The Irish Deer Commission will deliver two exciting courses, Humane Deer Dispatch and Advanced Shooting, for its member on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at the Woodlands Rifle and Pistol Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Both courses will be delivered by renowned Professional Scottish Deer Manager, Bradley Bourner. Please read below for further details and booking instructions. These courses are highly recommended for all deer stalkers!
Humane Deer Dispatch Course
Reports of road traffic accidents involving deer in Ireland are increasing each year. Many are killed, some disappear to die later, but a significant proportion are injured and remain alive at the scene. Such animals may suffer badly and are a potential further hazard to road users. Often the only reasonable course is to humanely dispatch the animal as soon as it is safe to do so.
On Saturday November 24th, 2018 renowned Professional Scottish Deer Manager, Bradley Bourner will deliver a course to Irish Deer Commission members on how to cope with injured deer at the roadside in a humane, safe and legal manner and is relevant to members of humane dispatch schemes as well as to individuals who occasionally have to deal with deer vehicle collisions (DVCs).
Humane Deer Dispatch Scheme
In other countries there are schemes designed to cope with DVCs. Usually such schemes are coordinated by the Police who may call on nominated individuals either to assist at an incident or to take responsibility at an incident of which the Police have been advised.
Candidates who successfully complete a short exam following the course will receive a Certificate of Completion. Details of successful candidates, who give permission to share their data, will be forwarded to An Garda Siochana and National Parks and Wildlife Service who may call upon them for their assistance in the event of deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) on a voluntary basis in their local area.
Book your place
The course is a half day course, starting at 10am and will be classroom based in the Woodland Range Club House, Newcastle, Co Tipperary. Light refreshment will be available. Places are limited and available to Irish Deer Commission members only. If you are not a member visit www.irishdeercommission.ie or click here to apply for membership. The course cost is €50 and must be paid in advance via PayPal or Credit/Debit Card on PayPal with payments made to membership@irishdeercommission.ie no refunds or cancellations available.
Advanced Shooting Course
On Saturday November 24th, 2018 renowned Professional Scottish Deer Manager, Bradley Bourner will deliver a course to Irish Deer Commission members on advanced shooting techniques. The course will include custom ballistics, deeper understanding of wind and elevation factors, high altitude angle shooting, long distance shooting, shooting positions, calculating distances taking account of environmental factors.
Book your Place
The course is a half day course, starting at 2 pm and will be a mix of theory and practical on the range. Light refreshment will be available. Places are limited and available to Irish Deer Commission members only. If you are not a member visit www.irishdeercommission.ie or click here to apply for membership. The course cost is €30 and must be paid in advance via PayPal or Credit/Debit Card on PayPal with payments made to membership@irishdeercommission.ie no refunds or cancellations available.
Bradley Bourner
Bradley is a professional Deer Manager based in Inverness, Scotland. Drawing on two decades of professional Deer Management experience with the Forest Service and extensive military career as a sniper in the Royal Marines, including receipt of the Knights Badge which is awarded to the leading Royal Marine recruit.
Bradley is also the owner of Professional Sporting Solutions Ltd, offering gun safety, advanced shooting skills and effective deer management courses.
Visit www.prosportingsolutions.com for more details
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