Using thermal for stalking
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I use a thermal everytime i go out. It is a tool that makes me more efficient at controlling deer. I point out at this stage i am not a stalker. I am a deer controller
glasshalffull
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Midgemagnet
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That goes the other way too, think about that
Deermanagement
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I did say some years ago...... the beginning of the end for stalking.......if stalkers are happy to use them, they can't complain when poachers use them.
And the more the professional cullers use them, the quicker they'll be out of work and the stalkers will be out of deer.
There are not many who will not shoot more deer using them, all except the wise who know when to stop.
North Stalker
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Exactly, thermal police have started! Never ends on this forum.
Dan Newcombe
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I wouldn’t use one staking recreationally for pleasure because as people say, it tips the balance well over but for shooting deer in forestry plantings I don’t even take binoculars out of the car, just the thermal because it doesn’t really matter what it is - if a heat signature is a rabbit or a deer then it’s getting shot.
Bloody expensive though, I’ve heard a few cheaper ones are on the horizon.
Bloody expensive though, I’ve heard a few cheaper ones are on the horizon.
glasshalffull
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See the pro thermal police have hoisted their flag too
Depends on the type of 'stalking' we are talking about.
In Scotland there are murmurings that thermal rifle scopes will soon be legal for deer. Don't really agree with this as with a thermal there is always a risk of an obstruction being missed, like a fence wire, with potentially bad results. NV scope would be more sensible paired with a thermal spotter. But they are already being used for foxing, almost seen as essential kit now!
I wonder what the guys who started out with nothing more than a 3 draw telescope would say?
In Scotland there are murmurings that thermal rifle scopes will soon be legal for deer. Don't really agree with this as with a thermal there is always a risk of an obstruction being missed, like a fence wire, with potentially bad results. NV scope would be more sensible paired with a thermal spotter. But they are already being used for foxing, almost seen as essential kit now!
I wonder what the guys who started out with nothing more than a 3 draw telescope would say?
Where has the sport gone in knowing your ground, identifying trails, spotting fraying and coming back a few times to catch up with the deer. Investigating and getting to know the deer and then picking out an good cull prospect?
these days it seems like people are more worried about ‘wasting’ time or ‘getting the most’ of their time...but hold the phone, is your prerogative just shooting a deer no matter what, or getting a good and satisfying experience and appreciating a thoroughly planned out stalk with the knowledge you engaged in a fair sport.
if you can’t put in the time, or you’re in a rush, or you rented ground far away so the trip ‘must’ pay off, I urge you to take up another hobby..
if you work under contract to remove deer, ok, do as you need, but then you’re not a deerstalker anyway
these days it seems like people are more worried about ‘wasting’ time or ‘getting the most’ of their time...but hold the phone, is your prerogative just shooting a deer no matter what, or getting a good and satisfying experience and appreciating a thoroughly planned out stalk with the knowledge you engaged in a fair sport.
if you can’t put in the time, or you’re in a rush, or you rented ground far away so the trip ‘must’ pay off, I urge you to take up another hobby..
if you work under contract to remove deer, ok, do as you need, but then you’re not a deerstalker anyway
glasshalffull
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I just gotta shot a deer every time I go stalking or I fail. I just gotta catch a fish every time I go fishing or I failed again. Oops that'd be called shooting and catching doh! Was dat a big pesky wabbit I saw in my NV/thermal jobby 
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