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For those that are new to Deer Stalking I am delighted to report that we have extended and improved on the variety of deer stalking courses that we can offer beginners.
With April comes some significant changes, Peter Jones takes a look at what you can expect from your Deer Stalking in the month ahead.
Chris Dalton considers the difficulties sometimes encoutered with the follow up of shot deer.
Take the anxiety out of your stalking. James Mott considers the different sounds that a bullet makes when striking a deer and why it’s important to listen carefully in order to lower your stress levels.
Professional Deer Stalker Peter Jones considers Shot Placement on Deer and looks at the consequences of a poorly placed Gut Shot.
Andy Hurrell recounts more memories of his days working as a Ghillie and considers the various benefits of using Ponies and Argocats.
Peter Jones takes a closer look at the prospect of managing deer during the month of March.
James Schneider sets about trying to break the spell of winter gloom and a run of bad luck.
Andy Hurrell reminisces about his days working the ponies as a Stalking Ghillie in the Scottish Highlands and compares them to a more recent contract in Sutherland.
Dogs for Deer Stalking can sometimes be a mixed blessing, Chris Dalton recounts one such incident whilst stalking Red Stags with his Bavarian Mountain Hound 'Burt'