ABOUT US

The Shooting & Hunting Academy is an online learning platform created by people who are truly passionate about the outdoors. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and bring together a community dedicated to shooting, hunting, and wildlife conservation.

We’ve partnered with industry leaders from a myriad of backgrounds including professional deer stalkers, gamekeepers, clay shooters, chefs, and even world champions to deliver expert-led courses that combine real-world experience with practical knowledge. Designed to fit your schedule, these courses allow you to learn at your own pace while gaining skills, certifications, and knowledge from the very best in the field.
More than just a place to learn, the Academy is about building an ever-growing community, dedicated to the continuation of shooting and hunting for future generations.

A THRIVING COMMUNITY

7000+

CERTIFICATES
ISSUED

80+

APPROVED VERIFIERS
'Field PROS'

20+

BEST IN CLASS INSTRUCTORS

3500+

HAPPY
STUDENTS

Our Vision

At The Shooting & Hunting Academy, our vision is to preserve and promote the time-honoured traditions and hard-earned knowledge of shooting and hunting through education, innovation, and community. We aim to embolden individuals with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to responsibly engage in shooting and hunting whilst ensuring these practices endure for future generations.

We believe that learning is most effective when it’s accessible, practical, and inspiring. That’s why we’ve created a platform that combines expert guidance, high-quality content, and flexibility to suit
learners of all levels.

All our courses are developed based on three core principles:

1. Clear, Expert-Led Instruction

Every course begins with a thorough, easy-to-understand explanation of the subject matter. Whether you’re learning about deer stalking, clay shooting, or field-to-fork game preparation, our content is delivered by industry leaders who share their invaluable, real-world expertise.

2. Practical and Applicable Knowledge

We believe that theory only takes you so far. That’s why our courses are rooted in real-world application, ensuring that every lesson is relevant to the field. Whether it be honing your deer tracking skills or understanding shot placement, you’ll learn how to apply what you’ve studied in the field.

3. Flexible, High-Quality Learning

Designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule, our courses are accessible anytime, anywhere, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Each lesson is crafted with exceptional attention to detail, offering some of the best visual quality and clarity available online.

OUR TEAM

Meet our Instructors

Peter S Jones
FOUNDER & CEO | S&H ACADEMY

Courses delivered by Peter:
PDS1 | PDS2 | LGMH | ZOO | PDS AV | APC AV

 

George Digweed MBE
BEST SHOT THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

Courses delivered by George:
George Digweed Shooting Masterclass

 

Tim Weston
DIRECTOR | NATIONAL GAMEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION NGO

Courses delivered by Tim:
Night Vision Safety Course
COMING SOON...

Frederic Hanner
CEO | BLASER GROUP UK

Courses delivered by Frederic:
Driven Boar Masterclass

Peter Gibbon
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER & CREATOR OF 'THE OUTDOOR GIBBON'
Courses delivered by Peter Gibbon:
Highland Deer Stalker Certificate

COMING SOON...
Josh Brown
PROFESSIONAL SHOT, COACH AND GENERAL MANAGER | BARBURY SHOOTING SCHOOL
Courses delivered by Josh:
Clay Pigeon Shooting Masterclass
Craig Hartley
GUNROOM MANAGER | BARBURY SHOOTING SCHOOL
Courses delivered by Craig:
Tony Lowry
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER & CHAIRMAN | UKDTR
Courses delivered by Tony:
UK Deer Track & Recovery
Mike Alison
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER, TRAINER AND FOUNDER | JELEN PWS
Courses delivered by Mike:
PDS1 & more courses coming soon

Tom Douglas
PROFESSIONAL TAXIDERMIST 
Courses delivered by Tom:
Tony Malkin
ENVIRONMENTALIST & AUTHOR
Courses delivered by Tony:
Mr Pigeon
UK'S NO 1 WOOD PIGEON EXPERT
Courses delivered by Mr Pigeon:
Ben Heath
PROFESSIONAL DEER MANAGER & EX- MANAGING DIRECTOR | DEER BOX
Alan Haynes
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER | TEAM UKDTR

Courses delivered by Alan:

Asimakis Chaniotis
MICHELIN STAR CHEF

Courses delivered by Asimakis:
Lee Watts
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER | TEAM UKDTR
Courses delivered by Lee:
UK Deer Track & Recovery
Ashley Edge
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER | TEAM UKDTR
Courses delivered by Ashley:
Nobby Clarkes
PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER | TEAM UKDTR
Courses delivered by Nobby: