adjman
Well-Known Member
I would like to say I think the DSC1 is a superb way for newcomers to learn a lot about deer. I have learnt SO much from studying for mine and I am probably a good 6 months off applying for it, my love of deer and interest in them as increased with every re-read and mock test.
I would also like to agree that it is very much like a driving test - you get the theoretical knowledge under your belt and then you start learning.
This is why a site like this is SO important - it has already put me in touch with experienced, helpful people that are very keen to share their knowledge and experience with us newbies and help us to do it the right way. I think the police insisting on DSC1 is not the right way to approach things.
The DSC1 is voluntary and was put forward by the DMQ et al as a way for us to show how committed we all are to doing things the "right" way.
I think it's a little unfair to accuse BASC of gross advertising when the DSC1 is available through various other organisations - of course they are going to advertise their course in their own magazine, but anyone with half a brain can do a quick bit of research and find the alternatives if they want to.
I would also like to agree that it is very much like a driving test - you get the theoretical knowledge under your belt and then you start learning.
This is why a site like this is SO important - it has already put me in touch with experienced, helpful people that are very keen to share their knowledge and experience with us newbies and help us to do it the right way. I think the police insisting on DSC1 is not the right way to approach things.
The DSC1 is voluntary and was put forward by the DMQ et al as a way for us to show how committed we all are to doing things the "right" way.
I think it's a little unfair to accuse BASC of gross advertising when the DSC1 is available through various other organisations - of course they are going to advertise their course in their own magazine, but anyone with half a brain can do a quick bit of research and find the alternatives if they want to.