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– Learning Centre –
Welcome to the Learning Centre of The Deer Stalking HUB. Here you will find a wealth of information scribed by members of The Deer HUB team, deer industry experts and Deer HUB members. Check out our Latest Articles below or search for articles by subject by clicking on the links in the right hand column.
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Latest Articles
10 Rifle Skills for Deer Stalkers
Let’s take a look at why it’s important for deer stalkers to schedule in some time to develop their rifle skills. Becoming an accomplished stalker, requires development in 5 main areas: fieldcraft, deer anatomy and behaviour, working to best practices, carcase handling and rifle handling skills. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, honing your rifle skills can make a significant difference in ensuring an ethical and successful hunt. Let’s look [...]
How to avoid being ‘caught short’ when deer stalking
I’ve been wanting to write this article for many years now. It’s about a subject many people just don’t think about and there’s no easy or sensitive way to approach it. It’s never been written about before to my knowledge, probably for good reason.. In the countryside there are no toilets. NONE. For people stalking in the afternoon/evening, it's not so much of an issue I guess - but for deer stalkers setting out [...]
Effective deer management for landowners
Wild deer are a highly valued part of our natural heritage and are increasing in number and geographic range in the UK. Deer are a natural asset and integral to our countryside. At the same time, these positive values need to be balanced against the considerable negative impacts that deer often have on agriculture, forestry, woodlands and the wider environment. Deer Species and Populations in the UK Six species of deer exist in the [...]
The Muntjac Diaries | Meat eating Muntjac?
Deer are herbivores correct? Well, yes this is absolutely correct, however there are increasing reports of deer being seen eating meat as part of their diet. Now, I cannot see Muntjac becoming deadly predators prowling around our woodlands, but they have been allegedly seen eating carrion such a dead chicks and hatchlings, rabbits and even squirrels. If this is true of the Muntjac, this will obviously raise serious alarm bells, as they are occasionally [...]
