How to get into deer stalking in the UK: try a stalk, take DSC1, get a firearm certificate, buy the right kit and find somewhere to stalk, with the official fees for each step.

Deer Stalking for Beginners (UK): Kit, Costs, Land Access and DSC1

DSC2 from DMQ’s own pages: the witnessed stalk and Individual Cull Record, the ePortfolio, what registration and a witness cost, how long it takes after DSC1, and the registration pause.

DSC2 Explained: Witnessed Stalks, Portfolio, Cost and How Long It Takes

How DMQ's three DSC1 question tests are set and marked, what each covers, two worked written-test style questions, and how to practise against the pass marks.

DSC1 Questions and Answers: How the Written, Hygiene and ID Tests Work

The Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1) from DMQ's own page: the five assessments and pass marks, DSC1 or PDS1, what BASC, the BDS and Sparsholt charge, and how to pass first time.

Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1): Routes, Cost and How to Pass First Time

DMQ's DSC1 and the Lantra-accredited PDS1 side by side: who awards them, how they are assessed, what they lead to, and which suits your situation.

DSC1 vs PDS1: Which Deer Stalking Qualification Should You Take? (2026)

DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate (UK)

Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) is the initial qualification for deer stalkers and managers in the UK, awarded by Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ) through approved assessment centres. It has five modules: a written test of 50 multiple-choice questions (pass at least 40), a visual test of 20 images of the six wild deer species (species and sex, pass at least 16), a Game Meat Hygiene test of 40 multiple-choice questions (pass at least 32), a safety assessment and a shooting test. Candidates have three years from registration to pass all five, and can take them in one day on an assessment-only DSC1.

Ten timed DSC1 mocks: six written, four game meat hygiene

Independent DSC1 practice: 6 timed written mocks of 50 questions and 4 game meat hygiene mocks of 40, every answer explained. 5 questions free to try. Not affiliated with DMQ or BASC.

Six timed written mocks of 50 questions and four game meat hygiene mocks of 40, the question counts DMQ publishes for the two DSC1 multiple-choice tests, with your score against the pass mark, your score by area and every answer explained from UK deer law, FSA guidance and best practice. Written mock 1 is free in full.

DSC1 Exam Pack (Independent)

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DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate (UK) — Discussion

DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate (UK) — Group Discussion