Deer stalking in Argyll & Bute

Argyll & Bute, United Kingdom

Ruantallain Estate on the Isle of Jura is a truly wild and remote island sporting Estate. With 20,000 acres of the most stunning scenery the West Coast of Scotland has to offer. The Red Deer herd are expertly managed by Headstalker Craig Rozga and second stalker Scott Muir. Both of these men grew up on the island and know it intimately. Over the course of a week on Ruantallain we can offer anything from 8-12 stags. The lodge is situated right on the seafront of Tarbert Bay. Full board and comfy surroundings.

Argyll & Bute, United Kingdom

Deer stalking at its best and more accessible than most. Only 45 minutes from Glasgow and one hour by ferry and you can be "on the hill" in minutes, stalking amid a National Scenic Area. The carefully managed herd allows a cull of approx. 55 stags and 120 hinds on a sustainable basis, where the oldest and weakest of the herd are taken as first choice and, only if numbers permit, a small control cull of younger animals may be taken. There may, however, be an opportunity to shoot an older trophy stag but this should be requested in advance and will be actioned only at the stalker's discretion. Accompanied by a skilled and experienced stalker, aided by an ATV and a ghillie, as necessary, we aim to make the day out and, indeed, the whole experience as enjoyable as possible, starting with a short familiarisation session on the range through to finishing back at the larder. Young enthusiasts are particularly welcome and we recommend some more-affordable hind stalking to kindle an interest in this fantastic sport, from late October to the end of January.