Did I say we have too many deer?

[devon deer]

This was the result of a day out with some mates, and we haven't really made a dent in the population, all Fallow deer, there has been an explosion since Covid (obviously we couldn't go hunting) and in the future the government is looking into solutions in how the populations can be reduced, I think we have done our bit already.
Cheers
Richard

 

[BearFoot]

Looks like a buttload!

 

[Sytes]

Great freezer filler or are you obligated/choose to donate?
I believe, if I recall, you're hold a unique Govt position to aid culling?
Fallow meat any different than whitetail? Good ground and rump roast?

 

[pabearhunter]

Great day of hunting.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Very successful day in the field. I was wondering what you’ve been up to

 

[Bambistew]

Has your game agency considered talking to MT Fish Wildlife and Parks for ideas?

 

[noharleyyet]

A 5 pak of roe doe to go please...

 

[Salmonchaser]

I’d come over and help out; always willing to assist our allies.

 

[MNElkNut]

I am curious why you said "obviously we couldn't go hunting". Hunting did not stop here for Covid and in fact brought more people into the woods.

 

[devon deer]

Great freezer filler or are you obligated/choose to donate?
I believe, if I recall, you're hold a unique Govt position to aid culling?
Fallow meat any different than whitetail? Good ground and rump roast?

My freezer is rammed, I barter, and also sell to the game dealer, but he is full up so I've found another outlet.
I'm not involved in the thing I believe you are referring to, up in Scotland I believe.
I prefer whitetail!

 

[devon deer]

Very successful day in the field. I was wondering what you’ve been up to

You don't want to know!

 

[devon deer]

I’d come over and help out; always willing to assist our allies.

Anytime

 

[devon deer]

I am curious why you said "obviously we couldn't go hunting". Hunting did not stop here for Covid and in fact brought more people into the woods.

It was during full lockdown, then the restaurants/pubs took ages to buy in venison etc so there was no market, therefore no hunting.
We have a completely different model in the UK to the US, we can sell on our excess carcasses

 

[MNElkNut]

Could you hunt for yourselves then? That is sure an interesting model. Thanks for sharing with us!

 

[devon deer]

Could you hunt for yourselves then? That is sure an interesting model. Thanks for sharing with us!

Once full lock down finished I was out, yes hunting for myself and excess given to friends

 

[R.K.]

Cheers
Richard

Question- what's the preferred shot to take on game in the UK?

I was watching that meateater episode a while back where ol' Steve went to chase red hind in Scotland, and the gamekeeper seemed to give the impression that head shots were preferred, especially when I looked at all the carcasses hanging.

 

[fmnjr]

Nice day out I'd say!

 

[devon deer]

Question- what's the preferred shot to take on game in the UK?

I was watching that meateater episode a while back where ol' Steve went to chase red hind in Scotland, and the gamekeeper seemed to give the impression that head shots were preferred, especially when I looked at all the carcasses hanging.

I am firmly against taking head shots, too much can go wrong.
I prefer heart/lung shot, or if within 75 yards rear or front on neck shots, but I would say 99% are heart/lung
Cheers
Richard

 

[Dave N]

I am firmly against taking head shots, too much can go wrong.
I prefer heart/lung shot, or if within 75 yards rear or front on neck shots, but I would say 99% are heart/lung
Cheers
Richard

Or if you're a silly American making a visit you get LUCKY and shoot the neck no matter how far away they are!

 

[devon deer]

Or if you're a silly American making a visit you get LUCKY and shoot the neck no matter how far away they are!

Dave, at the time I didn't know you were going for the neck, but what a seriously brilliant shot you made on a small roe buck!
Just pleased my rifle was zeroed!