Accredited by both LANTRA and UK Rural Skills (UKRS), the 'Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate' (PDS1) is a deer management course that enables beginners to achieve 'Trained Hunter' status, at a time and place that suits, through the completion of an online course. Through a series of online modules, classes and exams delivered by a professional deer stalker, 'LANTRA Approved Training Provider' and 'Approved Verifier’ in Deer Stalking Qualifications Peter S Jones, candidates are guided through the PDS1 syllabus. The PDS1 Course serves to educate and inform candidates about the practical elements involved in becoming a trained hunter, such as safety, marksmanship and rifle handling. The course also includes a 'Large Game Meat Hygiene Certificate' that complies with FSA Guidelines for placing large game meat on the market for human consumption. After completed the theory part of the PDS1 course, candidates are then required to complete their practical assessment, in order to obtain LGMH, LANTRA & UKRS Certificates. Booking a practical assessment near you couldn't be easier. We provide a list of Approved Verifiers (AV's) in your area who will be able to sign off on the practical elements of the course. The Proficient Deer Stalker Certificate (PDS1) is an established, widely recognised and nationally available deer stalking course that not only empowers candidates, but is widely recognised as a crucial first step in obtaining a Firearm Certificate, or variation to an existing certificate to hunt and shoot deer. Your instructor throughout the course is Peter S Jones a well recognised and highly experienced full-time, professional deer manager and environmentalist. The PDS1 Certificate is perfect for the beginner or for anyone wishing to learn to hunt deer, and is an ideal way to make a start in the exciting world of deer stalking. *Practical assessment fee is included upon application.