I had the pleasure of attending a 1-to-1 stalking training day followed by an evening stalk with Mike (@Loler UK ).
Without a shadow of a doubt one of the most productive and insightful hunting experiences out there.
Mike is a stand-up gent with a fantastic stash’ to boot. I was a first-time deer stalker and young lady hunter. Previously the biggest thing I’d shot was a rabbit with a .22lr and by the end of the day I had bagged my first ever muntjac.
Mike was amazingly supportive and patient throughout the day. We started the morning with the basics but quickly moved on to simulated targets, discussing kill zones and points of aim, various shooting techniques and at different distances. Thanks to Mike’s direction now have a whole new perspective on laying prone and getting the gun into a relaxed, neutral, repeatable position when aiming.
I had never shot from sticks before but was shooting accurately on them, setting them out and pivoting them left and right (on a steep slope) in just a few hours. A testament to his supportive and effective teaching.
Late afternoon / early evening we then practiced stalking & shotting from sticks on a few rabbits nearby and soon headed out into the woods.
Mikes grounds were glorious, with wild garlic carpeting the floor and sunlight spotting through the canopy.
After a fairly gentle walk and stalk, Mike set me up on the perfect bend with a great backstop and managed to call in a beautiful Muntjac doe.
The rest is history! He showed me how to gralloch how to inspect the organs to boot!
It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or band new to stalking, Mike is a wealth of knowledge. If you’re looking for some expert teaching or just a great stalk from a trustworthy guy, I would recommend Mike
Without a shadow of a doubt one of the most productive and insightful hunting experiences out there.
Mike is a stand-up gent with a fantastic stash’ to boot. I was a first-time deer stalker and young lady hunter. Previously the biggest thing I’d shot was a rabbit with a .22lr and by the end of the day I had bagged my first ever muntjac.
Mike was amazingly supportive and patient throughout the day. We started the morning with the basics but quickly moved on to simulated targets, discussing kill zones and points of aim, various shooting techniques and at different distances. Thanks to Mike’s direction now have a whole new perspective on laying prone and getting the gun into a relaxed, neutral, repeatable position when aiming.
I had never shot from sticks before but was shooting accurately on them, setting them out and pivoting them left and right (on a steep slope) in just a few hours. A testament to his supportive and effective teaching.
Late afternoon / early evening we then practiced stalking & shotting from sticks on a few rabbits nearby and soon headed out into the woods.
Mikes grounds were glorious, with wild garlic carpeting the floor and sunlight spotting through the canopy.
After a fairly gentle walk and stalk, Mike set me up on the perfect bend with a great backstop and managed to call in a beautiful Muntjac doe.
The rest is history! He showed me how to gralloch how to inspect the organs to boot!
It doesn’t matter if you’re experienced or band new to stalking, Mike is a wealth of knowledge. If you’re looking for some expert teaching or just a great stalk from a trustworthy guy, I would recommend Mike
. I hope your week stalking is filled with wildlife and you both manage to harvest a stunning beast 
