Best Practice

February 12, 2018

Deer Initiative is now in an editorial role for both the Eng/Wales and Scottish Best Practice projects. Ireland are adapting BP for their use also.

BP events are being held regularly across the country, keep an eye out for them on the Deer Initiative website www.thedeerinitiative.co.uk/best_practice/

Inaugural DMQ Cup awardedAugust 2, 2022 - 11:31 am
Deer stalker, qualified assessor and volunteer Laurie Walton has been awarded the inaugural Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ) Cup at this year’s Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. Laurie has spent the majority of his professional life employed as a stalker over the North West Water Board catchment area. He has sacrificed his own time to […]
Changes to Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ)March 31, 2021 - 8:11 am
During 2019 Deer Management Qualifications (DMQ) embarked on a review of all qualifications and assessments with a view to ensuring the standards and best practice associated with modern deer management were reflected in the requirements for successful achievement of the awards.

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