Choke options for shotguns – just what are they? 2.2 Generally, Fieldsports Press Limited will be the Promoter of Competitions administered by our magazines, but if you are unsure you should check who the Promoter is in the Specific Terms. 7. WikiMatrix A deerstalker is a type of cap that is typically worn in rural areas, often for hunting, especially deer stalking . If another company should acquire any of our companies or our assets, including our database, that company will have the right of possession to the Personal Data collected by us and will assume the rights and obligations formerly attributable to us and will use the data in line with the terms under which you submitted it or as described in this Privacy Policy. 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The web beacons may be used to recognise cookies generated by third parties and inform us and/or third parties of which advertisement or link brought you to our website, allowing us to monitor the efficacy of our business relationships with third parties. Generally, cheaper rifles are more ‘diet conscious’. 6. Your location-You may decline this request, but this may mean that we cannot offer relevant services; “A love of the outdoors and a desire to be self-sufficient brought me to stalking”, How to create your own deer management plan, Why sika deer are posing a threat to our native reds. This allows us to deliver targeted advertising to the visitors of our websites. Many estates in Scotland, for example, will not let you shoot red deer with a .243, whilst a .300WSM would generally be considered a little ‘overkill’ for those who will be stalking roe and muntjac in the lowlands. Cookies and how we use them. 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I also kept on top of the foxes. Well and truly. HOLIDAY PRIZES. Cookies are useful because, amongst other things, they allow us to recognise you each time you re-visit one of our websites. If a deer runs onto private property, the hunter cannot retrieve it without the landowner’s permission. 6.4 We will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by any prize winner (and/or any Guest that accompanies them) that arises out of their failure to arrive at any holiday destination or return home from any holiday destination, nor will we have any obligation to substitute an alternative prize, cash equivalent or other compensation where a prize winner (and/or their travelling companion) is unable to travel to any holiday destination or fails to redeem a holiday prize for any reason. Depending on your location and the nature of the 
land, rents can be expensive, especially in parts of southern England where it is not uncommon to hear of deer stalking leases costing well in excess of £5 an acre per year. 3.5 Fieldsports Press Limited employees and their immediate families (and the employees of any third party sponsors, prize providers or their immediate families) may not enter any Competition. You can find more detailed information about these technologies at:  Deer stalking is legal in Britain under the Deer Act 1991, although hunters must seek permission from the landowner. 14. By continuing to browse on our Fieldsports Press Limited websites you agree to the use of these non-essential cookies unless you specifically set your browser to reject them. Same as Tier 0. 2.1 The "Promoter" of a Competition is the person legally responsible for administering it. Others may be able to see your personal data if you post any information on bulletin boards or forums and may be used to send you unsolicited communications over which we have no control. If you are not in agreement please do not add your personal details on the website. The conduct of deer stalking must meet the standards in the code, ie show respect for the countryside and due regard to health and safety and consideration for others. UNCLAIMED PRIZES For many people, deer stalking is a recreational activity, but it is also necessary to protect agricultural crops and forestry and indeed, deer, since they are prolific breeders and, if numbers are allowed to increase unchecked, may become prey to starvation and disease. Your age and gender, if you provide it. 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Yearly I get my deer stalking permission renewed in writing from the farmer’s whose land I shoot deer on. 2. 4.3 Online Giveaway Competitions: You have the ability to accept or decline cookies, but please be aware that for some parts of our sites to work, you will need to accept cookies. Entries that are submitted before lines open or after lines close will not be entered in the Competition but you may still be charged for your call or text. Bear in mind that after cleaning the inside of the bore, it can take several shots for a rifle to ‘settle down’ again and shoot as it did when zeroed. From applying for an FAC to it arriving in the post can take several months, but there are ways of avoiding long delays by ensuring that the form is filled in correctly and completely. How we and third parties use cookies, We use cookies that are essential in order to enable you to move around our websites and use their features, such as accessing secure areas of the websites. 13. We may need to authenticate your identity to provide you with access to subscriber-only services. It may be no more than a free and reliable deer management service but perhaps there may need to be an agreement over the share of any revenue from carcass sales. PLEASE NOTE that all these figures are the minimum legal requirement. For example, cookies and web beacons may be used to: test different designs and to ensure that we maintain a consistent look and feel across our websites; recognise repeat visitors, track and provide trend analysis on how our users interact with our websites and communications; track errors and measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns. For our Competitions this will always be: Fieldsports Press Limited. are free to enter. Stalking seasons There are many deer species to stalk in the UK but only Red and Roe deer are truly indigenous. Furthermore, in some circumstances we may display some of your information such as your username and age. Bipods are attached to the fore-end of the rifle and are an excellent alternative to using a rucksack, rolled-up coat or otherwise when shooting from a prone position. In the event that a prize is no longer available, Fieldsports Press Limited will seek to find a suitable alternative, and will not be influenced by the winner. © 2021 Fieldsports Journal. Very often an offer to help out with crop protection and vermin control can extend into an invitation to assist with the doe cull, and eventually extend to wider stalking access. Government have issued updated Covid-19 guidelines today (November 27th, 2020), which confirm deer stalking may resume from December 1st within the county you reside. Stalking Tactics: How to Still-Hunt for Whitetail Deer. Any data collected from entrants by PSA may be used by PSA for regulatory purposes. Our cookies, or the resulting analysis, may also be shared with our business partners. 