Highland Deer Stalking Certificate (HDSC)
The Highland Deer Stalking Course is a certificated course designed to empower recreational deer stalkers and hunters from overseas, with the necessary knowledge and skills to get the most from guided stalking in the Scottish Highlands, one of the world’s oldest, toughest and most aspirational hunting locations.
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A few more words about Highland Deer Stalking Certificate (HDSC)
Delivered via a series of user friendly, taught modules and classes, by experienced, professional highland deer stalker Peter Gibbon, the Highland Stalker Course includes and builds on the foundation knowledge provided in the ‘Scotland Module’ of the LANTRA approved ‘Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1’. Classes in Module 1 include Understanding the Unique Nature of Stalking in Scotland, Safety, Legislation, Deer Species, Extraction and Taking the Shot.
From the foundation skills and knowledge gained in Module 1, the course then launches into detailed information and invaluable insights into subjects such as, how to stay safe and comfortable, etiquette on the ‘hill’, what to wear and what to carry, calibre & rifle selection, whether to take your own firearm. Guidance and advise on taking the shot. Dealing with wind, extended range and shooting at elevation. Common mistakes, how to book your trip, when to travel and many more key tips and useful advice, that will help allay any concerns that you may have and ensure that you get the most from your trip.
Suitable for both beginners, and experienced hunters alike, the Highland Deer Stalking Course is the perfect bolt-on for those with a European Hunting licence, PDS1 or DSC1, or simply for those who wish to get the most from their stay in the Scottish Highlands.
From the foundation skills and knowledge gained in Module 1, the course then launches into detailed information and invaluable insights into subjects such as, how to stay safe and comfortable, etiquette on the ‘hill’, what to wear and what to carry, calibre & rifle selection, whether to take your own firearm. Guidance and advise on taking the shot. Dealing with wind, extended range and shooting at elevation. Common mistakes, how to book your trip, when to travel and many more key tips and useful advice, that will help allay any concerns that you may have and ensure that you get the most from your trip.
Suitable for both beginners, and experienced hunters alike, the Highland Deer Stalking Course is the perfect bolt-on for those with a European Hunting licence, PDS1 or DSC1, or simply for those who wish to get the most from their stay in the Scottish Highlands.
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Peter Gibbon
In recent years, Peter Gibbon has taken the deer stalking world by storm through his hugely popular and insightful podcast The Outdoor Gibbon, becoming one of the UK’s most well-known authorities in the field of UK deer management. Today, Peter continues to play a pivotal role in educating thousands about ethical deer management and conservation hunting.
Alongside his educational and promotional efforts, Peter is a highly experienced professional shooting guide. Having started hunting at the age of 10, he has developed extensive knowledge of both lowland and highland deer stalking.
Now based in the Scottish Highlands, Peter’s passion for UK deer management continues to thrive as he works as a professional highland stalking guide. These catalogue of achievements make Peter Gibbon unbeatable as the key instructor and contributor to the groundbreaking Highland Deer Stalking certificate.
