My First Solo Roe Deer Stalk in Scotland | Field to Fork Adventure Christmas Special

[@curmudgeon573]

You did very well indeed. You will be a fine hunter. Humility is an important asset to have in hunting. Leave the head shots for someone else. And never forget that all of us have had our misses. And our mistakes.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

I do genuinely really appreciate this. The trip taught me a lot and head shots will be off the menu now. The only reason I thought about it was that was all I could see at the time. I should have waited, planned better and switched the engine room as soon as it was stood up. Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@davidlandfieldsports]

Well done Alex, it’s a great feeling to stalk your first deer on your own.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Getting there slowly. Back to scotland early Jan

[@GrahamKeane]

Great video , huge learning curve and that is where you sharpen your skills. I always stalk with a camo face net, find it makes it harder to be spotted when moving around and also gives you some extra seconds when the deer do spot you as it makes it harder for them to figure you out.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Graham The next video was a harder pill to swallow so hopefully it will be received well. Good advice on the camo. I now have that packed and ready. I’m off to Scotland for new film in early Jan and then Norway end of Jan. Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@thewelp73]

Great video. Feels such a relief when you know its a clean miss though. I don't take headshots as had the same experience once. So much room for error. Ive passed on loads this season that would have been easy headshots but still glad i made the choice not to shoot.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks mate much appreciated and I can assure you head shots are off the menu. Lesson learned I’ll be off to Scotland next week for some real life practice but I’ve just got to the range at the moment and I’m gonna get some target practising now before I go Alex Also, I’m working hard to grow this incredible community of like-minded hunters and food enthusiasts here on KZbin. If you’d like to support the channel, consider joining as a member! Here’s the link to join: kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin As a member, you’ll get access to: Behind-the-scenes footage Early access to new videos And more perks as the channel continues to grow! Your support means the world to me and helps me create even better content for the channel. Thank you so much! #DeerStalking #FieldToFork #HunterGathererCooking

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks mate much appreciated and I can assure you head shots are off the menu. Lesson learned I’ll be off to Scotland next week for some real life practice but I’ve just got to the range at the moment and I’m gonna get some target practising now before I go Alex Also, I’m working hard to grow this incredible community of like-minded hunters and food enthusiasts here on KZbin. If you’d like to support the channel, consider joining as a member! Here’s the link to join: kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin As a member, you’ll get access to: Behind-the-scenes footage Early access to new videos And more perks as the channel continues to grow! Your support means the world to me and helps me create even better content for the channel. Thank you so much! #DeerStalking #FieldToFork #HunterGathererCooking

[@davidlevine9569]

Hi Alex, I’ve followed you since the firebox days! Great to see your journey progressing. Be careful not to get sucked into the myth of the clean carcass head and neck shooting. Not against it at all and I do it regularly. I’ve got 17 years of stalking and 20 odd years of shooting, even with your amazing progress your personal book of shooting is still in the prologue. Social media and the industry, contentious comment, push clean shooting which for venison production is fine: but it takes experience of marksmanship and absolute familiarity and confidence in your kit through hundreds if not thousands of rounds shot. Walk before run. Love your enthusiasm mate keep it up 🦌👍🏻

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Much appreciated. I woudlt normally go for the head but it was led down when I made the decision 😂 it then stood up and I should have reverted back to engine room. I think I’ll be leaving heads where they are for the time being so fear not. I’m a bit nervous about the next film where it goes wrong but we shall see what happens. I learned a lot…… Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@7979Army]

Man I’m so jealous that’s a beautiful property to stalk. But I can’t complain either where I live here in America. We have a lot of public land but stalking like this is nearly fronded upon with so many preferring hunting from treestands.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Interesting…. My goal is to get over to the USA one day and do some filming there. Thanks for the comment though. Alex Also, I’m working hard to grow this incredible community of like-minded hunters and food enthusiasts here on KZbin. If you’d like to support the channel, consider joining as a member! Here’s the link to join: kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin As a member, you’ll get access to: Behind-the-scenes footage Early access to new videos And more perks as the channel continues to grow! Your support means the world to me and helps me create even better content for the channel. Thank you so much! #DeerStalking #FieldToFork #HunterGathererCooking

