On red alert

Of all the stalking I do these days by far the most enjoyable is when I am working with newcomers to the sport. Kris is one such newcomer and is serving his stalking apprenticeship with me having initially come on an ‘introduction to stalking’ package. He has been on number of accompanied outings, successfully negotiated his DSC 1 and manages a small block with his pal Brad for us. Usually they come together and there is naturally a bit of banter and rivalry between them – Brad had shot a couple of hinds with me last year but as yet Kris had not managed to shoot a red deer.

Kris isn't always the best at early starts, and he'd come down this time with his girlfriend – but as he was going with me I knew