Just booked myself on a DSC1 course

[TobyH]

Been meaning to do it for ages, just not got round to it. Going with BASC in Oxford.

Already go the manual which I need to read in alot more detail, but is there anything else I need to worry about before it starts? Going to be using my Accuracy International AE .308 for the shooting part....

The lady at BASC did ask me whether I'd done any stalking before (which I haven't, not deer anyway), I thought the course was for beginners as well as those wanting to get a certificate?

Cheers

Toby

 

[Labrador]

Hi mate,
you'll really enjoy it but I guarantee you'll be thinking you're gonna fail the night before assessment day.

You'll pass though, we all did!

 

[Bernie Garland]

Hi Toby passed mine last year,if you can, you want to get hold of the disc with all the questions to test yourself.good luck.

Bernie

 

[TobyH]

I bought the manual a while ago with some questions in the back, will see if I can get the disc in time (the course starts next thursday!).

 

[TobyH]

Where can I get the Deerquest CD from (think that's the one with the questions in it)?

 

[Buckshot]

Did mine a while ago
I think I got the disc from BDS IIRC
That's who I did the course with.

Cheers

Mark

 

[Doc]

If you have trouble finding Deer Quest CD let me know and I'll try and find my copy.

DSC1 is a super course and well worthwhile even for those who do not shoot. You learn a lot of practical deer biology.

 

[dave k]

The wife and I did our DSC's and passed - after several days of swotting up from the manual. We had no knowledge of deer, firearms or anything else but we managed to all do ok!

 

[TobyH]

That's encouraging to hear! I'm fully acquainted with firearms, but deer recognition and after shot care are bits I'm not that familiar with. I've been swotting up myself on the two manuals I've got, need some more cramming though! It's always the same with me and exams, start to get a little nervous!

 

[Bernie Garland]

That's encouraging to hear! I'm fully acquainted with firearms, but deer recognition and after shot care are bits I'm not that familiar with. I've been swotting up myself on the two manuals I've got, need some more cramming though! It's always the same with me and exams, start to get a little nervous!

Hi Toby for the deer recognition just google loads of pics to help you out,from front and rear.

Bernie

 

[nigeltm]

Forgive me if I seem a bit dumb but what is DSC1?

From the comments I'd guess it's some form of gamekeeper or deer management course? A surprise for me as I didn't know there was such a qualification!

I live close to Margam Park (south Wales) which has a strong deer population and would love to learn more. Does anyone know if there is a course around here?

 

[Bernie Garland]

Forgive me if I seem a bit dumb but what is DSC1?

From the comments I'd guess it's some form of gamekeeper or deer management course? A surprise for me as I didn't know there was such a qualification!

I live close to Margam Park (south Wales) which has a strong deer population and would love to learn more. Does anyone know if there is a course around here?

Deer stalking certificate level 1, a must now on forestry land, also a level 2 is needed or working towards it,just another rip off.

Bernie

 

[TobyH]

All done!

Really good course, passed the safety and shooting, got to wait a month before getting the theory results, but feeling confident!

Just need to get some permissions sorted out next and plead with the firearms officer for leneancy on the FAC (i.e. open ticket if poss...)

It's amazing how much you can learn in 4 days.

Did it with BASC at Stonor Park, Oxford. Fantastic site, loads of fallow. Looking forward to my first stalk...