Hardcore Scotland Deer Stalking

[@jon1801]

Glad to see a Scottish angle evolving finally. Stalking in that country is entirely different to other parts of the UK.

[@peterjones4442]

That's agreed, perhaps one of the finest places in the world to hunt. Thanks for the vote of support.

[@Nebula_Ultra]

Wonderful. Just what I was in the mood for.

[@peterjones4442]

Appreciate your support!

[@Turboweasel001]

This is awesome!! I miss stalking with you guys!! I hope to come back soon

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks Jo, you are always welcome!

[@fillthefreezer8413]

Why is Scottish deerstalking so complicated when it comes to property access, expensive stalking fees, and a litany of guides and unnecessary regulations. Crazy how 99% of these estates don't allow unguided hunting, which is such a shame of the UK hunting populations, in a country with zero public land. And they wonder why they have too many deer in so many corners of the country.

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks for your comment, in truth I think it is probably quite hard for these estates to pay for themselves and so sporting returns have to be maximised. I am no economist but perhaps a little less taxation would result in a lot more good will and more affordable stalking.

[@fillthefreezer8413]

@@peterjones4442 stations down in NZ make the same excuses. But it doesn't make sense. Without the guides, super expensive lodging and all the other amenities that really aren't necessary, the price for the hunter drops dramatically, yet the station can still make plenty of money. All you really need is a tent, a little shed to hang the deer up after being shot, and a decent backpack to carry the animal out. You'll also find you'd be able to get a much larger volume of hunters onto the estates throughout the year, meaning greater predative pressure on deer herds, and more natural behavior.

[@SC-vz9ie]

Irrespective of the issue of unsupervised individuals running around on private land with firearms, the main reason why guides are needed in Scotland is for the safety of the visitor. The Scottish climate and terrain is often severe. One slip can lead to a twisted ankle, or worse. Couple that with lack of phone signal, and the situation can quickly become life threatening. Shooting a deer is the (relatively) easy part. Extraction, and getting home safely, is much more difficult. I’ve been caught in a blizzard where my guide and I were lucky to make it back. Even recently, two of us had to drag a hind more than a mile across burns and down sharp inclines because the quad bike couldn’t make it up the hill. It was a dangerous and exhausting experience. That’s why I always go shooting in Scotland with a guide, and why I’ll happily pay for the privilege!

[@peterjones4442]

@@fillthefreezer8413 and what about providing an income and local jobs to rural economies.

[@abrahamtomahawk]

My 2 cents on this topic: A proportion of estate income comes from venison sales, it must be dealt with by someone trained to deal hygienically with it as a food product. The guides invariably are trained. Also in terms of herd management, an estate stalker will get the guest onto an appropriate animal, rather than the biggest etc. Also unlike some of the hunting stations in NZ, there's hill walkers relatively all over the place in Scotland. The guides know where to go and the impact of the walkers. It does also provide local employment (plus tradition). There's lots more to it, and it's not perfect, but those are some of my thoughts.

[@CountydeerstalkingCoUk]

Thanks to professional stalkers Ben & Colin and members of the Capreolus club for a great trip and for their patience in putting up with me continually thrusting a camera in their faces!

[@mattyallen3396]

The Uk. Its steep!! Nz. Hold my beer

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks for watching Matty, Scotland has certainly got its fair share of dramatic scenery.

[@mariemccann5895]

Pretty arrogant to ask "what is the biggest mistake MOST people make"!

[@Uiurmot]

Had more interest Then Colin taking & you edited it out 👎🏻

[@Paul-kf1ws]

Good film, did well to get into them from below. Paul@testvalleyvenison

[@CountydeerstalkingCoUk]

Thanks Paul, for sure, there is a reason why I was filming from further down the hill!