Funded PDS 1 & 2 training

The Stalking Show - 11th to 12th April 2026 - Staffordshire County Showground
Nickb said:
Define better ?
It's deerstalking we are talking about which isn't difficult, relatively easy in fact.
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Efficiency of time and motion, spatial awareness, alertness, rapid appraisal of potential shot opportunities, well aware of personal limitations without being overcautious, quick reactions, accuracy, good follow though, no time wasted between shooting one deer and getting onto the next one in the group, etc etc.
These are the types of qualities that I have observed most markedly in lady stalkers, which makes them very successful at it.

Nickb said:
Got to be VSS , Baggy and Tim243 surely 👍
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I'm honoured that you would wish to nominate me for such a prestigious award, but in truth I am not worthy of it.
If you read my posts, you'll notice that one thing I never claim to be particularly good at (or experienced at) is stalking, and I freely admit to being a pretty poor shot.
But I'm touched, nonetheless. Thank you.
 
Dickie said:
Whilst I applaud anybody getting training even if it's with a provider that seems to be less recognised in the industry.
This seems a bit sexist and ageist for modern non discrimination times.

Please note we cannot guarantee a place for all who register.

If demand exceeds the number of places, we will prioritise the following:

PDS1 – Females and people aged 20-40
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On top of this, how many stalkers will qualify for the PDS2 funding? - if they're already shooting 50+ deer (fallow) on ground on the High Weald, they already know how to do the job & quite probably already have DSC2 or are experienced enough that doing the qualification isn't really going to teach them anything they don't already know!?

All seems to be a bit of a trumpet blowing exercise to me, just saying.
 
VSS said:
Efficiency of time and motion, spatial awareness, alertness, rapid appraisal of potential shot opportunities, well aware of personal limitations without being overcautious, quick reactions, accuracy, good follow though, no time wasted between shooting one deer and getting onto the next one in the group, etc etc.
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All basics I would say , nothing special in my opinion.
I must say alertness is what I have found lacking in a lot of shooting folk , it amazes me how some folk don't seem to be switched on to tgeir surroundings, something I have been praised on many times , I seem to have a sixth sense on where to find quarry.
 
Nickb said:
All basics I would say , nothing special in my opinion.
I must say alertness is what I have found lacking in a lot of shooting folk , it amazes me how some folk don't seem to be switched on to tgeir surroundings, something I have been praised on many times , I seem to have a sixth sense on where to find quarry.
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The difference between someone who knows what they're doing & has, probably, spent many years learning their craft & someone who has got their level 1 & 2 quals but doesn't have to hit cull targets perhaps.
 
Donkey Basher said:
The difference between someone who knows what they're doing & has, probably, spent many years learning their craft & someone who has got their level 1 & 2 quals but doesn't have to hit cull targets perhaps.
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No replacement for experience..simple really.
 
Nickb said:
All basics I would say , nothing special in my opinion.
I must say alertness is what I have found lacking in a lot of shooting folk , it amazes me how some folk don't seem to be switched on to tgeir surroundings,
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Yes, basics. But, as you have clearly observed, a lot of people lack some (or all) of those basics.
And in the case of male stalkers, their ego often prevents them from acknowledging any lack, whereas the lady stalkers I have known do acknowledge it, and strive to overcome it. That, really, is what ultimately makes someone (male or female) a better stalker.

And, interestingly, far less sqeamishness among the lady stalkers. They're not the ones who get fazed by shooting pregnant hinds or does, for example.

Nickb said:
, something I have been praised on many times , I seem to have a sixth sense on where to find quarry.
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Have you considered nominating yourself for the award?
 
VSS said:
And, interestingly, far less sqeamishness among the lady stalkers. They're not the ones who get fazed by shooting pregnant hinds or does,
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I have never been squeamish, don't understand how anyone that shoots and kills can be.
I used to shoot with a guy like that and used to torment him by putting my fingers inside wounds and watch him squirm 😂
 
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