Thread: Its only a wee one, but its my first

On a recent trip back to the UK, I was fortunate to hook up with a friend who guides.
For the price of bottle of something 16yrs old, he took me out for a hunt for a Muntjac deer.
Spring in UK, we stalked woodlands filled with bluebells, squirrels and pheasants.

162yds with a 308win (min caliber for deer in UK is 243), the 150gr SST through the neck dropped him on the spot.
Cute critter.

Is there any particular purpose in having teeth/tusks like that? What does a little joker like that weigh? Taste good?

Cool looking little dude

That's awesome mate, jeez they are small aye.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Is there any particular purpose in having teeth/tusks like that?

Compact assault deer?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Is there any particular purpose in having teeth/tusks like that? What does a little joker like that weigh? Taste good?

makes em easier to shoot as according to my wife who watches "twilight" they sparkle in sunlight

That's awesome! Those teeth... That's what happens when goats and pigs share a barn for a night!

Looks like he,s suffering from little deer syndrome ...angry individual indeed

Always interesting to see other species of deer, tx for posting

Saw one in Norfolk UK last year, first I thought dog... pig.. no, eventually worked it out.

Canines are not just for gripping prey, they are just CALLED canines. Guess they are as useful as a swiss army knife when rummaging for food.

Good stuff , the Chinese water deer they have there are also crazy looking little things .

I used to see Muntjac deer up on Aston Hill in the Chilterns when I lived in the UK. More than once one or more wandered in to view when I was taking a break from riding my mountain bike.

The most cherished was when a hind and a fawn came along and were unaware of my prescence for quite a while. Proper deer but look like they got shrunk in the dryer!

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Compact assault deer?

Oh, that explains why we don't have them here.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Is there any particular purpose in having teeth/tusks like that? What does a little joker like that weigh? Taste good?

about 15kg.
Don't know what it tastes like, I'm told like fallow. Part of the deal is that my mate is a game butcher and sells the meat to restaurants.

Originally Posted by berg243

would have thought even a 243 overkill on a deer that size. mind you with those gnashers wouldn't want the little fecker to bite me either. nice one are you going to make a mount out of the head almost looks devil like with those antlers.

Bleached head will be sent to me.