Setting up Deer stalks

[VSS]

Do you know where he’s based , I’ll contact him , his users “DS deer management” right ?

Not sure there is a member on here by that name?
Maybe he meant @RCS Deer Management?
If so, I can vouch that he really knows what he's doing.
You could also perhaps try the BDS mentoring scheme? That's a very affordable option for a day's guided stalking, if you can get to their ground in Norfolk. Contact BDS, or @Mouse on here (my daughter). She coordinates the scheme and is one of the guides.

 

[Fireflytk]

Not sure there is a member on here by that name?
Maybe he meant @RCS Deer Management?
If so, I can vouch that he really knows what he's doing.
You could also perhaps try the BDS mentoring scheme? That's a very affordable option for a day's guided stalking, if you can get to their ground in Norfolk. Contact BDS, or @Mouse on here (my daughter). She coordinates the scheme and is one of the guides.

I’ll look into it thank you , do you know any relative price ranges they have ?

 

[VSS]

I’ll look into it thank you , do you know any relative price ranges they have ?

I just realised you need to be a British Deer Society (BDS) member, and have passed DSC1, in order to participate in the BDS scheme.
Anyway, it costs £300 for two outings, and you may well get the opportunity to shoot multiple animals. An estate rifle is available you don't have your own. I think you can retain carcasses of smaller species at no extra cost, but not red or fallow.

 

[jonny.c]

If you get stuck I would take you out but first things first. Gun knowledge & safety! What guns have you shot/owned as it might be a morning on a target and safety and an afternoon walk about.

 

[jcampbellsmith]

Yeah I’ve noticed , I tried to sort out one with muntjac stalker , Jason , and he’s got a back log till next year

Jason is exceptionally good. Hence the wait.

Regards

JCS

 

[RCS Deer Management]

Not sure there is a member on here by that name?
Maybe he meant @RCS Deer Management?
If so, I can vouch that he really knows what he's doing.
You could also perhaps try the BDS mentoring scheme? That's a very affordable option for a day's guided stalking, if you can get to their ground in Norfolk. Contact BDS, or @Mouse on here (my daughter). She coordinates the scheme and is one of the guides.

Thanks Tim I have availability for next April/may but unfortunately can’t do any earlier as I’m culling 7 days a week until then. If you would like to book a stalk for spring send me a PM. I’m experienced with taking complete novices and can help you through the whole process. Cheers, Connor

 

[Fireflytk]

If you get stuck I would take you out but first things first. Gun knowledge & safety! What guns have you shot/owned as it might be a morning on a target and safety and an afternoon walk about.

I know gun safety and have shot air rifles before and I’m now trying to get range time to understand how deer rifles feels and act

 

[Fireflytk]

I just realised you need to be a British Deer Society (BDS) member, and have passed DSC1, in order to participate in the BDS scheme.
Anyway, it costs £300 for two outings, and you may well get the opportunity to shoot multiple animals. An estate rifle is available you don't have your own. I think you can retain carcasses of smaller species at no extra cost, but not red or fallow.

I’ll have to look into it cheers for your suggestion

 

[Tim.243]

From the stalkers of seen my budget is base rough between 100-200 pounds , I’m not going for bucks due to the fact A it’s expensive and B I still haven’t figured out how I’m gonna deal with the carcass

Stop complaining, take you time with the other good advice you have had which is get some beating (not bleating ) under you belt and find your way slowly.

 

[Fireflytk]

Ok what is beating then ?

 

[Tim.243]

Ok what is beating then ?

You were told this on Monday so please don't tell me you forgot

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Nov 3, 2025

I’m not sure what bleating is but my main goal is to experience deer stalking not as a permanent hobby or career but to have an understanding of it and to experience it , I don’t have a lot of money so I’m trying to be careful on what I choose

Beating is a way to push game (pheasant's partridges mainly) over waiting guns, Bleating has it's own meaning's

If you want some advice start at the bottom as then you will learn to listen take in then ask questions.

I started off shooting rats then rabbits then ferreting over time you learn to listen then ask questions

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[Bowland blades]

I’ve recently been trying to sort out a stalk with a few users on here , how long do you think it regularly takes to set up stalks especially if there your first stalk

Its the time of year ! Frankly at this time many estates are not interested in taking clients out this time of year , speak to them about next year . Female deer in the winter months are tough on a novice and the stalker who has to look after them .

 

[25 Sharps]

Ok what is beating then ?

It’s what everyone recommends but rarely leads to stalking being given these days. Basically pushing game birds over waiting guns, it’s good fun and there’s usually a tip involved.

I don’t see as you are complaining either just asking what the wait time is generally which is reasonable.

If you’re only after cull does then plenty of options within your budget, some will allow you to keep the carcass (generally roe and muntjac) within the price others not and you leave the carcass with them or pay game dealer rate for it in the skin.

In terms of dealing with the carcass, again for roe and munties, as long as you space for skinning (suspended is easier) and a kitchen you are good to go, plus freezer space for the venison.

 

[Fireflytk]

You were told this on Monday so please don't tell me you forgot

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Nov 3, 2025

I’m not sure what bleating is but my main goal is to experience deer stalking not as a permanent hobby or career but to have an understanding of it and to experience it , I don’t have a lot of money so I’m trying to be careful on what I choose

Beating is a way to push game (pheasant's partridges mainly) over waiting guns, Bleating has it's own meaning's

If you want some advice start at the bottom as then you will learn to listen take in then ask questions.

I started off shooting rats then rabbits then ferreting over time you learn to listen then ask questions

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Oh sorry I’m a little bit forgetful

 

[Tim.243]

Oh sorry I’m a little bit forgetful

Well when you eventually get to go stalking remember what you are told in the briefing

 

[Fireflytk]

Its the time of year ! Frankly at this time many estates are not interested in taking clients out this time of year , speak to them about next year . Female deer in the winter months are tough on a novice and the stalker who has to look after them .

I see , cheers for your input , I’m most likely gonna try go for a muntjac or a roe doe , red is to far away from me and and fallow is possible but too much meat for me to use l

 

[Fireflytk]

Well when you eventually get to go stalking remember what you are told in the briefing

I will

 

[Jimbob39]

Where are you? We are sorting out taking people out on stalls currently. High seats arrive Friday as well.

 

[Bowland blades]

I see , cheers for your input , I’m most likely gonna try go for a muntjac or a roe doe , red is to far away from me and and fallow is possible but too much meat for me to use l

You realise unless that is settled already , many estates do not supply the kill as a norm

 

[Fireflytk]

I’m live just north of bishop Stortford and bellow Stansted