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Griffin Sporting Club
Roe Buck & Muntjac · Norfolk, England

Hunt Roe Bucks and Muntjac on a Norfolk Family Estate

5 days at Gowthorpe Manor, a 16th-century Elizabethan manor house at the heart of our family 1,000-acre Norfolk estate, just two hours from London. From $6,000 per hunter, all-inclusive.

📅 Roe: 1 April – 31 October · Muntjac: year-round
🦌 Roe Buck & Muntjac
✈️ 90 min from London Stansted
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What's included

A Properly Hosted English Country Hunt

Every detail from London airport pickup to trophy export is taken care of. You bring the rifle skills; we handle the rest.

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4 Hunting Days

Guided personally by George or a hand-picked local hunter on our 1,000-acre family estate.

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Gowthorpe Manor

16th-century Elizabethan family manor — oak beams, period furniture, drawing room fire.

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All Meals & Drinks

Full English breakfast, lunch, three-course dinner with house wines and spirits.

Ready to plan your Norfolk hunt?

Roe season April–October. Best dates around the July–August rut book out first.

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The Hunt

Classic English Countryside Hunting

Moving through arable fields at first light, working hedgerows and woodland edges, and taking close-range shots that test your fieldcraft. This is classic English countryside hunting — quiet, considered, and unlike anything else in British deer hunting.

Time your trip to coincide with the roe rut in July and August for the fast-paced calling work. Territorial bucks respond aggressively to calling, with shots coming quickly and at close range — engaging and intense.

At the end of each day, you head back to the manor for a drink in the drawing room and a three-course dinner.

Client with a Norfolk roe buck in spring wildflowers
Pricing

Transparent Per-Hunter Pricing

All-inclusive at our family Norfolk estate.

2 Roe + 4 Muntjac

$8,000
per hunter, all-inclusive
  • Same trip length
  • 2 Roe bucks + 4 muntjac included
  • Same personal guiding
  • Bigger trophy yield, same week
  • All meals, drinks, transfers

Observer

$500
per observer, without sightseeing
  • Same lodge, meals and drinks
  • Free time at the Manor
  • Welcome to come along for the day
  • Walk the grounds, read in the library
  • +$500 to add guided Norfolk day trips

Time your trip with the roe rut (July–August) for the fast-paced calling work. Not included: flights, trophy export, gratuities.

Talk through pricing directly

Want to discuss package options, add observers, or build a custom itinerary? A 10-minute call answers most questions.

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Gowthorpe Manor — Elizabethan manor house in Norfolk
Gowthorpe Manor dining room Gowthorpe Manor grounds
The Lodge

Gowthorpe Manor — Our Family Elizabethan Estate

A Grade II listed Elizabethan manor house dating from the 1520s, set in the heart of our 1,000-acre family estate. Oak beams, period furniture, a drawing room with a fireplace, and the kind of character that only five centuries of history can produce. The hallways are lined with sporting prints and trophies.

Bedrooms are individually furnished with comfortable beds, and the manor has a freestanding roll-top bath for those who want to soak after a day in the field. Meals are taken in the dining room — a full English breakfast, a relaxed lunch, and a locally sourced three-course dinner each evening. House drinks included throughout.

Reserve your dates for Roe & Muntjac

Gowthorpe books out months ahead in season. Get your dates in now to lock them in.

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Example Itinerary

What Your Week Looks Like

MondayArrival Day
Pick up from London airport (Stansted, Heathrow or Gatwick). Arrival at Gowthorpe Manor, explore the grounds, zero your rifle, discuss the plan with your guide. Three-course dinner at the Manor.
Tue–ThuHunting Days
Up early for a first-light stalk. Back to the Manor for a full English breakfast. Observers head out on a Norfolk day trip. Afternoon or evening hunt depending on conditions. Three-course dinner.
FridayDeparture Day
Up early for a first-light stalk. Traditional English breakfast. Pack up and depart for London or the airport, with a stop en route if time allows.

Want to customise this trip?

Adding a salmon day, bringing observers, arriving early or staying late — we tailor every itinerary. Tell us what you have in mind.

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Meet Your Outfitter

Hunting with George

George Watkinson, founder of Griffin Sporting Club

Raised on the family farm in the south of England, George developed his fieldcraft early. After Durham University and six years as a management consultant in London, he moved to the Outer Hebrides to work as a professional deer hunter and fishing guide.

It was a handful of encouraging American clients who convinced him to start his own outfitter — and Griffin Sporting Club was born to deliver traditional, hosted British fieldsports to visiting hunters.

Speak with George directly

Most American clients prefer WhatsApp — it works across the time difference. Send a message and he'll be back within hours.

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From the Hill

Recent Roe & Muntjac

A few from this and last season at Gowthorpe Manor. All wild populations, all free-range.

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Plan Your Norfolk Hunt

Tell us a little about your trip and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. No pressure — just an honest conversation about what to expect.

We'll reply within 24 hours. Your details are never shared.

FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need to bring my own rifle?

No — rifle, ammunition and licensing are all included. We recommend using the estate rifle: a Sako S20 in .270 with a sound moderator, sighted in and used on this ground week-in week-out. You're welcome to bring your own, though — UK firearm permits are straightforward for visitors and we'll walk you through the paperwork well in advance.

How does trophy export work?

We hand-deliver to our export partner. Roe and muntjac are non-CITES — trophies typically arrive at your door within 60 days.

When's the best time to come?

July–August during the roe rut for fast-paced calling. April–June for early-season territory work. Muntjac year-round.

What's the fitness level needed?

Low. This is gentle countryside walking — flat terrain, short distances, considered stalks rather than big hill days.

Can my partner come?

Yes. Observers stay at the manor for $500, or add sightseeing for $1,000 — Norfolk Broads, Norwich Cathedral, country parks.

Ready When You Are

Limited availability for the upcoming season. Get in touch now to lock in your dates.

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