introductions

Evening everyone, Quite new to the site, and excited to be starting out on my quest into adding deer stalking to other shooting disciplines that take my money. Been shooting for 40+ yrs and passed my DSC1 in May 25, and currently awaiting my renewal/variation for a better Cal Deer rifle than I...

Hi, Keen fieldsporter based in Wiltshire. I do Deer and vermin control, game shooting, beating, fishing, spaniels and generally just enjoy being out and about. Got a bunch of shotguns, .243 and .17hmr. Joined the site to hopefully harvest some of the knowledge on here and scoop up a few extra...

Hi all, Just thought I’d drop in and introduce myself. I’m based in London and have some previous experience stalking deer, mainly during work trips to South Africa over the years. It's been a little while since I’ve been out properly as life has had its way of getting in the way. I’m now...

I Hi All, Just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I’m primarily into target shooting at the moment and really enjoy the precision and discipline it brings. I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, expand my knowledge, and maybe even explore the world of stalking in the...

Hi All, This is a quick introduction about myself. I'm still new to stalking. I've got a passion for submission grappling; after several rounds of sparring, I was chatting with one of the chaps and it turned out he was a stalker. I'd never heard that you were allowed to stalk deer in the UK. I...

Hi, I'm Josh from Pembrokeshire, I've only ever hunted small game with air rifles and once with a friends under and over double barrel. I'm interested in butchery, meat and outdoors and woodland life. Glad to join

Hi all 👋 Just wanted to introduce myself, New round here and new to Deer Stalking in general. I’m from Lincolnshire, I’m sure there are a few yellow bellies on here as well have a few deer about 😀 I have been shooting in different capacities since I was a lad, Just small game (12G) and...

Hi all, I'm Spike. I've just completed the deer stalking and large game hygiene course with country sports Ireland and am now looking for land permissions to get a rifle and get the freezer stalked! I'm living in the Lisburn area and am quite happy to travel to shoot within reason. I don't own...

Hello all, I am new to these forums and look forward to talking with you all. I came across these forums while searching online for some caliber answers. I ring steel with a 556 and 308. I have stalked with some friends but never on my own. I have 2 pets. 1 dog and cat. The dog is such a...

Evening all ! I'm writing my introduction to all my fellow deer stalkers. I've spent most of my life in the pursuit of game. I left school and studied for a national and higher national diploma in game and Wildlife management. I worked as a keeper before I took the Queen's shilling. I still...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself. Been lurking on this forum for quite some time as it contains some invaluable info on both deer stalking and reloading. I've been hunting for 3 years now, following my grandfather's and my mother's footsteps. I mostly focus on bird hunting, deer...

Hi - I don't stalk but am very interested in shooting optics and have seen some interesting discussions on this site. I shoot a BSA R12 CLX Pro .22 and am looking to add a night / day scope to this setup. I'm based in South Northamptonshire, UK. Looking forward to taking part - looks like a...

Hello, I have registered because I’ve been a consumer of other people’s knowledge on this forum for a long time and want to be able to pose questions (and contribute as I gain experience). I am new to field sports - I have two labradors though no plans to work these two. I spend a lot of time...

Hello, I’ve been shooting/stalking for around 11 years and living in Sutherland for almost 3 years, having just relocated the family and “transferred” my FAC with 0.22, 17HMR and .243 along with a handful of shotguns. I came across the forum while on a DSC 1 course with the SGA. I was mainly...

I'm joining the site because i have heard from other shooters that this is a good platform to discuss new kit, and to buy secondhand kit from other shooters. I have shot vermin and game since I was a nipper, I mainly shoot in the north of Scotland where I live. I shoot .243 .308, and wildfowl...

Hi Names Harvey and based out of the Berkshire area. Recently passed my DSC1 and would consider myself new to stalking. Rifle wise looking to pick up a tikka t3 for most hunting smaller deer species. Looking to stalk around Berkshire/Oxforshire area and currently in the midst of an FAC...

Hello, Thegooseman here. I stalk munties, fallow and roe down in Hampshire (woodland and open field), along with the odd trip up to Scotland or out to Patagonia to shoot reds. Using a 6.5 x 55 SE for the former and a 300 win mag for the latter. Cursed to be left handed, so always a challenge to...

Hi all I am Mike a deer stalker from the new forest. With access to 5 of our great deer species on my permissions (cwd missing) my favourite by far is the glorious roe buck. After many years of everytime I Google a deer stalking or rifle question i always end up reading threads of the the...

Hello fellow message board members. I’m based in Australia and have a passion for shooting, particularly Deer. I own a country property that gives me access to some of my own rough shooting. I have shot in the UK, a fairly broad gambit from rough/driven in the south to some stalking in the...

Hello, I’ve been shooting for over 20 years, all types. I have a 12 bore and a .308 Tikka T3X. I live in London and shoot around Wiltshire/Hertfordshire when they’re for work, and more often in North Yorkshire. I’m keen to learn about stalking, hear of opportunities to stalk in / around...