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How to start deer stalking in the UK
Deer manager Chris Rogers examines the UK’s expanding deer population and the opportunities it presents for first-time stalkers.
By Chris Rogers
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Adriatic mouflon hunt in Croatia
Croatia's coastal mouflon offer a brutal challenge: razor-sharp volcanic rock, sea-level stalking, and long-range shooting across dramatic Adriatic cliffs.
By Simon K. Barr
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Reading the wind
Long-range misses often come down to wind. Mark Ripley explains how to judge this unseen force across distances and techniques to read it accurately for successful shots
By Rifle Shooter
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Foxes and flu
Mike Powell has a couple of successful outings protecting lambs and chickens, but his efforts are overshadowed by disaster on a neighbouring farm
By Rifle Shooter
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Trophy or management?
What keeps us hooked on deer stalking isn’t just pulling the trigger—it’s the quiet challenge, the connection with the land, and the unpredictable dance between hunter and deer. In this reflecti...
By Alex Hatton
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The red deer project
In the first part of a three-part series, John Tooher details his preparations for a challenging five-night red deer hunt in a remote Irish forest
By Rifle Shooter
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No ordinary buck
Sven Hughes ventures out alone into the West Sussex countryside on a determined deer stalk, hoping to earn his first buck through skill, patience and a touch of stubbornness
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Night pen patrol
With pheasants, partridges and turkeys in the pen, foxes find easy pickings, triggering a vigilant response from Mark Ripley to safeguard valuable birds on the farm
By Rifle Shooter
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HuntingAmerican speed goats
Pronghorn hunting in Wyoming isn’t for the faint-hearted, says Simon K Barr. With keen eyes, swift hooves and vast terrain, these speedsters make every pursuit a test
By Simon K. Barr
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Lambing season
During lambing season, late nights, thermal spotters and careful tactics ensure farmers’ flocks stay safe from hungry predators.
By Rifle Shooter
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