 2007 Elevenses in a Force 6 Gale @ Cairnfield 2007
Ralia on Wednesday, a driven day with a 200 bird bag. A large Estate with over 9,000 acres in the magnificent Highlands. The bag will be Pheasant and Partridge.
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RALIA HOUSE Elevenses 2007

Glenda on the first drive at Ralia 2007 Woodcock taken @ Ralia 2007

Ralia Keeper Watching the Line Alistar Who owns Ralia & suffers our visits with a smile (sometimes) Carole & Brad Lunch @ Ralia 2007
Clova Several Thousand acre Estate south of Huntly with fantastic high Birds. The bag is 150 high challenging pheasants and a few partridge.

Everly & Ralph @ Clova 2007 Ready to Draw Pegs @ Clova 2007
Glenrinnes A fantastic Estate with super high birds near Duffton with a 250 birds.

Charlie and Paul Glenrinnes 2007 Glenrinnes Estate House for morning Tea & Coffee
Tracie & Jack 2007 @ Glenrinnnes
Phones In the Highlands where the birds are all fantastic and always a great shoot. 250 to 300 birds.

Is it too early? Glenda 2007 John, Glenn & Glenda Phones 2007 John Gauld & Glenda 2007

Maurice, & Willie Line of Guns Vehicles @ Candicraig 2007
Maurice Young on the left and Willie Gauld ( sadly missed) on the right make certain we all stay out of trouble.
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Whitefield Thursday, again back to the North Sea to another Estate owned and operated by David and Fiona for another 200 bird day. There is never a soul who goes away from Whitefield or Cairnfield unhappy.
Drawing pegs at Whitefield 2005
Whitefield Bag 300 + with Christa, David &
Fiona Gordon 2005
Ian Hunter, David Gordon and Maurice Young at Whitefield 2005
Marianne Craig & Ivan Bailey Whitefield 2006
Phones On Friday with near 9,000 acres of fantastic shooting grounds with top quality pheasants, partridge and the odd duck. The grounds are as lovely as any you will see. 250 bag day.
Aswanley
Ready to move to your peg @ Aswanley 2005
Myself & Jerry Poole,
lunch @ Aswanley
Candicraig Thousands of acres of grouse shooting and has recently begun pheasant shooting at the lower levels and on the second week produced lovely high birds.

Jim Craig waiting for the birds @ Candicraig 2007
Inclusive in the price is five days driven shooting, six nights accommodations with breakfast at the Hotel, mid morning refreshment and shoot lunch, cartridges and shotgun permits and Game License.
Morning Briefing Waiting for the Drive to Begin
Please contact us for more comprehensive information on these shoots, do not delay if you are interested in having a memorable shooting experience. We have much more information on the Estates and the local areas to offer you and non-shooting guests but space is limited in this catalogue. Call 570-864-3242 and ask for Christa or Glenn with your questions. Or send us an E-Mail to bland@epix.net
Do you ever feel as if you are in a rut? Remember; the only difference between a rut and the grave is the depth. The moral being; enjoy life while you can still do so.
TUFFPAK
The Adventure Begins When You Pak
Tuffpak is Simply Efficient, it is unlike any Gun Case you have ever seen! With room for up to 3 scoped rifles or 5 shotguns, travel with a Tuffpak means more gear with fewer bags. Plus it is light years stronger and easier to carry than any other case out there on the market. There are no dividers inside which means you decide how many firearms and how much gear your require for your trip. Your firearms travel secure in their padded slips ready to pull out for easy Airport examinations and your adventure with no agro from damaged cases or cases with no wheels to facilitate easy travel.
Each TUFFPAK comes with the following:
Tamper-Proof key Lock or New TSA Lock with Molded Ribs
Removable Lid
Tuff Webbed Strap
Twin Carry Handle
Side Release Buckle
Made from High Tech Lightweight Materials
Sturdy Built In Rollerblade Wheels
New Upgraded Rubber Handle to Pull TUFFPAK Using Roller Wheels


TUFFPAK CASE shown above is the standard rifle, shotgun case shown with two Large scoped big bore African rifles in their slips. These weigh including TUFFPAK a total of 44 pounds. There is still 6 pounds to go for Aircraft carry weight.. The Price is only.. $350.00 The Nylon removable carry TUFF SACK shown in the photo is available in Black or Tan and is... $55.00
The TUFF PAK is available in a variety of other types. Rifle & Bow Combo, Bow Cases, Take Down Rifles With TSA Locks and Wide Bow Cases. Call us for further information.

Eleven's at Drummuir Fire Power Jack & his 2007 Woodcock

Jerry & his 2007 Woodcock one of two Kildrummy Castle for a Pre Shoot Dinner

Jimmy & two of his superb dogs at Cairnfield 2006 Ready to go

Glenda @ the North Sea, the main Street of Penan
Jamus, a great kid
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2006
One of the Lines at Cairnfield overlooking the North Sea

Lunch at Fyvie Castle Shoot

Harold & Vickie

Entertainment at the Castle Hotel
DRIVEN BIRD SHOOTING SCHOOL
If you accompany us or are going with another Shooting Party to Europe, it is NOT cheap and it certainly is foolish to go without being prepared. THOMAS BLAND & SONS® GUNMAKERS Ltd. SHOOTING SCHOOL offers one or two day instructional courses which will prepare you for your journey, be it for grouse or pheasants. We will offer you instructions so that you will be able to deal effectively with:
- High Incomers.
- Incoming targets to the left or right.
- Birds coming up or going down the line.
- Going away targets & how to deal with them.
- How to work with a loader.
- How to load quickly when you do not have a loader.
- The clothing you will need.
- The equipment to bring with you.
- How to develop the proper style of shooting.
- How to shoot properly with double guns.
- When to shoot and when not to shoot.
- What to shoot.
- Plus dozens of other suggestions.
You will shoot as much as you like and will certainly be well prepared for the events with which you shall be faced. Even if you are an experienced gun, it is certainly worth while to ensure that you will be ready and not let the team down. The targets that are presented resemble closely in speed and flight pattern the birds that you will be shooting.
Should you wish, you will be afforded the opportunity to have a TRY-GUN FIT at no extra charge.
Cost: $385.00 per day + cartridges & clays. Lunch is provided

Unloading for a drive at Drummuir Beaters being observed at break
Incomer
Loader
David & Chris Gordon 2006
Christa & David Gordon at the Grouse 2006
Christa managed a retrieve where the dogs failed Christa and Maurice with the same grouse
Red Grouse Scotland 2006
Check things out and if you have any questions give us a call at
(570) 864-3242
or E- Mail us at bland@epix.net we will happily provide you with references. We are also thinking of putting together a Driven Grouse shoot this year, let us know if you are interested.
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