Lbu04rpm
Member
Evening from Saffron Walden in Essex, UK.
My stalking experience is limited. An excellent one day introductory course (all theory and range based) followed in quick succession by a guided evening stalk. A muntjac buck was dispatched, brought home and skinned, butchered and enjoyed by all the family over the Easter weekend.
I’ve been shooting shotguns for almost 20 years. Mostly clays, with a few beaters days and a bit of rough shooting. Before that, it was rabbits with my grandad’s air rifle. But I have to say, my limited stalking experience has me well and truly hooked.
There is definitely a field-to-fork aspect. I (currently) have no interest in trophies. Just cull animals for personal consumption and to share with friends and family. But it’s also just spending time in the countryside (or the wilderness if I can get a little further from home) and getting away from the rat race. It’s the perfect antidote to far too many hours at a desk in London.
My cabinet currently has two shotguns in it - a 12 and a 20, both over 15 years old. But there is space for a rifle if/when I secure a FAC.
For now, it seems I’m fully down the stalking rabbit hole. Magazines. Podcasts. Forums. There is a lot to learn. Which brings me to you fine people. All advice welcome and any criticism humbly received. I’m looking forward to being part of the community.
Rob
My stalking experience is limited. An excellent one day introductory course (all theory and range based) followed in quick succession by a guided evening stalk. A muntjac buck was dispatched, brought home and skinned, butchered and enjoyed by all the family over the Easter weekend.
I’ve been shooting shotguns for almost 20 years. Mostly clays, with a few beaters days and a bit of rough shooting. Before that, it was rabbits with my grandad’s air rifle. But I have to say, my limited stalking experience has me well and truly hooked.
There is definitely a field-to-fork aspect. I (currently) have no interest in trophies. Just cull animals for personal consumption and to share with friends and family. But it’s also just spending time in the countryside (or the wilderness if I can get a little further from home) and getting away from the rat race. It’s the perfect antidote to far too many hours at a desk in London.
My cabinet currently has two shotguns in it - a 12 and a 20, both over 15 years old. But there is space for a rifle if/when I secure a FAC.
For now, it seems I’m fully down the stalking rabbit hole. Magazines. Podcasts. Forums. There is a lot to learn. Which brings me to you fine people. All advice welcome and any criticism humbly received. I’m looking forward to being part of the community.
Rob
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