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Stalking Equipment
Over the years, County deer stalking has tested products and developed relationships with leading industry suppliers. We have negotiated special rates for our clients and are able to supply the following CDS endorsed products at competitive rates:
Swarovski optics –In our opinion, Swarovski products represent the best that the industry has to offer. We supply the full range of Swarovski rifle scopes including the Z3, Z5, Z6(i), Z8(i), the new dS and the X5 long range as well as binoculars, spotting scopes and accessories. CDS is a premier dealer of Swarovski Optiks - please call James Mott on 0203 981 0159 for a competive price. We deliver all over the UK.
Viper-flex Shooting Sticks - Rock steady shooting rest, CDS professional stalkers use these shooting sticks on a daily basis. Users of simple split stick and tripod systems will find that the Quadpod will dramatically improve accuracy and enable you to shoot accurately at longer range. They are quick to deploy and are in fact so stable, that you can pretty much zero a rifle with them!! Viper-flex Elite £179 and Viper-flex Journey (travel model) £265
Rifles – We supply Sako, Tikka, Mauser, Sauer, Merkel and Blaser rifles £POA
For stalking equipment or help and advice on anything from choosing rifle calibres to the best optics, or to ask for a price list, simply contact James Mott weekdays between 9-5pm on 020 3981 0159 or email:
Deer Stalking UK
County Deer Stalking is a LANTRA and UK Rural Skills 'Approved Training Provider'. We offer accompanied deer stalking, deer stalker training and courses throughout the UK for both beginners and experienced deer stalkers.
As well as providing infield training and hunting experience, we also deliver the Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) a nationally recognised, LANTRA and UK Rural Skills Accredited deer stalking course, that offers a unique level of practical and theory-based training either online or one-to-one in the field.
The PDS1 deer stalking qualification is available throughout the UK and is perfect for those interested in becoming 'trained hunters'. It is also viewed by the police as a significant first step in obtaining a UK firearms certificate, or variation to an existing certificate to shoot deer.
If you'd like to learn more about Deer Stalking Qualifications follow this link: deer-stalking-qualifications
To discover more about the PDS1 Certificate and to enrol on the course. Simply follow this link to the 'UK Shooting & Hunting Academy': deer-stalking-course
As well as offering training, we have numerous opportunities to stalk deer throughout the South of England, with over twenty fabulous estates located in Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire, Kent, Suffolk and Gloucestershire. Our estates feature all year round deer stalking for all six of the UK's wild species of deer, Roe, Fallow, Sika, Red, Muntjac and CWD.
Hunting deer is a great way to harvest a wild, sustainable, free-range, non-intensively farmed food source. All shot deer are inspected and prepared for human consumption in line with FSA guidelines and where possible, we encourage guests to take away their own shot venison.
We also offer bespoke packages for UK and overseas-visitors which can be put together at short notice. We are able to assist with hotels, airport transfers and UK hunting permits.
Booking
To book deer stalking in the UK simply email:
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are available throughout the year and are the perfect present for anyone with a love for the great outdoors. Simply call: 020 3981 0159 or email:
Introduction to UK Deer Stalking Package £295*
This introductory package is ideal for anyone wishing to learn more about the basic principles of UK deer stalking and experience their first live stalk.
Package includes:
- Interactive teaching and tuition on safe rifle handling, shot placement and marksmanship, along with shooting practice using a deer legal, full bore rifle, on life-size deer targets.
- An accompanied stalk outing
- Refreshments, rifle & equipment hire and ammunition.
For those wishing to obtain a deer stalking certificate, we also offer the 'Proficient Deer Stalker Course Level 1' (PDS1) a LANTRA & UKRS Accredited course that is nationally recognised and perfect for beginners and those new to deer stalking. For more information, follow this link: proficient-stalker
Introduction to UK Deer Stalking 2 stalk overnight £495*
This package offers the beginner the chance to receive some structured training and deer stalking experience in an extended overnight visit.
Package includes:
- 2 hours of interactive instruction and tuition by a LANTRA approved training provider on safe rifle handling, shot placement and marksmanship, along with shooting practice using a deer legal, full bore rifle on life-size deer targets
- 3 hour evening and 3 hour morning accompanied stalk
- Refreshments, rifle & equipment hire and ammunition.
