I’m thinking of getting a spotting scope for deer. Is it worth it?
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Late nights and early mornings
Had enough of that 3am alarm? Here’s Dominic Griffith’s guide to surviving stalks with guests during the longest days of the year
Ask the experts: What rifles are good for shooting foxes at long range?
I shoot a few foxes, usually around the 100-yard mark, and am thinking of trying my hand at much longer ranges. Do you have any pointers as to choice of rifle, techniques etc?
Roe rut rules
How do you take advantage of the roe rut and avoid disappointment? Dominic Griffith presents his definitive advice
Roe rut advice: Why turning bucks down is more important than shooting them
David Barrington Barnes says the mark of a true stalker isn’t number of bucks shot. Quite the opposite – it’s the level of restraint shown
Stalking fallow on the first day of the season
Paul Childerley sets out on 1 August with the twin aims of controlling a group of errant fallow bucks and filling the freezer with meat for a barbecue
Roe rut stalking tips
The roe rut isn’t always magical – half the time it’s fruitless and frustrating. Dominic Griffith unravels the mystery around this key period in the stalker’s calendar
Beat the Beast from the East: Cold weather tips and kit
Darryl Pace recounts a tale of injury and gun safety before tackling essential cold-weather gear
Set up your rifle for success
Will O’Meara gives you the lowdown on how to fine-tune your rifle and scope to get the best out of them
Seasonal success
Mike Powell’s masterclass on how to make the most of the various foxing methods available in late summer and autumn
