Living in the golden age of the roebuck

“I have never met a stalker who only wants to go out and shoot large males in the UK”

Heading into April, the thoughts of many stalkers turn towards roebucks. It’s one of the most eagerly awaited times of the year, akin to the Glorious Twelfth for keen Shots, and there is very little that can beat the excitement of heading out at first light on 1 April. The start of the roebuck season marks the end of winter. There is always a feel-good factor in the air and the adrenaline of getting out after a big buck starts to kick in.

As a deer manager, I am constantly monitoring the roe on my grounds and particularly so in early spring, when I can fully assess