The Stalking Show
Newcomer Project Auction

Roe Buck Stalk with Sarah Miles in Somerset.

Filmed by Alex Russon of Hunter-Gatherer-Cooking.

Edgar Brothers; Optio H Scope, Bushnell R3 6x25

Laser Rangefinder, Bushnell Waterproof Explorer

Binoculars 8x42, Butler Creek Binoculars Caddy.

MW Guns; Rifle barrel & action cerakote job.

6 Species

Wooten Game/Arley Estate;

Guided Muntjac & Roe Stalking - Worcestershire.

Glacial Vally Hunting;

2 day Hind Stalk for two - Ireland.

Ben Clinch/UKDTR;

Morning & Eve stalk on Red - Scotland.

Sam Sumner; Full day Chinese Water Deer - Bedford.

Fredrick Hanner/Blaser;

Fallow/Muntjac stalk - Kent or Oxford.

Leica Geovid R 10x42 Binoculars

Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x42 Binoculars

Roe Buck Stalking in Warwickshire

with Richard Evans/UKDTR.

Monarch Roe Sack.

Verster Knife by Werner Wassenaar.

Pinewood Pro Xtreme Hunter Trousers.

Gateway 1 Wellies

Maude & Fox Patriotic Cap

Outfitter Tales and Holland Country

Clothing Package.

Introduction Stalk with Chris Dalton.

Engraved James Penny Knife.

Deerhunter Jacket.

1st Aid +F training course.

Roe Deer Stalking in the Scottish Boarders

with David Pullen.

Danum Blades Muntjac Catchers Knife.

Katie Hargreaves’s Print.

Ogdens Compact Roe Sack.

CIC UK complimentary trophy measuring including

premium polished wood trophy stand.

Bowbrook Studios Red Stag Piece.

Goat Stalking in North Wales

with Alex Hatton/UKDTR.

Pair of Emberleaf Knives.

Brandecosse 9” Nubuck

Laced Boots.

Yorkshire Fieldsports Apparel Voucher £150

GamePro double lean-to Highseat.

Zeiss Secacam 1

Kevin Anderson-Smith personal portrait

of Wild Beast or Pet.

SIKA 1st Aid +F training, catastrophic bleed kit

& a bottle of whiskey.

Sporting Dog Goods Winslow Dog Training Vest.

Saffa Distribution 270 Ammo Wooden Dovetail Box.

Saffa Distribution 12GA Cartridge

Wooden Dovetail Box.

3 nights stay in Glen Doll Lodge (Friday-Monday)

on the outskirts of Balmoral Estate.

Handmade customised antler walking stick.

The Gamekeepers Larder Sika Venison Box.

Flint Clothing Bundle; Impact Technical T-shirt, Field

Ready Natives Jumper, Antlers of the UK Hoodie, Deer

of the UK T-shirt, Flint Hunter Ripstop Cap.

3 day Monteria driven hunt in Portugal with Sercout

Wild Harvest incl Accommodation, food, rifle & licence

Secret Auction, visit the BASC stand and have a go.

BASC DSC 1 & a day stalk.

A Day stalking in Dumfries and Galloway,

Scotland with Mark Toft

(could be used for DSC Level 2 assessment

by arrangement)

Simpson Brothers donation of an Emberleaf

TSS branded Knife.

Aimfield Sports Shooting Mat.

Saffron Arts ‘Big Ole Roaring Stag” print.

Saffa Distribution 243 Ammo Wooden Dovetail Box.

Saffa Distribution 12GA Cartridge

Wooden Dovetail Box.

The Stalking Show Newcomer Project is designed to open the door to the deer management and wild venison sector for people who are curious, interested, or seeking a better understanding before committing to any particular pathway.

It recognises that newcomers arrive with different motivations. Some may go on to become deer stalkers or wildlife managers. Others may become wild venison advocates, food business owners, land managers, volunteers, supporters, or simply informed voices who better understand the role deer management plays in animal welfare, food systems and nature recovery.

All of these outcomes are valid.

The project is not about recruitment or fast-tracking people into a single role. Instead, it offers a supported opportunity to explore the sector, meet the community, understand its values, and see how responsible deer management operates in practice.

The deer management and wild venison sector is often discussed in public without sufficient context or understanding. Conversations are frequently shaped by partial information, strong opinion or limited exposure to the realities of land management, animal welfare and food production.

At the same time, public interest is growing in:

• where food comes from
• ethical and sustainable meat
• wildlife management and nature recovery
• rural skills and livelihoods

The Stalking Show Newcomer Project exists to meet that interest with openness, clarity and real-world experience — offering people the chance to engage meaningfully rather than form views at a distance.

The project is:

• a low-pressure, welcoming introduction to the sector
• a chance to explore deer management and wild venison without obligation
• focused on understanding values, standards and practice
• rooted in welfare-led, evidence-based approaches

The project is not:

• a recruitment or licensing scheme
• replacement for formal training or qualifications
• a competitor to existing organisations or programmes
• The emphasis throughout is on informed choice, not conversion.

The Stalking Show Newcomer Project is designed to support and complement existing organisations across the sector, not replace or compete with them.

The sector already benefits from excellent work delivered by:

• training providers
• mentoring schemes
• specialist organisations supporting women, young people and new entrants
• conservation, land management and wild food networks

The Stalking Show Newcomer Project acts as a front door — helping people reach a point where those organisations, pathways and opportunities become accessible, relevant and meaningful.

By improving early understanding and confidence, the project strengthens the pipeline into existing provision rather than duplicating it.

The stalking show Newcomer Project aims to:

• improve understanding of why deer management happens and how it is carried out responsibly
• demystify welfare, ethics and decision-making in practice
• connect newcomers with the people and values of the sector
• build confidence to engage, support or progress further

Public and political interest in deer, wildlife management and wild venison is increasing — often faster than understanding.

Many people lack clear insight into:

• why deer management is necessary
• how welfare standards are applied in practice
• how deer management connects to food systems, biodiversity and land use

The stalking show Newcomer Project addresses this need by building understanding before misinformation, assumptions or barriers take hold.

Funds raised through The Stalking Show Newcomers project and other activities will be used to deliver introductory events and activities that allow newcomers to explore the sector in a meaningful, supported way.

This includes:

• newcomer-focused events and experiences
• practical demonstrations and discussions
• opportunities to meet practitioners, producers and organisations
• clear signposting to trusted next steps

The first year of the project will focus on a small number of carefully designed pilot activities.

A flagship Year 1 activity will be an Introductory Newcomer Event at Eaton Hall.

This event will:

• provide a structured but informal opportunity to explore the sector
• introduce deer management, wild venison and associated roles
• create space for honest questions and discussion
• help participants decide whether and how they may wish to engage further

The success of the Stalking Show Newcomer Project depends on support from across the community.

Individuals, businesses and organisations can help by:

• donating auction lots or experiences to The Stalking Show Newcomer Auction
• supporting events financially or in kind
• contributing time, expertise or access
• helping share the project’s aims and values

The Stalking Show Newcomer Project is about leaving a legacy beyond the showground.

By opening doors, improving understanding and strengthening connections, it aims to:

• support higher standards and better-informed debate
• build long-term trust and engagement
• strengthen the resilience and reputation of the deer management community