Whether you&#x27;re accompanied by a gillie often depends on the estate and your experience. If you&#x27;ve completed the Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC) levels 1 &amp; 2, there are many opportunities to wander around on your own with a gun, with the landholder&#x27;s permission of course.<p>I agree this is unlikely to happen on many of the larger estates, but there are still opportunities, including joining an existing syndicate or leasing land yourself.<p>I&#x27;d also point out that generally you have the right to decline a specific animal pointed out to you by the gillie, but need to keep in mind it may be the only stag you&#x27;re onto all day!<p>Also define &quot;large distance.&quot; I&#x27;d contend there&#x27;s not many deer highland stalking shots taken at distances greater than 200 meters and most more likely between 100-150 meters.