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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 experiences, we also support 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. 

The PDS1 deer management qualification is available throughout the UK and is perfect for those interested in becoming a 'trained hunter'. 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.

How to Start Deer Stalking.

If you’d like to get into deer stalking a great place to start is by taking the Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) via the ‘Shooting & Hunting Academy. Follow this link to find out more and get started: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1

If you'd like to learn more about Deer Stalking Qualifications follow this link: deer-stalking-qualifications

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, Berkshire 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call: 020 3981 0159.

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we’ll produce your personalised gift voucher and email it to you. (Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months).

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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call us on: 020 3981 0159 

*Please note, cost excludes trophy fees - Click on our terms-conditions for details. 

If you’d like to get into deer stalking a great place to start is by taking the Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) via the ‘Shooting & Hunting Academy. Follow this link to find out more and get started: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1

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, Berkshire, 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 guided 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. 

If you’d like to get into deer stalking another great thing to consider is some training. We recommend the 'Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1' (PDS1) which can be complted via the ‘Shooting & Hunting Academy. Follow this link to find out more and get started: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1

For those traveling from overseas we can also 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.