FAQ
GENERAL FAQ
| Do I need to be a "Trained Hunter"
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| If you consume all the venison yourself from the deer
you shoot, you do not need to be a Trained Hunter. At present as the
hunter (i.e the person who shoots the deer) you may also sell small
quantities, in your local area, without being a Trained Hunter, but
this may change. To sell any deer you shoot to a Game Handling
Establishment (Game Dealer) you must be a Trained Hunter. Full details
of the requirements can be found in the Wild
Game Guide issued by the Food Standards Agency. |
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| What is a Trained Hunter
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| A Trained Hunter is a person who has sufficient knowledge
and skill to identify abnormal characteristics that may indicate that
the meat from a deer presents a health risk. |
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| How do I become a Trained Hunter
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DSC1 includes an assessment for Trained Hunter for Large
Game only. On completion of DSC1 you are issed with a certificate that
is recognised by Game Dealers.
Any DSC1 holder registered before 1 May 2006 who has not converted to Trained Hunter, may do so by sitting a Game Meat Hygiene assessment (by arrangement with any Assessment Centre) and paying the appropriate fee to the Assessment Centre. This fee will include the re-assessment cost plus a payment of £15 to DMQ for the re-issue of the certificate.
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