[@lawrencegale370]

I agree that it is a lot of fun dragging a dead deer uphill. My hunting buddy and I did two this past season in western PA. I think that the deer there are trained to run downhill before death to add to the fun. My last whitetail doe weighted about 150 lbs so that was worth a couple of trips to the gym. :) Keep up the good work and the videos (warts and all)

[@HunterGathererCooking]

I just wish the batteries hadn’t died as the chat on the way up was hilarious. I’ve made a note to carry more next time 😂 Back up in Scotland next week so hope to show you a new adventure. 7pm tonight my new larder video gets launched if you are interested? It has some moments of madness in it 😂 Alex Also, I’m working hard to grow this incredible community of like-minded hunters and food enthusiasts here on KZbin. If you’d like to support the channel, consider joining as a member! Here’s the link to join: kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin As a member, you’ll get access to: Behind-the-scenes footage Early access to new videos And more perks as the channel continues to grow! Your support means the world to me and helps me create even better content for the channel. Thank you so much! #DeerStalking #FieldToFork #HunterGathererCooking

[@tulours]

Thats a brilliant video. You did really well for a first time.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks mate. I had some great help! Thoroughly enjoyed the few days there

[@philelmes]

Real world stalking. Something you don't see a lot of on KZbin. I've just started my journey into centre fires, stalking and shooting, and it's redreshing to see things go sideways as it's not something that is straightforward. Mishaps happen, and it's good to see how others adapt and overcome.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Phil If you thought this was real the next film on New Year’s Day is going to get even more real! I’m sorting it now so hope to be on time for NYDay. Really appreciate the feedback though. Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@cameronduveax282]

great video. best one yet!!

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Cam. I really appreciate that

[@stephenhankey688]

That was great and very brave to film it in its entirety, and of course learning things on every stalk, because everyone is different, i no i do, and ive been out few times in the last 26years.ATB.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Stephen. I wanted to give a true reflection of what happened, not just the perfect bits of that makes sense. I’m ok with learning and making mistakes, I assure you I’m the type of person that tried to learn from each one. The next film doesn’t go to plan at all. I hope I get same support in that one too. Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@marks1014]

Don’t forget that you have sticks in your hand that you can use for support when walking. You don’t have to try to balance on one leg. Use what you have available to you.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Very good point! Thank you! 🤩

[@QuebecZulu24]

Well done, great video. Just watch the end of your barrel when your crawling forward, looked like it came in contact with the ground a couple of times

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks pal! Much appreciated. No issues with the barrel luckily. New video out tonight at 7pm about my new larder if you are interested

[@gimlet61cotswoldlad38]

Glad you managed to get one and learn some valuable lessons. The good thing about quad sticks is they can be used like a monopod if a quick set up is required, I would suggest setting yourself a time say 3 or 4 seconds from deploy to target acquisition and dry fire. You can also utilise what's around, fence posts, trees etc, the practice will help with muscle memory, making it easier as you go. Don't forget, the wind decides your approach, noise and smell get taken by the wind but looking at the footage there was little sign of wind on this occasion. Final comment made by James is one that should be taken seriously, as to why don't they shoot many on this slope? Pulling the trigger is the easy bit, extraction should be always in your mind, luckily for you it was a Roe that could have been bagged and carried out, if a larger deer and by yourself it would have been a different story. Keep going Alex, practice makes perfect and these things happen naturally, good luck.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks (sorry I don’t know your name) this is really kind and good advice. The irony was at the beginning of the day we spoke about a shot like this and it then turned out to be THE shot. I think if we had to we could have driven down or walked back up the dean to a lesser gradient. James was amazing he let me make a lot of mistakes, I of course checked in with him on a few things but the experience was incredible. I’m a bit nervous about putting the next film up where it doesn’t go to plan but I hope it comes across from the right place. I wish the shot had been better but I’m glad I was with James to guide me through it. Hope you are having a great Christmas Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@Wes243]

Well done pal great to have followed your journey and see you progress to this stalk keep up the great work just be careful of that muzzle when crawling looking forward to the next video 😊

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Wes! A few people have mentioned the muzzle, did it look like it was in the dirt? I really appreciate the support. I’m now trying to work out which direction to take the channel and in an ideal work how on earth to make some money from it 😂

[@callumhepworth-smith6376]

One tip: Buy a bipod and be more careful dragging your muzzle through grass if crawling... it only take a small piece of debris to create over pressure and cause a big issue. Learn to tack and mark your animal after the shot, saves you hunting around searching if you can mark it.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Callum. Much appreciated.

