Debut buck

It’s always a pleasure to introduce youngsters to the sport but it is even more rewarding when it’s one of your own clan. Sienna had accompanied me stalking, shooting and fishing from when she first started walking confidently. She had been wildfowling on the Humber in the harshest of conditions without complaint – sitting on one water bottle with another stuffed up her jumper. Her trout catching ability was impressive and she absolutely loved to be out stalking. Her binoculars were used often and she was a keen observer of British flora and fauna in all its guises. What’s more, she was a good shot with the rifle too.

Her training had been a little unorthodox as she had been initially taught the fundamentals with an AK47 assault rifle (R5 derivative) by her