Table of Contents

Illustration credits
Foreword by Peter Watson, Deer Initiative
Acknowledgement

1. Dama Dama
2. Antlers
3. Stalking Opportunities
4. Stalking Necessities
5. Population Management
6. Stalking Techniques
7. The Decision to Shoot
8. Identifying Disease
9. The Waiting Game
10. Crop Damage and Protection
11. Collaborative and Team Culls
12. Safe Stalking

References and Bibliography
Index

About the Author

John Thornley OBE has been a keen country sport enthusiast for many years with a passion for stalking fallow deer. He has written extensively for the shooting press particularly in respect of the risks associated with deer management, and provided both training and lectures. He is the chairman of Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ), a member of the BASC Council and a Trustee of the Deer Initiative

Reviews

In this extensive guide to the challenges of stalking and managing fallow deer, author John Thornley, chairman of Deer Management Qualifications and trustee of the Deer Initiative, provides a valuable insight into how to stalk woodland and open ground and gives practical advice on issues that include population management, dealing with crop damage and arranging team culls.

The book covers many aspects of management and techniques associated with stalking fallow deer, with John's passion for fallow, and stalking as a whole, creating a detailed and compelling read. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to any stalker, deer manager, land owner or individual with an interest in deer.
*Shooting & Conservation Magazine*

Thornley's book has succeeded in drawing together a wealth of expertise and advice for landowners, deer managers and stalker alike. But this is more than just a technical manual. Ian MacGillivray's atmospheric paintings head each chapter. His artwork captures the elegance of the fallow and complements Thornley's text with aplomb. If you are wondering whether to stalk fallow, the answer is 'yes' but get this book first. The red and roe may steal the limelight but this book ensures the fallow is now not far behind.