[@cameronduveax282]

you really get a feel for how difficult stalking can be some times.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Mate so hard. I learned how much noise I make and how slow you need to move at times. It was a real eye opener

[@Matt-f6w4b]

Fantastic video Alex. Long form video is so engaging and you have done a great job of putting it together and telling the story. I'm really happy you kept the headshot bit in. 2 weeks ago I had a long conversation with my shooting coach about this. Then practiced on some static targets to see for myself. I got my answer that session, and so glad I had the conversation and practical time. I'm really impressed with the video mate, well done. You must of put alot of time into the editing. Congratulations

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks for this. It was loads of fun editing switching back and forth from FPV and rear view. Here’s to many more :)

[@rodneygroom5345]

Get the 5th leg for your sticks it transforms them

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Yeah? I’ll give that a go. I’ve heard mixed reviews so far. Thank you though

[@rodneygroom5345]

@HunterGathererCooking it's awesome once you get the hang of it and you only use it when you need to otherwise leave it folded in.

[@thewelp73]

I can’t be bothered taking and setting up that 5th leg. I find quads plenty stable enough out to 250. And very rarely shoot out to even 200yds

[@HunterGathererCooking]

@@thewelp73 i have heard this a lot tbf

[@firstglass1]

Good honest film, very enjoyable.Thank you.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks very much I really appreciate that! 🦌

[@daddybeargrills]

Loved this video Alex, great insight to the stalk. What a beautiful place that is.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Wayne. It was spectacular up there! Definitely want to go back again one day

[@alanarmer8069]

Looking forward to it Alex 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Not long now. If you are available at 7pm on the 25th we can all watch together and chat (via txt)

[@davesmith1625]

Loved this 👍🏼

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks so so much I really appreciate that! 😊

[@alanarmer8069]

Great film Alex ,really enjoyed it 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Alan. Day 2 goes very differently…….

[@tobyread4512]

Roesack and a decent headtorch. And pick your shots with regard to recovery. As others have said, just a roe. But even they get heavy after a while.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

The irony was the head-torch was in my bag, in the car 😂) a roe sack is a good shout though! Will definitely be looking at those now. Thanks Toby, good advice. I’m looking forward to Scotland and Norway now! Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@BangtoBite]

Simple rules you learn the hard way 😂 1 make sure it drops where you can park the truck next to it 2 Dont shoot the Big Bastard when your on your own . The tailgate is a big lift for 130lbs floppy dead weight

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Haaaaaaaaaaaa love this!!!!!!!! Thank you pal Alex

[@tommustoe5672]

Careful of that muzzle when crawling. Don't want any shit getting in there. Great video so far, goes to show stalking isn't just turning up and popping one like most of these youtubers show. Hard work and many miles walking.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks pal. Muzzle was ok I think in this one but it’s good advice. I learned so much from this trip especially how much noise I can make and how slow I can be 😂

[@tommustoe5672]

@HunterGathererCooking slow is smooth, smooth is fast! One of the best sayings i have heard from men who kill much bigger targets than deer!

[@sparkplugsteve402]

In that terrain i would invest a portable winch if you have red on there as well.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Haaa the irony of this….. so we had a winch in the car but I think James was teaching me a valuable lesson. I’m going to look at row sacks and slings too. Thanks Steve. Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@stevewright3154]

Good honest video, practice makes perfect, perhaps a face mask/ veil might help when on the final approach. Well done. Lovely area you’ve got there.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks Steve. I can’t wait to be back

[@husqvarnavantuijn3629]

Like the video!What kind off bbq you have?

