New to deer stalking

Afternoon all,

So, I’ve done my DSC1 and got insurance Etc got some land (I’ve been a farm worker most of my life so that but was easy) and I’ve had a cracking year learning the ropes.

What I would like to know is what is one bit of advice you would give me, someone new to the sport.
My advice to you is don't get caught with your pants down 🤗
 
Afternoon all,

So, I’ve done my DSC1 and got insurance Etc got some land (I’ve been a farm worker most of my life so that but was easy) and I’ve had a cracking year learning the ropes.

What I would like to know is what is one bit of advice you would give me, someone new to the sport.
Get a chiller as with the muntjac/roe/fallow (bucks) you will be shooting them in the warmer months also late into the 8-9.30pm times so they won't hang over night. Find a outlet as it will take a short time to fill the freezer, prepare for things to go wrong as it happens to all of us, muntjac are a good example as they are often on an angle and they keep moving which is green soup with them being so small.

Well done and good luck :tiphat:
 
Get a chiller as with the muntjac/roe/fallow (bucks) you will be shooting them in the warmer months also late into the 8-9.30pm times so they won't hang over night. Find a outlet as it will take a short time to fill the freezer, prepare for things to go wrong as it happens to all of us, muntjac are a good example as they are often on an angle and they keep moving which is green soup with them being so small.

Well done and good luck :tiphat:
We have lots on muntjac on our land and always used to shoot them with .223 was ideal, tried .308 and 6.5 and it destroys them so I’ll stick the .223

What do you use for MJ and CWD
 
How much Experience do you honestly think in needed :)
When I did my DSC1, we were advised don't even think about DSC2 until you've shot and gralloched a dozen deer on your own.
Personally, I think it needs to be a lot more than that.
(I still don't feel ready to take the level 2 plunge. Nor do I feel any need to).
 
We have lots on muntjac on our land and always used to shoot them with .223 was ideal, tried .308 and 6.5 and it destroys them so I’ll stick the .223

What do you use for MJ and CWD
Lots of people stalk Muntjac with .308 & 6.5 Creedmoor, it’s all about bullet placement. I generally stick to my .308 when out stalking as it allows me to shoot whichever species I come across, and what’s obviously in season.
 
When I did my DSC1, we were advised don't even think about DSC2 until you've shot and gralloched a dozen deer on your own.
Personally, I think it needs to be a lot more than that.
(I still don't feel ready to take the level 2 plunge. Nor do I feel any need to).
I didn’t think I was ready for my DSC1 was going to quit half way as I didn’t feel ready… passed first time.

I’ve done around 15-20 deer in a year, but I agree I’m very green :)
 
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