Game Shooting Helicopter Hire
Field Sports Helicopter Hire
At GB Helicopters we have a rich history of providing exclusive travel solutions for field sports. Our team are familiar with the typical day practices of a shoot and maintain extensive experience taking clients to shoot locations and lodges throughout the UK.
Within the UK, the shooting season is carefully regulated to allow populations to flourish, breed and move around areas to feed and overwinter. The game shooting seasons differ across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Take a look at the most popular game shooting seasons below for a helicopter hire.
THE GLORIOUS TWELFTH
The glorious twelfth is the twelfth day of August. The grouse shooting season commences and elite teams travel to Scotland and the North of England in pursuit of this spectacular sport. The 12th of August becomes one of the busiest days in the game shooting season.
Grouse
England, Scotland, Wales
12th August – 10th December
Northern Ireland
12th August – 30th November
EXHILARATING PARTRIDGE SHOOTS
Taking place throughout the UK, partridge shooting has been a popular field sport since the 17th Century. The UK is a paradise for partridge shooting from the idyllic terrain to the impressive countryside both offer a haven for partridges.
Partridge
England, Scotland, Wales
1st September – 1st February
Northern Ireland
1st October – 31st January
PHEASANT SHOOTS TRADITION AT ITS FINEST
The crisp autumn air and the changing of leaves, remind every shooting enthusiast it’s time for a pheasant shoot. Pheasant shooting is often seen as a classic British countryside fieldsport with many fantastic shoot locations throughout the UK. To get through all the UK's exhilirating pheasant shoots can be a lengthy mission, reduce the time it takes to get to them when you hire a helicopter.
Pheasant
England, Scotland, Wales
1st October – February 1st
Northern Ireland
1st October – 1st January
SPEND LESS TIME TRAVELLING
Our exclusive twin-engine fleet will complement your day's shoot. Reduce the travel time and difficulty of arriving at country estates and lodges across the country when hiring a helicopter for your field sports activities.
At GB Helicopters we hold strong relationships with game shooting venues, throughout the UK which helps to maintain landing permissions.
Hiring a helicopter for your next shoot will allow you to spend less time travelling and more time on the terrain.
Speak with our expert operations team today, remember to tell us if you would like to bring your Gun Dog with you.
Game Shooting Helicopter Charters
Eshott Hall Helicopter Charters
Eshott Hall
Eshott Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9EN
Eshott Hall | info@eshotthall.co.uk | 01670 787454
Located in glorious shooting and fishing country, yet only a mile from the A1, Northumberland’s Eshott Hall provides an ideal bolthole for the field sports fan.
With 24 comfortable bedrooms to sink into, Eshott has long provided a much-loved home-from-home for country pursuits enthusiasts. There’s always an enviable selection of local produce on the menu from the double AA rosetted restaurant, plus an eclectic wine list and welcoming lounge bar. Shooting parties are well catered for with two dining rooms, complete with log fires, allowing guests to breakfast and dine together in plus fours and in privacy. Secure gun storage is available.
Dogs are truly welcomed and fussed over at Eshott. With dog-friendly bedrooms, breakfast-time sausages, and secluded woodlands to roam, Eshott also scores highly with our canine guests.
Eshott Hall is available for group bookings and can also be hired exclusively. We’d be delighted to negotiate a rate for exclusive use on a full board or B&B basis if you have at least 10 guns in your syndicate.
If arriving by air, Eshott Hall is located just 5 minutes from Eshott Airfield where a number of helicopters may be landed and parked overnight.
