Deerstalking

The real story behind trophy hunting in Scotland

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 around the world join Niall to stalk mature, non-breeding stags as part of sustainable deer management. They may want to keep the antlers as a memento of the experience, but it’s a world away from the popular misconceptions about trophy hunting.

More about Niall and the kit he uses here FieldsportsChannel.tv/niallrowantree

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