Passed DSC1

[Buckshot]

well done on getting the DSC1
I did mine at the Agri college in Cheltenham or Cirencester I think years ago
I have a Sako 75 in .308
Haven't taken it out stalking for years so looking to get rid now if anyone fancies a nice second hand rifle...
Right, pack up and off to the moot now. Cheers guys

 

[Tuscor]

Hi Lads,

Hope you don't mind me asking some related questions - apologies for potentially hijacking the thread...

I moved over from Australia in 2013. In AU we lived in the country and did a fair bit of plinking and hunting but I never got my FAC as I always shot with my Dad and brother who had FAC and used Dad's rifles.

Fastfoward to here in the UK, and I have acquired an air-rifle (sub 12ft.lb) and a shooting permission, but would like to move up to a shotgun and FAC at some point.

Is it true that I'll be unlikely to get a deer calibre straight off the bat? Some of the forums and things I've read suggest that the police will expect you to 'prove yourself' with a small calibre (as well as do a DSC of course which I am keen to do)?

Thanks for any input. I will of course do further formal research and not rely entirely on internet advice, but appreciate anyone who is willing to share experience.

T

 

[Dave]

Well done.

Passed mine getting on for 20 years ago with Jelen. It's a proper right of passage.

Shoot straight, stay safe.

Ive been to see my GP Frank, and he has said he will fully support my application, so thats a weight off. One of the lads on SD is bringing me back some deer hooves, skin, lung, liver, to train the dog. Another fella on SD has got me a discounted rate on training the dog. Got my DSC1 course in september. All going smoothly...

 

[Countryman]

Good mob on SD once you break through the crust.

Onwards and upwards Dave.


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[spandit]

Hi Lads,

Hope you don't mind me asking some related questions - apologies for potentially hijacking the thread...

I moved over from Australia in 2013. In AU we lived in the country and did a fair bit of plinking and hunting but I never got my FAC as I always shot with my Dad and brother who had FAC and used Dad's rifles.

Fastfoward to here in the UK, and I have acquired an air-rifle (sub 12ft.lb) and a shooting permission, but would like to move up to a shotgun and FAC at some point.

Is it true that I'll be unlikely to get a deer calibre straight off the bat? Some of the forums and things I've read suggest that the police will expect you to 'prove yourself' with a small calibre (as well as do a DSC of course which I am keen to do)?

Thanks for any input. I will of course do further formal research and not rely entirely on internet advice, but appreciate anyone who is willing to share experience.

T

You'll be lucky getting a deer calibre at first application but it depends on what permissions/land you have. I'd recommend you do a DSC1 anyway - you don't need your own rifle or even an FAC - some valuable stuff in it. Are you a British citizen? It might well complicate things as they won't have any records on you but if you are, a shotgun shouldn't be a problem

 

[Tuscor]

Cheers spandit - I am a British citizen (thanks Dad!) but my permissions only extend to rabbit and open license species (pigeons etc) although there are more Roe deer around that you can poke a stick at. I see at least 3 every time I am out and I have only been covering around 3 fields of a much larger farm. The farmer has told me he is more than happy to support a shotgun license at this stage (i.e. happy for me to shoot with a shotgun on the property) but I think I will leave it a while longer before I raise the possibility of going after one of the deer! Based on conversations we have had I don't think he would be against it, but I don't want to push my luck too hard.
I think I will start budgeting for the DSC1 and gradually introduce the idea of a .22 or .17HRM for the rabbits...

 

[spandit]

If you have permission for rabbits then you can get a rifle. I'd apply for both .22LR and .17HMR. Showing some experience with firearms will help you later on for when you want to upgrade to a larger calibre. Some people hate the HMR so there are some cheap rifles about at the moment...

 

[Klenchblaize]

Well done.

You may be pleased to note that if you're pursing deerstalking related CPD c/o the British Deer Society there is now a gold standard award with accompanying badge to work towards.

I'm sure the welfare of deer will be improved immeasurably if not the bank balance of that ever-growing army of those desperate to put deer management theory into good practice.

K