Roe and fallow does present different challenges, but David Barrington Barnes always relishes his first sightings of the deer. Credit: Simon Roy Many years have elapsed since my best and most memorable encounter with deer. I was roe stalking in…
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David Barrington Barnes on the arrival of does
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Fallow doe stalking w/ David Barrington Barnes
David Barrington Barnes is left frustrated following the difficulties he faced on his latest fallow doe stalking effort Credit: nickodoherty / Flickr Just three outings into the doe season I witnessed it happen. From my high seat I saw the…
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Red stag hunting with David Barrington Barnes
David Barrington Barnes is on the hill, enjoying a triumphant day red stag hunting at Sutherland. Credit: Dgwildlife / Getty Images In the first week of October there is no better place to be than on the hill in Sutherland.…
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Our experts are back to answer more of your questions – covering lamping, licensing and more Got a question? Contact: ollie.harvey@futurenet.com or post your question to: Sporting Rifle, Future, Quay House,The Ambury,Bath BA1 1UA. Your Sporting Rifle experts Foxing: Mike Powell…
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Top tips for quarry calling
David Barrington Barnes recalls the lessons learned from previous outings and explores the art of calling for quarry. Where are many good reasons for the great enjoyment that deerstalkers derive from their pursuit of deer. High among them are the…
Red stalking with David Barrington Barnes
As autumn brings about the height of the red stag rut, David Barrington Barnes reminds us that it is an experience never to be missed. Credit: Dgwildlife / Getty Images I have never been reticent in writing about the sheer…
Fallow shots w/ David Barrington Barnes
David Barrington Barnes recalls some of his finest fallow shots at stunning Iken in Sussex. Credit: Flickr / tomline43 The quarter century that has come and gone since I first enjoyedIken stalking in September 1995 has passed in a flash.…
Gun laws – How is rifle hunting affected?
David Barrington Barnes explores the various ways in which different branches of gun laws can impact rifle hunting. How do gun laws effect hunting? My regular readers will have been reminded in my last three articles that they are always…
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Hunting high seats – what to do and what not to do
David Barrington Barnes shares the benefit of a properly chosen hunting high seat and the pitfalls to beware of. DIY mobile high seat for hunterswuth wheels, Czech Republic. I own or control approaching fifty high and low seats. These vary…
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The importance of rifle care
David Barrington Barnes emphasises the importance of proper rifle care to prevent unfortunate and costly mistakes. A game hunter looking through the reeds with his sniper rifle In researching this subject, I have revisited my old British Deer Society course…
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