Recommendations for UK Outfitter

[Sabre]

I am looking for recommendations for a UK outfitter. My primary interest would be CWD, Muntjac, Fallow, Roe, and possibly, a Red Stag.
I would prefer an outfitter that has accommodations for lodging and meals, but I think that is less common there, so open to hotel and restaurants as well for a good outfitter.

Please specify if you have personally hunted with the outfit or if you are just recommending them because you heard they were good from others.
Thank you in advance!

 

[Shako Badhan]

Where are you looking to hunt in the UK?

 

[Sabre]

Where are you looking to hunt in the UK?

Anywhere in the UK as long as the hunting and outfitter are good. I imagine most the recommendations would be for Great Britain, but I'm open to Ireland as well.

 

[Shako Badhan]

I hunted with Tusk and Antler last year for Roe. There were a lot Muntjac around but they were all still in velvet at the time.

It’s a really nice part of the country and not far from London. Oliver is a great guide and will treat you right. My hunting report is below.

Thread 'UNITED KINGDOM: Roe Stalking In The Cotswolds & A visit To John Rigby & Co'

Aug 18, 2024

I had hoped my next hunt would be in African. However, a growing and chaotic schedule made that unlikely and so I planned a hunt to coincide with a trip to visit family in the UK. After a bit research I found Tusk and Antler who came highly recommended and I booked a Roe Deer hunt for the hight of the rut at the start of August.

I arrived in London in the middle of a heat wave, which after having traveled from North Carolina didn’t seem all that bad. I can’t go to London with stopping by some of its fabled gun rooms and took the opportunity this time to visit Rigby. I made some...

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[Sabre]

Thanks for the info, I will check them out!

 

[375Fox]

I don’t have a recommendation but just something to keep in mind. Prime time to hunt roe deer is April/May and late July/early August. They lose their horns in fall. Red stag rut end of September. Fallow deer rut end of October. I’m sure someone can combine several for you but you might pick a priority animal and base your hunt around it.

 

[Sabre]

I don’t have a recommendation but just something to keep in mind. Prime time to hunt roe deer is April/May and late July/early August. They lose their horns in fall. Red stag rut end of September. Fallow deer rut end of October. I’m sure someone can combine several for you but you might pick a priority animal and base your hunt around it.

That is really good info. I assumed one or two might be out of season compared to others. But wasn’t sure.

Any idea on when muntjac are out of velvet and still with antlers?

 

[375Fox]

That is really good info. I assumed one or two might be out of season compared to others. But wasn’t sure.

Any idea on when muntjac are out of velvet and still with antlers?

I haven’t looked into hunting muntjac so I don’t have any information on them.

 

[Shako Badhan]

It will depend a bit on the part of the country you’re hunting in. When I was hunting in early Aug in southern England the Muntjac’s were still in velvet, but I was told they would be loosing it soon.

If you hunted in England in September you could do Roe and Muntjac, but I would ask for guide. Seasons will also differ in Scotland if you’re looking to go after red deer.

 

[UKHunter]

I would try to narrow down a bit exactly what you want to focus on species wise, as the ones you list are better hunted at different times of the year.

Roe as mentioned are a spring / summer hunt. All the others mentioned are hunted in the autumn and winter, but the Red and Fallow rut in Autumn if hunting them in the rut is a priority for you.

I would look in the East Anglia region of the UK - it has all the species you mention.

I can recommend and have hunted with Chris Rogers at Euston estate in Suffolk.

Have a read here for more info on the different deer species - https://bds.org.uk/information-advice/about-deer/

 

[Shako Badhan]

Something I forgot to mention is watch out for deer parks. These are estates where a wide variety of game is kept for viewing and shooting purposes. They are normally pricey and offer a wide variety of species. This is not stalking. The animals are near tame and you basically pick the one you want and just walk up and shoot it.

If you see somewhere especially is southern or middle England that offers red deer along with a lot of other stuff it’s a deer park.

 

[UKHunter]

Also speak to https://realbig5.com/

 

[Donnachaidh]

I've hunted with Jason Bartlett in Dorset. A very knowledgeable stalker and can offer roe, sika and fallow. His website is https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...CAsQAQ&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw3AguyvRHJ2n4t0lah22Q_5