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Deer & Boar Night Shooting Course

The purpose of this certificate is to demonstrate that deer managers have the knowledge and practical skills required to cull deer and boar safely, humanely, and legally at night. The course is aimed at experienced deer managers operating in areas where night licences,(CL55), are increasingly being issued to assist with the effective management and control of local deer populations.

Due to the additional skills and considerations involved in shooting deer at night, candidates must have a sound understanding of deer behaviour, ecology, and firearms safety. DSC1 is a mandatory prerequisite. On successful completion of the certificate, candidates will be able to:

  • Safely and humanely identify and shoot deer and wild boar at night.
  • Understand the legal requirements relating to the shooting of deer and wild boar at night.
  • Understand the different methods, technologies, and equipment used for night shooting.
  • Identify commonly encountered deer species in low-light and night-time conditions.
  • Demonstrate safe firearm handling in a range of night-shooting situations.
  • Identify and manage the additional risks and hazards associated with shooting at night.
  • Safely, humanely, and accurately engage appropriate targets in low-light conditions.

 

Course Content

The course will develop the knowledge and practical skills required to correctly identify and safely engage targets at night. Particular emphasis will be placed on the key factors used to determine species and sex in low-light conditions, together with reinforcing the principles of firearms safety and highlighting the additional risks associated with night shooting. Candidates will also develop an understanding of the equipment and techniques used for effective and responsible night shooting.

 

Candidates must:

  • Hold a valid Firearms Certificate (FAC) authorising the use of a deer-legal rifle.
  • Hold DSC1 as a minimum prerequisite.
  • Provide their own suitable rifle.
  • Have the rifle fitted with either a thermal scope, night-vision scope, or a suitable day scope used in conjunction with white light.
  • Arrive with the rifle correctly zeroed to that scope.

A three-shot proof of zero must be demonstrated in daylight before the course commences. If a candidate is unable to demonstrate that their rifle is correctly zeroed, the rifle will be deemed unsuitable/unsafe for the course and the candidate will not be able to complete the practical assessment.

Please note: An estate rifle will not be available for this course, and there will be no provision for rifle practice or zeroing on the day. Candidates should therefore ensure that their rifle and equipment are fully prepared before arrival. The course certificate will reflect the scope used on the test only. If more than one type of scope is required on the certificate then more than one shooting test will have to be taken but this can be accomplished on the same day and is subject to additional charges. Additionally, candidates should ensure that their equipment satisfies conditions set out by Natural England.

 

Course Details:

Date: Saturday 9th January 2027 or Saturday 30th January 2027
Duration: 1 day
Cost: £380 per person for one scope type.

Full course details and joining instructions will be provided once your place has been confirmed.

To register your interest please email here, or call 07970 752275.

 

Ammunition

Target ammunition may be purchased for practice in .223 at £1.50 per round, .270 at £2.50 per round, 6.5cm & .308 at £2.00 per round, and 30-06 at £2.10 per round. Please enquire for other calibres.

 

Age Restrictions:

In line with current UK law, no one under the age of 14 may use a firearm. Those under 17 years old are not permitted to shoot with us, unless they are a current FAC holder, or a member of a Home Office-approved Club and are accompanied by their parent or legal guardian whose FAC contains the same firearm. 

 

Cancellation Policy For A Paid Booking

If you cancel more than a week ahead of the booking we will refund you or you may reschedule. If you cancel within 2-7 days of the booking we will endeavour to re-sell your slot, and if we are successful we will refund you or you may reschedule. If you cancel with less than 48hrs notice the fees are forfeit and a new booking will be chargeable.

 

Cancellation Policy For An Unpaid Booking

More than a week ahead of the booking you may cancel or reschedule without charge. If you cancel within 2-7 days of the appointment the range fees applicable to that appointment will be charged. We will endeavour to re-sell your slot, and if we are successful we will refund you. If you cancel with less than 48hrs notice the range fees are chargeable.