Deer Stalking is available throughout the year due to the overlapping seasons of the two species present.
The deer seasons in Scotland are as follows:
Sika Stags: No Season
(Whilst The Deer (Close Seasons) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 permits the shooting of male deer throughout the year, we maintain a traditional approach to the season where the majority of the Sika stags are managed in the Rut between early September and October 20th)
Sika Hinds: October 21 – February 15
Roe Bucks: April 1 – October 20
Similarly with the Roe bucks, we carry out the majority of the management in the traditional season from April to October
Roe Does: October 21 – March 31
Hearthstanes Sporting offers accompanied and where appropriate, unaccompanied stalking for Roe and Sika deer.
Stalking Rates
Doe Stalking Oct 21st to Mar 31st
Accompanied £220 per day
Unaccompanied £120 per day
Roe Buck Stalking Apr 1st to Oct 20th
Accompanied £280 per day
Unaccompanied £180 per day
Sika Hind Stalking Oct 21 to Feb 15th
Accompanied £300 per day
Unaccompanied £200 per day
Sika Stag Stalking
Accompanied only £450 per day
Estate Rifles are available through our partnership with Edinburgh Rifles and Sporting Goods.
These are only available during accompanied stalking.
Cost per rifle per day is £100 (This includes any ammunition required for testing and stalking)
All rifles are in .270 or .308 and equipped with high grade optics.
Venison is available at game dealer rates as either a whole or part carcase.
Please note rates are for the opportunity to stalk roe and/or sika deer.
There are no additional costs for shooting or reductions in rates for not shooting
Where stalking for male deer this includes the opportunity of a “representative” buck or stag, usually regarded as a 6 point male of either species.
When stalking Sika Stags guests may encounter very large and mature potential medal stags.
Potential Medal stags can not be guaranteed but they do incur a higher premium of £300 if selected.
Your guide will advise the stalker as to the merits of the animals presented and any additional fees should they be shot.
We have regular and repeat customers from overseas and we are well equipped to organise a full service trip including transfer from Airport/Port, Firearms Transfer and excellent accommodation on site.
Accommodation details here: https://www.hearthstanes.com/
Contact us by email or phone on:
bookings@hearthstanes-sporting.com
07851 011 085