Please Note: For those travelling and requiring overnight accommodation, we have a list of tried and tested hotels and B&B’s - please ask for details.
Experienced Hunter 2 stalk overnight £395*
Join CDS for an extended stalking session covering an evening and morning stalk.
Package includes
- Zero session on life-size deer targets
- 3 hour evening and 3 hour morning accompanied stalk
- Refreshments, rifle & equipment hire and ammunition
Please Note: For those travelling and requiring overnight accommodation, we have a list of tried and tested hotels and B&B’s - please ask for details.
Booking
To book your UK deer stalking experience, please email:
*Please note, cost excludes trophy fees - Click on our terms-conditions for details.
To learn how to become a 'Trained Hunter' via a convenient online, e-learning platform and for more courses & masterclasses on deer stalking & hunting, please follow this link to the 'UK Shooting & Hunting Academy': huntingacademy
Deer Stalking Outings
At County Deer Stalking we provide first class deer stalking throughout the year, over thousands of acres of picturesque countryside. We have deer stalking in East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Kent and Cambridgeshire and our grounds are frequented by all six of the UK's wild species of deer - Roe, Red, Fallow, Sika, Muntjac and CWD. Several exotic species are also available to hunt within a superb English deer park environment.
Prices for Deer Stalking start at just £155-00 + vat* for a 3 hour stalk outing and cover the cost of the outing and your guide. For those without a rifle, use of the 'Estate Rifle' and ammunition is completely FREE.
NB: *See our: terms-conditions for more information. CDS reserves the right to adjudt prices during busy times of year.
We also offer structured deer stalker training in the form of the superb Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate Level 1 (PDS1 Certificate) Click here for more details: pds1-proficient-deer-stalker-certificate If you'd like to get started in the world of deer stalking, this is the best way to do it and is perfect for beginners or those new to deer stalking.
For overseas and business clients we can provide bespoke packages, organise local accomodation and advise on the transport of firearms.
The hunting itself takes place at one of our picturesque private estates, either at first light or at dusk and is predominantly carried out on foot, with some periods spent in 'high seats' or at static points if required.
We want you to have an enjoyable and memorable outing deer stalking and so are very happy to accommodate your needs, be it in terms of the species of deer that you would like to hunt, or the manner in which you would like to do it. We aim that all deer stalking should be carried out in a safe, relaxed and friendly manner. However, we also aim to be professional and humane and will strive to stalk deer according to Best Practice Guildlines for Deer Management.
Finally, we will do everything we can to insure that you are successful however, we are proud of the fact that all our deer are wild and free range and as such no guarantee can be given as to success.
County Deer Stalking is committed to the environment, the betterment of species via careful selection of sustainable, wild, free-range animals and to the reduction of CO2 through a climate-focused diet.
Contact us on: 0203 981 0159 / 07789 747709 or email
Our Deer Stalking Estates:
Hampshire Estates: We have in excess of 3500 acres of prime Hampshire Deer Stalking over picturesque countryside in 3 locations - Basingstoke part of the North Wessex Downs AONB, Winchester and Petersfield which are both located in the South Downs National Park. The stalking grounds comprise mixed arable, pasture and woodland and are easily accessible from London, Heathrow & Gatwick Airports and the M3 & M4 corridors.
Three deer species (Roe, Fallow & Muntjac) are represented in all venues. During the summer months these estates are perfect for those who wish to stalk quality Roe Buck.
Oxforshire Estates: Positioned just North East of Oxford we offer superb Fallow, Roe, Muntjac and CWD stalking over large blocks of ancient woodland and over 4,000 acres of arable farmland. Some of the ancient woodland blocks could best be described as ‘deer sanctuarys’ such are the numbers of resident Fallow, Roe and Muntjac.
Surrey Estate: A beautiful private estate spanning nearly 1000 acres of rolling countryside in the Surrey Hills. Positioned just south of Guildford this estate offers superb Roe Deer Stalking just 45mins from West London. Perfect for those who are pushed for time and wish to escape to the countryside for some quality deer stalking.
Kent Estates: We offer stalking on two private estates in Kent, spanning over 2,500 acres. This is a unique stalking opportunity that offers Sika (Japanese & Manchurian), Fallow, Red, Barangha and Pere David stalking in a park environment. Here the choice of trophies is exceptional and Stags will invariably be excellent representative heads and/or medal class animals. We also have stalking over an additional estate for wild Roe & Fallow deer.
