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[seouldivah]

It's my BF's bday next week and he loves hunting and fishing. I bought him an X Force hunting bow for his bday and would like to know if there are any places in Korea where he could try out his hunting bow! Also, any ideas of where I could take him on a deep sea fishing trip? I am in Seoul and he is in Daegu. Any constructive info is much appreciated!

[BigBuds]

I don't have an answer to your question but I do have a question for you.

Where'd you get the hunting bow and how much did it cost?

Thanks.

[rumdiary]

There's great owl hunting in Chuncheon.

[howie2424]

I just got back from a short holiday in Taean (sp?) where they were offering a full day of deep sea fishing for 70,000 won a person. I don't know how far out they consider "deep sea" here, but that's what the sign said. Hope that helps.

[seouldivah]

Thank you guys for the replies. The website to visit is Precision Shooting and the prices are on there. Hope that helps you!
I'll look up those two leads, thanks again!

[bobranger]

In Busan I charted a small boat for 200,000. We went about a km out and hit various locations along the way. It lasted about four hours. Caught a lot of small fish. Not exactly big game but it was fun. Got a lot of casts and a little action. Go to any fishing shop around the fishing port (where the crab hawkers are) and ask. You will rent your poles, buy your bait and day license there. Don't forget ice, beverages, snacks and a cooler. After you finish, a couple hours at the sauna will get you clean. Usually within walking distance. You can also get your fish cleaned for a few buck. Buy a cheap grill and head for a sunset dinner on the beach. This can be done on the spur of the moment. Start before 10AM. Of course bring sunscreen.

[BigBuds]

[nautilus]

"Hunting"???

Sorry Miss- the tiny remnant of persecuted wildlife in this hyperdeveloped country is not for hunting. There are laws against it here. If you get seen out with either a gun or a deadly crossbow, you will get picked up by the police quicksmart. At very least, pasers by will take note of your vehicle number and call the police. I've nothing against hunting per se, but do it in a country that has properly managed its wildlife stocks to allow for it.

Plenty of fishing opportunities in korea though. In fact everywhere you go in whats left of the Korean countryside, you'll be crowded out by fishermen.Sometimes a 100 huddled around a single puddle.

Best bet if you want some solitude is to hire a fishing boat to go out for a day from one of the small villages along the East coast. (which I have done). Not cheap, mind. maybe 200.000 for 3 hours.

[bluelake]

Actually, there is legal hunting in Korea, but it is not widespread. The irony is, in Korea guns are highly restricted, but bows (except crossbows) are not; yet, there is really only gun hunting. The region where hunting is allowed changes each year.

Here is a website (in Korean) regarding hunting in Korea: http://www.hunting.or.kr/

[seouldivah]

Thank you Bluelakes! BigBuds, the website address is: http://www.pse-archery.com/. Happy hunting! A thank you to everyone for the info!

[nautilus]

[poet13]

mmmmm.... wild pig WOULD be nice.......lots of pheasant and ducks where I live, and easy to catch too!

[blackjack]

[nautilus]

[poet13]

You should talk a walk, or a crawl as it were, through the DMZ. The difference in biodiversity in and out of there is amazing. THe northeast part of the country is also much richer in wold creatures than the rest of the country.