Course overview
The deer control and management landscape has changed over the last decade and is set to change rapidly. The Government’s tree planting and carbon sequestration plans are now underway to helpreverse the climate emergency. Our specialist team have been dynamic enough to respond to the needs of deerstalkers considering the changing landscape. But we have been robust enough to meet the challenges from inside and outside the industry.The national deer population is increasing at its highest rate ever. The COVID pandemic has been instrumental in causing the numbers of wild deer to spiral out of control. Our wildlife training partners make it their business to identify changes in the industry that affect deer controllers and management efficiency. This new course is designed to equip deerstalkers with the skills and knowledge needed to be consistently efficient at culling deer. It is with this in mind that our Advanced Culling Techniques (ACT) Course was born.Our trainers are distinct from almost all other training providers in the UK. All our training is developed from a solid foundation of over 40 years of professional experience in all aspects of wild, park and farmed deer management. Our Deer Control Technicians and training instructors share one common aim – to deliver the finest training in the UK.What does the training course include?
Priorities of safety, animal welfare & maximising opportunitiesShot placement & practical shooting to extended rangeCalibre & bullet choices – The pros and cons of equipment choiceShooting from ground and mobile positions to achieve top results in field conditionsWorking as part of a team: The benefits and the challengesCommunications in the field to increase operational efficiencyPre-shooting briefings: how they are conducted and why they are importantEssential marksmanship skills that will transform your shooting efficiencyDealing with shooting emergencies and basic first aid in the fieldDeer behaviour and how to use it to improve culling efficiencySimulated culling: exposing you to unexpected challengesDealing with wounded deer and Humane Animal Dispatch (HAD) in the fieldDeer Stalking from high seats (Subject to satisfactory marksmanship results)
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