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Each stalker shall be accompanied and must comply
with any instruction that the stalker may give.
The stalker remains in sole charge of the stalking
at all times. No animal will be shot at unless
the stalker gives permission. Stalkers must be
reasonably fit. |
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| 2. |
All arrangements for stalking are made in good
faith but the Estate offers no guarantees as to
the number of outings, which will depend on weather
conditions, or the number and quality of heads
available. |
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| 3. |
Stalkers will be required to:
Fire a group of sighting shots, before commencing stalking, to within 10
cm
at 100 metres range to the satisfaction of the Ranger in charge or other
authorised persons. |
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To produce for inspection a current valid Firearm
Certificate and third party insurance cover to
the value of at least £1,000,000. |
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| 5. |
Indemnify the Estate against any loss, injury
or damage. BASe, BDS membership acceptable.
Any stands, hides or high seats provided by the Estate will be used by
the stalker at his own risk. |
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| 6. |
If an injured deer is encountered it will be
shot irrespective of its effect on the stalk. |
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| 7. |
If a deer is wounded stalking will stop until
it has been despatched or otherwise accounted for. |
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| 8. |
The carcase will be the property of the Estate.
The carcase may be purchased at current market
value. |
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| 9. |
The Estate reserves the right to suspend or withdraw
facilities at any time and its decision in this
respect is final. |
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| 10. |
Any additional charges for penalties must be
paid before departure. |
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(which are payable before departure) |
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| 11. |
Penalty charges will be levied at the following
rate: |
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| 12. |
If a deer is shot by the stalker in such a way
that the amount of usable venison is substantially
reduced (or the carcase cannot be recovered within
twelve hours) the Estate reserves the right to
charge him the market price for the carcase which
then becomes his property. |
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| 13. |
If a deer is badly shot, the Estate insists that
the stalker pays for the carcas, which then becomes
the stalkers property. |
