Deer Management Qualifications - Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1
£385
Description
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Courses take place at a variety of venues across East Anglia. Our next course will be near Beccles - Suffolk Norfolk border
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Our next course is scheduled for 20-23rd March 2025. This will include Game Meat Hygiene Common Practices and you can choose the LANTRA GMHL2 examination which provides Trained Hunter status
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If you have previously attended a DMQ Level One course and require to re sit a particular module to pass the qualification then please contact us directly on 01508 550633 or email mark@wilddeer.co.uk for further advice.
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The first three days will be predominately classroom based with the fourth day being the assessment day. Successful candidates will be awarded the Deer Management Qualification Level One certificate.
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If you are new to deer management and require firearms tuition we recommend you attend our weapons handling day prior to the DMQ Level 1. Places are limited and must be reserved in advance.
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Topics that will be covered over the five-day course are:
● Deer Species Identification
● Deer Biology and Ecology
● Stalking Techniques and Taking the Shot
● Safety and Practical Rifle Shooting
● The Law
● Species of deer found in the British Isles- Red / Sika / Fallow/ Roe / Muntjac / Chinese Water Deer
● Safety
● Deer Identification
● Damage Identification
● Rifles - Ballistics - Zeroing
● Taking the shot - Reaction to shot - Gralloching a deer
● Census - Records - Trophies - Cull selection
● Fencing - Highseats - Forest Design
● Law and Liabilities
● Equipment and use of dogs
● Range Tests
● Simulated Stalk
LANTRA Approved Game Meat Hygiene Level 2 (Trained Hunter) can also be included, contact us for more details. -
The four day course culminates in a day of examinations designed to test the candidates knowledge of the topics covered. In addition a range test is conducted to ensure that the candidate is accurate and humane when using a deer calibre rifle.
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Successful candidates will be awarded the Deer Management Qualification Level One and are then able to register for the Level Two portfolio
Game Meat Hygiene Level 2
£199
Description
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This course provides successful candidates with a LANTRA recognised qualification. Please get in touch for further information.
Weapon Handling
£180
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This course is highly recommended for novices, prior to taking your DMQ L1. The course is held with a maximum of 5 candidates. Candidates will be instructed on all aspects of weapons handling including: Choosing calibre and bullet weights Weapon handling, Marksmanship Principles, Shooting techniques - use of sticks - prone - sitting - kneeling - off bipods
Different ranges up to 100m (DMQ Standard) Cleaning and maintenance regimes, Firearms law Scope installation and zeroing Using an approved firearms range facility and an ex-armed forces instructor this course is designed to ensure the candidate is able to improve all aspects of their firearms knowledge and technique to maximise accuracy in the field. If you are about to take your DMQ L1 and have no FAC or experience this course is highly recommended.
Duration: 1 day
Outcome: Candidates knowledge and performance is enhanced and their accuracy/technique is improved Certification: A certificate of attendance is issued to all candidates Test: Various practical assessments are carried out throughout the course to ensure knowledge is retained We are a training provider for the Forestry and Arboricultural Training Fund. Find us on the list of registered training providers with the Forestry Commission.
Book Stalking Outing/s Online
£2400.00
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Applications open on 1st March 2025 for our "Associate Membership 2025/6. Places are limited - So if you want to come stalking in England look no further! Alternatively use our Book a Stalking Outing online service. Burrage & Associates are, we believe the first company in the region to offer our clients the opportunity to book and pay for their outing online via our secure online shopping cart. Booking is simple. Just choose the number of outings Select the date of your outing in the checkout Select payment method and make payment Receive email confirmation of payment Await details of rendezvous and bring your FAC and insurance / membership details with you. All cull deer and stalking trophy fees are agreed and payable on the day Accommodation is NOT included but can be arranged at additional cost. We stalk Mondays to Saturdays inclusive Wounded deer are chargeable Full wounded deer tracking service available
Carcase Handling And Meat Inspection / Preparation
£235
Per Day
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This course covers the process from lardering a deer through to butchery. A complete "Field to Fork!" experience.
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The perfect gift for the hunter in your life who wants to learn how to process deer carcases.
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Learn how to inspect, skin and butcher a wild venison carcase. Individual or group bookings available.
