Top ten tips for responsible hillwalkers during the stalking season:

1. use paths where available
2. take reasonable steps to find out where stalking is taking place and change your route if asked to do so
3. follow advice given in Hillphone messages, Deer Management Group leaflets, notices at parking places or by estate staff that you meet
4. consult estates about plans - this is particularly important if in a large organised group
5. follow mountain ridges
6. follow the main watercourse if you have to go through a corrie
7. avoid cutting down through corries
8. keep dogs on a short lead or under close control if stalking is in operation
9. keep voices to reasonable levels as sound carries in the hills
10. avoid wild camping in corries if stalking is planned for the following day