Cambridgeshire Estate: We offer stalking on a large 4,000 acre estate situated North East of Cambridge. Here there is quality Roe deer stalking and large numbers of Muntjac with a good number of medal heads taken each year.
East Anglia (Norfolk & Suffolk): We have top class stalking with excellent trophy deer as well as cull animals across East Anglia. Stalking is on a number of different estates totalling over 10,000 acres of stalking in both Norfolk and Suffolk. Species available to stalk are Red, Fallow, Roe, Chinese water deer (CWD) and muntjac.
North Cotswolds, Gloucestershire: We have deer stalking over a stunning block of hundreds of acres of SSSI woodland for Fallow, Roe & Muntjac
Founded by Peter S Jones a professional deer stalker and hunter, the London-based ‘Capreolus Club’ is the official members club of 'County Deer Stalking' and was launched in April 2014.
This thriving and friendly Deer Stalking club represents the finest club of its type in the UK and has over one hundred high calibre members.
The Capreolus Club is committed to the environment, the betterment of species via the careful selection of sustainable, wild, free-range animals and to the reduction of CO2 through a climate-focused diet.
Becoming a member of the club brings with it a range of benefits that are designed to accommodate both the beginner and experienced deer stalker.
To find out more about the benefits of membership please follow this link to the club's website: capreolusclub.co.uk
Or to enquire directly about membership, please call 0203 981 0159 or email
Frequently asked Questions
Q. What does it cost to stalk with County Deer Stalking
A. A typical outing Deer Stalking lasts 3hrs and costs £155-00. Simply contact us by email, or telephone us in order to book an outing:
Q. Can you provide the equipment that I would need to stalk?
A. We provide everything you need, including shooting sticks and binoculars. We use quality up to date estate rifles in various deer legal calibres, fitted with the very best Swarovski illuminated optics.
Q. In what areas do you stalk?
A. At County Deer Stalking we provide first class deer stalking for five of the UK's six species of deer. Our stalking is over thousands of acres of superb, picturesque countryside in the south east of England. We offer deer stalking in London, Surrey, Sussex, Oxfordshire, Kent, Hampshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk - all within easy access of London and the M3 & M4 corridors.
Q. What does a typical stalk offer?
A. We are very different from most other deer stalking providers. If you are new to us, we normally start by shooting at a life size deer target to check your rifle skills and marksmanship. Tuition will be provided if required. We then set off on a three hour guided stalk. Occasionally we use high seats for a short period but this is the exception rather than the rule. Upon the successful shooting of a deer, we can show you how to ‘gralloch’ and inspect a carcass. We find that many people like to take the carcase home with them but feel uncertain about how to deal with it. If requested we are happy to demonstrate how to skin and butcher a carcase in the field.
Q. I’m fairly new to stalking, do you offer any tuition?
A. Yes. We have developed a series of practical courses especially designed to teach beginners the theory, skills and fieldcraft required to become a highly competent stalker. Our ‘Proficient Deerstalker’ courses (levels 1 &2) turn beginners into seriously effective hunters in just 1 year! See our ‘Proficient Deer Stalker’ courses for details
Q. Do your courses replace DSC1?
A. DSC1 is an excellent way to study the theory and facts about deer stalking which we fully endorse. Our practical courses teach people some theory, but concentrate on developing stalkers practical skills to become a proficient hunter.
Q. I would like to apply for a firearms license, can you assist me?
A. Yes we are happy to assist our clients. Once you have gained experience with us, we can offer you assistance and guidance in applying for your own Firearm Certificate. The advice and support during this process is provided by Peter Jones who is himself a retired Police Officer.
Peter is also an 'Approved Witness' for Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ) for both the British Deer Society and BASC, as such we are able to offer a first class reference for your local police force. Crucially, we can also offer assistance with 'Land Approval ' for all levels of experience, something which is a common stumbling block with many Firearms Applications. Call Peter on 020 3981 0159 or email him
Q. Can you supply stalking equipment?
A. Yes, we are very happy to offer advice and we supply everything from quality rifles to the very best Swarovski optics and everything inbetween!!
