Best Deer Management Course

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You mean the estate director?...He doesnt know anything about it..... nothing been organised yet until jelen decide if it will go ahead...trust me I know!
 
Alces Alces said:
I attended the BDS Management course over 20 years ago and I have to agree, it was death by PP and not all that enjoyable. The most memorable 'speaker' from me was .......... on dogs for deer, I though he was as mad as a box of frogs and so politically incorrect that you had to laugh! The best course I ever attended was the National Stalkers Competency Certificate held in Bulford in1995, I learned so much thanks to the enthusiasm and expert tuition demonstrated by the late Alex Jagger
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Amesbury perhaps, but probably closer to 30 years ago? I remember the 'Dogs for Deer' all too well and still carry the mental scars! The BDS DMC has moved on a lot since - I sat in on one recently and it was excellent with some very real industry experts teaching. Alex Jagger is sadly missed by a lot of us though.
 
Charles S-J said:
Amesbury perhaps, but probably closer to 30 years ago? I remember the 'Dogs for Deer' all too well and still carry the mental scars! The BDS DMC has moved on a lot since - I sat in on one recently and it was excellent with some very real industry experts teaching. Alex Jagger is sadly missed by a lot of us though.
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You are correct, the NSCC was held at Amesbury and it was Sept 1995, I think we used Bulford Ranges for the shooting test. The advanced course that I attended was February 2001 at Bisley Camp
 
The BDS are running Deer Management Courses in Inverness (June, not yet confirmed) and another one in Petersfield in September, if enough interest we are quite happy to run at other locations.
PM me if you want to put your name down to attend, or just book on the September course!
Regards
Nick
Head of Education and Training, British Deer Society
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BDS Deer Management Course ** Fully Booked** - The British Deer Society

Petersfield – Hampshire/West Sussex Border The BDS Deer Management course is tailored for stalkers, landowners and managers – the decision makers dealing with deer management issues within a variety of habitats. It is also suitable for individuals who might during the course of their work need...
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Muntiacus said:
The BDS are running Deer Management Courses in Inverness (June, not yet confirmed) and another one in Petersfield in September, if enough interest we are quite happy to run at other locations.
PM me if you want to put your name down to attend, or just book on the September course!
Regards
Nick
Head of Education and Training, British Deer Society
bds.org.uk

BDS Deer Management Course ** Fully Booked** - The British Deer Society

Petersfield – Hampshire/West Sussex Border The BDS Deer Management course is tailored for stalkers, landowners and managers – the decision makers dealing with deer management issues within a variety of habitats. It is also suitable for individuals who might during the course of their work need...
bds.org.uk bds.org.uk
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Is there any info on getting one in Essex?
 
monarman said:
You mean the estate director?...He doesnt know anything about it..... nothing been organised yet until jelen decide if it will go ahead...trust me I know!
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That’s why I didn’t put their name. It’s down to Mike at jelen to organise and nothing to do with the estate manager as you stated 👍
 
Muntiacus said:
The BDS are running Deer Management Courses in Inverness (June, not yet confirmed) and another one in Petersfield in September, if enough interest we are quite happy to run at other locations.
PM me if you want to put your name down to attend, or just book on the September course!
Regards
Nick
Head of Education and Training, British Deer Society
bds.org.uk

BDS Deer Management Course ** Fully Booked** - The British Deer Society

Petersfield – Hampshire/West Sussex Border The BDS Deer Management course is tailored for stalkers, landowners and managers – the decision makers dealing with deer management issues within a variety of habitats. It is also suitable for individuals who might during the course of their work need...
bds.org.uk bds.org.uk
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Nick I have just done the BDS DMC at Skye Park Farm. Got to say... it was excellent! Glyn, Dom and Nick really nailed it. I learnt loads, great discussions and the farm shop scotch eggs are next level!
 
Blackdown_Ranger said:
I’ve no complaints with the BDS course but echo the earlier comment about why are you doing it. I personally needed the qualification as the contract with the land owner requires a formal deer management plan and formal qualifications for DMG members depending on their role and responsibilities.

If your stalking involves either writing a deer management plan or part of a syndicate that delivers management against a cull plan then I would recommend doing the course. If you enjoy guided stalking and not involved in the management plan aspect then I wouldn’t necessarily bother. Either way I recommend Dominic Griffiths Book: Deer Management in the UK, it covers a lot of the course content so useful pre-reading for those doing the course and a good alternative for those who don’t require the qualification.
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Just ordered the suggested book. Thank you.
 
Muntiacus said:
The BDS are running Deer Management Courses in Inverness (June, not yet confirmed) and another one in Petersfield in September, if enough interest we are quite happy to run at other locations.
PM me if you want to put your name down to attend, or just book on the September course!
Regards
Nick
Head of Education and Training, British Deer Society
bds.org.uk

BDS Deer Management Course ** Fully Booked** - The British Deer Society

Petersfield – Hampshire/West Sussex Border The BDS Deer Management course is tailored for stalkers, landowners and managers – the decision makers dealing with deer management issues within a variety of habitats. It is also suitable for individuals who might during the course of their work need...
bds.org.uk bds.org.uk
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I don't see anything on the BDS website about the Inverness course. Do you have any further details?
 
I did the BDS Deer Management course (Lord knows when) - I really enjoyed it.

We made a 'weekend break' of it and Mrs.S62 went off to some local Pottery Workshop thingy.

Stayed in a local pub, as did most of the other candidates - the learning continued at the leaning of the bar...🍺🥃


My top tip for those minded to attend the course?

Buy this book and learn it.

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Dominic Griffith was one of the lecturers on our course.
 
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