Dogs mandatory for stalkers?

Given that we are likely to see a significant increase in wounded deer over the next few years, thanks to BASC, would it be sensible to specify in the same legislation that all stalkers must, by law, be accompanied by a deer dog that is trained to a common minimum standard?
There should be no increase in wounded deer if people are sensible.
 
It really would serve me right if this now became a real thing, wouldn't it... :doh:
It already has here, Coillte has a condition on its stalking leases that “ a suitably trained dog “ must be available while stalking on their ground. Can’t wait til they ban lead, probably in the next round of tenders, for once I’m ahead of the pack...
 
It already has here, Coillte has a condition on its stalking leases that “ a suitably trained dog “ must be available while stalking on their ground. Can’t wait til they ban lead, probably in the next round of tenders, for once I’m ahead of the pack...
I wonder what would happen if we as a collective stood up to such stuff instead of rolling over .......🤔
 
Well I ain't getting a .375 Carl. If William Bell could snot elephumps with a 6.5x54 I shall continue to shoot deer with mine and with lead as You can't get ammo readily. Long live the 160gr round nosed kynoch bullet at 2300 FPS.
Didn't want to being ancient but may have to get another one of these, that pair were the best.
 

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Ah but if everyone left it they’d have a decision to make wouldn’t they ....
Unity in the stalking community is something we all believe should happen but it just wont.
As proof I offer the equally strongly held but contrary positions regarding use of non lead projectiles regularly aired on this platform.
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Dont mention the war!
 
Unity in the stalking community is something we all believe should happen but it just wont.
As proof I offer the equally strongly held but contrary positions regarding use of non lead projectiles regularly aired on this platform.
😜
Dont mention the war!
Ah but if your hand wasn’t forced to use then would you bother to switch .....
 
Sorry chihuahuas only

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