I saw the post in the taxidermy forum about these two deer taken in England.
Seem like very cool animals.
Does anybody have any information on them.
Are they free range?
Whats the hunting like in England?
Any information is very much appreciated.
Thanks,
W.

Hi Woodsie,

I have been arranging hunting in England for these and many other species for the past 15 years.

I will drop you a PM with full information.

They certainly make a fantastic trophy!





Rgds

Ian

www.farringtonds.com

I did the hunt in 2002 (IIRC). I shot roe and CWD, but I did not get a Muntjac.

It was September and the vegetation was still pretty tall. Going later in the year would improve visibility and the chances of success on all of the small species.

It makes a nice, fun trip for wives or girlfriends since there are so many tourist opportunities and things to do other than hunting.

It is a fun hunt, but it lacks the "grand adventure" aspect of a true wilderness hunt or a safari. Not drastically different than the hunting that we do here in the USA.

CWD are only in season from November through to the end of March. They are a lovely trophy but perhaps not the UK's most difficult deer to stalk.
Muntjac are a great sporting animal and highly underrated.
Either Norfolk or Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire would let you do both.
Be wary of who you book with. There are some utter crooks out there. Ian does not fall into that category.

here are some of my pics from my latest hunt in the UK arranged by my friend and outfitter James Ellis and Sam.

Almost a 2 hour drive from central london through beautiful English Countryside.

Chinese Water Deer

Muntjak

Kevin Downer is the best. All his ground is free range on or around the Duke of bedfords estate for buster Chinks and Muntjac. Emali me for his contacts and pricing.
Anthony....maxart1986@yahoo.com

Danish, you rock! I know of no other person that goes hunting in a Bentley. None.

You mentioned James Ellis . . . is he still at the Gunton Deer Park?

Nice CWD and muntjac as well.

Danish,
That CWD skull you posted. Who sent you the picture?
I know the animal well as it was shot on my permission and cleaned up by me. It's one CIC point short of gold.

Will, thanks, although it turned out the Bentley did not perform too well on the icy roads. moved to my friends landy on the first day :-(

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Originally posted by sws:
Danish,
That CWD skull you posted. Who sent you the picture?
I know the animal well as it was shot on my permission and cleaned up by me. It's one CIC point short of gold.

SWS,
the pic was sent to me by the taxidermist who kept me posted regarding the progres on my trophies. my CWD was also a gold medal, shot free range in Norfolk, by James Ellis of Gunton Park. thanks for informing me as its about time i recieved my trophies as well. will have a word with him :-)

@ will
yes James is still at Gunton, infact he is visiting me this January in Pakistan for a hunt. great guy. :-)

Danish.
I am afraid to say that you have been misinformed.
I can assure you that is not your CWD in that photo.
I am annoyed that someone else has passed you a photograph taken by me of one of my deer and told you it is yours. It is not yours, and it is very easy for me to prove that it is not.

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Originally posted by Sind_Ibex:
@ will
yes James is still at Gunton, infact he is visiting me this January in Pakistan for a hunt. great guy. :-)

I shot my CWD on some of James' hunting areas in 2002(?), though James didn't guide us. We stayed at the Elderton Lodge adjacent to Gunton Park. Nice area.

@Will, indeed its a great area. superb report on ur African adventure by the way, and a great great hunt. u should consider pakistan for ur next hunting destination now :-)

Perhaps you would like to share with us any hunting adventures in pakistan other than tahr and goats ?

@londonhunter: here is the link for my pakistan hunting. hope u like it :-)
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6108036/m/4821087651


and here is one of my African hunt.
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1371008651


and one more of my new zealand adventure.
http://forums.accuratereloadin...5621043/m/6651087651

Danish,
Please remove the offending picture from this thread also.
As previously stated. This was not your deer.

quote:

Originally posted by sws:
Danish,
Please remove the offending picture from this thread also.
As previously stated. This was not your deer.

@SWS, i have removed it, I have apologised three times now when i dont have to do so as i am not sure if ur telling the truth or my taxidermist is lying, as i said i will have a word with him as to why i have been emailed a pic of a skull that does not belong to me. i have also already sent him an email but he has not replied back as yet but still since you objected i have removed it. like i said i have already shot a gold medal CWD why would i on purpose put a picture of a skull which is not mine. i

Thank you for the link and sharing them

Danish,
You had left it on this thread but removed it from the others.
I can take a photograph of another head with the exact same background, or even a copy of todays newspaper. I do not lie.
I just hope you get the correct head back!

sws Dont make to much of this on the forum mate it dose not look good and takes away from what is a good thread. I am sure there is a reasonable explination and that it can be sorted out.I do hope that the correct trophy makes its way to the rightful owner.

quote:

Originally posted by sws:
Danish,
You had left it on this thread but removed it from the others.
I can take a photograph of another head with the exact same background, or even a copy of todays newspaper. I do not lie.
I just hope you get the correct head back!

SWS calm down its only a photo.

Danish was sent this photo from the Taxidermist and posted it in good faith. If you are that bothered about the fact it could be your photo then why did you post it on facebook?

Who is to say it is your photo and not one taken by the taxidermist?