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Hello all I have created this thread for everyone who attended the excellent BASC DSC1 course held at Great Cressingham between 24-28 April 2024, led by the excellent and very knowledgeable Trevor Banham. I thought that if people wanted to stay in touch after the course then this could be the...

How long generally are you typically waiting for your DSC1 Certificate to be issued to you from taking the tests etc on the last day of the course? My Lantra Level 2 Award in Wild Game Meat Hygiene was issued within 3 weeks. I am still waiting for my DSC1 certificate and it is now close to 6...

Hi, I've been interested in deer for circa 4 years, I find them intriguing, their size, senses, ilussiveness, rutting behaviour. My interest was triggered when taking long walks early morning before work in and around Epping Forest during COVID lockdowns. Living in London my entire life, it...

After submitting my FAC application in November 2022, my local Firearms officer has called this week to chat about my application and organise a visit to view my security arrangements. He said that my application would not be considered without someone producing a letter to say that I have...

For those aspiring to do their DSC 2, this is a great way to gain experience Intermediate Deer Course - Thoresby Estate, Nottingham 03/11/2022 - 04/11/2022 All Day Thoresby Estate, Ollerton Nottinghamshire Intermediate Deer Course - Baronscourt, Co. Tyrone 04/11/2022 - 05/11/2022 All Day...

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...

Hi there, I just saw a post from 2017 from the NRA at Bisley, mentioning that there is a Stalkers Day event running on Fridays (after phoning up next one to be on the 1st of Friday of August, price now being £28). I was wondering if anybody know of a similar event to practice for the DSC1...

Good afternoon, Does anybody know of any certified instructor able to run the DSC1 shooting assessment near Woking, Surrey? I undertook the course with BDS and did not pass the shooting portion, and was looking to see whether anyone is able to run just the assessment, without having to wait...

Hello All, I'm very interested in the DSC/DMQ 1, as an introduction to stalking and to get my skills and knowledge to a point I feel comfortable undertaking any stalking on the permission I have. I'm based in Central Scotland, just south of Falkirk so looking for the courses there. I know of...

Hi Just in the process of applying for my FAC for .243 and came across this website during my research into DSC1 courses near Winchester. I hold a SGC and am a frequent game shot. Now looking to explore deer stalking/management.

Been looking for a while and always seem too late for the Essex DSC1 before it gets fully booked, I assume there is a waiting list. Can anyone recommend any they have used or heard good things about? From the BASC for next year site I see Kent, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire or Middlesex shouldn't be...

Hi all, I've been thinking about whether I want to get into doing a bit of deer stalking for a while now as I use to do a lot of pest control with air rifles when I was a child (so much that my parents were fed up with eating pigeon and rabbits) but that pretty much stopped when I started...

Hi, here's my intro :) I am relatively new to stalking but I have hunted small game (rabbit, fox etc) from a teenager. I have taken my DSC1 and waiting on the result. I've used a number of different calibres (12G, 9mm, .22) and want to get my own .308 for stalking Based in Tyrone

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DSC1 Two Day Revision & Assessment in Moray £280 2017 Based in North East Scotland - course held near Aberlour DSC Part 1, 2 Day Courses with Stalking School in Moray £280 DSC Part 1, Assessment Only Including study Materials £180 We are pleased to confirm that Cairngorm National Park...

Thought I would start a thread to see who I will be doing the DSC1 with on the 8th - 10th April at Malcolm's. I'm a novice stalker having been on only 3 stalks with Malc so far and I'm really looking forward to the weekend. So, who else is booked on?

DSC1 2016 Dates with Moray OutfittingDSC1 Two Day Revision & Assessment in Moray £280 2016 Based in North East Scotland - general course held near Aberlour DSC Part 1, 2 Day Courses with Stalking School in Moray £280 DSC Part 1, Assessment Only Including study Materials £180 We are...

Just completed (and thankfully passed) my DSC1 today. did it with South Ayrshire Stalking, good job all round and nice guys to boot. In case anyone nearby is thinking of doing it.

DSC1 Two Day Revision & Assessment in Moray £280 2015 UPDATED MARCH 2015 DSC Part 1, 2 Day Courses with Stalking School in Moray £280 DSC Part 1, Assessment Only Including study Materials £180 We are pleased to announce that Cairngorm National Park Authority ( CNPA ) subsidies are now...

Hi, I Have just passed my DSC1 course which was held in Horncastle. The course was very well run even as the course joining instructions were a bit vague which worried me. i feel that i have had a wonderful experience on this course and i have met some really interesting people from different...