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 you can register with - the main ones are BASC and BDS. 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 witnessed deer culls. At least one of these must be witnessed by an Accredited Witness or Assessor. The others can be witnessed by a Credible Witness, who must hold DSC2 or a relevant industry qualification (for example a Vet or Meat Hygiene Inspector).

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, BASC or BDS.