BASC is a founding member of Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ). A partnership of organisations concerned with servicing deer stalkers and involved in deer management and welfare, DMQ has agreed national standards to which deer stalkers may aspire. As such, DMQ operates as the awarding body for the Deer Stalking Certificate 1 and 2. The Deer Stalking Certificate may be obtained through registration at a number of DMQ assessment centres.
Some of the organisations currently participating in WDM include:
To find out more about registering for the Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC) then click here to email the BASC Assessment Centre.
Best Practice Guidance – Deer Wild deer management and issues arising from the presence of deer encompass a wide range of sometimes highly technical or involved subjects. It can be difficult for even experienced deer practitioners to keep abreast of developments. The purpose of the best practice project is to
Head Measuring Getting a head start Although British deer stalkers have little time for trophy hunting, it is a valuable management tool to record particularly good heads and BASC will be offering a head measuring service to members at some game fairs. Here Dominic Griffith explains how it’s done: A head
Advice to help prepare you for the process of applying for a deer stalking lease.