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Fred Oxford at Hampworth Estate bang in the Forest

They were advertised six weeks ago on Forestry England's Contracts website. The interviews and shooting tests were this week. It was only the East of England region that put any up

North West

A no from you then

Hi All, We just want to gauge interest. We are considering taking the stalking back in house on the estate and might form a syndicate of sensible and trustworthy people. We have around 4,000 acres manly forestry (borad leaf) with public access holding large numbers of fallow, muntjac and some...

Not a BASC fan but to be fair it is DMQ who are now controlling AW's so it will be them who make the decisions

Are they using dogs to kill the deer or guns / rifles? The spotter isnt killing them is it? There seems to be quite a clear divide which I think it good, the hobby stalker who should not be using a thermal because it might lessen their hunting experience and the professional who has a job to...

DMQ have decided to ban the use of thermal for a stalker finding a deer during the stalk. They are allowing it to be used to follow up if needed. I have my views on thermal and think as a tool to help locate a deer it is extremely useful and requires no less skill. You still need to identify the...

Just seen on NGO Facebook a free event (for members - not free if your not) in August covering all sorts of things like butchery, finding glands, shot site, deer tracking and some talks. ALSO A FREE LUNCH!!! :lol: I have booked my place already 10th August in Berkshire. See any one there...

No they are usually on the NGO stand but the NGO are not attending this year They will be with the NGO at Highclere

Really good point Pete, that's why I posted to see what others in more ticky areas who have used them think.

Hi All, I came across this article about the Tickless device - Darren at Rovince has said it seems to be ok. Has anybody else used one? Having not had a tick on me for a long long time I have had 3 this year (not when I have been in my Rovince gear I must say) so want to be careful. We don't...

Hi I have only just cone across this post and I am wondering the same about the Firey Deer sticks. Did you get them in the end? I just watched a review on them and are now even more unsure

Hi do any of you know where I can get my hands on a copy of the film Rush the Fallow deer on DVD? I used to use it as a training aid but have worn out the VHS

The NGO have organised an evening at Sparsholt College on 7th Dec for details http://www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk/events/thermal-imaging-and-night-vision-test-evening---hampshire Says it's free for members and non members