Join us on a roebuck hunt on the Isle of Bute, where dawn light meets Scottish Highland terrain and every approach offers new opportunities. Here awaits a hunting experience characterized by tranquility, excitement and the power of genuine Scottish nature.
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Experience three days of eventful roebuck hunting on the Isle of Bute in Scotland - an island with a dense deer population, varied terrain and magnificent scenery. Here we hunt with experienced guides who are responsible for the whole island's game management and who ensure well-organized and memorable hunts.
The Isle of Bute offers a mix of Scottish Highlands, open fields and woodland, making every approach both challenging and exciting.
An intense and genuine hunting experience in Scotland's beautiful landscape.
* = Included in Flight Package only
£ = British pound (GBP)
What is a Shooting fee:
A trapping fee is a cost incurred when a game animal is trapped during a hunting trip. The fee is often based on the animal's trophy size, species, sex, weight - for example, the shape of its horns or tusks. Trapping fees are a common part of hunting management in many countries and serve as an important incentive for responsible hunting.
Why are there Shooting fees:
Shooting fees are an important part of the setup of many of our trips, and they enable responsible and long-term wildlife management. The revenue from these fees is used by local hunting organizations to fund all their activities - from inventory and game management to land maintenance, staff salaries, game damage prevention and administration. Without shooting fees, it would be difficult to conduct hunting that is both sustainable and well-organized.
Important to consider:
The amount of the shooting fee depends on what is shot. In some cases, there is a fixed price per game, while in others it is determined by the type and size of the trophy. It is also important to note that in some cases, game shot or injured and not found may be subject to a fee.
And remember - hunting is hunting. There are no guarantees about what will happen during the hunting days. Game movements, weather conditions, hunting luck and other factors always come into play. This is what makes hunting alive, exciting and real.
Another important factor is the hunter's own skill. Experience, reaction time, accuracy and the ability to read the terrain vary greatly between different hunters. Our job is to create the best possible conditions through well-organized arrangements and experienced guides - but the hunt itself and the result are always on nature's and the hunter's terms.
On the payment of trap fees:
Payment is generally made as follows: When you return from your trip, you will receive a summary list of the game you have killed and the total amount of the trapping fees, in your booking portal. This sum must be paid within three days, unless otherwise agreed. The measurement of any trophies is usually done by the organizer and forms the basis of the final fee.
Our promise to you:
At Waidmann, transparency and security are always in focus. You will be fully informed about what is included in your hunting trip and what possible trapping fees may apply - no surprises. We only work with professional and reputable operators who work according to clear and ethical guidelines. You can rest assured that everything is correct, so you can focus on the hunt and the experience.
When you book a hunting trip with Waidmann Hunting Tours , you can opt for our flight package for an additional cost, making your trip both more comfortable and safer. The flight package includes a round-trip airline ticket and transfers between the airport and your accommodation, so you can easily get to and from the hunting area.
The package also includes our Safety Guarantee, which protects you against unforeseen events and gives you extra peace of mind during your trip. This option is perfect for those who want a smooth and safe overall solution where all the practicalities are taken care of.
Read more here: Waidmann flight package
During our days we hunt roebuck on the Isle of Bute - a Scottish island known for its dense deer population and eventful hunting. Thanks to the varied nature and rapidly changing climate, each day of hunting offers new challenges and many exciting situations.
We hunt with experienced Scottish guides who have a deep knowledge of the game, the land and the local conditions. They are committed to creating safe and well-organized experiences and are also responsible for the management of the island's entire game population. This ensures that hunting is of a high quality, while nature and game populations are managed responsibly.
The Isle of Bute covers around 15,000 hectares and is located just outside Glasgow. The landscape is a mixture of classic Scottish Highlands, open farmland and fields interspersed with woodland. The terrain is varied and at times demanding, making the hunt both physically challenging and huntingly stimulating.
Thanks to the good deer population, we expect to harvest about three roebucks per hunter, which is included in the price. The possibility of taking additional bucks may be offered from time to time, depending on the annual management plan established after each season.
