flexouk Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 At the moment this is just to see how much interest there would be if this was to go ahead. Prices at the moment are a guide. Deer Stalking on a lovely Estate near Basingstoke, Hampshire. This will be for Muntjac and Fallow. The costs would be: £100 for the outing. £50 for the shooting of a Muntjac (carcuss will be included), £80 for a Fallow (the carcuss remains property of the estate but you will have the chance to purchase it at dealers rate). Trophy head costs are extra and can be discussed prior to any bookings. Feel free to ask any questions. Any comments are also welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark p Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 well, im interested for sure. Yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hi , these are my opinions but it is vastly overpriced.Means if you shoot a cull fallow or untjac your bill is £50+ £100 outing fee. I charge, along with most other stalker anywhere from £60-£90 per outing and you shoot what cull animals you see, sometimes people limit this to 1 or 2 and then £20-30 extra per beast. However if you do have any big Muntjac bucks about please let me know along with costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palombier Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Sam F I agree with you, some of these stalking charges are getting ridiculous. £150 for shooting a small muntjac !! No thanks. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexouk Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi Sam, Thanks for the comments. The prices are only a guide at the moment. We got to these prices by looking at over a dozen stalking websites and what they charge. The average fee is about £120+ on these sites. I need people to help with their views on prices so we can get an idea of average fee's, etc. The prices will change to suit. The muntjac have not been shoot for a few years on this estate so I guess there will be a few big bucks. I will ask for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Is the £100 for the day? Muntjac are notoriously difficult to find and shoot, is there an extra cost if it is a trophy? Also is there an estate rifle availiable? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I would have to agree with the above comments, overpriced. Instead of following the crowd and keeping prices artificially high, why not be different and do it for less? Apart from trophy stalks, muntjac stalking would be culling to control numbers, the price (IMO) should reflect that. I had the prices from Highclere once and from memory they wanted £120 for the day, so £60 per outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexouk Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Is the £100 for the day? Muntjac are notoriously difficult to find and shoot, is there an extra cost if it is a trophy? Also is there an estate rifle availiable? Thanks Trophy are extra. The £100 is for the outing, but is just a guide price and I'm sure will change. There would be an estate rifle available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldypurple Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) I go out with a guide on one of the norfolks royal estates and they charge 80 pounds an outing, that for 2 cull beasts and unlimited munties they keep the meat, or if you want the meat they charge 10 pounds each for the carcass for the munties, and other beasts is charged by the weight per lb or kilo Edited January 20, 2010 by goldypurple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 very expensive, suggest £50 an outing £100 a day cull beasts included charge extra for trophy as every one else does, though have never understood trpophy hunting myself, each to their own Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexouk Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Thanks for all the comments so far. Its great to see the thoughts of the people that go shooting rather than just taking the prices of web sites. My friend is looking at the price plan, I'm sure being a shooting man he will come up with prices that are much better and more suited to demand. Please keep the comments and your thoughts coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi Just from a complete novice point on Deer shooting, is this offer open to non FAC holders and if so will there be any advise/training offered Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Tentative interest here. Nige BTW can you PM exactly where the stalk is please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymagic1969 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 The prices for the beasts are ok, but it's just the outing charge that is steep - most estates i and many others shoot on charge £50 for the outing ( Remember they have to pay this, even if they don't take the shot), this charge is based on the amount of time your out ( usually about 3 hours) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I guess you <could> charge whatever people will pay, this has only been up here a day and couple of people are interested so maybe your guide prices aren't that way off. I don't pay for local stalking any more, having been to Scotland and seeing what you can get for your money up there, I prefer the 'real thing' as it were. But If I did, my preference would be to pay a nominal fee for the stalk but pay for the beast, that puts the onus on the estate to not sell what they can't provide. If the outing price is high, clearly the estate is quids in either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Have to agree i wouldnt pay that i was out for hind and calf cull in november and was £60 for a hind and calf. ther was no outing fee and if you wanted you could buy the beast at the end. Wish i did as it was only around £20 for the calf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 i've just booked a deal from evilbay.... two 3-4 hour outings(either morning then afternoon or afternoon then following morning), 2 cull animals including keep carcases, estate rifle, quad to use as required when on estate..... basically all you need to have a go(and it is my first go at stalking) for £107. I think they did me a bit of a deal cos i pestered them a bit but even if it was a bit more i think that is is a great price. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 i've just booked a deal from evilbay.... two 3-4 hour outings(either morning then afternoon or afternoon then following morning), 2 cull animals including keep carcases, estate rifle, quad to use as required when on estate..... basically all you need to have a go(and it is my first go at stalking) for £107.I think they did me a bit of a deal cos i pestered them a bit but even if it was a bit more i think that is is a great price. Edd and who would this be thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 9R Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 HiJust from a complete novice point on Deer shooting, is this offer open to non FAC holders and if so will there be any advise/training offered Cheers Same question, I have used rifles but not for several years (other than air rifle) and do not have an FAC! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexouk Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Okay, I'm going to speak to my friend and following everyones help and advice suggest an new price plan along the lines of: £60 for the outing/£110 for the day (2 outings) With the chance to shoot 1-2 cull muntjac or fallow. This is his fee for his time, etc. Additional beasts will be at an extra cost Trophy heads as always will be extra. The option to purchase any carcuss at dealers rate. Think this sounds better and along the lines of what people feel is fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexouk Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Same question,I have used rifles but not for several years (other than air rifle) and do not have an FAC! Thanks Will find out and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deerstalkerlunt Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I dont think these people are interested in the management of the rapidly increasing population of muntjac by charging that amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexouk Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I dont think these people are interested in the management of the rapidly increasing population of muntjac by charging that amount. If you are trying to make a living from it you do still need to charge though. If the population was so big as to be a problem I'm sure it would be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I dont think these people are interested in the management of the rapidly increasing population of muntjac by charging that amount. People are interested in money and keeping Muntjac around, they taste good and you can charge to shoot them AND they breed like rabbits. Where is the disadvantage? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider6630 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 i agree with the majority here its way to expensive i shoot red, roe, muntjac, and sika in norfolk and the price for an outing is £60 and ita a proper outing early one is a sit up and shoot then in to walk stalk to lunch time so a good 6 maybe seven hours or the late outing is about 2pm walk stalk till late then a sit up on coming to dark aain can be 6 or 7 hours muntjac are only £30 fallow 60 so from me basingstoke is about same distance but norfolk has got less hills to walk up and down it woud only be a good price i think if it included the carcuss anyway happy stalking to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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