Boar Hunting-Lasarotta
One of my best shooting experiences last year was a boar drive in Croatia where I had the good fortune to shoot three beasts in rapid succession with my Border Barrels modified .300 Win Mag. I don’t know quite what it is about pig shooting that makes it so additive, but it really takes hold of you. There comes a time in the life of many a shooting man when he has shot his fair share of birds. A lot of experienced Guns today may move on to stalking. It is a skilled business, and there is something wonderful about woods and hill. Moreover, it has never been more popular. I still love my driven days and pigeon shooting, but there are other things to experience as well. Africa is a magical place - and I have clocked up 20 odd safaris - but, the dark continent is an ever more expensive destination. There is not as much bang for the buck as there once was; even an average buff is going to cost you ten grand. So, what do you do? What offers real old-fashioned excitement, novelty and spo...