A hunting trip to the Isle of Bute is a combination of Scottish nature, knowledgeable guides and intense deer hunting - an experience that both inspires and challenges.
Day 1: Departure for Scotland!
The trip starts with a flight to Scotland, where our organizer will meet you directly at the airport. Then a beautiful drive through the Scottish countryside awaits before we reach the Isle of Bute and our accommodation - a classic British stone house with a charming, rural feel.
Once you've arrived, there's time to unpack and land after the trip. The guides will welcome you and offer a pre-dinner drink before the evening's home-cooked dinner, made with ingredients from the island. During dinner we go through the areas to be hunted, the setup for the week and what awaits tomorrow when we go out on the first real hunt. The mood is raised, the anticipation builds and already here the pulse of what lies ahead is felt.
Days 2-4: Exciting days of roebuck hunting in Scottish nature
Each morning starts with a homemade English breakfast. Then it's time for our hunting adventure!
The Isle of Bute is renowned for its dense deer populations and its wide variations in terrain and climate. One moment we're hunting in the classic Scottish Highlands with rapid weather changes and views of the sea, and the next we're moving across open fields and among smaller woodland groves. This variety makes the hunt both challenging and incredibly exciting.
At midday, we usually return to the accommodation for a simple but substantial lunch and a rest. This is also an opportunity to review the day's events, adjust equipment or prepare for the evening session. When the afternoon turns, we head out again. The afternoon hunt on Bute is something special, with an atmospheric light and the deer moving across the fields.
Each evening ends with a well-prepared three-course dinner with a focus on locally produced ingredients, often potatoes from the island and game meat. If you wish, you can also visit a cozy pub located about 500 meters from the accommodation.
Day 5: We thank Scotland for this time!
After a last night and a hearty breakfast, we pack up and thank the guides for the days on Bute. Then we head back to the airport for our return journey. We will take with us unforgettable memories from our days of hunting in one of Scotland's most varied landscapes.
During your hunting days, you will stay in a classic British stone house, which with its quaint style and charming character creates a homely and relaxing atmosphere. The house is peacefully located on the island and offers a perfect base between hunting sessions.
Homemade breakfasts and dinners are served, using local produce from the Isle of Bute. The potatoes are home-grown and the meat often comes from previously killed red deer, giving the meals a genuine and local touch. The family atmosphere, good food and tranquil setting make the accommodation a natural gathering place after the day's hunting - a place to unwind, share the day's experiences and recharge for the next morning.
The hunting grounds of the Isle of Bute offer a unique combination of Scottish wilderness, coastal scenery and classic Highland terrain. The island consists of around 15,000 hectares of land where deer thrive in a varied environment that ranges from open fields and gentle pastures to hilly slopes, denser woodland and moorland with sweeping views. This variety makes the hunting experience both dynamic and challenging and creates natural conditions for exciting stalking.
The terrain is variable, sometimes soft and mobile, sometimes steep and windswept, a landscape where the weather changes rapidly and demands both focus and the ability to read nature. The experienced guides responsible for management have hunted here for many years and follow the deer through the season, providing a deep understanding of their movement patterns and behaviors. This means that you are often led out to places where the chances of good bucks are very good.
Game management on Bute is long-term and well thought out. Thanks to responsible hunting and careful monitoring, the population is kept dense and healthy, providing a stable supply of good hunting locations year after year. The island is also relatively secluded, which means that hunting is characterized by peace, tranquility and a sense of being far from the pace of everyday life.
Hunting on the Isle of Bute is not only the opportunity to bag several quality bucks, it's also a chance to experience Scotland's nature at its most authentic. The light over the highlands, the breeze off the sea and the varied landscape make each approach its own little story. It's a hunt that stays with you, both in your body and in your memory.
On this journey, you'll experience Stalking in its noblest form - a hunt where patience, stealthy steps and sharp attention are essential. When the morning mist is still thick and the world is silent, you move cautiously through the forest, almost like a shadow among the trees. Every movement, every sound must be carefully weighed.
