Rating
4.8
Students
873
Lessons
24 lessons
Duration
6 weeks
About This Course
Master the art of reading deer tracks, slots, fraying, and scrapes. Learn wind management, silent movement techniques, and approach strategies for woodland environments.
What You'll Learn
Identify and interpret all major deer signs
Manage wind direction on approach
Move silently through dense woodland
Select correct high-seat positions
Plan and execute a full woodland stalk
Syllabus
1
Understanding Deer Behaviour
- Feeding and movement patterns
- Species comparison: roe, red, fallow
- Seasonal changes in behaviour
2
Reading Sign
- Slots, beds and droppings
- Fraying posts and scrapes
- Age assessment from sign
3
Wind Management
- Thermal currents in woodland
- Checking wind direction
- Approach planning
4
Silent Movement
- Foot placement techniques
- Clothing and equipment choices
- Crossing obstacles
5
High Seat Strategy
- Position selection
- Field of fire analysis
- Dawn and dusk routines
6
Full Stalk Simulation
- Planning a stalk from scratch
- Decision-making at shot opportunity
- Post-shot procedure
Price
€89
Duration6 weeks
Lessons24
LevelIntermediate
FormatOnline, self-paced
Certificate of completion included
Instructor
J
James Hartley
Professional Deer Stalker
James Hartley is a professional deer stalker with 18 years on Highland estates. DSC Level 2 holder, BDS approved trainer, and regular contributor to the Deer Initiative.