The sitting hunt is probably the most common form of hunting practice in Germany. The stalking seems to have taken a back seat nowadays. Nevertheless, many hunters still enjoy stalking. A stalk can also follow a sitting position. It may also happen that a suitable piece comes into view from the seat at a distance that cannot be managed with a bullet, and the decision is made to get down and approach it. Here, as well as in all other situations where one cannot rely on a shooting rest from a corresponding hunting area facility, a stalking stick or so-called target stick is advantageous and should be part of the equipment of every young hunter.
Meanwhile, hunters have a wide range of commercially available stalking sticks at their disposal. However, one can also build such a stick oneself with little effort or be lucky enough to find a suitably shaped branch in nature, or one that only needs slight modification to fit.
Stalking sticks available in stores now come in various designs - single-legged with front stock support (the classic), two-legged with front stock support, three-legged with front stock support, three-legged with front and rear stock support, four-legged with front and rear stock support, etc. Of course, a multi-legged stalking stick with two stock supports provides more stability for the weapon and thus supports the shooter more in making precise shots. However, such a stalking stick is usually not as compact and easy to carry during the stalk as a simple stalking stick with a single support.
If you want to acquire a stalking stick, you should first familiarize yourself with a few models and find out which model and design meets your own requirements and is most practical for hunting practice.
Furthermore, there is also the option to build your own stalking stick. Many hunting bloggers and hunting influencers have instructions for a self-built stalking stick in their repertoire. It is also worth searching for corresponding instructions.
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