Courses & Masterclasses

The UK's leading training platform for those involved in shooting, hunting, the use of firearms and the management of wildlife

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Courses

Proficient Deer Stalking Course
PDS1

Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate PDS1 is LANTRA and UKRS accredited course delivered by a trusted provider of deer stalker training. The PDS1 is nationally recognised Deer Management course that delivers 'Trained Hunter' status.
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Night Shooting
Course
NSC

The LANTRA Accredited Night Shooting Safety Course provides crucial, certificated training to professional and recreational pest control operatives, fox shooters, deer managers and all those involved in the control of vermin, fox and deer at night.
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Airgun Proficiency Course
APC

Accredited by LANTRA the ‘Airgun Proficiency Course’ sets the standard in UK airgun training and is invaluable to recreational and professional airgun shooters who wish to demonstrate a level of competence to employers, landowners, clubs and the police.
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Proficient Deer Stalking Course
PDS2

Deer Stalking Qualification that is designed to follow on from the foundation skills achieved during the PDS1. The level 2 course consists of two elements, a taught element delivered online and a practical demonstration of skill by the candidate in the field.
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Airgun Proficiency (APC) Approved Verifier Course

Approved Verifiers (AVs) are required in all areas of the UK to verify the skills of candidates that have completed the LANTRA Approved Airgun Proficiency Course (APC). If you are a shooting instructor and have access to an airgun range or club, this is a unique opportunity to get involved.
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The Woodland Mammal Damage & Impact Assessment Course

A certificated LANTRA award that covers everything you need to know about completing and submitting WS1 & WS3 deer and squirrel impact assessments for grant approval.

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Large Game Meat Hygiene Course

Certificated course that complies with Food Standard Agency (FSA) guidelines that enable candidates to become trained hunters and place large game meat on the market for human consumption.
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Grey Squirrel Management Course

This Grey Squirrel Management course is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively control grey squirrel populations in UK forests and woodlands.
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UK Deer Track & Recovery
(UKDTR)

In this insightful course, leading industry experts - UK Deer Track & Recovery (UKDTR), set out clear, best practice guidance in the recovery and dispatch of shot and injured deer and the use of dogs. 
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Best practice guidance for use of firearms in Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Accredited by LANTRA and developed specifically for those involved with Zoos & Wildlife Parks, CDS delivers an online firearms training course designed to comply with the requirements of UK Legislation and BIAZA guidelines.
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PDS1 & PDS2 Approved Verifier Course

Approved Verifiers (AVs) are required in all areas of the UK to verify the skills of PDS1 & PDS2 candidates who have completed the PDS1 & PDS2 Online. If you are a professional deer stalker, have DSC2, PDS2 or equivalent, become an AV by taking this course.
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Highland Deer Stalking Certificate HDSC

The Highland Deer Stalking Course is a certificated course designed to empower recreational deer stalkers and hunters from overseas, with the necessary knowledge and skills to get the most from guided stalking in the Highlands, one of the world’s oldest, toughest and most aspirational hunting locations.Read more  
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Deer Butchery & Skinning Course

Whether you are new to processing deer or a trained hunter looking to enhance your existing skills, this certificated,  comprehensive, follow-along deer butchery course provides professional step-by-step guidance that will empower you to handle both large and small deer carcasses. 
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MASTERCLASSES