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Professional deer management, compliance support, field services and training

Clear pricing. Structured support, Practical delivery

• Deer management & long-term control
• Planning & grant compliance (WS1 / CWS1)
• Impact assessment & monitoring
• Guided stalking
• DSC training & witnessed stalks

Training & DSC Level Preparation

Deer Stalking Certificates (DSC) are widely recognised qualifications for deer management across the UK.

DSC1 Training Course

Cost – £335

What you get
• Full DSC1 programme in partnership with BASC (four-day course)
• Safety, deer biology, fieldcraft and legislation
• Accredited environmental and practical learning

Perfect for
Anyone starting in deer stalking, seeking a recognised qualification.

DSC2 Preparation Course

Cost – £150

What you get
• Classroom-based walk-through of all 26 DSC2 assessment criteria
• What assessors look for and real examples
• Confidence boost before formal assessment

Perfect for
Candidates registered for DSC2 who want clarity and readiness.

Practical DSC2 ICR Training Course

Cost – £125

What you get
• Realistic field dry-run of the DSC2 Individual Cull Record
• Hands-on coaching through planning, culling and post-stalk process
• Feedback to tighten performance before assessment

Perfect for
People who want experience under realistic conditions before the real DSC2 assessment.

Approved Witness – DSC2 Outings

Cost – £125

What you get
• Accompanied witnessed stalk for DSC2 evidence collection, your own ground or ours
• Individual Cull Record (ICR) write-up completed in line with DMQ standards
• Structured feedback on performance, decision making and any gaps
• Clear guidance on next steps if further evidence is required

Perfect for
DSC2 candidates needing witnessed cull records, professional validation and constructive feedback to progress confidently towards completion.

Deer Management, Planning & Grant Support

Why this matters: where deer are impacting woodlands, crops or biodiversity, structured evidence, planning and monitoring unlocks effective action and often access to grant funding (e.g. CWS1/WS1 at ~£105/ha/yr).

Deer Management Planning & Compliance

From £500

What you get
• Site-specific deer management plan tailored to your woodland/landscape
• Cull strategy recommendations aligned with your objectives
• Monitoring and reporting framework for compliance or grant support
• Compatibility with WS1/CWS1 countryside stewardship requirements

Perfect for
Landowners, estates or managers preparing to apply for grants or needing a documented strategy.

Grant Compliance Survey (WS1 / CWS1)

From £1200

What you get
• Formal habitat impact and deer activity survey
• Exclosure placement + photographic evidence
• Impact scoring and trend insights
• Full WS1/CWS1 submission-ready report

Perfect for
Those applying for Countryside Stewardship deer grant support requiring robust evidence and official reporting.

Deer Impact Assessment & Monitoring

Why these options: many clients want a quick, honest baseline on deer pressure before deciding what to invest in.

Essential Impact Review

From £450

What you get
• Single visit impact assessment
• Evidence of deer activity and browsing
• Key indicators scored + short practical recommendations

Perfect for
Landowners who want a straightforward snapshot of the current deer impact.

Structured Impact Assessment

From £750

What you get
• More detailed impact evaluation than the Essential Review
• Mapped indicators and trend analysis
• Clear outcomes linked to next-step actions including planning or grant support

Perfect for
Clients wanting a deeper understanding of deer impact and options going forward.

Stalking, Field Services & Practical Support

Guided Stalking

£125 per outing

What you get
• Experienced professional guide for roe and fallow deer
• Full safety briefing tailored to your level of experience
• Walk-in strategic stalking with clear instruction throughout
• Shot placement coaching and decision-making guidance
• Carcass gralloch guidance and explanation of process

Best for
Beginners, novice and experienced stalkers seeking structured outings with professional support, whether building confidence or refining technique.

Professional Deer Management

Offered under FOC management agreement

What you get
• Contracted deer control delivered over time
• Humane, compliant culling with full reporting
• Cull data integrated with your DMP
• Delivered without direct cost where a sustainable harvesting model works

Best for
Landowners seeking long-term deer management without handling the day-to-day logistics.

Site Visit & Technical Consultancy

Half day £350 | Full day £650

What you get
• Practical advice, grant suitability review
• Risk and compliance guidance
• Strategic input on deer impact and future planning

POA Services (priced on request)

• Carcass handling and hygiene support
• Specialist operational support including sensitive sites or urban edge work