Firearms Awareness Course (Rifle)

The aim of this course is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to undertake basic rifle shooting.  It is an ideal course aimed at the beginner or novice shot to improve shooting skills.
  
This is a one day course which will provide the novice or less experienced rifle shot with a sturdy foundation of knowledge. There is no requirement for you to have a Firearms Certificate or your own rifle. Safety, law and technique will be dealt with in a classroom situation moving on to the range for the practical aspects which will deal with shooting positions and rifle technique. The course will offer the candidate plenty of time on the range using both .22 rim-fire and centre-fire rifles. UK Deer Management rifles are available, ammunition will be provided at cost. You may of course bring your own rifles if you do please bring with you your current FAC.
 
This course offer the candidate an ideal platform to fine tune any weaknesses prior to taking the DSC Level 1.
 
On completion of this course the candidate will be issued with the UK Deer Management Firearms Awareness Course (Rifle)Attendance certificate. All UK Deer Management Services staff are Full- Time Professionals and are DMQ Assessors or Accredited Witnesses 

Pre Course Requirements Current BASC membership.

COURSE LENGTH
1 DAY.
COST: £150.

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DMQ Level 1

Performance Criteria:

The Deer Management courses incorporate all the sections required to obtain the Level 1   certificate as set down by DMQ and is conducted over 4 days.

To be awarded the Deer Stalking Certificate - Level One the candidate must demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

- Deer biology and ecology - Demonstrate a knowledge of the life and reproductive cycles, habitat   requirements and behaviour of the six species of wild deer.

- Deer identification - Demonstrate an ability to identify the six species of deer normally found in the wild   in the UK

- The law - Demonstrate a knowledge of the legal basis for the use of firearms and the culling of wild   deer.

- Stalking techniques and taking the shot - Demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of the basis of stalking   techniques, points of aim and the reaction of the deer to shot placement.

- Safety - Demonstrate an ability to safely handle firearms.

- Shooting - Demonstrate an ability to shoot accurately and consistently.

- Registration & Assessment only £140

- Course, Registration & Assessment £340

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Intermediate Deer Course

The Intermediate Deer Course is designed as a step between DSC Levels One and Two and the aim is to advance and prepare students wishing to undertake the DSC Level Two, and any novice stalker wishing to further their practical experience.
The course is designed to equip the candidate with the support, understanding and awareness required for the safe and correct way of shooting deer, retrieving, gralloching, carcase inspection and lardering.  It allows everyone to be supervised on their first kill and provides practical experience in preparing the carcase for human consumption.
On completion of this course the candidate will be issued with the UK Deer Management Intermediate Deer Course Attendance certificate. All UK Deer Management Services staff are Full-Time Professionals and are DMQ Assessors or Accredited Witnesses.
 

The Intermediate Deer Course comprises of:-
 
• Stalking the deer or shooting from a high seat.
• Taking the shot and reaction to shot.
• Approaching the deer/follow up.
• Extracting and transporting the carcase.
• Gralloching and inspection of the carcase.
 
All UK Deer Management Services staff are Full- Time Professionals and are DMQ Assessors or Accredited Witnesses.

Pre Course Requirements Current BASC membership and DSC Level 1 Holder.

COURSE LENGTH: 2 DAYS.
COST: £320.

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DMQ Level 2

Level 2 follows on from level 1 and is the   practical element.

In order to obtain level 2, a portfolio issued by one of the main bodies (e.g. BASC) needs to be completed, this entails the culling of a minimum of 3 animals and these culls must be witnessed and the witness must be shown that you are able to meet all the required criteria. For those of you that have experience then this can be achieved purely by having witnessed stalks but for  those without experience training can be given but not during the witnessed stalk.

Criteria:

- Cull Animal and Lymph Glands Identification

- Stalking Techniques

- Safety

- Shooting Ability

- Preparation of Carcass for the Food Chain

- Cost  £150.00

This can be arranged on our own land or yours.

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Basic Reloading Course

The aim of this course is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to undertake basic metallic cartridge reloading.  It is an ideal course aimed at the beginner as an introduction to reloading.  
This is a one day course which will provide the novice or less experienced home loader with a sturdy foundation of knowledge. There is no requirement for you to have a Firearms Certificate or your own equipment. Safety, law and technique will be dealt with in a classroom situation, and the practical aspects which will deal with basic equipment and safe techniques for basic reloading.
The course will offer the candidate time to practice what is taught on the course, under supervision.
UK Deer Management reloading equipment and ammunition components will be provided on the day for each student.
In the interests of safety you are requested not to bring any ammunition components or reloading equipment with you.

COURSE LENGTH: 1 DAY.
COST: £150.

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Advanced Reloading Course

The aim of this course is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to undertake advanced reloading. It is an ideal course aimed at the home loader as an introduction to improving accuracy.  
This is a one day course which will provide the home loader with a sturdy foundation of knowledge. There is no requirement for you to have a Firearms Certificate or your own equipment. Safety, law and technique will be dealt with in a classroom situation, and the practical aspects which will deal with basic equipment and safe techniques for basic reloading.
The course will offer the candidate time to practice what is taught on the course, under supervision.
UK Deer Management reloading equipment and ammunition components are available on the day, but its recommended the candidate bring their own to gain the most from the course. 
The course objective is for each candidate to be able to match their ammunition to their rifle to gain greater accuracy.

COURSE LENGTH: 1 DAY.
COST: £150.

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Game Meat Hygiene Course

UK Deer Management Services have been running courses in game meat handling from August 2005 onwards. This is because from the 1st of January 2006 new food hygiene rules were introduced in the UK covering game (this includes all game birds, all deer, duck, geese, pigeon, rabbit, hare, even squirrel and rook)

• The normal anatomy, physiology and behaviour of wild game both large and small.

• Abnormal behaviour and pathology changes to wild game, due to diseases and environmental contamination, which may affect human health.

• The hygiene rules and proper techniques for transportation of wild game after killing.

• Legislation and provisions on the animal heath and hygiene conditions governing the placing (which includes selling and giving away) of wild game on the market.  

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Butchery Courses

As Deerstalkers, we naturally love deer. We also love cooking and found that a surprisingly large number of stalkers were bereft of the skills and unaware of the processes post gralloch. This course is designed to progress the knowledge and understanding of handling carcasses, law, game dealer requirements and the development of skills for home butchery.

Gaining high quality venison from your carcass and butchering this to a retail level is the prime aim of the course.

A practical day, based at various locations, we provide joining instructions, reference notes and equipment for you to use and take away, along with the fabulous Venison you will have produced from the carcass we provide

Course Length 1 Day
Cost £150

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