72 SHOOTING SPORTS MAGAZINE
FIREARMS | HUNTING STORY
T
he essence of stalking to me has
primarily been a deep interest in
nature and the ability to rise early and
enjoy the woods with no other living sole
except the wildlife. Only then can you
appreciate the quarries living quarters and
daily routines and soon you become
immersed in an alien yet beautiful world
that no townie will ever appreciate.
This year’s roe season started with one
such week of extraordinary stalking,
closeness to game, bad weather and fi nal
success that will live with me for a long
time. My folks live in Argyll Scotland,
Highland peaks interlocked with lush farm
lands, lochs and rolling hills to the sea. In
April the woods are literally bursting intolife, its palpable, you can feel the animal’s
relief as the winter is nearing its
completion and at last new food sources
are sprouting up everywhere. What’s good
for the goose is good for the gander, those
foods sources can lead you to success
and the roe`s daily life, especially the buck
at this time of year, can also be his
downfall.BUCK FEVER
With antler growth completed the older
bucks are desperately trying to establish
their dominance and territories within their
community that has waned over the winter
months. The velvet protecting the grown
antlers is now becoming beige in colour,Bruce Potts shows us
how to improve our game
on the quintessentially
British roe deer
30-47L Predator and
new Leica Magnus
worked a treat
in the inclement
Scottish weather