Top ten tips for responsible hillwalkers during the stalking season:
Follow reasonable advice given including in Hillphone messages, Deer Management Group leaflets, notices at parking places, on the Heading for the Scottish Hills pilot web service, or by estate staff that you meet
take reasonable steps to find out where stalking is taking place and take account of advice on alternative routes
use paths where available if stalking is in operation in the area
consult estates about plans if you are organising a large group or managing an event
avoid wild camping in corries if stalking is planned for the following day
keep voices to reasonable levels as sound carries in the hills
keep dogs on a short lead or under close control if stalking is in operation
avoid cutting down through corries if stalking is in operation
follow the main watercourse if you have to go through a corrie and stalking is in operation
follow mountain ridges if stalking is in operation
