A few weeks ago a friend of mine was in a high seat after a muntjac. Last light a buck stepped out and bang, job done. On the way back to the vehicle there is a small ditch, lob buck over and follow, stumbles ( he’s a bit like that ) and ends up in A&E with a gash, not a scratch, right into his calf muscle which needed seven stitches! Those canines are fit for purpose!
Muntjac bites back.
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I have seen a photo of a dogs flank that was ripped open by a muntjac. Truly sobering.
Heym SR20
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I have no real experience of muntjac, but I once finished off a roe buck the was on the deck but still kicking with a knife. I was amazed at how strong it was and how close I came to serious injury from the horns.
I am certain that muntjac will hold their own against dogs and other predators - in their natural habitat of South Asia they involved alongside many predators including leopard and tigers.
I have also seen what boar - even little yearlings can do both to dogs and hunters. It’s why European hunters wore leather trousers and now use kevlar and kevlar vest for their dogs.
I am certain that muntjac will hold their own against dogs and other predators - in their natural habitat of South Asia they involved alongside many predators including leopard and tigers.
I have also seen what boar - even little yearlings can do both to dogs and hunters. It’s why European hunters wore leather trousers and now use kevlar and kevlar vest for their dogs.
I suppose its like any wounded or cornered animal, someone is going to be on the loosing end of the deal. I'm surprised there's not more incidents involving general public, especially in highly populated areas or holiday seasons where there is a significant increase in footfall in the countryside. I only ever hear or see someone whose participating in country sports getting injured.
It's not worth it to try and finish a deer with a knife. I stopped doing it after a close shave now I just used a extra bullet.
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NoIDeer
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A mate called to ask for the assistance of my teckel, he had shot a "right and left" muntjac from his high seat. The deer had exited stage left and right, one dropped 20 yards away and was found the other had run into a bullrush reed bed. Ted thought he was the bollocks re-finding the easy one, eventually he got the second track and set off into the rushes, I followed on the end of the leash. The leash went slack and nothing moved I followed the lead to find the dog sitting there a yard away from a mortally wounded but very aware deer. The dog knew it was stupid idea to get closer, muggins armed only with a knife tried to get close but the deer was having none of it. Swinging his head and trying to kick. I let my mate bring his rifle to do the necessary.
After telling number 2 never ever to use a knife to finish a Roe and specifically not to hold it by the antlers, a typical lady. She has to try it one day. It's amazing how much damage the pearling can cause to soft hands, A&E was next stop.
Heym SR20
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Don’t worry. I know that now. But 20 odd years ago use of a knife was pretty standard practice. Indeed plenty of discussions in the past on SD re use of a knife for humane dispatch. There are times when shooting again may not be safe.
If you are using a knife it does require a really firm hold. Much better is to use your boot to hold down the head.
But being older and wiser, or less stupid, the 15 minute rule is a very good one. Shoot it and wait 15 minutes before follow up. If the shot placement is not perfect most animals will die peacefully and without stress within a few minutes.
If you push them or approach too quickly the fight / flight kicks in and they a huge shot of adrenaline. Makes them very strong and they can go a long way. Or get hugely stressed.
They old way of shoot, and then enjoy a cigarette or pipe is probably the best.
Of course evolution has given mature muntjac bucks incredibly thick skin on their necks an front of shoulders. Only the thick skinned survive, a bit like politicians!!
Merlyn
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A farmer friend of mine was charged by a muntjac buck while out beating - brushing we call it around hereabouts. The animal just suddenly charged out of a bramble patch and hit his right knee. Down he went like a ninepin and still limps - although it was about twenty years ago.
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