Free deer management training – apply now
Funded places available for Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Levels 1 and 2
Managing fallow deer in the High Weald is essential for environmental balance, biodiversity, agriculture, human safety and the health of the deer themselves.
Working with the LANTRA and UKRS-accredited Shooting and Hunting Academy and supported by Defra, we are offering to people living within or near the High Weald free accredited training for new deer stalkers, as well as supporting existing stalkers to gain advanced qualifications.
This is an opportunity not to be missed. Register your interest now – the enquiry forms below will close on 13 September.
PDS1 Certificate – 10 free places
If you are interested in deer management and would like to get involved, we have 10 funded places available for the LANTRA-approved Proficient Deer Stalking Course – PDS1 (shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk)
Our support covers the costs of the online PDS1 course and a practical shooting assessment day.
You will need to complete the training by 31 January 2025.
PDS2 Certificate – 10 free places
If you have attained the DSC1/PDS1, have culled a minimum of 10 deer, and would like to gain your Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 PDS2 (shootingandhuntingacademy.co.uk), we have 10 funded places available.
Our support covers the costs of online training and 2 witnessed stalks.
You will need to complete the training by 31 January 2025.
Please note we cannot guarantee a place for all who register.
If demand exceeds the number of places, we will prioritise the following:
PDS1 – Females and people aged 20-40
PDS2 – Stalkers with permissions in the High Weald that cull around 50+ fallow per year