
Deer stalking code of practice
This Code of Practice has been produced to provide an introductory guide to deer stalking and those involved should follow the guidance described.
Get information on the legal shooting season for mammals and birds in the UK.
Apply for funding for your project or make a donation today
Comprehensive information and advice from our specialist firearms team.
Everything you need to know about shotgun, rifle and airgun ammunition.
Find our up-to-date information, advice and links to government resources.
Everything you need to know on firearms law and licensing.
All the latest news and advice on general licences and how they affect you.
BASC currently has three deer stalking schemes in operation – Baronscourt (Northern Ireland), Bowland and East of England (near Newmarket).
The schemes have been developed to provide a variety of different deer stalking opportunities for members who wish to take up stalking and to provide those with limited access to stalking with the opportunity to gain practical experience and increase their knowledge.

This Code of Practice has been produced to provide an introductory guide to deer stalking and those involved should follow the guidance described.

This course is designed as a step between DSC1 and DSC2 to advance and prepare students wishing to undertake the DSC2.

There are six different deer species in the UK that can be shot but only during their open season.