[@HunterGathererCooking]

It’s the new Somerset grill go. www.somersetgrill.com/?sca_ref=4784569.MKMIrPcT7D An absolutely amazing bit of kit

[@LeoArdenDA]

What's the difference between stalk and hunt?

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Great question…. I kinda knew it was a country origin thing but this was what I found on Google. If anyone else can wade in I would be grateful. The term deer hunting is used in North America to describe the hunting strategy of deer without using hunting dogs, but in Britain and Ireland, the term generally refers to the pursuit of deer with scent hounds and unarmed pursuers, typically on horseback. The hunter is called a game stalker. Neve have I used hounds or horses though 😂 I guess the term evolved and stuck? Alex P.s. I’m really trying to grow my KZbin community so if you would like to support, here is the link to join as a member. I’m looking to add more and more to these memberships as the channel grows. kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin

[@rodneygroom5345]

The stalk can also be the sneaking into range part of the adventure. Translating to american is hard but I think it's normally referred to as still hunting or spot and stalk. Happy to be corrected though🤔

[@tulours]

I’d say hunting is general term and there are many forms of hunting. Stalking refers to the practice of being on foot actively pursuing an animal rather than say being in a high seat. Great vid

[@jasondoyle6061]

Traditionally in the UK "hunting" would always have been to hounds and "stalking" would be the spot and stalk of deer . Over recent years the words have become somewhat interchangeable.

[@matthewkeen7718]

Any chance you could recommend a good outfitter to hunt red stag in scotland.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

I do! Thom Wells or Pete Gibbon huntergatherercooking.co.uk/field-to-fork contact details are all on there Alex Also, I’m working hard to grow this incredible community of like-minded hunters and food enthusiasts here on KZbin. If you’d like to support the channel, consider joining as a member! Here’s the link to join: kzbin.info/door/dFDMz4wVDQ-ytrLobvxPMQjoin As a member, you’ll get access to: Behind-the-scenes footage Early access to new videos And more perks as the channel continues to grow! Your support means the world to me and helps me create even better content for the channel. Thank you so much! #DeerStalking #FieldToFork #HunterGathererCooking

[@FajarElla-i2l]

Thanks for the forecast! I have a quick question: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How should I go about transferring them to Binance?

[@HunterGathererCooking]

You need to find the purple flower in the wood but not the one with yellow speckles, it has to be the one with the white speckles, you then take that to the muffin man, yes the muffin man, he lives on Drury Lane. Once you are there you will receive a key which you will need to take to Neverland and as everyone knows, you fly in the sky to the second star on the right, and straight on till morning! Good luck pal!

[@gimlet61cotswoldlad38]

@@HunterGathererCooking 😂🤣😂

[@paulthomas8510]

Put your bipod in the straps on bottom of chest harness safer there

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Great shout!!! Thank you for that! I’ve actually just got the new Kuiu bino pack so will be figuring out what goes where but that bino pod was getting a real pain where it was, same for the knife. Much appreciated Paul. Alex

[@paulthomas8510]

@ took the right hand pouch off it was a pain in the arse to shoulder the rifle.

[@teignghost]

That is the quickest subscribe and unsubscribe I've done on a hunting channel, you were doing so well until you decided to head shoot, there can be no way you can be 100% sure you missed that deer and didn't blow its jaw off, I guess it is how you have been taught. Good luck in your future hunts, just think of thee welfare of the deer first, second is meat loss.

[@HunterGathererCooking]

Thanks so so much I really appreciate that! 😊

[@tulours]

I don’t no anyone who’s a professional deer manager who won’t admit to making a mistake. As long as you learnt your lesson and took your medicine. No harm no foul mate.

[@williecosgrove]

8,31 All the best of clothes and gear and still havent got a clue You can spend ALOT of money buying all the latest high dollar bullshit but it still wont make you a PROPPER HUNTER

[@HunterGathererCooking]

💯 agree Willie! ❤️

[@pinkfoothunter1]

a bit harsh, but I know what you mean, bin the thermal spotter, you will never learn to stalk using that, dont take head shots, only take shots where you are 100% certain of a good shot, wear a face covering, stalk slower and glass more