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During the summer months when the under storey is up to your waist and crops in the adjacent fields are at full height, the possibility of taking prone and kneeling shots is negligible, and other alternative shooting positions must be adopted.
Shot Placement in Deer Hunting, Peter Jones takes a closer look.
A while back I bought a pair of Bushnell range finder binoculars. The idea was that instead of having to carry a pair of binoculars and a range finder I could get the benefits of both in one package.
As stalkers and hunters the use of knives becomes second nature to us and as a result we often find that we become blase’ about carrying them, this can lead to misunderstandings and even your arrest so be careful.
I am not sure that Muntjac stalking is the right term here, Muntjac ambushing might be more appropriate.
The ground in question is populated predominantly by Fallow with some Muntjac and Roe. However because of the predominance of Fallow Deer I tend to leave it alone over the summer months whilst we hunt Roe Buck elsewhere.
With the Roe Rut fast approaching many people will be dusting off their Roe calls and frantically viewing clips on ‘You Tube’ to get the best possible technique.
The Deer Stalkers Certificate level 1 has been a huge success and for many Police forces has been an unofficial requirement for individuals wanting an entitlement to shoot deer on their Firearm Certificate. It has also added a professional feel to deer stalking.
It seems that the criteria that various Police Forces use in deciding whether or not to issue an individual with an FAC is lacking consistency.
As a professional stalker and guide I have noticed a growing trend away from the .243 and this has surprised me.