Archery hunting is about feeling the ground beneath your feet, reading the tracks of game and being at one with nature. It's a form of hunting that requires both skill and respect - getting as close to the game as possible without disturbing it. You live in the moment, focused on finding the right moment to lift the gun, while enjoying the stillness and beauty of the forest.
This form of hunting is also an inner journey - a moment of calm and presence, where the hunter becomes part of the great cycle of nature. As the day winds down and the light gently descends on the forest, you often sit together and share the silence, the stories and the deep feeling of having wandered in the realm of the wild. A hunting experience that goes far beyond the hunt itself.
At Waidmann, we're proud to offer a wide selection of game species to suit all types of hunters. Here's an overview of the species that can be hunted on this trip - complete with quick facts, hunting insights and game management information.
Every hunting trip is unique and sometimes you want to add a personal touch to the details around you. That's why we at Waidmann offer the opportunity to enhance the experience and make the trip even more personal.
There are several ways to put your own stamp on your trip - through our combination tours, 'do it yourself' packages or the options offered at specific destinations.
Whether you want to travel in extra comfort, add more experiences or customize parts of the program, there is the possibility to customize the trip according to your wishes.
At Waidmann, the journey is more than just the hunt - it's yours to shape into a dream trip worth remembering.
Do you want to add a little extra to your hunting trip by extending the adventure with a few days on safari, a quiet fishing trip at sunset or ending the trip with pure relaxation on a paradise beach? Then our combination trips are for you!
Thanks to our sister companies within the Intoit Travel Group, we have access to a wide network of specialists in everything from luxury island resorts to deep wilderness. This means we can put together unique itineraries - tailored entirely to your wishes - and create your dream trip you'll never forget! For some, that means combining hunting with a romantic honeymoon. For others, it might mean hunting and fishing on the same trip, perhaps finishing with a safari? Alternatively, let the family come along and enjoy other experiences while you are out hunting.
We create the kind of trip you've always dreamed of - with the hunt at its heart, but with room for much more. You get a tailor-made holistic experience where we meet your needs and the wishes you have always wanted to experience.
With us, you don't have to book a whole package - we know that every trip is different and that sometimes you want to pick and choose parts of the trip, and we are here to adapt to your needs.
We offer flexible solutions for those who want a more independent hunting trip, but still with the security and quality of us in the background. Do you just need a hunting guide for the day? Do you want to have access to land, but arrange accommodation on your own? Or maybe just book the hunt itself, but travel on your own terms? No problem - we'll put together exactly what you need, whether you just need a few pieces of the puzzle or the whole picture.
Our strength lies in the fact that we can customize every little part. You get access to our expertise, our flair and our network - while you set the framework yourself. We match the program with your wishes, both in terms of content and budget.
We help you find your way, even when you want to hold the compass yourself.
Below you will find the activities we offer as options on this particular trip - a way to make the experience even more complete and customized to your wishes.
The roebuck hunt on the Isle of Bute was an experience I will never forget. Already the first morning, when the fog lifted over the moors, I felt that this was something out of the ordinary. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and helped us read both wind and terrain in a way I had never experienced before.
The terrain was varied and offered challenging stalking, and already on the first day I got a great location on a nice buck. In total, I shot three bucks during the trip, and each situation felt both exciting and responsibly executed.
The accommodation was charming and the food home-cooked and genuinely Scottish. The evenings in the warmth of the stone house, talking about the day's hunt, were almost as memorable as the passes themselves.
This was a trip that gave me both great trophies and memories for life. I will definitely be back.
- Martin
Booking a hunting trip is often a long-awaited experience - and with the right preparation, it will be smooth, safe and memorable. Here are some key tips and advice to help you get the most out of your trip:
Choose the right hunt for you
Whether you are an experienced hunter or traveling for the first time, we will help you find the right trip based on your goals, experience and hunting style. Do you want to experience the thrill of a Monteria in Spain, a stealth hunt in Hungary or perhaps a wake hunt for wild boar? We will guide you in the right direction.
Be flexible - Hunting is Hunting
Hunting is always on nature's terms. The weather, the movement of the game and other circumstances can affect the outcome. Although the hunt is the goal, it is often the experience itself - the nature, the camaraderie and the thrill - that becomes the strongest memory.
