First stalk and first Muntjac Buck

I attended my first stalk at the Thoresby Estate on Saturday, On arrival John asked whether I would like go for something for the table or something larger, I opted for something for the table.

We headed out looking for a suitable Fallow and although we had eyes on plenty a safe shot was not available, this was the story for the Whole of the morning.

Even when my 3 hours were up John continued and tried to get me a suitable chance but it was not in our favour.

I wasn’t expecting to go out first time and get a shot and was happy with the morning and the knowledge John has shared.

We headed back to the truck and he said he would drive us to another area so I could see the Reds and at least I would have seen the four species at Thoresby.

When we were over in the other woodland a Muntjac buck presented and John passed me the estate rifle and offered me the shot.

I had a great morning, John went above and beyond and gave up a good chunk of His afternoon off and I am very grateful for the experience and am hoping to attend the DSC1 course there early this year.

I wasnt napping in the picture🤣
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Congrats on the first buck! Always valuable to hear the tips and tricks from others. Worth the $ even without the shot sometimes :)
 
Well done, congratulations! You have to take the opportunities as they come, Artemis doesn't care about our plans and preferences...
 
Shot my first deer with John. Great guy and always goes above and beyond to try get you on one. Also did DSC1 with him.
Well done
 
congratulations on your first Deer, sounds like you had a great time 👍
How did you go about booking a stalking at Thoresby? I'm local and may fancy a go later in the year. thanks
 
congratulations on your first Deer, sounds like you had a great time 👍
How did you go about booking a stalking at Thoresby? I'm local and may fancy a go later in the year. thanks
You can either find him as Nottinghamshire deer stalking on Facebook or I can forward you his contact number if you don’t do social media👍
 
I attended my first stalk at the Thoresby Estate on Saturday, On arrival John asked whether I would like go for something for the table or something larger, I opted for something for the table.

We headed out looking for a suitable Fallow and although we had eyes on plenty a safe shot was not available, this was the story for the Whole of the morning.

Even when my 3 hours were up John continued and tried to get me a suitable chance but it was not in our favour.

I wasn’t expecting to go out first time and get a shot and was happy with the morning and the knowledge John has shared.

We headed back to the truck and he said he would drive us to another area so I could see the Reds and at least I would have seen the four species at Thoresby.

When we were over in the other woodland a Muntjac buck presented and John passed me the estate rifle and offered me the shot.

I had a great morning, John went above and beyond and gave up a good chunk of His afternoon off and I am very grateful for the experience and am hoping to attend the DSC1 course there early this year.

I wasnt napping in the picture🤣
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Congratulations and nice shot placement.👍
 
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