gsmith

in the BDS Deer Annual Summer 2009 second page there is half page article re a Muntjac hit in NI. first ever ,

it could be a doebuck, female with antlers maybe? i have seen it before. bit late for calling though isnt it? ruts been and gone

generally the rut is late july early aug, its certainly fading out down here now.

might be wrong but i think your virtually find its been and nearly gone

completely agree with foxdropper on this one.

Agreed above I have most of Priors books, a wealth of knowledge main one i would start with is Roe Deer managment and stalking then Roe deer conservation of a native species.

Generally the rut has started but it is 100% not in full swing probably due to weather changing constantly. Tonight i witnessed a young buck right up behind a doe following her every move. I also shot two bucks both with attending does, calling has produced a few yearlings also. another week or so i think your find it is well away we just need a few days of constant warmth. mr prior belives 20th july -13th aug is rutting time for the roe.

You could try simmering it in boiling water with bi carbonate soda, im unsure how bad it is obviously without seeing it. in the states they often use roting methods and bugs to clean things. dont bin it just yet

try the BASC stalking options can be good value especially the Arran program.

I use sako SP 150 grain also federal sp 180 grain, but im just about to go over to balistic tip no particular reason why however. all in sako 75 308

if its only a little dont worry about it, its widely accepted there maybe some just like a plucked chicken has micro down feathers still and pork with skin may sometimes have tiny hairs still. wont kill you. try to avoid to much water it speeds up the decaying process.

i got mine here http://www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk/ngo-shop/ cant see them on the site now but they do say on there for tags to ring them

I use the Harkila one, actually probably one of the lowest price considering harkilas normal price. its large very strong comfy and quiet. couldnt recomende more

7.30-8.30pm for me, though its getting late in the season now for buck as generally they feed short and rest to build up there best strengths for the rut time.

your going to need to spend time on the ground looking for them , look at any fraying and damaged caused by them and with the rut comming up possibly call them and see what shows. its not really as 1,2,3 oh theres another 4.