Packages
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Deer Stalking Packages
At Benula Sporting Estate, our emphasis is very much on improving our herd through traditional management and selective stalking. Due to the estate’s reputation for such challenging terrain, any deer successfully stalked at Benula is a fine testament to the ability of the hunter. The dates for Scottish Red Deer Stalking Seasons are as follows:
Red stags July 1st – October 20th
Red hinds October 21st – February 15th
Your stalking party will be accompanied by local professional stalker and boatman Angus Hughes, who has worked on the estate for over 20 years. Angus’ experience and knowledge of the loch and deer forest is invaluable when it comes to planning the perfect stalk for your group. The deer forest itself can only be approached by boat up Loch Mullardoch, providing stalking parties with the perfect opportunity to spy the lower ground.
Stalkers should be aware that the estate’s terrain can be challenging and a higher degree of fitness is required than is necessary for some other Highland deer stalking locations. Stalkers should ensure that correct clothing and footwear are worn for any trips out to the deer forest. Please feel free to email us with any questions about the equipment that is required for your stalking trip. We offer a number of deer stalking packages, as outlined below. Please email us for any specific queries.
Packages
All of our stalking is currently based on a per animal or per-day basis. Prices are inclusive of the use of the estate’s professional stalker, access to the estate boat and use of the firing range.
Estate rifle hire service is offered for a small fee.
Red Stags
£550 + VAT per stag.
Wounded stags will be charged at the full rate.
£200 + VAT outing fee.
Red hinds
£250 + VAT per day for 1 gun.
£300 + VAT per day for 2 guns.
Bespoke Packages
We are happy to arrange bespoke packages for our guests, please email us to discuss your requirements. Stalking parties to the deer forest set off at approximately 9.30am and the day is completed when daylight becomes limited or a successful shot has taken place. Before travelling to the deer forest, guests will be required to make use of our firing range on the first morning of their visit to check zero their rifles prior to stalking.
Guest Collection Service
Benula Sporting Estate offer guests the option of private transfers in our 4×4 vehicle from Inverness airport/train station, if required, for a small additional charge.
Location
Benula Sporting Estate is located approximately 9 miles from the Highland village of Cannich, which is situated at the junction of Glen Cannich, Glen Affric, and Glenurquhart. Cannich offers visitors a range of local amenities including a well stocked store, village pub and Post Office.
For guests requiring a wider range of services, the village of Beauly is located approximately 25 miles from the estate and offers a petrol station, two supermarkets and a bank, as well as a choice of GP surgeries and a selection of hotels, bars and restaurants.
The city of Inverness is situated 35 miles away, with trains running regularly to the rest of the UK and access to the Caledonian Sleeper service to London Euston. Flights to London and European destinations are also offered from Inverness Airport.