Red stag stalking Scotland

[Gd87]

When’s the best time of the season to stalk Red stags in Scotland? I’ve been offered dates end of September and start of October this year. Want advice before I book

 

[sikasako]

There's usually a bit more action towards the end of the stag season, so if its unaccompanied stalking I'd tend to to go as late as possible
If it's accompanied I wouldn't worry too much regarding one week or the other

 

[Gd87]

Would I have more chance in getting a beast when the rut is well under way or just at the start of the rut? It will be accompanied stalking in the highlands

 

[caorach]

The only thing I could add is that if you are planning on making a week or fortnight of it and doing other stuff as well there may be more scope for fishing in September, the trout will all be closed on 6th October for example. This may not be a factor for you but worth keeping in mind.

As you will have a stalker with you then on balance your chances of a deer are probably about the same - weather and wind and simple good luck are probably more of a factor than a few days here or there.

I wrote the following report and the day was mid to late September, I can't remember the exact date:

A little Lewis trip with stalking, salmon and bogs.

Now that the trout season is over and things are winding down for all of the fishing I thought to file a little report on some Lewis fishing and stalking. As this is a stalking forum it is probably sensible to start with the deer. As you may have seen from the recent report on an attempt at a...

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Another forum member was out a few days earlier for a MacNab, this was the end of the 2nd week in September

MacNab Attempt - Isle of Harris

So a few folk might remember this thread from a while back: Good, inexpensive red stag - another fantastic offer for charity Caorach was good enough to draw my attention to the auction and I was lucky enough to bid for and win the MacNab opportunity on the Amhuinnsuidhe Estate on the Isle of...

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So while this doesn't prove anything it does demonstrate that you can have great days out in September.

 

[bogtrotter]

Beginning October should be fine.

 

[sikasako]

Would I have more chance in getting a beast when the rut is well under way or just at the start of the rut? It will be accompanied stalking in the highlands

Being accompanied highland stalking the success rate is likely to be extremely high, regardless of the point in the rut. If it's trophy based stalking then probably better targeted early in the rutting season to help avoid any associated antler damage from sparring. Best speaking to stalker / guide that you shall be using and asking their advice.

 

[3xspringer]

I’m going 2nd week in October and really looking forward to the stalking ect! But not looking forward to the 450 mile drive each way. Never shot a red stag so if I get one I will be very pleased booked 3 days stalking. Hope you have a great time.

 

[paul newham]

I’m going 2nd week in October and really looking forward to the stalking ect! But not looking forward to the 450 mile drive each way. Never shot a red stag so if I get one I will be very pleased booked 3 days stalking. Hope you have a great time.

Enjoy the whole experience....nothing like hearing them roar in the Scottish hills.im going up the week before you but only 365 miles each way..

 

[Gd87]

Could I ask what outfitters/agents you have used? PM me if you want too.
I’ve got about 400 mile trip each way myself. I’m planning on leaving 3.30am, make the most of the quiet roads

 

[sikamalc]

I am up in my areas in the far highlands again this season. Late September through to the 20th October. You wont go far wrong with Red Stag or Sika. Generally the Red rut is in full swing by or around the first week of October.