Stalking Fallow

by John Thornley

Overview

Stalking Fallow is an extensive guide to the challenge of management and techniques of stalking fallow deer. It has been written not only with the novice and experienced stalker in mind, but also the deer manager and landowner. There is also much to learn if you simply stalk deer with a camera.

Thornley provides a unique insight into how to stalk woodland and open ground and the techniques in the use of using high seats. It also highlights the risks involved for the stalker as well as the deer. Managing the population, dealing with crop damage, arranging and participating in collaborative team culls are all covered for those faced with a wider management responsibility where large populations of fallow exist.

This definitive guide is essential reading for all associated with the management of fallow deer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781846892240
Publisher:	Quiller Publishing Ltd.
Publication date:	10/07/2016
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.80(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John Thornley OBE has been a keen country sport enthusiast for many years with a passion for stalking fallow deer. He has written extensively for the shooting press particularly in respect of the risks associated with deer management, and provided both training and lectures. He is the chairman of Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ), a member of the BASC Council and a Trustee of the Deer Initiative

Table of Contents

Illustration credits
Foreword by Peter Watson, Deer Initiative
Acknowledgement

1. Dama Dama
2. Antlers
3. Stalking Opportunities
4. Stalking Necessities
5. Population Management
6. Stalking Techniques
7. The Decision to Shoot
8. Identifying Disease
9. The Waiting Game
10. Crop Damage and Protection
11. Collaborative and Team Culls
12. Safe Stalking

References and Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

In this extensive guide to the challenges of stalking and managing fallow deer, author John Thornley, chairman of Deer Management Qualifications and trustee of the Deer Initiative, provides a valuable insight into how to stalk woodland and open ground and gives practical advice on issues that include population management, dealing with crop damage and arranging team culls.

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