Deer Initiative Best Practice Event - Grizedale 22nd June 2014

[Ronin]

In conjunction with partner agencies, BDS, BASC, NGO and Forestry Commission, the Deer Initiative are holding another Best Practice event in the North West:



The Deer Initiative

Deer Best Practice Workshop, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QL

Sunday 22[SUP]nd[/SUP] June 2014


This will be a three hour bespoke practical demonstration and workshop event for deer practitioners and will cover ‘What’s inside a deer? – A guide to the internal anatomy and post mortem inspection of deer’.

Lecture and practical workshops led by Peter Green, Deer Veterinary Surgeon.


The event is kindly being hosted by The Forestry Commission.

Venue Forestry Commission, Grizedale.


Time 09:00am -12:00pm OR 1:00pm- 4:00pm.



What to bring Please bring with you outdoor clothing and any refreshments you may require.



The cost of the event is £30.00* per person to book a place on this event please complete the form below and return it with your cheque (made payable to The Deer Initiative) to or pay by BACS



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[TD]Please complete and email to alastair.boston@thedeerinitiative.co.uk or post them to If you have any queries please contact:

Alastair Boston (Deer Liaison officer)

The Deer Initiative
Mickledore, Skelwith, Ambleside, CUMBRIA LA229NP

MOBILE: 07855606877


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Pay direct to BACS - Sort code: 20-85-26 Account code 10594830 (quote BP)


You need to choose between Morning or Afternoon session



Morning - 09:00am - 12:00pm

Afternoon – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

[Treedave]

Booked on!
Having seen Mr Green at work age & sex an animal from what was left (dog v's deer incident) I think that he will be able to sort out out my attempts at aging!
If you're doing your DSC L2 and want to get an expertly directed guide round the nodes and answer to what looks "abnormal" this could be a good chance to get your hands dirty and questions answered.
The numbers are being kept low to ensure a good hands on experience, so if you're interested I would get your email in sharpish and for those that don't know Grizedale the cafe is right next door so a packed lunch can be avoided.
See you there?

 

[hottopic]

I have emailed DI to see if they will do one in the South Central. I haven't heard of one this way.

 

[Kershaw]

I have also seen Peter in action and without doubt a leading authority.

 

[Kershaw]

I will also be going and as Treedave says this sort of knowledge will be invaluable for anyone doing L2 or for those who just want an improvement in knowledge etc.

 

[NickJ]

This should be an excellent event, Peter Green is one of the UK's leading deer vets. Worth saying that with the Post Mortem focus it's different than the last Grizedale Best Practice day.

I'll be there if I can wriggle out of family duties!

Nick

 

[Yorkshire lad]

Just wondering if anyone is going from skipton area. Share travel and all that.

 

[Ronin]

The two courses are now fully booked. Thank you to all who are attending, it will be worthwhile.

 

[Ratwhiskers]

A very informative and entertaining event.
I'd just like to thank those who organised and helped run the course.

 

[Kershaw]

Yes an excellent event and very worthwhile.

Many thanks to Peter Green and the DI.

Robin

 

[Ronin]

Excellent course, very informative and gave real pause for thought regarding shot placement when looking at potential quartering animals and the pitfalls - especially from the left side.

Very useful input from Peter Green who showed on dissected deer how the organs lie in the animal and importantly the differences between left and right sides of the animal, plus the differences between Fallow, Sika, Roe and Red with regard to the position of thoracic and abdominal organs in particular. Also gave insight into how much the books and web can mislead the unsuspecting.


I'll post some images of the day later.

Well worthwhile and thanks to all who helped the day take place, Alistair from the Deer Initiative, Peter Green and of course the Forestry Commission for allowing the use of their facilities and for providing the carcasses for dissection.

 

[Treedave]

Got to agree with the previous comments and thanks about this event.
I learnt some interesting structural differences between species and a new way to save my knife edge when doing both legs and heads. The most memorable part for me was seeing all the organs still in situ and their relationship to each other. It'll help me with my decision making on quartering shots, even down to wether it's the animals left or right side! There's also the tweak to my neck shooting technique that I've decided on, it turns out that I can improve my chances of a "fall on the spot" response with a real simple change.

Well worth my money and time.

Thanks to the FC rangers for nice clean carcasses, Peter Green for his enthusiasm and knowledge. Alastair - nice biscuits!

 

[Ronin]

As promised some images of the day which involved dissection of four Roe Bucks (two courses each had two carcasses)

Students look on as Peter starts his very detailed and well delivered explanation of the anatomy.




Left side Roe





Right Side Roe





Very obvious differences in organ placement which isn't apparent or visible visible in text books and really important for successful and humane quartering shots...