The real story behind trophy hunting in Scotland
5 November 2025
Why do people hunt trophy stags in Scotland? Professional deer manager Niall Rowantree explains that it’s not about ego — it’s about ecology. Hunters from
John Dodd is trying to meet his cull roebuck targets and Charlie is not helping. Instead of a nice sensible bolt-action with an expensive scope on top, Charlie has brought a combination rifle/shotgun, a Winchester Supergrade 12ga/.243, with an Aimpoint sight. Patient as ever, John guides Charlie on to bucks – and even has a go with the rifle himself.
Why do people hunt trophy stags in Scotland? Professional deer manager Niall Rowantree explains that it’s not about ego — it’s about ecology. Hunters from
After a wet and wild day’s stalking on the Isle of Mull, Tim Pilbeam is back out after a stag with the Steel Action rifle
After years of filming hunters and never pulling the trigger himself, Fieldsports Channel’s David Wright swaps his camera for a rifle and takes the Proficient
Peter and Mike set off to attempt the first ever Dorset Macnab: Fur, Feather and Bluefin tuna in a day. Storm Amy scuppers their plans,
Fieldsports Channel cameraman David’s video camera has survived all kinds of abuse over the years, but this trip was the final straw for his trusty
Think Cigar Smoking Hunter and you might imagine an old man in tweed with a box of Havanas. Not this one. He’s a 31-year-old electrician