The WFMC manage the fallow deer herd and the native environment within the Woodhill forest during the June - September ballot season.
30/05/2026
TIP #11 - STOP MORE THAN YOU WALK ⏸️🦌
One of the biggest mistakes hunters make is constantly moving.
Try stopping for 2-5 minutes regularly and just watch and listen. Once the forest settles, you’ll often notice movement you would’ve walked straight past.
Woodhill rewards patience.
29/05/2026
TIP #10 - FRESH SIGN TELLS THE STORY 🌿
Fresh tracks, droppings, rubs and browse are all clues worth slowing down for.
If sign is old and dry, keep moving.
Learning to read fresh sign can completely change your hunt.
28/05/2026
TIP #9 - RESPECT THE FOREST 🌿
Take your rubbish out, follow permit rules, respect other hunters, and help protect the future of hunting at Woodhill.
We all play a part in keeping this tradition alive for future generations 🦌
27/05/2026
TIP # 8 - DON’T SKYLINE YOURSELF 🌲
When crossing ridges, dune edges or open areas, stay low and use cover where possible.
A silhouetted hunter stands out instantly to wildlife - even at distance.
TIP #7 - SAFETY COMES FIRST 🚩
Always know your block boundaries, positively identify your target, and remember there may be other hunters nearby.
A safe hunt is a successful hunt.
TIP #6 - GLASS MORE, WALK LESS 👀
Stop regularly and scan properly.
A lot of deer movement is subtle:
🦌 an ear flick
🦌 a tail twitch
🦌 slight movement in cover
The hunters who see the most usually aren’t the ones moving the fastest.
22/05/2026
TIP #4 - HUNT THE WIND 💨
If the wind is blowing your scent into where deer are bedding or feeding, you’re already beaten.
Constantly check wind direction and adjust your approach accordingly.
At Woodhill, wind matters more than distance walked.
22/05/2026
TIP #3 - CUTOVERS ARE HUNTABLE 🌱
Cutovers aren’t just empty spaces.
Focus on:
🦌 edges
🦌 fresh regrowth
🦌 skid sites
🦌 shaded pockets
🦌 game trails entering and exiting
Slow down and glass properly - deer are often closer than you think 👀
17/09/2025
Almost time for our annual Take A Kid Hunting (TAKH) Day! ✨
This is a balloted event with 18 spots available for kids aged 12 - 18. The day kicks off with a briefing, an education session, and a bite to eat before heading into the forest.
🦌 Each participant receives a goodie bag
🦌 Completes a fi****ms safety test
🦌 Hears from guest speakers promoting safe shooting practices & fi****ms safety
🦌 Learns about the history of the Woodhill Fallow Deer herd
Such a great opportunity to get young hunters learning, connecting, and experiencing the outdoors in a safe and supportive way.
📸 Throwback to last year’s TAKH Day