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Record wildfire prompts Scottish U-turn on muirburn licensing
By Hollis Butler (Group News Editor)
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Step into the world of deer stalking with expert guidance on technique, equipment, and fieldcraft. From identifying species and understanding deer behaviour to safe shot placement, stalking methods, and seasonal considerations, this section covers every aspect of the sport. Discover advice on rifles, optics, and clothing, alongside essential information on legislation, safety, and deer management. Perfect for beginners taking their first steps and experienced stalkers looking to refine their skills in the field.
Gun reviews: Steyr SM12 stalking rifle: Bruce Potts is taken with a gun that combines a traditional appearance and modern technology.
Deer stalking: As a land agent, I have had to deal with a variety of deer stalkers, who seem to come and go without anyone knowing what they are doing or where?
<strong>Is the latest hi-tech sighting system for stalkers ruining the sport element?</strong>
Deer stalking: If you could have only one deer stalking rifle, what calibre would it be?
Rifle shooting: I was recently sighting-in my .308 stalking rifle and it started to light strike or misfire when using my normal factory ammunition. Can you suggest a probable cause?
Deer stalking: My stalking lease covers farmland surrounded by a large area of woodland, which is also on my lease. The boundary running along the back of this wood is adjacent to farmland.
Deer stalking: My game dealer insists on head or neck shooting and pays a lot less per-pound for a carcass that has been shot through the heart and lungs.
A deer stalking enthusiast could be to blame for a bullet striking a vehicle containing three people near Hailsham, in Sussex on 12 December.
Deer stalking: The stalker I go out with insists I do not smoke, or drink from a Thermos when I go stalking because roe deer can smell things like this a mile away. Does he have a point?
I am 17 years old, getting really hooked on stalking and would like to make it my career with an employer such as the Forestry Commission.
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