Will O'Meara

Mountain Hunter — Ireland 🇮🇪

Will is an Irish hunter and precision rifleman. He is passionate about ethical hunting, with 20 years of experience and a former member of the special forces.


Nationality
Ireland 🇮🇪
Hunting Type
Mountain Hunter
Rifle
Tikka
Career Start
1990's
Favorite Game
Red Stag
Field
Journalist
Notable Achievements

Co-founder of Modern Huntsman Europe, national-level precision shooter, expert in backcountry hunting and long-range shooting

Will O'Meara is a seasoned Irish hunter and precision shooting expert with decades of experience in the mountains and fields of Europe. A lifelong outdoorsman, he combines traditional stalking with modern equipment and training to promote ethical hunting practices. As co-founder of Modern Huntsman Europe and an accomplished long-range shooter, Will is dedicated to mentoring others, preserving wild places, and living a purpose-driven life in the backcountry. He’s also a strong voice in the conversation around conservation and sustainable hunting.

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Hunting Cape Buffalo in Namibia

Hunting Cape Buffalo in Namibia

Pedro Ampuero travelled to the Caprivi Strip in Namibia for one of the most demanding hunts of his career: tracking Cape buffalo with his 76-year-old father. Facing one of Africa’s most dangerous a...

The Legend Of The Ghost Buck

The Legend Of The Ghost Buck

In New Zealand’s backcountry, one deer had become more legend than animal. Locals called him The Ghost Buck. A giant that showed himself only in fleeting glimpses before vanishing back into the hil...

Scottish Weather, Patience and a Single Shot

Scottish Weather, Patience and a Single Shot

What Makes Kildemorie Worth the Trip? Kildemorie Estate isn’t just a slice of wild ground. It’s a working hill and a gathering place. Madeleine Pettersson came here alongside our very own Spartan f...