SHOOTING & HUNTING ACADEMY
We are thrilled to announce that Eaton Hall is the UK’s very first Approved Assessment Centre for the Shooting & Hunting Academy.
The partnership bridges the gap between digital/theoretical education and high-tier practical testing:
The Shooting & Hunting Academy, provides the educational framework, modern approach to qualifications, and accredited course material.
We provide the premium physical environment necessary to conduct these professional assessments. Including our 22-lane air rifle range, full-bore rifle ranges extending to 300 meters, running boar facilities, and clay shooting layouts.
The Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3)
The Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3) is the UK’s highest vocational qualification in deer management. It brings together advanced knowledge, practical field skills, and strategic thinking.
Developed through trusted training pathways, it reflects both academic and hands-on expertise. Widely recognised, it sets the benchmark for excellence and professional credibility across the sector.
Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate (PDS1)
The PDS1 is a LANTRA and UKRS ‘Accredited’ Deer Management Qualification that is recognised by Natural England, NatureScot and the Forestry Commission. Available online, the course delivers ‘Trained Hunter’ status and may be used for ‘Fit & Competent’ registration.
The Airgun Proficiency Course (APC)
Providing nationally recognised third-party accreditation through LANTRA the ‘Airgun Proficiency Course’ (APC) sets the standard in UK airgun training and is invaluable to recreational and professional airgun shooters who wish to demonstrate a level of competence to employers, landowners, clubs and the police.
Night Shooting Course NSC
The LANTRA Accredited Night Shooting Safety Course (NSC) provides crucial, certificated training to professional and recreational pest control operatives, fox shooters, deer managers and all those involved in the control of vermin, fox and deer at night.
Nationally recognised and Accredited course
Delivered by the National Gamekeepers Organisation in collaboration with leading industry experts, the Night Shooting Course (NSC) is a nationally recognised assessed LANTRA Award, that delivers crucial guidance on the law surrounding night shooting and best practice training in the skills and knowledge to implement safe, effective and humane control measures in both urban and rural environments.
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Tel: 01889 565986
Email: info@eaton-hall.com