On an early spring morning, three of us met to stalk. Ben would be making his way to a high tower to wait for deer emerging, while I guided Alex, who is relatively new to stalking. Providing one-on-one mentoring would help build his experience and, critically, confidence.
There is a great step change between what is learned on DSC1 (deerstalking certificate), an introductory course, and the expectations of the DSC2 assessment, in which the candidate is required to lead a stalk and complete all components, from stepping out of the vehicle to hanging the beast in the chiller.
Preparatory stalks, such as these, are crucial to build the necessary skills and experience for this important advance in the deer manager’s progression.
We carefully made our way along the woodland edge, positioning ourselves to glass the valley below. The roebuck
