What to expect from your Deer Stalking month by month. Enter your email address below to receive the Almanac:
Peter Jones discusses the use of expanding ammunition in deer management.
Chris Dalton discusses Deer Stalking Kit and reviews the Swarovski 10x42 Range finders and the Apex Predator.
A look at the practicality of the EKA Swing Blade Knife for Deer Stalkers.
A review of the deer stalking quad sticks from Southwick shooting supplies.
What to expect from your Deer Stalking during the month of March.
How good is a Deer’s sense of smell?
Peter Jones considers the number of Roe deer that can reasonably be expected to be found on an area of land.
We examine the PDS1 Deer Stalking Certificate - The Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) has been a huge success in the UK and for many police constabularies is the unofficial requirement for those individuals who wish to apply for a firearm certificate (FAC) to shoot deer.
In the UK the PDS1 course has been key to providing a professional feel to deer stalking and has been responsible for equipping those involved in deer management, with the necessary skills and knowldge to be able to carry out the effective and humane control and management of deer.
At County Deer Stalking we are proud to support the Proficient Deer Stalkers Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) course, a nationally available course that is recognised by the Forestry Commission, Forestry England and NatureScot, and Accredited by the UK's two largest, land-based awarding bodies LANTRA and UK Rural Skills.
The PDS1 course is available via the 'Shooting & Hunting Academy' an online e-learning platform, that allows candidates to complete the course at a time and place that suits them via an easy to use, online e-learning platform.
The PDS1 also comes with a Large Game Meat Hygiene Course that complies with Food Standard Agency (FSA) guidelines. Follow this link for more: large-game-meat-hygiene
Leading on from the PDS1 Certificate is the popular PDS2 Certificate, which is designed for intermediate stalkers who are seeking to develop their fieldcraft and practical stalking skills in the field.
Completion of the PDS2 demonstrates practical skills in deer management that can be obtained during mentored, in-field, assessments.
So why take the Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate? Well as with most things, the requirements and constraints of deer management are unlikley to reduce, indeed there is much talk of mandatory training, so now might be the ideal time to take the PDS1 Deer Stalking Certificate. Why not get started, simply follow this link to enrol: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1
Failing that, by all means enjoy your deer stalking but beware the tide of increased legislation!
For more information about the PDS1 Certificate Level 1 or 2 follow this link: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1
Deer Stalking and Management in Wiltshire
We are delighted to be able to offer both accompanied and unaccompanied deer stalking in Wiltshire just 10 minutes drive from Salisbury over 1000 acres of stunning countryside.
Our stalking grounds are frequented by both Fallow Deer and Roe Deer with occassional sightings of both Sika & Red Deer.
Wiltshire offers some of the best deer stalking in the UK and attracts hunters from around the globe, many of whom are attracted to the high quality Roebuck.
Deer Stalking is conducted on a one- to-one basis with one of our experienced professsional guides. Guests are welcome to use their own rifle or one of our estate rifles, all of which are fitted with the very best Swarovski Optic's.
Alternatively, if you are suitably experienced and possess suitable qualifications you may be eligible to stalk unaccompanied as part of a syndicate scheme. Please contact us for more details.
Whatever your needs, at County Deer Stalking we are keen to help you get the most from your stalking. If you'd like to find out more about Deer Stalking in Wiltshire or in any other area, then please contact the office on: 0203 981 0159 / 0208 239 7311 or email the office:
We are the largest and most popular deer stalking provider in the south of England. If you would like to find out more about deer stalking then follow this link: go-stalking
