I'm looking for info on bowhunting in France - specifically I can base out of the Strasbourg area or near Verdun. I know the new changes to the regulations and I'm trying to put together a sanglier hunt next time I get over there. Anyone have any leads? I can trade for whitetails and possibly put something else together in the US. I posted on trade a hunt too, but thought I put a note here for more exposure. Not interested in estate type hunt.
Secondly...I know how the forest-block renting system goes, but can farmers/landowners hunt on thier own property if not in the "forest"...and give permission to others to do same?
Thanks!
Ryan
Interesting question - I honestly have never heard of nor seen a story of anyone hunting anything in France. I don't know what kind of wild game they have if any.
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Secondly...I know how the forest-block renting system goes, but can farmers/landowners hunt on thier own property if not in the "forest"...and give permission to others to do same?
Thanks!
Ryan [/QB]
Yes they can, especially if they own a minimum acreage.
You'll have very interesting opportunities for sangliers in the Sologne (100 mi south west Paris) area, where the brush, wooden parcels make for a very interesting hunts.
Traditionally they are hunted by drives made with dogs, so you have running targets. You'll have to specify that you want to hunt "a l'affut" (from a blind) or "a l'approche" (stalking)
There are outfitters, they can save you a lot of time and research.
If you need translations, let me know. There are a few tradgangers from france here.
Goog luck,
F-Manny
Hunting has a long tradition in France - very ingrained in the culture of the rural areas. In the area I mentioned, where my wife is from, the primary game animals are red deer, roe deer and sanglier (european boar). Down south they have wild mouflon and chamois.
Bowhunting is a relatively new concept (ENTIRELY new to the hunters I talked to over there).
Ryan
Thanks Frenchymanny, we crossed posts!
R
Yes, bowhunting was banned up to the late 90s
You'll have fun for sure, the sangliers are a smart and courageous game!
Good luck to you Ryan
www.europeanbowhunting.org (http://www.europeanbowhunting.org)
Contact them and they will help you.
BR
2S
What's a "sanglier"?
European Boar(hog here)
I've seen them called "Russian boar", or "razorbacks" too
An amazing game species
F-Manny
F-Manny has folded his share of "sanglier",he has some of the most amazing stories about his successful hunts back in France.
Serge
Ryan,
I know they use broadheads in France, perhaps your question might get a better responce on this forum.
http://archasse.com/index.php
Thanks for the responses, guys, and keep them coming.
Vermonster....if he can get me in on good hog hunting over there I'll hand deliver him a Morrison!
Ryan
PM him Ryan. He does hunt and belongs to a club.