Thrush and fieldfare hunting trips

Thrushes and fieldfares are migratory game birds closely tied to olive groves, wooded farmland and Mediterranean scrub, where they stop to feed in autumn and winter. Hunting them means following the passage and enjoying a style of hunting built on stands, quick shooting and days in company, far from walking up with dogs.

On Wildoora you will find thrush and fieldfare packages run by local agencies that take care of lodging, stands and transfers: pick a destination and send your enquiry.

How it is hunted

You hunt from stands or in light drives, often during the best passage hours in the morning and late afternoon.
Typical terrain is olive groves, orchards, scrub and wooded farmland with hedges, where thrushes stop to feed.
Bird numbers depend on the passage and the weather: the agency can point to the best periods but cannot guarantee them.
Shooting is often quick and plentiful: this is hunting best enjoyed in company.

When

Thrush hunting takes place during the autumn and winter passage, which varies from country to country. Exact dates depend on the local hunting calendar: each package lists the available periods and the agency confirms the correct ones.

What you need

A valid hunting licence, insurance and travel documents; for non-EU countries check the current entry requirements.
Clothing suited to the countryside and the stand; the agency tells you what to bring and what is supplied.
If you bring your gun you need transport paperwork (including the European Firearms Pass); many agencies rent guns.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hunt thrushes and fieldfares with Wildoora?

Below is the current list of destinations with active thrush and fieldfare packages, each with its own page.

When are thrushes and fieldfares hunted?

During the passage, in autumn and winter: exact dates depend on the local hunting calendar and the agency confirms them.

How many birds can I take?

Bag limits depend on local rules: ask the agency, which states them in the package.