Fieldsports Britain - the magic of sika

The secretive sika deer is hardy, clever and adaptable - and could already be well on the way to becoming the dominant deer species in Scotland. We dig deep into the sika’s success in the launch of a major new series, with Part 1 of A Year in the Life of Sika. Plus David has the news on the news stump, and James brings you the best hunting videos on KZbin in Hunting KZbin. It’s all in this week’s #FieldsportsBritain
Here are the links to the individual items in this week’s show:
▶ A Year in the Life of Sika, part 1
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To learn more about the Hornady Outfitter copper alloy round go to www.hornady.com/
For the thermal kit seen in this film, check out www.scottcount... and www.hikmicrote...
For thermal drone surveys visit www.bhwildlife...
▶ Fieldsports News
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Links:
Wild claims about lead in game - wildjustice.or...
More capercaillie cash for RSPB - cairngorms.co....
Scottish snare ban goes ahead - www.scottishga...
Brian May quits RSPCA - / daza0f3shiu
Angling Trust battle invaders - anglingtrust.n...
Europe to target wolves - www.consilium....
Black grouse relocation - apigateway.agi...
Hinkley Point fish kill fears - www.newcivilen... and www.edfenergy....
Coyote snatches Tommy Lee’s dog - / dauemgijrvx
▶ Other links
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Fieldsports Competitions FieldsportsCom...
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DA Targets bit.ly/da-targets
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▶ Hunting KZbin
For the films in this week's Hunting KZbin, go to our playlist Hunting KZbin, episode 775: • Hunting KZbin, episo...
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[@gushlergushler]

It is always a pleasure with Niall on the show.

[@littledavey2169]

I could sit and listen to Mr Rowntree all day he is so passionate about what he does. TOP MAN 🤙🦊

[@stephenhankey688]

Superb filming in the Highlands, and second to none knowledge of your man,Niall rowantree .great stuff.

[@JCZ_888]

Love Neil’s superb knowledge on deer and the break down of which deer to take.

[@paulm8392]

Very enjoyable piece on Sika. Great stalking & management review.

[@borisfargo1290]

Nial really is an expert and true professional

[@meurigprice8547]

Brilliant episode this week.great work Charlie and team .

[@paulhickman8668]

Tremendous stuff from Niall, he never disappoints. Thanks.

[@jeremymoss1117]

Mr Rowntree, you speak with authority and experience. And you’re great at these actual wildlife programmes. Mr Packham could learn quite a lot from watching your videos. 👍👍👍

[@georgehardy1148]

Cheers Charlie and the team

[@davidmcgrath9581]

I just love this channel , the work that goes into it is outstanding ! Cheers from across the pond☘

[@gavinCZ]

Great episode as always folks! That sika video was exceptional 👏

[@manatoa1]

These deer series are so good!

[@cameronduveax282]

Great video Charlie. I am just starting my deer stalking journey, looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@Finanseal.]

Brilliant content, looking forward to the rest. Best video so far. Well done on sika, learnt a lot and hopefully more to gain.

[@bagheadbaby]

One of the best videos you’ve put up for a while! Brilliant!

[@EnholmesHall]

An absolutely excellant programme and really informative.

[@stubear2000]

Thanks Charlie and team! Keep up the good work!

[@joetruth5924]

We have had Japanese sika on the eastern shore of Maryland since they were introduced in the early 1900’s. They adapted well to the pine forests and the marshes. Originally in one county they have expanded their range and they now inhabit eight counties. For those of us who hunted them back in the 1970’s we were ridiculed for hunting those “ little dog sized deer” instead of our native whitetails. Today we have hunters from neighboring states paying huge sums of money to guides just for a chance to bag a sika. We are fortunate here to have two great deer species to hunt.

[@TheSpaniel1]

brilliant film, thank you for sharing

[@nigelappleton2963]

Another great show.

[@stephenbainbridge4727]

Fantastic content.

[@TK-ul4sy]

Great Sika film. Should probably have a trigger warning for those of us who shoot in the Highlands in summer… this video may contain midges. I’m itching just watching it 🤣

[@Parfashrek]

Really enjoyed this

[@richardwilliamson3624]

OMG I live in Rosehall. We have Sika on the Croft and they were barking earlier this evening! There’s dozens of them around at the moment. Great video but can I please just point out the flow country is nowhere near Rosehall. It’s a good hours drive away. 👍

[@harrymcgeary2659]

We in Ireland love sika. Do sika stalking in the Wicklow mountains and you’ll never bother going red stalking in the highlands again. The two don’t compare. Sika by far the best deer to stalk.

[@Doncorleone44]

Although the question has to be asked that are the sika in Ireland actually true Japanese sika or simply a watered down version, I’d say the latter

[@stevefoy4614]

DA targets many thanks Charlie & co

[@eddiefinney8509]

DATargets cheers Charlie 👍👏

[@MaxTripney]

I live outside ardgay near rosehall I see sika deer almost every day

[@GavinM161]

Scotland is beautiful as it is. The Scottish government is going to ruin it. But another excellent film with Niall, looking forward to the full series. If any other company was failing so blatantly to do what they were funded to do they would be kicked out. Yet the RSPB is handed yet another huge amount of tax payer money while the capercaillie continues to decline.

[@mickphilp9]

wll done all

[@PW-jk3qj]

Advert for shooting show - I won't go while there's a ban on hunting outfitters

[@bekabeka71]

Being the wolves back 😂 if there were anyone in the first place

[@huntnorth5744]

Absolute conflict of interests trying to control deer populations with guests. Thanks for proving my point

[@davidsammels2124]

That’s a real waste of money giving three million to the R. S .P. C. A 🤔😳 just employ four game keepers 🤔