What does the cryptic crossword clue "Experienced hand not initially more daring when trapping deer (9)" mean?

The definition is "Experienced hand". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). STAG (synonym="deer") in OLDER (synonym="more daring") = OLDSTAGER The answer is OLDSTAGER.

Experienced hand not initially more daring when trapping deer (9)

Independent Cryptic #12086 | 15 Across | 2025-07-04 flower

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