Thread: Dogs and Stags

So a mate of mine has been granted access to a private block that next to a much larger public area.
He has invited me to go for a recce but is concerned that the scent of my dog will push the Stags out of the area.

Now I know deer don't particularly like dogs but I would have thought they like us less. So I can't see what difference it makes bringing my dog with us for a walk before the roar.

He says that when he used to pig hunt an area with dogs, when they went back all the deer had moved out.
I suspect that could be due to the different way pig dogs and indicating dogs are used.

Curious as to the thoughts of those of you who actually know what they are talking about ( as opposed to my speculation)

Cheers