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This Month’s Articles & Reviews
Jonty Drew writes this month's Almanac and shares his belief in holding back in September and urges a visit to the Isle of Purbeck.
In deer stalking, August reprsents a prelude of things to come. Peter Jones offers some advice on how to approach the weeks ahead.
So, folks, this is it! The moment that we have all been waiting for. The Roe rut!
After a wet start to the summer, what does June hold in store for deer stalkers?
May is one of the best months of the year to be Roebuck Stalking.
Peter Jones reveals details of changes to FSA guidelines in the issuing of Large Game Meat Hygiene Certificates and applauds the recent announcment by the Scottish Game Keepers Association.
Early Spring can be a mixed blessing for professional deer stalkers, Peter Jones explains why.
As much as I enjoy Christmas, and with three small children its difficult not to get swept up in the excitement, I must confess a readiness to return to work and some sense of normality by January.
By the time the Christmas decorations come down, I am ready to be back in the field. That said, January is a hard month. It is the coldest month of the year in the UK and despite having passed the shortest day, the hours of daylight are still fleeting, as are the remaining weeks during which we can cull females.
As far as the environment and your health are concerned, eating venison this Christmas is a complete 'no brainer'.
Professional deer stalker Peter S Jones reveals why deer appear to vanish the moment that the ‘open season’ gets underway.