SHOT FEES & TERMS

The following shot fees are indicative and may vary slightly depending on estate and location. Full confirmation of applicable fees will always be provided when your outing is arranged.

Watermeadow operates with a strong focus on ethical and sustainable deer management. Female deer (does and hinds) form the foundation of responsible population control, and shot fees are structured to reflect this.

Where estate management objectives require female deer to be taken, shot fees may be reduced or included within the outing fee.

Male deer, particularly those of sporting or trophy quality, carry higher fees reflecting their sporting value and estate management considerations.

Shot fees also vary depending on the type of outing booked:

Guided Stalking

Guided stalking outings include one cull animal within the outing fee. This typically refers to a management animal such as a doe or other agreed cull deer.
Additional animals, including trophy animals, are charged according to the "Indicative Shot Fees" schedule below.

Cull & Management Days

Cull & Management Days are specifically designed for population control and often include unlimited cull animals within the outing fee, depending on estate management requirements.

Unguided Stalking

Unguided stalking sessions are intended for experienced rifle certificate holders. Depending on the estate and management objectives, female deer may either be included within the outing fee or charged at a reduced management rate.

PAYG Sessions

PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) sessions offer a reduced outing fee, with animals charged individually (often at a reduced rate per animal).

The indicative shot fees listed below apply only where animals are charged separately.

If you have any questions regarding shot fees, we are always happy to clarify prior to your visit.



Indicative Shot Fees

Female Deer (Does & Hinds)

Fallow / Roe / Muntjac / Chinese Water Deer Does – £50
Red / Sika Hinds – £60

Note: On many Cull & Management Days, female deer are included within the outing fee.


Muntjac Bucks

Small (<3”) – £60
Bronze / 3”> – £350
Silver – £450
Gold – £550


Roe Bucks

2-Point – £100
4-Point – £150
6-Point Non-Medal – £350
Bronze – £675
Silver – £880
Gold – £1000


Chinese Water Deer Bucks

Non-Medal – £150
Bronze – £250
Silver – £300
Gold – £500


Fallow Bucks

Non-Palmated – £100
Palmated Non-Medal – £275
Bronze – £475
Silver – £680
Gold – £1050


Red & Sika Stags

Charged per point at £50–150 depending on estate.

Example:
An 8-point stag may cost between £400–£1200 depending on location and quality.

Carcass Ownership & Venison
All deer remain the property of the estate.

Carcasses may be purchased by guests at £2.50 per kg following inspection, tagging and processing through the larder.


Gralloching & Venison

Guided outings include gralloching carried out to an acceptable food hygiene standard.

Guests participating in unguided or cull outings are expected to gralloch deer to an acceptable food hygiene standard.

Where required, assistance can be provided at £25 per animal.

 

Guide Rifle Use

Where required, guests may use a guide’s rifle during a guided stalking outing.

Any such use takes place strictly under the direct supervision and control of the guide, who remains responsible for the firearm at all times.

The rifle remains in the possession of the certificate holder throughout the outing and is not transferred or loaned to the guest.

This arrangement reflects normal practice for professionally guided stalking conducted in accordance with UK firearms legislation.

A fee of £50 covers the provision of the rifle, cleaning, and a small quantity of ammunition. Additional ammunition may be charged where required.

Any damage will be charged at cost of repair or replacement.


Zeroing

Range use must be arranged in advance.

£25 per person (maximum 10 rounds)

Zeroing counts towards your booked field time unless arranged separately.


Trophy Preparation & Measurement

Trophy preparation and shield mounting:

£150 per head

Official CIC measurement charged separately where required.


Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days notice:
Full refund or transfer to alternative date.

3–30 days notice:
50% retained, 50% held as credit.

Less than 72 hours notice:
Full outing fee payable.

We will always work with guests wherever possible to find suitable alternative dates.


Safety & Ethical Standards

Watermeadow operates to strict safety and ethical standards.

Guests are responsible for taking shots only when safe and appropriate.

Where an animal is wounded and cannot be recovered despite reasonable effort, the standard shot fee may apply.

Guides will assist fully with tracking and recovery wherever possible.

Where an incorrect animal is taken contrary to guide instruction, the appropriate shot fee and any applicable estate charges will apply.

Any serious breach of firearm safety may result in termination of the outing.


Payment

Outing fees are paid in advance via the website or bank transfer.

Shot fees and venison purchases are payable on the day unless agreed in advance.


Questions

If you have any questions regarding shot fees, policies or expectations, please contact us prior to your outing.

We are always happy to help.



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