Hi All,
This is my first real post, so apologies if I say anything out of line.
First off, I should say that I have read some previous threads which don't like the use of words beginning the 'G' and 'R'. I understand that keeping this unfiltered by web-bots is important, so shall just use terms like .22 and .308.
I was wondering if you might be able to give me your advice/opinion on deer hunting...
I live in leicestershire, not the most deserted place in the UK, but lots of deer, and several forests. I've been trying to find a way of moving my hunting up from shooting the odd hare/rabbit/pheasant etc with my 12 bore, to shooting larger game with less holes!
As far as I can see it, the main route would seem to be thus:
find a large farm where the farmer will write a letter giving permission to hunt (more or less done)
Gain .22250 centrefire licence.... shoot for a year or more. go on several VERY expensive rifle shooting courses, apply for .308 licence... then pay shed loads to stalk deer in scotland...
please tell me there's another way... or several other ways!
I realise the status of the law and bow hunting in the UK, so let's say that we're talking about "deer sized targets".
I dont mind following the .308 route, but I dont want to have to pay the earth for the privilage. Wild Food should be free... more or less.
Thanks All
Adam
This is my first real post, so apologies if I say anything out of line.
First off, I should say that I have read some previous threads which don't like the use of words beginning the 'G' and 'R'. I understand that keeping this unfiltered by web-bots is important, so shall just use terms like .22 and .308.
I was wondering if you might be able to give me your advice/opinion on deer hunting...
I live in leicestershire, not the most deserted place in the UK, but lots of deer, and several forests. I've been trying to find a way of moving my hunting up from shooting the odd hare/rabbit/pheasant etc with my 12 bore, to shooting larger game with less holes!
As far as I can see it, the main route would seem to be thus:
find a large farm where the farmer will write a letter giving permission to hunt (more or less done)
Gain .22250 centrefire licence.... shoot for a year or more. go on several VERY expensive rifle shooting courses, apply for .308 licence... then pay shed loads to stalk deer in scotland...
please tell me there's another way... or several other ways!
I realise the status of the law and bow hunting in the UK, so let's say that we're talking about "deer sized targets".
I dont mind following the .308 route, but I dont want to have to pay the earth for the privilage. Wild Food should be free... more or less.
Thanks All
Adam