Walkers are being urged to make sure they won’t disturb deer stalking as the warm weather heralds the beginning of the season.
The Heading for the Scottish Hills website, a service managed by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), provides details on deer stalking on estates between July and late October. The website helps walkers follow the advice in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code to try and find out where stag stalking is taking place and who to contact if more information is required.
It also includes routes that are ‘always okay’ and the days stalking will take place on each estate. ‘Deer stalking takes place when Scottish weather is often at its peak and more people want to get outside and enjoy nature, but it’s also a very busy time for land managers,’ said Fiona Cuninghame, SNH recreation and access offcer.