DSC 1 - Deer stalking Certificate 1
These courses are run every 2 months at Calton Moor Range on Friday, Saturday, Sunday starting at 09:00 to 17:00
£320 per candidate, payment in full on booking.
this is non transferable
cancellation fee £320 (no refund)
For using the estate rifle there will be a charge payable on the course
Please call 01538 308 697 for further details and to book this course or use our Contact Form
See Course Dates below
About the DSC 1
These courses are in conjunction with The National Gamekeepers Organisation NGO and is an intro into Deer stalking aimed at the novice and experienced stalker, its an important qualification to have within the stalking community with many syndicates now ask for the DSC 1 as part of their signup criteria.
Many paid stalking trips are also asking for it as a requirement as it is quickly becoming the industry standard.
PLEASE NOTE DEER MANAGEMENT DSC1 NATIONAL GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED.
THE TRAINED HUNTER NUMBER IS NO LONGER AWARDED WITH THE DSC1.
THIS CAN BE OBTAINED WITH A SEPARATE STAND ALONE COURSE WITH THE NGO THE DAY BEFORE EACH DSC1 COURSE AND RUN AT CALTON MOOR RANGE
Assessment Requirements
The DSC 1 is a theory based qualification with the DSC 2 being a practical assessment
The DSC 1 is broken down into 5 parts
- Visual Test
- Written Test - multiple choice
- Game Meat Hygiene - multiple choice
- Safety Test - mock stalk
- Shooting Test
A course book will be sent to you prior to the course with all the information required and assessment criteria included.
JULY 2026 3 DAY COURSE
FRIDAY 3RD
SATURDAY 4TH
SUNDAY 5TH FULL
AUGUST 2026 3 DAY COURSE
FRIDAY 14TH
SATURDAY 15TH
SUNDAY 16TH
SEPTEMBER 2026 3 DAY COURSE
FRIDAY 4TH
SATURDAY 5TH
SUNDAY 6TH
SEPTEMBER 2026 3 DAY COURSE
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES
FRIDAY25TH
SATURDAY 26TH
SUNDAY 27 TH
NOVEMBER 2026 3 DAY COURSE
FRIDAY 13TH
SATURDAY 14TH
SUNDAY 15TH