Management Qualifications

Deer Stalking is the term used in the UK to refer to Deer Hunting or the stealthy pursuit of deer. Though historically undertaken with the use of dogs modern deer stalking in the UK is typically undertaken with the use of a high powered rifle fitted with a telescopic sight.

The Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate (PDS1 & PDS2) is a nationally available Deer Management Certificate that is recognised by both the Forestry Commission and NatureScot as providing a suitable level of deer management training for those who wish to shoot deer.

Good news for deer managers who want to take a HAD Humane Animal Dispatch (HAD) Course.

Develop your deer stalking training with an exciting new UK Deer Track and Recovery Best Practice Course. Now available online through the Shooting & Hunting Academy. And that’s not all: Jelen PWS and UKDTR have introduced two exciting new classes to the LANTRA Approved PDS1.

NatureScot’s new incentives aim to help tackle Scotland's burgeoning deer population. PDS1-qualified individuals can apply now to participate.

Apply Now for Fully Funded Proficient Deer Stalker Level 1 & 2 LANTRA Certification with High Weald National Landscape

The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund is now open for new applications in England and we are pleased to announce that 'Capreolus Club Ltd' are an approved provider of the 'Deer Management Certificate' (DMC)

Peter Jones reveals details of changes to FSA guidelines in the issuing of Large Game Meat Hygiene Certificates and applauds the recent announcment by the Scottish Game Keepers Association.

Perhaps I am getting a bit soft and lazy, but I have to say, that after such a wet winter I am really looking forward to a bit of spring sunshine.

Managing Director Mike Allison of ‘Jelen Premier Wildlife Services’, explains why he has dropped the DSC1 in favour of the PDS1 'Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1' and Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 (PDS2).