Store - Wild Deer & Game Training
WDMQ Level 1
Description:
Description: Courses take place at a variety of venues across East Anglia.
Our next course is scheduled for the 1st week in November
If you have previously attended a WDMQ Level One course and require to re sit a particular module to pass the qualification then please contact us directly on 01502 733501 for further advice.
Course tutor for the week will be Mr M W Burrage. The first four days will be predominately classroom based with the fifth day being the assessment day. Successful candidates will be awarded the Wild Deer Management Qualification Level One certificate; all candidates will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
If you are interested in attending a course please email mark@wilddeer.co.uk for more information. Places are limited and must be reserved in advance.
Topics that will be covered over the five-day course are:
* Deer Species Identification
* Deer Biology and Ecology
* Stalking Techniques and Taking the Shot
* Safety and Practical Rifle Shooting
* The Law
* Species of deer found in the British Isles- Red / Sika / Fallow/ Roe / Muntjac / Chinese Water Deer
* Safety
* Deer Identification
* Damage Identification
* Rifles - Ballistics - Zeroing
* Taking the shot - Reaction to shot - Gralloching a deer
* Census - Records - Trophies - Cull selection
* Fencing - Highseats - Forest Design
* Law and Liabilities
* Equipment and use of dogs
* Range Tests
* Simulated Stalk
The five day course culminates in a day of examinations designed to test the candidates knowledge of the topics covered. In addition a range test is conducted to ensure that the candidate is accurate and humane when using a deer calibre rifle.
Successful candidates will be awarded the Deer Management Qualification Level One and are then able to register for the Level Two portfolio
WDMQ Level 2
Description:
Level 2 is based on in-the-field experience, further details regarding accredited witness outings are available upon request.
We can provide you with professional assistance ranging from registration to completion of your portfolio as an accredited witness for WDMQ.
Shadow Stalking / Photography
Description:
After several requests from members of the general public we are now offering a shadow stalking experience, this entails following a member of staff on either a census stalk or actual cull stalk. The purpose of these outings is to help educate the general public and allow them to experience the thrill of professional deer management first hand. It is an ideal opportunity to photograph both the deer and their habitat. If you are interested please email mark@wilddeer.co.uk
Please note that a certain degree of physical fitness is required for these outings along with the ability to wake up early!
Game Meat Hygiene Level 2
Description: This course provides successful candidates with a LANTRA recognised qualification. Please get in touch for further information.
Carcase Handling And Meat Inspection / Preparation
Description:
Please get in touch for further information.
If you are interested in attending any of the above courses please contact us.
Price is per day.
Pest Control: Rats and Mice
Description:
The student will receive a certificate of attendance for this 1 day course.
The course covers ecology, biology and behaviour of Rats and Mice, which will enable the student to safely use Rodenticide.
Pest Control: Moles
Description:
The student will receive a certificate of attendance for this 1 day course.
The course covers ecology, biology and behaviour of Moles, which will enable the student to safely use Aluminium Phosphide.
Pest Control: Rabbits
Description:
The student will receive a certificate of attendance for this 1 day course.
The course covers ecology, biology and behaviour of Rabbits, which will enable the student to safely use Aluminium Phosphide.