This innovative course is the perfect to meet the needs of estate managers, deer managers, deer stalkers, and anyone who has a vested interest in deer recovery and follow-up procedures. It provides invaluable knowledge for anyone who engages in deer stalking and wants to ensure their practices are both effective and ethical. When stalking deer, even the most experienced stalker knows that after taking a shot—whether it’s a perfect hit or not—there is a real possibility that tracking and recovering the animal may be necessary. This can be one of the most challenging aspects of deer stalking, as it requires a delicate balance of patience, skill, and knowledge. With the insights and techniques taught in this course, you will significantly improve your ability to successfully recover a deer and help to minimise the risk of unnecessary suffering and ensure a humane outcome. The course provides in-depth training on how to prepare for potential recovery situations even before the shot is taken. You’ll learn how to pre-plan for greater success, accurately assess a shot site, identify shot site findings and make informed decisions about how to proceed. These are essential skills that can dramatically improve your chances of locating a shot or wounded deer quickly and humanely. Moreover, the course emphasises the importance of knowing when to call for additional help. UKDTR offers a voluntary team of highly trained and experienced trackers who are available to assist in recovery situations. Recognising when their expertise is needed and how to engage them can make all the difference, particularly in high-pressure situations where emotions run high and hard decisions must be made. Their guidance can prevent costly mistakes and ensure the recovery process is handled professionally and compassionately. Upon completion you will be issued a Shooting & Hunting Academy certificate together with tracking pack and UKDTR Best Practice card.