Deer Stalking – The Art And Craft
THAT sums up the essence of deer stalking perfectly. But there are other techniques that are included in making a successful stalk on these shy and elusive big game animals. It is important to have knowledge of a particular species habits, where they are likely to be found at any given time of the day, and during different weather conditions.
The secret of successful trophy hunting is in cultivating patience. Patience to move slowly; patience to sit quietly and wait; patience to hunt carefully for days on end, even to go weeks without firing a shot. Deer hunting is no sport for the eager, over-anxious shooter who is looking for immediate results.
Another secret is in knowing what to look for. A deer lying under cover, or standing motionless shielded by foliage or brush is hard to see. So it only makes good sense to use your binocular. A deer’s colouration is well adapted to the country he inhabits and blends in uncommonly well with the soil, rocks and vegetation. In wooded country most deer blend in
