North West England Stalkers' Evening, Thurs 14th June at Malmo Guns

[NickJ]

North West Stalkers' Best Practice Charity Evening 2018

This is a 'save the date' notification, we intend to hold the popular charity evening every other year and thus in 2018 it will be at 6pm on Thursday 14th June, again at Malmo Guns near Lancaster.

The event is organised by Malmo Guns and is supported by The Deer Initiative with further support from BDS and BASC. Proceeds will go to ABF The Soldiers' Charity.

We will have some of the post popular speakers and stands from past years as well as some new ones in the line up. Full details including pre-booking information to follow.

Details of the 2016 event which was attended by over 200 stalkers can be seen at North West Stalkers' eve, Thurs 16th June, 6pm

Thanks
Nick

 

[NickJ]

Further details: Entry is £10 PAYABLE ON THE NIGHT which includes a free venison burger. Numbers are limited so please book in advance by emailing alastair.boston@thedeerinitiative.co.uk PLEASE INCLUDE NAMES OF ALL ATTENDEES ON THE EMAIL.

All proceeds raised will go to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and NW Air Ambulance. The event is organised by Malmo Guns supported by The Deer Initiative, BDS and BASC.

The talks include a return of the ever-popular venison butchery masterclass by Honeywell Meats, Forestry Commission Wildlife Rangers on carcass inspection and Chris Brooks of Quercus Deer Services on shot placement.

Stands include BASC who, again will have their ST-2 simulator and trophy head measurers. BDS will be attendance along with ABF with the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (2 LANCS Snipers) and Lancashire Police’s Wildlife dept.

Trade stands include Swarvoski, Thomas Jack, Blaser, Sako, Tikka, Huntershill Safaris, Yorkshire Deerstalking, Dalziels Butchers Supplies plus local Quad and Gator dealers.

As well as another amazing raffle again one of the highlights will be of stalking lots that include outings for red, roe and fallow in Cumbria, roe in Lancashire and Yorkshire and muntjac further south. There will be a marquee in case the weather is inclement.

We hope to see plenty of old faces and new.

 

[Ronin]

Looking forwards to being there Nick, hope there are as many booked in to attend as previous years. It really is an event not to be missed.

 

[finnbear270]

BAH!, Just checked the calendar, the hated 2 till 10 shift for me...........

 

[NickJ]

We'll be sorry to miss you Steve. Is Gary bringing a gang up? Places filling fast.

 

[Rasputin]

Nick can you put me down for two spaces. T Chadwick and R Gould Thanks

 

[NickJ]

Tim - did you get booked in with alastair.boston@thedeerinitiative.co.uk OK?

Nick can you put me down for two spaces. T Chadwick and R Gould Thanks

 

[finnbear270]

Nick, I have managed to get the day off & e mailed Alastair, Mike is going, & Garry reckons he has not been advised / confirmed as booked in?, we three could come up in one motor, Keith is going up with one other, Steve.

 

[finnbear270]

Anyone know if Malmo is fully booked?

 

[Buchan]

Don't think so, NickJ may know

 

[NickJ]

Don't think so, NickJ may know

I think we have about a dozen places still to fill.

 

[finnbear270]

No confirmation reply, is this usual?, Steve.

 

[NickJ]

No confirmation reply, is this usual?, Steve.

Your pal said to Alastair that his email was 'stuck in drafts' and apologised, Alastair is out and about a lot but usually replies within 1 working day, two at tops. Thanks

 

[finnbear270]

OK, so we all good then, see you there!

 

[pendle]

Got mine

 

[murph3010]

Wish i could make this nick. Still trying to get cover at work ! How late could i book onto this, well unless there is no more spaces already?

 

[NickJ]

Hi Murph
There is still a (very) few spaces left so just when you know with work let Alastair know.
Hope you can make it
Nick

Wish i could make this nick. Still trying to get cover at work ! How late could i book onto this, well unless there is no more spaces already?

 

[NickJ]

To keep the time down we are only going to have stalking lots in the auction this year (thus an amazing raffle with shooting, Harkila jackets etc) below is the 10 confirmed lots to whet your appetite, we are just waiting on a CWD and Wild Boar to be confirmed. Please remember all proceeds go to ABF The Soldiers Charity and Air Ambulance charities, thanks:

1. Fallow doe stalk - in South Cumbria. AM or PM guided by Andy Massingham. Kindly donated by Leighton Hall estate.
2. Roe cull buck stalk – Morning stalk for a roe buck in N. Lancs or S. Cumbria. Kindly donated by Martin Tomlinson and landowner.
3. Roe doe stalk - in South Cumbria. AM or PM guided by Andy Massingham. Kindly donated by Leighton Hall estate.
4. Fallow cull buck stalk – AM or PM stalk in South Cumbria. Kindly arranged by BASC and donated by Dallam Tower Estate.
5. Roe buck or doe stalk – AM or PM stalk in NNE Lancashire. Guided by Nick Jackson (AW so can be witnessed for Level 2 ICR) Recommended is a buck in the rut for maximum chance of success. No trophy fee. Kindly donated by Claughton Hall Estate.
6. Red hind stalk - in South Cumbria. AM or PM guided by Andy Massingham. Kindly donated by Leighton Hall estate.
7. Sika cull stalk – AM or PM stalk in East Sussex stalking outing for a sika hind or cull male if opportunity arises. This will be stalked rather than high seat unless required by the participating rifle. In a 850 acre park. The visit can be made between November and March 2018/19. Kindly donated by Andy Papworth of Wild Deer Management.
8. Muntjac stalk – in South of England. An AM & PM stalk for muntjac cull bucks or does. Trophy buck can be ‘traded up to’ at market rates. Kindly donated by Owen Beardsmore of Cervus UK.
9. Red stalk – in the Lake District. An AM or PM stalk for red hinds or cull stags on the hill or in woodland. Kindly donated by Alastair Walton.
10. Roe buck stalk in South Lakes. An AM or PM stalk for a roe buck (no trophy fees.) Kindly donated by David Ainsworth.

 

[NickJ]

We have got the Wild Boar confirmed so just need a CWD and Wild Goat to get the full house! The boar outing is a long way from the North West I know but I have shot one there from one outing. Al, the guide says you can stalk on foot but the best chance of success is from a high seat or hide during the 'hungry months.'

11. Wild Boar stalk – in E. Sussex An AM or PM high seat outing. Best change of (high) success in Feb & March. No trophy fees. Guided by Al Ball of ARB Forestry and Kindly Donated by Robert & Susan Lusk.

 

[NickJ]

We now have all six species of deer stalks available after a very kind donation from sikamalc - co owner of this very fine site:

12. Chinese Water Deer stalk in Bedfordshire. An AM & PM stalk (2 stalks) in Jan or Feb 2019 for a doe or non-medal buck. (Value £170 for 2 outings and £100 trophy fee for non-medal buck or doe. Kindly donated and guided by Malcolm Harman of UK Outfitters

13. Chinese Water Deer stalk in Bedfordshire. An AM or PM stalk from Nov onwards for a non-medal buck. (can ‘trade up’ to a medal buck at guides usual fee rate.) Kindly donated and guided by Peter Trew.