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Through a series of online modules, classes and exams delivered by a professional deer stalker, 'LANTRA Approved Training Provider' and 'Approved Verifier’, candidates are guided through the PDS1 syllabus.
The PDS1 Course serves to educate and inform candidates about the practical elements involved in becoming a trained hunter, such as safety, marksmanship and rifle handling. Offered with the course is a 'Large Game Meat Hygiene Certificate' that complies with FSA Guidelines for placing large game meat on the market for human consumption.
Having completed the theory element of the deer management certificate online, candidates are awarded a PDS1 Certificate verifying what they have learnt.
To compliment the PDS1 theory with the practical assessment, it couldn’t be easier. We provide a list of Approved Verifiers (AV's) in your area who will be able to sign off on the practical elements of the course.
The Proficient Deer Stalker Course (PDS1) is an established, widely recognised and nationally available deer stalking course that not only empowers candidates but is widely recognised as a crucial first step in obtaining a Firearm Certificate, or variation to an existing certificate to hunt and shoot deer.
Your instructor throughout the course is Peter S Jones, a well-recognised and highly experienced full-time, professional hunter.
Delivery method
Theory/practicalRecognised by
Lantra Awards, UKRS, Nature Scot, Till Hill Forestry, Harper Adams University, NRA, High Weald, Defra, Forestry CommissionCourse description:
Who should attend?
The PDS1 is perfect for the beginner or for anyone wishing to learn to hunt deer and is an ideal way to make a start in the exciting world of Deer Stalking.What will be covered?
Module 1: Understanding the need to manage deer
Module 2: Firearms safety & rifle components
Module 3: Where to place your bullet & variants of shot placement
Module 4: Zeroing and point blank range
Module 5: Marksmanship
Module 6: After the shot
Module 7: Carcass extraction, handling & inspection
Module 8: Deer identification
Module 9: UK Legislation
Module 10: Deer Stalking in Scotland
Module 11: Buying your equipment and getting out deer stalking
Where to go from here?
Final Exam
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