bambislayer
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Bogtrotter, I think covered most of it on his first reply.
Remember there are diferent scenarios, in as far as who is letting. Traditionaly the stalker on the Estate would be an employee and it would be the estate letting. More and more stalkers are self employed and are lease holders.
Personaly, I want the system I am using to be as transparent as possible, no hidden fees.
For stags - buck, a stated number of animals for the week/day
it would be stated that a refund would be made if all the animals were not taken, unless!
There were a number of missed chances ie 3 misses at resonable range [100m]. 3 misses = 1 animal
Client not fit for hill, they would recieve a full instruction pack prior to arriving, stating level of fitness required. Again, we would strive to accomodate and rarely did it be too much of a problem. Just slow your pace!
Client being sent away due to unreasonable/dangerous behaviour. Only once! Austrian Client for bucks, who was staying with me - he was rude to my wife [fluent german speaker] self professed facist and holocaust denier. The most unpleasant guy I have ever met[and I've met a few]. My employer met him for 5 mnutes and backed me completely.
Even with a couple of misses, we would strive to make our number, where reasonable! if there was a definate deer welfare risk then the person would not be allowed to carry on shooting, they could though carry on with the week and accompany the stalker who would shoot.
additional animals would be charged at an agreed price. no trophy fees. no trophy prep fees. although trophy prep was done often after 8pm, it would be hinted that a tip would be appreciated NOT MANDATORY usually to gillie [who would often be a student].
Does, hinds forestry bucks
Day, week rate.
Flat rate, shoot what you are asked to shoot, 1 animal makes it quite expensive , 7 or 8 = cheap day!
This takes the pressure of of the stalker who may often be getting pushed, in getting a hind cull.
If I knew the guest well and was happy with their abilities, I would often take a rifle as well. This would increase the number of deer taken, the client would always get preferential treatment. Help is always great in the larder and can be a good learning experience pre DMQ2 for clients.
On these types of days we would charge £150 - £200, the guys would get a good day, if the weather hampered us and we didn't get anything, I would stick i an extra day, free gratis.
I've never charged for shots fired or damaged carcasses.
Venison always available a dealers price. and we would have venison cuts in the freezer for £x per kg. normally 20% on top of dealers price.
Always a cup of tea, breakfast or bowl of soup and a bottle of malt in the larder for after.
I used to offer B&B for buck clients, makes it easier for unsocial hours, although this is a huge ammount of work to the stalker and his family but very rewarding and has led to some great friendships.
Bogtrotter, I think covered most of it on his first reply.
Remember there are diferent scenarios, in as far as who is letting. Traditionaly the stalker on the Estate would be an employee and it would be the estate letting. More and more stalkers are self employed and are lease holders.
Personaly, I want the system I am using to be as transparent as possible, no hidden fees.
For stags - buck, a stated number of animals for the week/day
it would be stated that a refund would be made if all the animals were not taken, unless!
There were a number of missed chances ie 3 misses at resonable range [100m]. 3 misses = 1 animal
Client not fit for hill, they would recieve a full instruction pack prior to arriving, stating level of fitness required. Again, we would strive to accomodate and rarely did it be too much of a problem. Just slow your pace!
Client being sent away due to unreasonable/dangerous behaviour. Only once! Austrian Client for bucks, who was staying with me - he was rude to my wife [fluent german speaker] self professed facist and holocaust denier. The most unpleasant guy I have ever met[and I've met a few]. My employer met him for 5 mnutes and backed me completely.
Even with a couple of misses, we would strive to make our number, where reasonable! if there was a definate deer welfare risk then the person would not be allowed to carry on shooting, they could though carry on with the week and accompany the stalker who would shoot.
additional animals would be charged at an agreed price. no trophy fees. no trophy prep fees. although trophy prep was done often after 8pm, it would be hinted that a tip would be appreciated NOT MANDATORY usually to gillie [who would often be a student].
Does, hinds forestry bucks
Day, week rate.
Flat rate, shoot what you are asked to shoot, 1 animal makes it quite expensive , 7 or 8 = cheap day!
This takes the pressure of of the stalker who may often be getting pushed, in getting a hind cull.
If I knew the guest well and was happy with their abilities, I would often take a rifle as well. This would increase the number of deer taken, the client would always get preferential treatment. Help is always great in the larder and can be a good learning experience pre DMQ2 for clients.
On these types of days we would charge £150 - £200, the guys would get a good day, if the weather hampered us and we didn't get anything, I would stick i an extra day, free gratis.
I've never charged for shots fired or damaged carcasses.
Venison always available a dealers price. and we would have venison cuts in the freezer for £x per kg. normally 20% on top of dealers price.
Always a cup of tea, breakfast or bowl of soup and a bottle of malt in the larder for after.
I used to offer B&B for buck clients, makes it easier for unsocial hours, although this is a huge ammount of work to the stalker and his family but very rewarding and has led to some great friendships.
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