CIC Trophy Scoring: What Field Stalkers Need to Know
What CIC measures, where field estimates go wrong, and how asymmetry changes the final medal picture.
Field notes
Articles for stalkers who care about the details
Practical pieces on trophy assessment, deer movement, and rifle setup. Written by specialists who spend time on estates, ranges, and hill ground.
Inside this issue
Three focused reads covering CIC scoring discipline, seasonal deer behaviour, and the real trade-offs behind 100m or 200m zero choices.
Deer Behaviour by Season: How to Plan a Productive Stalk
Movement patterns by species, rut timing, frost mornings, and why wind direction can undo an otherwise perfect plan.
Zero at 100m vs. 200m: What the Decision Actually Means
A field-first look at point of impact, hold-over tables, and why a 150m zero still suits many British deer rifles.