Following on from this thread, I’m without permission, and land of my own, something I’ll continue to pursue in the hope of gaining some permission of my own.
As mentioned earlier in the thread it really is a privilege to be invited to shoot on other peoples land, and I certainly appreciate the opportunity when it’s offered. Even when offered to go and shadow a stalker, and assist where possible, with no intention of touching a rifle, is of huge benefit and enjoyment.
My very first Roe Doe was shot on a lovely spot in North Yorkshire, which I was kindly invited to through the BASC mentorship program, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience! This kind gent invited me purely to help me experience deer stalking, no money was exchanged, or accepted, I did try, the carcass was offered. The stuff of dreams. I hope one day to repay that kindness.
From this kind gesture I gained an experience I’ll never forget, I learnt so so much in the few hours we stalked and gained confidence that I needed to feel comfortable to continue my deer stalking Journey!
I would like to add that I also pay for guided stalks, however I believe it a massively important process to invite people to experience the joy of stalking, allowing the knowledge and experience of season stalkers to be passed on to future generations! Something I hope to do in the future if I am able.
I also think it’s worth mentioning that this can potentially work both ways, for example an older more experienced stalkers could potentially benefit from inviting other people to join them, and as a quid pro pro get assistance in extracting deer, prolonging the time that they are able to continue to deer stalk, for example.
As mentioned earlier in the thread it really is a privilege to be invited to shoot on other peoples land, and I certainly appreciate the opportunity when it’s offered. Even when offered to go and shadow a stalker, and assist where possible, with no intention of touching a rifle, is of huge benefit and enjoyment.
My very first Roe Doe was shot on a lovely spot in North Yorkshire, which I was kindly invited to through the BASC mentorship program, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience! This kind gent invited me purely to help me experience deer stalking, no money was exchanged, or accepted, I did try, the carcass was offered. The stuff of dreams. I hope one day to repay that kindness.
From this kind gesture I gained an experience I’ll never forget, I learnt so so much in the few hours we stalked and gained confidence that I needed to feel comfortable to continue my deer stalking Journey!
I would like to add that I also pay for guided stalks, however I believe it a massively important process to invite people to experience the joy of stalking, allowing the knowledge and experience of season stalkers to be passed on to future generations! Something I hope to do in the future if I am able.
I also think it’s worth mentioning that this can potentially work both ways, for example an older more experienced stalkers could potentially benefit from inviting other people to join them, and as a quid pro pro get assistance in extracting deer, prolonging the time that they are able to continue to deer stalk, for example.
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