Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate Level1 (PDS1)
Program Overview
Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate Level 1 (PDS1)
A nationally recognised deer stalking qualification accredited by the UK’s two leading, land-based awarding bodies, LANTRA and UK Rural Skills.
Overview
Delivering a unique level of practical and theory-based training, the PDS1 is perfect for beginners and those wanting to develop their skills and become trained hunters. It is also recognised as a significant first step in obtaining a Firearm Certificate, or variation to an existing certificate, to shoot deer.
Course Structure
- Comprises 11 Modules with a final exam:
- Understanding the need to manage deer
- Firearms safety and rifle components
- Where to place your bullet and variants of shot placement
- Zeroing and point blank range
- Marksmanship
- After the shot
- Carcass extraction, handling and inspection
- Deer identification
- UK Legislation
- Deer Stalking in Scotland
- Buying your equipment and getting out deer stalking
Cost
£395
What You Will Study
‘Trained Hunter’ status includes: Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate (PDS1)
Delivery
Delivery of the online course is by Peter S Jones, an Approved LANTRA and UK Rural Skills trainer, trusted expert and well known face in the industry. With over 30 years’ experience hunting deer and large game in the UK, Europe and Africa and, as a former Metropolitan Police Detective, with extensive experience of firearms and firearms legislation, Peter is uniquely placed to deliver this leading, nationally recognised deer stalking course.
Additional Information
- Available online via the UK Shooting & Hunting Academy.
- Harper Students: don't forget to use the discount code HASTUDENT for a 10% discount.
- Once complete, candidates are awarded a PDS1 Certificate, verifying their learning, and are invited to complete a Large Game Meat Hygiene Course that complies with Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidelines, that enables them to place large game meat on the market for human consumption.
Program Outline
What will I study?
‘Trained Hunter’ status includes:
Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate (PDS1)
Comprises 11 Modules with a final exam:
1: Understanding the need to manage deer
2: Firearms safety and rifle components
3: Where to place your bullet and variants of
shot placement
4: Zeroing and point blank range
5: Marksmanship
6: After the shot
7: Carcass extraction, handling and inspection
8: Deer identification
9: UK Legislation
10: Deer Stalking in Scotland
11: Buying your equipment and getting out deer
stalking
Harper Adams University
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Harper Adams University is a renowned institution specializing in agriculture, food, and the environment. It is known for its strong industry connections and commitment to research, aiming to educate and inspire businesses to achieve Net Zero. The university boasts a strong reputation for career prospects, consistently ranking No. 1 in the UK for this category.
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