Woodcock

If you’ve ever chased woodcock through thick cover, you know it’s not for the faint-hearted. These birds are fast, unpredictable, and rarely sit still for long. Their erratic flight patterns and natural camouflage make them one of the most thrilling wing-shooting challenges out there. At Suilen Hunting Ireland, we run traditional woodcock hunts in native Irish woodland where these birds thrive.

You’ll be walking through heavy cover with a good dog out front, heart pounding as the bird flushes suddenly and bolts through the trees. There’s little time to think — it’s all instinct. These hunts are as much about the environment as the action. Misty mornings, quiet steps through the undergrowth, and the sudden rush of wings that’ll stay with you long after the shot.