Sika Deer Heads Up: Kit, techniques and practices for stalking sika in woodland Paperback – September 16, 2020

Foreword - "Stalking is, as Brian says in this gem of a book, an art – skill, experience, imagination, learning, blended with chance and uncertainty. Add to this the magic of the sika deer and its habit of making a fool of you, then we needed this book - both to start the newcomer and remind the old timer that he most certainly does not know it all! I am thus delighted to be one of the first old dogs to learn new tricks from the methodical, entertaining and informative content and style of Brian’s book. Indeed, you do not so much read this book as experience it – the descriptions are detailed yet vivid and the stalking stories invaluable as examples of theory into practice. I do hope Brian brings us more real-life examples in future – in the meantime, absorb this book and be a better stalker, deer manager and naturalist" - Prof. Jaimie Dick..........A methodical, entertaining and informative book on the practical approach on how to stalk sika deer in woodland. Theory and practices are both explained and described to help the newly qualified or indeed seasoned stalker achieve success with the "Ghosts of the forest" - sika deer. This book will also be of use to anyone that takes field shooting sports seriously. 7 chapters and 144 pages detailing the "how to" of stalking sika deer in woodland, written to enhance existing stalking skills and provide newcomers to the sport with advice and techniques when stalking. Fully illustrated, with photographs and diagrams. Chapters cover; Kit and equipment, Sika deer ecology and behavior, Ballistics and scope set up, Marksmanship and shooting positions with and without sticks, Observation techniques, Basic navigation techniques, Stalking techniques, planning and tracking. Written with over 23 years experience from both military service competition shooting and sika deer stalking. Author is DSC2, RCO qualified and has an MSc in Environmental Science with his thesis based on sika deer. Illustrations by G.Erdis Read more