12.1 By entering our Competitions all entrants: We use organisation to collect anonymous user information so they can analyse how the website is being used and the number of visitors. PRIZES If details are removed prior to the conclusion of the Competition and/or award of prize(s), entrants will forfeit their right to claim any prizes. However, you expressly consent to the sharing of your Personal Data with those suppliers with whom we contract in order to provide services to you, otherwise we may not be able to provide the level of service that we know you'll require. Fixed magnification scopes (6x42, 7x50 and 8x56 all being popular) are less expensive than variable magnification models. For many this is a no-brainer as it reduces disturbance and recoil. 5. We encourage you to check with your network provider; c. invalid or unsuccessful entries made via these methods may still be charged. If your event falls into one of these categories please follow the procedures detailed in these documents: Scottish Athletics events (PDF 478KB) Spread the word that you are looking for ground: gamekeepers, gun shops and game dealers are good starting points, and many an opportunity has sprung from a casual conversation in the beaters’ cart during a shoot day. We may share some of your information with advertisers, ad servers and ad networks to deliver targeted advertising both on our websites and on selected partner websites but this will not include any information, which directly identifies you. Appropriate choice of calibre(s): In England and Wales, the minimum legal calibre of rifle which may be used for stalking all deer species is .240" with a minimum muzzle energy of 1,700ft/lbs. It’s no secret that constabularies across the country vary enormously when it comes to dealing with FAC applications, so it’s important to make your local Firearms Enquiry Officer’s (FEO) job as easy as possible. 1.4 We may change these General Terms at any time so you should check this page regularly for any changes. Ultimately, the value of enrolling on a training course like those offered by Paul at Corinium Rifle Range, cannot be emphasised enough. Or so it seemed until relatively recently. The umbrella site for Shooting Times, Sporting Gun and Shooting Gazette, Gaining stalking rights can be a challenge but there are several ways to put deer before your crosshairs, as Charles Smith-Jones explains. We take no responsibility for any fluctuations in prize values. More information on cookies can be found in our Cookie Policy (below). And, on my journey to taking up the sport in earnest, I’ve crossed the minefield of uncertainties that I’ve no doubt so many others in my position have, too. 16. NatureScot issues authorisations under the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996, for example to prevent deer damaging the natural heritage.. Authorisations are required to shoot deer: during the closed season - 5(6) authorisation of the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996. at night (i.e. Prizewinners will forfeit any element of their prize that they do not take at the time stipulated in the Specific Terms. LAWS b. agree not to assert any moral rights in respect of their entry and the publicity materials (wherever and whenever such rights are recognised) against Fieldsports Press Limited, its assigns, licensees and successors in title; Our iPad, Android and other "apps" may collect user data, which we use to learn about our readers and improve our apps. Telephone and Mailing Preference Services, The Telephone Preference Service (TPS), the Corporate Telephone Preference Service (CTPS) and the Mailing Preference Service (MPS) allow you to choose to opt out of unsolicited marketing. Same as Tier 0. This helps with fast and consistent target acquisition, whilst being much more comfortable. For roe deer, on the other hand, the bullet must weigh at least 50gr and have a minimum muzzle velocity of 2,450fps and a minimum muzzle energy of 1,000ft/lbs. Deer Stalking Certificate 1 – Marford Mill, Wrexham Due to the current outbreak of COVID 19 we are delivering courses to government guidelines making sure they are COVID safe. 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We accept no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries including but not limited to texts, calls or emails not received due to technical disruptions, network congestion, loss in service of online entry mechanisms, computer error in transit or any other reason. PSA is the UK regulator of premium rate services and you can access their details here: http://psauthority.org.uk/for-consumers. Photographs entered must not have been commissioned or previously published online or in print by another media company or brand. All rights reserved. 7.3 Where prizes comprise or include "meet and greet" elements with celebrities, the prize may be subject to the availability of the celebrity in question and we will have no liability for any inability or failure of any prizewinner to attend any "meet and greet" session offered on any date nor will we offer any alternative prize or cash alternative or compensation for such failure. 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And so, rather than be put off by what at first appears to be a great deal of paperwork and a glut of questions, I got in touch with Paul Hill, the owner of Corinium Rifle Range in Wiltshire – a man with a wealth of experience in both professional deer management and introducing newcomers to the sport of stalking. Sadly, reports of disappointed syndicate members who have found themselves on unproductive ground are not unheard of. Stalking deer is a serious business. Before reaching for your cheque book, however, do make a few enquiries to make sure that all is above board. Your £750 membership a newsletter, for example – this must also be ineffective. Seek independent financial advice prior to accepting a prize being awarded or received will doing... Applicable Specific Terms signing up to £500 maximum of your rifle, and stability when deployed are.... Policy in addition to these General Terms, holiday prizes: a. do not continue to use Fieldsports Limited... 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