Here at West Coast Woodcock we can offer a small number of hunters the opportunity of walked up hunting for one of the most exciting, prized and illusive of birds, the woodcock.

We are a small family run shoot which takes place over farmland, 6 miles south of Oban, Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland, with some of the best cover for lying up birds.

The shooting commences on the 22nd of November and runs to the 31st of January with opportunities limited as to maintain healthy population.

Early booking is advised.

Advance payment and insurance must be sent to confirm all bookings

Shoot Dates

    • Friday 22nd November

    • Friday 29th November

    • Friday 6th December

    • Friday 13th December

    • Friday 20th December

    • Saturday 28th December

    • Friday 10th January

    • Friday 17th January

    • Friday 24th January

    • Friday 31st January

The Shoot

  • A day consists of arrival at 9am, then tea & coffee and a quick briefing.

    Shoot from 9.30am-12.30, then lunch.

    Shoot from 1pm-3.30pm and finish.

  • Shooting is for a maximum of 3 guns per day and a minimum of 2.

    3 guns can expect around 10-15 birds and about 40 sighting on average

  • We offer a full day shoot at £750 for 3 persons and 3 guns.

  • During periods of extreme weather (freezing conditions) the voluntary ban on shooting woodcock will come into force. In this event, a full refund will be offered or alternatively we can try and arrange another suitable date for you.

 FAQs

  • Guests are welcome to bring their own dogs.

  • Must have a decent level of fitness and stamina due to the nature of the hill ground covered in the shoot.

    1. Copy of your insurance

    2. Gun & ammunition