We're with you all the way
When you book with Waidmann, you get access to a dedicated team with extensive experience in hunting travel. We're on hand before, during and after your trip - whether you need help with trip selection, documentation, gun logistics or something unexpected along the way.
Before your departure
Once you have booked your dream hunting trip with us, you will receive a booking confirmation by email. After that, we will ask you for some additional information, depending on your destination and type of hunting. Your trip will be saved in your Booking Portal where you can manage payments and find additional information for your trip.
For travel outside Europe, we send you two departure letters: the first one about two months before departure and the second one with all the final information, about 40 days before departure, in connection with the final payment. For travel within Europe, we send you a single departure letter around 40 days before departure.
In these departure letters you will find everything you need for your trip, from packing lists and clothing recommendations to tips, offers and information on additional pre-departure details. You will receive your flight tickets around 14 days before departure.
During your departure
During your hunting trip, it is good to keep track of any trapping fees. These are available both here on the website and in your booking portal. We are available on WhatsApp in the group we create a few days before departure, throughout your trip to help if needed or answer questions.
Tip. We really appreciate it when you share pictures and stories from your experiences.
After your departure
Once you are back home, full of impressions and memories of the hunt, trap fees may apply. These will be sent to you within 24 hours of your return and need to be paid immediately.
If you have chosen to bring trophies home, you will be contacted by our trophy management contact, who will inform you about the process, costs and next steps. Please note that depending on the country, it can take up to 2 years before your trophies are fully assembled and at your home. We always follow up and make sure you feel safe all the way, even after the journey is over.
Booking a hunting trip with Waidmann means security, quality and passion. We are one of Sweden's leading organizers of exclusive hunting trips and offer tailor-made experiences where every detail is carefully planned. With our personalized service, experienced guides and close partnerships with carefully selected hunting areas in Europe and Africa, we ensure that you get a hunting trip that exceeds your expectations - whether it's your first trip or your tenth.
With us, you're not just hunting - you're experiencing something bigger.
After the hunt, we ensure that your trophy is handled professionally and according to all applicable rules. Our local partners are responsible for the initial handling - often boiling and preparing for transportation. If you choose a more advanced mount, such as a bow mount, this is often carried out directly on site by local taxidermists. After that, export documents, veterinary certificates and customs documents are handled in cooperation with our experienced freight forwarders.
Waidmann offers help with the entire process - from on-site handling to transportation home. We are there to support you every step of the way and are happy to provide advice on installation and the choice of conservator. At the same time, you as a customer have full freedom to choose to manage the process on your own if you prefer.
The delivery time for trophies varies depending on the country of hunting and the type of trophy, but we will keep you updated throughout the process.
Going on a hunting trip means new experiences and memories for life. Unfortunately, it's not possible to control everything that happens, and sometimes unexpected things happen that can cause problems. So it's good to be insured both before and during your trip.
Often the travel protection included in home insurance and credit cards does not cover everything you need or want.
To make you feel as safe as possible when traveling with us, we have chosen to cooperate with Europeiska ERV, which has over 100 years in the industry. Together with Europeiska ERV, we offer their Travel Insurance Plus and Cancellation Protection. If you want to know more or want to take out an insurance, please contact us and we will help you with this.
The rules for using silencers vary from country to country. In Sweden and many other European countries, silencers are allowed and often recommended for hunting. However, in some countries, such as Spain, Poland, Serbia and Croatia, they are prohibited.
When you book a trip with Waidmann, you will always be given clear information about what applies in the hunting country in question.
Traveling with hunting weapons is possible, but it requires proper documentation and planning. Exactly what is needed depends on the country you are traveling to, but in general the following applies:
European travel: For hunting trips within the EU, a European firearms pass is required, which you apply for at the Police. We recommend that you apply directly when booking, as the processing time can be several weeks. You also need to notify Swedish Customs that you are taking your firearm out of the country. In most cases, a special invitation or hunting license is also required from the country you are going to hunt in - we at Waidmann will make sure you get this in good time.
