Hunting Driven Wild Boar in Germany

It’s a beautiful calm and still day in Wiesbaden, the western Germany state of Hesse. Ian takes up a high seat full of anticipation for the driven wild boar hunt. Although the surrounding forest is a little wet from a recent heavy shower, the grounds are beautiful.
Ian is set up on a peg with a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. High seats are strategically located throughout the hunting area to give hunters the advantage of overlooking woodland clearings, feeding locations and well used game trails.
After a great morning, which saw all the guns, organisers and volunteers gather for the briefing, Ian is excited and eager for the hunt to begin.
The management of wild boar in this area helps protect the forests from crop damage and control wild boar numbers from overpopulation. Whilst the forest provides an attractive feeding opportunity for wild boar, it also creates other problems. In Germany, hunters are required to make reparations to farmers for crop damage sustained by the boar, paying a price per hectare for the sporting lease, plus additional ‘damages’ where appropriate.
On this driven wild boar hunt, Ian is equipped with his trusty Sauer 404 in .308 and topped with a Hawke Endurance 1-4x24 scope.
Following somewhat an uneventful morning and as the drive reaches the half way point, the beating team advance on Ian’s peg. Although, there has been some animal movement nearby, nothing suitable appeared to take a shot. Yet to see any signs of wild boar, Ian is encouraged by the sound of shots in the distance and ringing throughout the forest. After all, driven hunting requires patience and Ian remains optimistic.
With daylight fading, the hunt comes to an end. Ian re-joins Frederic and his fellow hunters, as everyone gathers to discusses their experiences and pay their respect to the fallen game. Although Ian wasn’t successful, twenty wild boars, four roe does and a fox were harvested from the hunt. Driven hunt days like this require much preparation and planning. A large community of people come together and work tirelessly to put on the best day possible.
Rifle - Sauer 404 XTC - www.sauer.de/en/s404-synchro-...
Scope - Hawke Endurance Wide Angle 30 1-4×24 - uk.hawkeoptics.com/endurance-...
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[@SlimSeamus1]

Great way to wake up in the morning, fresh pot of coffee and new video from Team Wild!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@daxeric9193]

Not sure if anyone gives a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can stream all of the latest series on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my girlfriend for the last couple of weeks :)

[@gabrielhugo7]

@Dax Eric yup, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :)

[@crewsawyer6822]

@Dax Eric definitely, have been using instaflixxer for years myself :)

[@danhill6333]

Great looking event. Appreciate you sharing it with us Ian and Team Wild TV. Looking forward to the next episode. Have a great day mate.

[@Sportsman101]

Well done on the video, looks like so much fun! Nothin beats the thrill of a good drive! 👍

[@ryanaandre]

Looks like an amazing hunt, those Springer Spaniels look like fun too!

[@Jeff-vf7kp]

Hi Ian I've recently had a major operation so stuck in bed . Just wanted you to know your videos have got me through a very tuff time . Keep the good work up . Jeff abbots

[@waddac2]

Brilliant video... Some HUGE Rats there LOL!!!!

[@crost0888]

Weidmannsheil from Germany 🌿

[@smokedbrisket3033]

Nice hunt, beautiful scenery. You and Wildy need to come hog hunting down here, but you're going to have to ditch the Hawke for a thermal or starlight (or at least mount a powerful red/green flashlight to your rifle). I've killed more than a few with just a red flashlight.

[@D33Lux]

That is one sexy rifle. .308 will get the job done. I wish I was there on the hunt. Happy and safe hunting. God bless.

[@felixroberg8350]

Hey what kind of gloves where you wearing

[@skydiver6711]

12:09 I'll never get back.

[@rickyrobertson8064]

While stationed in Mannheim I had the UNAUTHORIZED PRIVILEGE LOL of shooting boar for the German soldiers on survival training. I noticed if we shot from the same spot TWICE the third time NEVER came. The permanent stands would be a DEATH SPOT in HAWG LANGUAGE!

[@wildpaw3503]

You do some really great videos Ian/Steve and I watch them all and enjoy most. Your wild bore shoots however are disappointing...that may be hunting but it’s not very good viewing I’m afraid. Of cause I understand why you broadcast them but it does erode your credibility somewhat.

[@TeamWildTV]

wild paw thanks for your feedback. We like to share the reality of our wild, fair chase hunting adventures, but understand our films may not be for everyone. As for our credibility, I think we lost that years ago! Stay safe and happy hunting!

[@wildpaw3503]

Thanks for the response. I will keep watching 👍

[@aleccrombie7923]

How can this be called shooting WB in Germany? Should be called getting dressed and undressed in a forest. WTF