Hunting Exmoor Giants

[@johnclark1925]

Nice to see Paul the lad with the Enfield again and Charlie’s shot was outstanding.

[@philipsquire9056]

That was a difficult shot well taken. Well done Charlie. Another very enjoyable production from this channel.

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks Phil, appreciate the comment!

[@tonylowry4146]

Great film Peter, Always glad to help when needed.

[@peterjones4442]

Thank you Tony, that's much appreciated.

[@theessexhunter1305]

I was shouting shoot it quick....well done to the Shooter. Stay safe Peter

[@peterjones4442]

Likewise! Its not often you get that all unfolding on camera! As ever, thanks for the comment.

[@Nebula_Ultra]

Another absolutely fantastic film.

[@peterjones4442]

Much appreciated thanks.

[@Siritos]

Brilliant video Peter, well done.

[@peterjones4442]

Appreciate the feedback, thanks.

[@patricksharman2071]

I love these videos I live close to exmoor and have seen many red deer have always wanted to find antlers have yet to find any. These hunts look like a lot of fun would love to go one day and just see what it's like even not shooting I would be happy just to be there

[@Paul-kf1ws]

Good to see another film 🎥 out

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks Paul. Another one to follow in just a few weeks.

[@peterjones4442]

Big thank you to Paul Symons and fellow club members for making this such a fun event!

[@Nebula_Ultra]

Almost bought a 6.5 prc myself recently. But.. I went with a .308 haha! Ammo availability was the deciding factor. I need to spend a lot of time on the range to build up proficiency and the ammo for 6.5 prc was just too expensive.

[@peterjones4442]

Well you know my thoughts on the .308, you are never going to go far wrong with an iconic choice like that. Thanks for watching.

[@cypherthepro]

I'm not usually one to comment on another's shooting but well done there Charlie. Not an likeable angle and being so close, nice one.

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks Cameron for the comment.

[@maxwelm7408]

I took my 14 point red stag with my .375 H&H magnum. All the other deer with my .308 and .223 for muntjac

[@peterjones4442]

Blimmey! That's a fabulous, but unusual calibre (.375 H&H) in the UK.

[@maxwelm7408]

@@peterjones4442 trust me it’s one fabulous round.again it’s all about shot placement as well.

[@echobravo1105]

I really thought that one was going to run before he got the shot off. Well timed and well placed. I have a question about UK stalking though, how much of the meat does the hunter actually keep? I'm potentially interested in taking this up to add to my spearfishing hobby, but my main reason would be to fill the freezer, is this viable in the UK?

[@davewebber3330]

I have shot many deer in the south west and to call them giants is a it over the top go to Norfolk if you want a big stag

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks for watching and for he comment Dave, interestingly the club has also hunted in Norfolk where there are undoubtedly some big beasts, in my experience, not quite as large as in Exmoor though.

[@davidgendron1953]

Hmmmm interesting, these are I’m sure big deers, but really nothing compare to our moose up here in the Yukon! I’ve shot lots of moose with 30-06, even my biggest one that yield over 300kg of dressed meat! Good video as usual! Nice shooting and nice meat!!

[@peterjones4442]

Thanks David, Agreed, they're not as big as Moose, in fact the club has hunted Moose in Norway, so we have some experience of these monsters. Even so, I don't believe they are big as in the Yukon. Click here to watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZXdhnd-opp0oaM Thanks for the comment!

[@starwarsraul13]

What grain bullet do you use?

[@davidgendron1953]

@@starwarsraul13 me? 180gr TTSX, 180gr nosler partition or the like!!

[@peterjones4442]

@@starwarsraul13 thanks for the question, personally when using a .308 for deer I tend to go with a 150 grain Federal Soft Point, I believe Charlie was using a Hornady 150 grain.

[@starwarsraul13]

@@peterjones4442 thank you for the reply!

[@Shoorter]

How come shot it low in neck ?

[@alanarmer8069]

👍👍🦌🦌👍👍

[@scottkaercher1733]

I shoot a 7mm mag thats a cannon and i shoot a 308 to.

[@MUSICLORDShq]

You don't have food, you're hungry because you shot a beast?

