Barons Court, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland, offers specialised driven woodcock shooting during the winter months of November, December and January. Woodcock have always been considered the ultimate sporting birds and a flushed woodcock is a very testing bird even for the most experienced shot. Woodcock arrive in Ireland every year from their breeding grounds in Scandinavia, Finland and Russia. At Barons Court we adopt a strict limit on the number of days that we allocate to woodcock shooting due to self-imposed conservation reasons. As a result we only offer two days back to back woodcock shooting per month. This type of shooting of wild birds is best enjoyed by true sportsmen and women, who relish a challenging day whilst retaining great respect for the countryside.

Barons Court attracts a high number of woodcock due to its mild winter climate and its type of cover and feeding grounds. Much of the woodland cover has been carefully managed to create the perfect habitat for woodcock and yet allows the guns to take both a sporting and safe shot. Eight guns is the ideal number and there is a minimum charge per day based on eight guns. All the arrangements for shooting are made by the Estate including transport and lunch in a nearby pub. The shoot is led by the Head gamekeeper together with a team of highly experienced beaters and their well-trained dogs.

Newcomers to woodcock shooting are welcome provided they are already experienced shots, as safety is of paramount importance. (Please see our booking conditions). Due to the nature of the terrain we do advise that all guns are in a fit enough condition to walk over uneven, slippery and hilly ground. The shooting is let on a two-day basis, with three nights accommodation provided on the Estate in the Governor’s Lodge and Clock Tower, both 4 star rated by NITB, on a self-catered basis.

No guarantee is given as to the bag limit due to the fact that this is wild game shooting. The estate will however use its expert knowledge and best endeavours to provide the ultimate sporting experience.

The Dates & The Prices

Please enquire as to the dates that we have on offer and for our prices.

All bookings are subject to our Booking Conditions

Contact Details

Abercorn Estates
Baronscourt Estate Office
Newtownstewart
Co. Tyrone
BT78 4EZ

Telephone +44 (0) 28 8166 1683
Fax +44 (0) 28 8166 2059
email us

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