Nice Muntjac

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

I also think they are fascinating , the first time I ever saw one in Cambridgeshire I was in awe. Just wish they were round me as would make a lovely challenging change.

[Tyla 3,179]

I wish they were more prevalent around here. They are good eating and so convenient to carry compared to fallow. 

[KimE 487]

22 hours ago, shovel leaner said:

The forestry guys here hate them , they do a lot of low level browse damage .

    Here’s a funny tale that happened a couple of years ago . A stalker mate of mine who has a building business was doing some work on a house for a couple of “ Artist / vegan “ types. They had created this fantastic garden and spent a small fortune on the plants . But a muntjac was eating them , they asked my friend what to do and he suggested deer fencing, thinking there is no way they would go for him shooting it . But they said they wanted other wildlife to visit , like badgers and foxes , so could he shoot it . So he was sat up on the scaffolding at last light and shot it , and they were over the moon.

        I must be in a minority of people who find them a charming and interesting animal.          

Strange they thought Muntjac to be vermin but wanted visit by badgers and fox.

[Borr 4,474]

2 hours ago, KimE said:

Strange they thought Muntjac to be vermin but wanted visit by badgers and fox.

Eating plants presumably....

[KimE 487]

Could be rewilding some Lynx instead they hold the deer population low almost clear their home area.

[j j m 6,479]

very nice bud

[Rabid 1,936]

On 12/10/2021 at 08:34, shovel leaner said:

 

        I must be in a minority of people who find them a charming and interesting animal.          

Not at all, ive always enjoyed having them on my place, they can be a right bloody pain, and they destroy everything, but I still enjoy them.

They also have my respect, I find them a great stalk, especially in an area they have plenty of cover.

[sussex 5,776]

On 03/11/2021 at 17:07, Rabid said:

Not at all, ive always enjoyed having them on my place, they can be a right bloody pain, and they destroy everything, but I still enjoy them.

They also have my respect, I find them a great stalk, especially in an area they have plenty of cover.

…is that old creed up to the task ? ...you can’t beat a Swede

[Deker 3,450]

I've shot every deer bar a CWD (never seen one in the wild) in this country, and the Muntjac eats best in "my" opinion!!

Edited November 18, 2021 by Deker

[Rabid 1,936]

On 18/11/2021 at 11:11, Deker said:

I've shot every deer bar a CWD (never seen one in the wild) in this country, and the Muntjac eats best in "my" opinion!!

CWD don’t eat too bad either

[Rabid 1,936]

On 09/11/2021 at 02:51, sussex said:

…is that old creed up to the task ? ...you can’t beat a Swede

I will soldier on with it, we all have a cross to bear.

[sussex 5,776]

3 hours ago, Rabid said:

I will soldier on with it, we all have a cross to bear.

Amen …..

[FOXHUNTER 5,020]

That 2nd pic must of been a high Gold

[Deker 3,450]

13 hours ago, Rabid said:

CWD don’t eat too bad either

 

 

A man from Beds, home of the CWD!!! They haven't arrived my way yet!!!!

[Rabid 1,936]

On 21/11/2021 at 11:02, Deker said:

A man from Beds, home of the CWD!!! They haven't arrived my way yet!!!!

Plenty of them around here, unfortunately they seem to be getting hammered every way they turn.