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Hi everyone, my name is Kiefer and I am posting here in the hopes of making contact with local stalkers/hunters in the Aberdeen area of Scotland. I would like to get into shooting but wish to accompany people on their trip so I can learn more about it and get some first hand experience, while...

Quick film about a new fund being launched to help newcomers and others get into the stalking industry being launched by David and the Stalking show in 2026.

Afternoon Everyone I work for Norfolk Farming and Wildlife Advisory group and we are running a deer management project which aims to to subsidise training, map the Norfolk venison market and develop a culling dashboard to aid landscape scale culling. We have been granted DEFRA funding to...

Hello, Was wondering if people have had any experience with the "Stand by me - Deer Mentoring Scheme" as either a Mentor or Mentee? Link to the article I found -> Stand by me I was being mentored for my DSC2 by a close family friend until middle of the last season when they had to re-locate...

Hello, My plan is to get the DSC2 before August and a signficant birthday. I got the DSC1 two years ago and have been helping out with the Hind Cull on an estate, getting experience. Due to the Keeper on the estate leaving for a job in New Zealand I have lost my permission and mentor. I'm...

Hello I am looking for somebody who is experience to train dogs for Hunting purposes, We got a English Pointer x Border Colli and we would like to train him for pointing, retrieving mainly but I'm happy looking into tracking if thats the only opportunity. I tried to find local contacts but it...

Who is this course aimed at? This is an excellent one-day course. It is primarily delivered as a prerequisite for those wishing to proceed to the Shotgun Coach Award but also very interesting for those wishing to learn more about the world of coaching. It is designed to give candidates an...

For those with little or no experience of deer stalking or the use of rifles it is advised to do the one day Pre-DSC 1 course before taking the DSC 1 course These courses book up very quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment Upcoming Events for 2025 Pre DSC1 - Chippenham Park...

Below are the DSC 1 courses planned for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment. There are a number of limited spaces to do your assessment only on these courses, usually the last day of the course. Deer Stalking Certificate 1 - Blue Hills Farm, Bradford **...

Deer Stalking Certificate 1 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 - Royal Agricultural University, Gloucestershire **Fully Booked** 13/09/2023 - 16/09/2023 All Day Deer Stalking Certificate 1 Royal Agricultural University, Gloucestershire Deer Stalking Certificate 1 - Wadhurst, East Sussex **Fully...

Wild Game Meat Hygiene Level 2 (small/large game) I’m trying to organise this course for Wed 04 Jan 23 in the Dunoon area. This will give those attending the “trained hunter” tick in the box required to sell deer to game dealers. This will be relevant for those who don’t have this...

These courses are ideal for those with limited experience of deer stalking wishing to do their DSC 1 course. Pre DSC1 - Thimbleby Shooting Ground, North Yorkshire 14/11/2022 All Day Thimbleby Shooting Ground, Northallerton North Yorkshire Pre DSC1 - BASC Scotland, Trochry 22/02/2023 All...

24th September or 23rd October 2022 Max 4 people £175pp including lunch Forest of Bowland, Lancashire Whole deer carcass butchery course will include: Understanding native breeds. Hanging carcass Learn how to skin and joint and the primal cuts. Butchery techniques and knife skills. Seam...

Hi All, I'm keen to get into stalking and eventually take the preDSC1 and DSC1 and was thinking of buying an air rifle to enable me to practice general shooting skills in the garden and local club - is this a good idea or are the disciplines too different to be beneficial? The local club only...

Can anyone recommend a deerstalking / hunting related course that can be done remotely during lockdown? (Aside from DSC1 and DSC2). Thanks

First aid course tailored for Stalkers I’ve will be running this course near Aboyne but happy to look at other dates venues in the area. Why Emergency First Aid with forestry Training Course EFAW+F The recommended Forestry Commission first aid for forestry policy topics covered by our EFAW+F...

Hello everyone, My name is Steve and I'm new to the forum here but not necessarily new to deer stalking. Just a quick question and some information to anyone around Scotland who are looking to do their DSC1. I have pre booked a course with Jelen (Premier Wildlife Services) but have found out...

Hi All, Can anyone recommend somewhere to do my Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry course in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Berkshire? Thanks in advance Tom

Hey guys, my name is Adriena, I would like to ask you for a favour and on your opinion. Honestly, I started work with guys who are developing an electronic target system. It is inteligent, saves time and it is affordable. Its called TrainShot. I am a hobby shooter and I think its amazing. But I...