[@peterjones4442]

I am not sure I understand what you are saying?

[@Sidenotch44]

My my God there's really nothing to brag about I mean you shot the deer with a 308 like it 20 ft LOL I'm I'm surprised the deer didn't do a backflip that close

[@shaunpreston2839]

Exmoor shooting deer? I'm here rite know the locals won't like that! Hope there's some left for boxing day!

[@peterjones4442]

Trust me Shaun, there are plenty to go around. Added to which the local foresters are very happy to see a few shot.

[@shaunpreston2839]

@@peterjones4442 I know mate I'm an ex gamekeeper and I don't actually agree with hunting hounds to deer! Some good stags on that moor I actually enjoy watching them in the valley near brendon!

[@redjackdeer5154]

Killing , strange life , you talk about it, enjoy it , laugh at it, but alas it is waiting for you , rather apt

[@peterjones4442]

I imagine you must be a vegan fo which I have some respect, personally, I think vegans and hunters have more in common than you might first imagine.

[@redjackdeer5154]

@@peterjones4442 I’m not a vegan 🌱, why ?, what price the kill, did you feel good. Do you ever have enough .

[@peterjones4442]

@@redjackdeer5154 I am sorry, perhaps I misunderstand you. Are you saying that you harming the environment by only eating intensively farmed meat that is killed for you by others, whilst criticising those that harvest their own wild, sustainable, free-range, non-intensively farmed alternatives, whilst simultaneously lowering their CO2 footprint and improving biodiversity? I'm sure I must have that wrong, no one could be that hypocritical.

[@redjackdeer5154]

@@peterjones4442 I have my feelings and you have yours. I can respect that . I just want to say that when you look at your comments it is surely obvious you are trying to justify killing and it fails miserably.

[@ibuntic6]

Using scope on 30m🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@peterjones4442]

Sorry Igor, I am lost, what are you referring to?

[@brandoneloff5255]

Only thumbs up here is for the butcher!

[@peterjones4442]

I am intrigued Brandon, why is that?

[@brandoneloff5255]

@@peterjones4442 was a bad shot!

[@peterjones4442]

@@brandoneloff5255 please tell us, where would you have placed your shot, because every other person that has commented has congratulated Charlie on a great shot.

[@brandoneloff5255]

@@peterjones4442 on that angle the best shot would have been a chest shot. He had 2 opportunities on broadside but he was too fidgety and not ready.. The shooter never looked comfortable with the shot so in my opinion a neck shot is higher risk than a chest shot.

[@peterjones4442]

@@brandoneloff5255 you must appreciate that a chest shot at that angle would have resulted in the bullet travelling through the deer and exiting at the rear end, in which case your thumbs up for the butcher would have been a bit redundant. Thanks to Charlie's shot placement, the butcher (Paul incidentally) had something to work with. I think we'll have to agree to disagree on this one, but thanks for watching nonetheless.

[@fillthefreezer8413]

why waste so much meat with a neck shot? you're close enough that a head shot is super easy, and if you're not inclined towards that, behind the shoulder always provides a more efficient and less wasteful shot.

[@alandown8499]

Absolutely shocking leave the deer alone ! This isn’t a sport !

[@alandown8499]

I live in north devon and enjoy going out seeing the deer .

[@robbiecarswell4566]

You don't have to click on the video. But you should take the time to read up on the importance of deer management, and how it maintains a healthy herd. Plenty of information out there to educate yourself. And I can guarantee as a hunter, that nobody has a greater appreciation and respect for these glorious beasts than us.

[@peterjones4442]

Hi Alan, thanks for watching, however, before you cast judgement, can I recommend that you read DEFRA's deer management strategy, you may find it enlightening. Here's a link: consult.defra.gov.uk/team-trees/consultation-on-proposals-for-the-deer-management/supporting_documents/Deer%20management%20strategy%20consultation%20.pdf

[@johnnieforbes1618]

Another fantastic bit of herd management and selection by qualified deer stalkers further supporting breeding to protect the other deer who would have been potentially maimed by those sharp tine less antlers

[@peterjones4442]

@@johnnieforbes1618 thanks for watching and for your support.