To register for Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 (DSC2) you must first have obtained your Deer Stalking Cerificate Level 1 (DSC1).

There are a number of Assessment Centres that you can register with, listed on the DMQ website. It is not necessary to register with the same assessment centre you registered with for your DSC1. When you register you will be issued with a portfolio. It is then your responsibility to have it completed.

Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 (DSC2) requires you to complete 3 separate witnessed deer culls. All three of these must be witnessed by an Approved Witness or Assessor.

DSC2 is not only a test of your competence in stalking, shooting, gralloching and lardering deer, it also tests your knowledge of deer diseases and food hygiene issues.

Training materials are available from Donington Deer Management (01332 810757) - they can supply either a video on deer carcase preparation, or a training manual.

Further information is available from DMQ or contact me.