East of England stalking scheme

The stalking scheme is open to all BASC members and is designed to provide practical experience under expert supervision for anyone looking to improve their stalking abilities. It is ideal for newcomers to deer stalking without any qualifications, kit or experience; a suitable estate rifle is available to use by those who do not have their own. 

The scheme is also suitable for more experienced stalkers, including those looking for the opportunity to gain the skills necessary for assessment for DSC Level 2. Approved witnessing will be available by arrangement.

Each stalking outing will last three hours. The first will always be an afternoon session, as this allows time to be spent on the range to undertake the initial safety briefing and to check zero of the rifle. 

Before being allowed out, stalkers will be required to demonstrate that their rifle is zeroed by putting three shots into a 100mm diameter circle at 100 metres. Hearing protection is required for the range session. Subsequent bookings made will not require a shooting test, but participants must ensure their rifles are zeroed.

For the first outing, you will be accompanied by one of the estate stalking guides. If you have been deemed competent by the guide and have your own rifle, you may sit alone in a high seat for subsequent outings. All scheme participants will be briefed by the stalking guides on safety and procedure before heading out on to the ground.