STAG impersonators from all over the globe will be descending on Exmoor again this weekend, October 11, for the 11th annual Bolving World Championships.
Bolving is the name given to the call male red deer make in the rutting season, and the bolvers will try to imitate them.
Points are awarded for style, authenticity and how successful the bolvers are in persuading a real stag to answer their roar from across the wild, deep valley.
Exmoor National Park ranger Richard Eales said: “If you would like to join in and test your vocal chords to the limit, just turn up on the night and enter.
“Entries are accepted with a minimum donation of £2 and all the money raised will go to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.”
A framed photograph of a stag has been donated by Mike Sherwin as a prize, and as usual the winner will receive the Phil Ferris Shield.
Children should get practising to take part, too, as Mr Sherwin has also donated a picture for the best junior bolver.
Would-be bolvers can meet up with other competitors at The Rock House Inn in Dulverton at 5pm or just turn up at Draydon Rails at 6pm.
After the competition it will be back to the pub for the results, the presentation to the winners, and a prize draw and auction.
For more information call Richard Eales on 07772-989737.
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