Read more on the Police website
Travel outside the EU: For example, for Africa or other continents, a temporary arms export via the Swedish Customs is usually required, as well as a hunting license, invitation and sometimes a temporary import license. Rules vary from country to country, but Waidmann ensures that everything is handled correctly from the start, so you avoid uncertainty and hassle upon entry.
Air transportation: Your weapon must be transported in an approved, lockable gun case or bag. Ammunition is packed separately according to the airline's security rules. Weapon transportation must be notified to the airline in advance - if Waidmann books your flight, we will handle this notification and the entire process for you.
Waidmann has extensive experience in hunting trips with weapons and is with you throughout the process. You will receive clear instructions and the right documentation in good time before departure. If you want to travel without your own weapon, it is often possible to rent weapons on site, depending on the destination.
You can definitely book as a solo hunter with Waidmann! We offer both planned trips for single hunters, as well as small and large groups.
We welcome all hunters, whether you are alone or traveling with a group. Many of our hunters find that a hunting trip is a great opportunity to make new friends in hunting. Several of our 'bonded' groups have continued to hunt together years after their first hunting trip with Waidmann.
For those looking for a more personalized experience, we tailor hunting trips for both individual hunters and smaller groups. We also arrange trips for larger groups, where we adapt the experience to the specific needs and wishes of the group. In addition, we have the opportunity to combine several smaller groups to create a common hunting experience, which provides both variety and community.
Whether you are traveling alone or with a group, you can be sure that at Waidmann we will customize your trip to give you the best possible experience.
Booking a hunting trip with Waidmann is easy and we offer several convenient payment options. Here are the steps for booking and payment:
Booking and booking portal: Once you have booked your hunting trip, you will have access to your personal booking portal. In the booking portal, you pay a booking fee of 30% of the total amount of the trip, which must be paid within 10 days for the booking to be confirmed.
In the booking portal, you manage your entire trip - you fill in your contact details, make payments and receive ongoing updates and all important information before departure. Everything in one place.
Flight booking: If Waidmann books the flight for you, the flight cost is paid in full as a second payment at the time of booking the flight.
Final payment: The remaining amount is paid closer to departure, and the final payment must be made at least 40 days before departure.
Trap fees, if any: If there are trap fees, these are payable 24 hours after returning from the trip.
Payment: You can easily pay by card, Trustly, Swish or invoice. If you would like an invoice, please contact us and we will arrange it for you.
Cancellation: In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees apply:
30% of the price of the trip between the time of booking and 40 days before departure.
100% of the price of the trip between 39 days before departure and the day of departure itself.
Flights: If the flight is booked by Waidmann and you cancel the trip, the flight price is paid at 100%.
We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance, especially for exclusive or long-distance trips, to protect yourself against unforeseen events. We offer cancellation cover through ERV.
For questions about payment, booking or cancellation, you are always welcome to contact us. We are here to help you through the whole process.
We recommend that you book your hunting trip at least 6-18 months in advance, especially if you have specific preferences for the type of hunt, destination or timing. Some trips, such as those to popular destinations in high season or with a limited number of places, book up quickly.
However, it is often no problem to book at short notice, as long as there is availability. We have good experience of helping hunters out at short notice when the opportunity exists.
For exclusive or tailor-made hunting trips, as well as trips outside Europe that require more extensive documentation and planning, it is a clear advantage to be in the know well in advance. It gives us a better chance of securing the best hunting grounds, accommodation and flight connections - and you'll have plenty of time to arrange permits, gun exports and other preparations at your leisure.
Absolutely, many of our guests are making their very first hunting trip abroad with us. We have a lot of experience in looking after first-timers and making sure you feel safe throughout the process.
We help you with everything from choosing the right type of hunt and destination to preparation, documentation and equipment. During the trip, you will always have access to experienced guides and organizers who will support you both practically and mentally in the hunt.
For those who do not have their own equipment or want to travel light, it is usually possible to rent weapons and other equipment on site. We also adapt the level of difficulty, organization and expectations to your level of experience.
Whether it's your first hunting trip or you've been out many times before, we'll make sure you have a personalized and professionally executed experience.
