Recent content by TheDeerWalker

Yeah would have made sense for me to put that on the advert - sorry. I'm based in Falkirk, Scotland

What I’m really looking for in a mentor is someone who can support, teach, and guide a newcomer to the activity. For many people, the introduction often comes through family or close friends, passing down their knowledge and experience. I don’t have that background—in fact, some of my family are...

This is really good to hear from BASC. I reached out to them about it and got a very prompt and friendly reply, not heard back from the any of the potential mentors yet but it did all seem proactive so hopefully something opens up soon. This is 100% what I want from the scheme, have no issue...

I have my Franchi Affinity 3 3+1 Semi-Auto for sale. In really good condition, very minors marks on stock, clean barrel. Could do with a new butt pad after a springer puppy had a chew. I used this gun as my first introduction to Semi-Autos for several years before upgrading to a FAC 8 shot. It...

Hi all, I’m looking for a friendly, casual syndicate in the Central Belt. I'm based near Falkirk, and with family life changing, I can't get out as much or travel as far as before. I’d love to join a group of like-minded people and keep doing what I love. Until last year, I helped with deer...

Many people have informal mentors, like friends or family members, to help guide them when starting out. This program is meant for those who don’t have that kind of support but still want to build their skills. I know there is the avenue of paid stalks but I'm not in the position to afford that...

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...

Sorry for jumping on the back of someone elses thread, but you got me thinking about bang for your buck and intensive courses - I did an intensive driving course back in the day and it suited me down to the ground. I registered for the DSC2 and was helping out the Red Hind cull, but the keeper...

I managed to get onto a course for the sit asride one, but tbh stopped looking for them as I have lost that permission now. I found that too, it's either just the assessment or you needed to own the land and ATVs there wasn't a centre.

Very nice estate, won best sporting estate in Scotland last year. Looking for a lowground keeper.

Cheers for the advice - looking into this City and Guilds NPTC to see if any are being done around here any time soon.

To be allow to use the quad bike and buggy at the estate I have permission on, I need to have an ATV certificate to show I know how not to do stupid stuff. So I have started looking into them for Central Scotland and just hoping to get some advice from people that have regulary done these...

I'm sure by asking this all that will happen is it will show my naivety on the subject and I'm sure the answer is going to politics and budget, but hey thought ask on a semi anonymous then in person! I've been very lucky and this year have been asked to help with the hind cull on an estate, and...

I'm going to restart this and probably ask the same question that has been asked 100 times before. I normally shoot small deer and have a decent fridge that I would hang them in skin. However, I've been a very lucky lad and got to spend the week helping out with a Hind cull on a nearby estate...