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deerstalker
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cab
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Depends on what you're looking to do.
I could give no better advice than is given by BASC for shooting deer. They have a comprehensive code of practice here:
https://www.basc.org.uk/content/deerstalkingcodeofpractic
BASC can also help put you in touch with ecperienced stalkers. Frankly, for shooting deer, the first and best bit of advice is to learn the craft properly and not merely to rely on advice on some internet forum.
For foxes, the first thing I'd say is that very often deterring them is more effective than removing them (which, depending on the population density, can either be very effective or almost futile, I've seen both).
If you're going down the control route, it's my opinion that shooting is more humane than, say, snaring. BASC also produces a code of practice for fox snaring:
https://www.basc.org.uk/content/foxsnarepractice
But, again, to be honest, I'd advise anyone who needs to go down the control route and wants to do it themselves to contact local shooting clubs and find someone who can give them the instruction they need. I'd also suggest to them to not even consider doing so until they're first proficient in handling their weapon.
But, to be honsest Deerstalker, I'm surprised that someone like you who claims such experience should need to ask for this advice 
Now, as you profess to be an experienced hunter, may I ask for your input on this subject?
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| Posted: Wed May 25, 05 12:07 pm Post subject: A proposal for the Taking of Large Herbavorial Hooffed Stags |
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Agree, Im not sure everyone is entering into the true spirit of this forum, but anyway...
To be honest I think its easy to over science this.
Simple answer (in the spirit of stimulating debate) - for Foxes and Deer:
1. Read an up to date book like "The Sporting Rifle" by Marshall-Ball (or whatever) and follow the advice. You could read your Great Grandfathers copy of "A proposal for the Taking of Large Herbavorial Hooffed Stags - 1805 Oatcake", but you might accidentally end up in jail for want of understanding current law.
1. Purchace a .243 (or up, whatever)
2. Spend silly money on bullets practicing with it at various ranges, so you can predictably hit a 4" disc up to at least 200m (yes 200m) under various conditions of elevation,wind, moon phasing, tide etc. etc. If this bit is too difficult, stop here.
4. Find a fox or deer that you can shoot at under the same conditions you've practiced somewhere in #3 above. Shoot it.
If doing any of the above is too complicated, take up fishing. |
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