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Deer Stalking is the term used in the UK to refer to Deer Hunting or the stealthy pursuit of deer. Though historically undertaken with the use of dogs modern deer stalking in the UK is typically undertaken with the use of a high powered rifle fitted with a telescopic sight.
As much as I enjoy Christmas, and with three small children its difficult not to get swept up in the excitement, I must confess a readiness to return to work and some sense of normality by January.
By the time the Christmas decorations come down, I am ready to be back in the field. That said, January is a hard month. It is the coldest month of the year in the UK and despite having passed the shortest day, the hours of daylight are still fleeting, as are the remaining weeks during which we can cull females.
Through the selective, sustainable shooting of these much loved but essentially invasive species, Christmas is our chance as hunters to claim the moral high ground.
December is a perfect time to be stalking the smaller species of deer and a great time to secure yourself some venison for Christmas dinner.
It is one of the joys of deer stalking in the UK, that there is pretty much something going on all year round. But what is December renowned for?
With the October rut underway we provide you with the opportunity to listen to the sounds made by all of the UK's six species of deer.
October is one of the most important months of the year for deer stalkers, we take a look at what is going on.
James Mott provides a quick reference guide to the rutting behaviour and dates for the UK’s six species of deer.
In September and October we take a closer look at the herding species in particular Sika and Red Stags.
The month of August can be divided into two chapters, so what is going on?
