While out deer stalking, I feel sure I saw a Fallow doe with twin fawns on two occasions last Autumn, but my local expert tells me they never have twins.…
George Wallace
Are deer stalking salt licks any good?
I see mineral licks advertised for deer stalking. Do you think they are worth using?
The comb on my Tikka .243 deer rifle is too low!
Having taken up deer stalking and bought a Tikka .243 rifle I am puzzled to find that the comb is too low to fit my cheek when looking through the…
I’ve got my firearms certificate, what rifle should I get?
I've just acquired a firearms certificate and I'm in the market for a nice rifle. I'm a little confused as to what type of rifle, sights and ammunition to go…
Are triplets in deer becoming more common?
When deer stalking recently, in my roe management plan, I needed to cull a doe, and during the gralloch I noted she had been carrying three perfectly formed embrionic young…
Is it possible to shoot two deer with one bullet?
Deer stalking: Since a rifle bullet always goes straight through a deer, is it reasonable to try to shoot two or more with one bullet if they are standing behind…
Why do young deer have spots?
Why do fawns have spots when the young of other animals don’t seem to need them?
Can you tell deer apart by their droppings?
When out stalking is it possible to tell the species and sex of a deer from its droppings?
Can you recommend a good skinning knife?
I'm new to deer stalking and am looking to purchase my first gralloching knife.
Is it neccessary to bleed a deer carcass after shooting it?
I have been told it is not necessary to bleed a deer carcass nowadays because modern high-velocity bullets do the job. Is that so? And if not, what is the…
Will .22 centrefire be enough to humanely kill Muntjac?
I am aware of recent changes to the law allowing Muntjac to be shot with .22 centrefire cartridges that meet certain requirements.
Where can I find rifle shooting tuition?
I have read your articles about accurate shooting but am having difficulty putting the advice into practice on my own. Are there any training courses available where I can get…
What length knife is best for skinning a deer?
Are there any golden rules to stick to when buying a suitable knife and avoiding blades which are a complete waste of time? For instance, what do you make of…
Is it true deer can’t be shot one hour after sunset?
The legal ruling that deer should not be shot one hour after sunset, or before sunrise, has always struck me as odd? Usually it's too dark to see (let alone…
Is there a rule of thumb for using different bullet tips for different deer?
I use only a .243 for muntjac and roe (100gr hollow point), but wonder what I need to use on larger red and sika? What do you recommend for each…
Why can’t I get my usual rifle ammunition?
I am finding it impossible to obtain my usual rifle ammunition locally and the dealer says there's none in the country. Is the government trying to stop us shooting?
Why should I wait before going to find my shot deer?
I have been told that when a deer runs away after the shot, I should wait 10 or 15 minutes before going to look for it. Why is that?