The Mountgarret Shoot
by Frank Boddy
After 30 years my Sporting Leases at Ripley Castle and Hob Green came to an end on 31st January 2022. However I am very pleased to advise my management of The Mountgarret Shoot continues.
The Mountgarret Shoot is made up of three North Yorkshire Estates.
Mountgarret Estate covers 2,000 acres, Nidd Estate 2,100 acres and Cayton Estate 400 acres. All three Estates cover a total area of 4,500 acres and run together just north of Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
Cayton Estate was previously shot up to 31st January 2022 as part of The Ripley Castle Shoot.
The land is best described as rolling countryside with woodlands established over many years to produce quality sporting birds. These are complimented by areas of well-placed wild bird cover which produce a variety of testing drives.
In the current season our young team of Keepers lead by Callum McIntosh assisted by Jared Inman and Tom Riley, have shown what can be achieved with hard work and dedication. In addition we have an excellent team of beaters and pickers up who have shown they can present some testing birds.
To ensure your days are run as smoothly as possible our Shoot Hosts, Stuart Thompson, Christopher Orme, Steph Bennett and Debbie Clayton make up our team on the ground.
Finally and most importantly, everything is co-ordinated by my resilient and patient p.a. Lynda Wigby who is always there to help.
We offer days to remember with a combination of testing birds in convivial company with delicious meals and refreshments. All set in Gods own County, our beautiful North Yorkshire Countryside.