I was out with Matt last week and this to my mind highlights the excitement and reality of stalking.
First off Matt is an absolute gent and we hit it off straight away. Brilliant banter all the way through.
The weather was crap for the first stalk and the wind really didnt help. We didnt see any deer but I reckon we accounted for the 1 in 10 as there were clearly lots of deer on the ground (previous footage, slots, damage etc).
Second stalk and the weather was a bit hit and miss. We saw some hinds but were after a stag so alas I drew a blank.
For anyone who thinks being taken on a guided stalk is a guarantee ...there is no such thing with a wild animal and if you want a guarantee then chose another activity. Also there are some who object to paying a stalking fee with no result...utter nonsense. Matt spent upwards of 13 hours with me and tried his absolute best to get me an animal.
Thanks for looking after me Matt. I ll see you again