Tford Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Hi all, Never been stalking, but have rifle shot fox for a good few years. I'm in Bedfordshire in mid sept and would be interested in doing a morning or evening accompanied stalk on muntjac. I've had a quick search but am I out of the usual season? Does anyone know any stalking providers in that county? Thanks from a deer novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Visit Jason @ muntjacstalker.com He is very highly recommended over on the stalking directory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 He is very good, September might be a bit early for him but no harm in asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted August 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 It seems a little early from the website, but I've asked anyway. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRDS Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) They don't have a season as they breed all year round. Edited August 10, 2017 by JRDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlistairB Posted August 10, 2017 Report Share Posted August 10, 2017 Correct, they don't have a season, but Jason doesn't shoot them all year round. AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersport Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Im looking to book stalks with Paul Childerley and from what he has said to me in emails it sounds like they shoot muntjac all year round. http://www.childerleysporting.co.uk Edited August 14, 2017 by supersport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostshooter1 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 muntjac shooting usually happens in the winter due to cover on the trees and the thickness of undergrowth making them impossible to spot I would personally wait till November December time as you will see a lot more ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted August 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Jason at Muntjacstalker has sorted me a date prior to his usual start of muntjac stalking. All seems good. First foray into stalking so looking forward to it. Thanks for the suggestions. Edited August 15, 2017 by Tford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roostshooter1 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Just relax and enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Getting the little ****** to stand still for more than two seconds is the hard bit Hope you enjoy your stalk. I rate the muntie both stalking and eating. Peel the back straps out, cut at an angle into two inch steaks and thin them out with a meat mallet (gently). Sizzling butter and a little garlic in the skillet. Flip them till just brown and they will melt in your mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Sounds good. We're in centreparcs the same week, so will have time to do some cooking! Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Jason got me onto my first ever deer, probably something like 9 or so years ago now. You'll enjoy the outing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 roasted a munty haunch this week. great eating and great stalking but with the cover up you will struggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Don't want ìt to easy!! Bit if cover will at least add to the challenge! Edited August 17, 2017 by Tford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Thought I'd do the decent thing and do a little write up after you all gave me some advice/recommendations. Went out this blustery but sunny morning and met Jason at his around 06:30, quick coffee and chat, and first muntie walked across his garden so all looked promising! With the wind blowing we then headed out in to the fields from the yard around the boundaries, not expecting much to be out in the wind. After a few fields we crossed into the woods and stalked through some more of the estate, which is a lovely plot of land. Saw perhaps the rear end of 10 or so that spotted us well in advance (plus probably another 10 that we didn't see!). Like a few people said the cover was thick enough to make it difficult, but not impossible. After about 1h15 we caught sight of one that was around 40 yrds out and in a thick bit of brush. She stood still.... very still... and so did we, but after 10 minutes of standing waiting for a clear shot we gave up and moved on as she seemed like she could have stood there forever. After a few more sightings through the woods we stood at a long ride and watched two does walk out halfway along. A stalk a little closer, and then down on the bipod. After they moved around a little one positioned side on long enough for a quick shot (maybe 90-100 yards). Shot ended up about 1.5 inches high of the centre of the chest and done the job cleanly. I used an estate rifle for the stalk, so I'll maintain thats the reason I was a little higher than planned! :-) Quick gralloch, and walk back to the yard. Probably out for 2 hours in total. Jason even skinned and quartered it for me as don't really have the tools in centerparcs, yet alone the usual problem of a squeamish wife!! Final coffee in the office and job done. Overall I really rated the stalk, proved difficult enough to get close and see in the thick, which given the number about made you feel like it was a decent hunt! I event thought at one point I might not get a shot at one, although I think Jason knew he could always get me on one whatever and clearly knew where they would be found if things looked bleak. I would therefore join the club in highly recommending Jason @ Muntjacstalker.com (also does CWD) as he clearly knows his stuff, is easy to get on with, and provided a great service. His approach of selling his stalks himself also means he doesn't oversell what he is offering, and is realistic in what to expect... which was a great bit of stalking! I now fear I'm going to have take up stalking... and buying a new rifle for it! I would add a photo, but can't be bothered with the photobucket thing Edited September 13, 2017 by Tford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Well done mate. Sounds a great experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Well done. great little deer to stalk very mobile and really difficult to spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Glad you took my advice, Many people I speak to can't praise the way he operates highly enough. Bet you're already secretly planning a return visit. Edited September 13, 2017 by toontastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 AND ??? drooling at the corners of my mouth ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 AND ??? drooling at the corners of my mouth ...... I've not eaten it yet! Waiting till I get back home to do it justice. And yes, planning well underway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Excellent result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tford Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I've tried a photo... may work... may not! I've tried a photo... may work... may not! Not, apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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