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Before going out stalking you will be asked to shoot at a target to ensure that you are comfortable with the rifle and that the rifle is accurate. Targets are positioned usually at a distance of 100 metres. Our game keeper knows the best places to walk up to locate your deer depending on wind direction and prevailing conditions. Please note that the deer are wild and we cannot guarantee that there will always be an opportunity for a shot. Fallow deer stalking is mainly done on our lower ground which consists of a very diverse habitat including meadows, woods, scrubs rocky outcrops and moor. Fallow deer stalking days tend to be a bit shorter than red deer stalking days and could be a nice to days of red deer hill stalking or walked-up rough shooting. Once the fallow deer have been located, our game keeper will select a buck or doe that, in his opinion, is suitable to be culled. Once you have reached a suitable distance from the group the selected buck, doe or calf will be described to you. When the target is standing correctly a shot can be taken. After a successful shot has been taken your deer will be collected by our game keeper and brought to our deer larder. Accommodation is available on our estate for sporting holidays, both in The Farmhouse and in the Ardbeg Cottage. If you are interested in stalking, please contact us here. |
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