County Deer Stalking is the UK's leading provider of Deer Management Training and is proud to support the 'Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1' (PDS1), a nationally available and recognised deer management certificate that is 'Accreditted' by the UK's leading land-based awarding bodies; LANTRA and UK Rural Skills.
If you’d like to get into deer stalking a great place to start is by taking the Proficient Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (PDS1) via the ‘Shooting & Hunting Academy. Follow this link to find out more and get started: Proficient Deer Stalking Course - PDS1
Structured deer stalker training and accompanied outings are carried out by experienced and qualified deer stalkers, all of whom are highly accomplished, full time professional deer managers, Approved Verifiers for the PDS1 Deer Stalking Qualification and assessors in deer management training.
County Deer Stalking provides deer stalking training throughout the UK and outings for all six of the UK’s deer species, Red, Sika, Fallow, Roe, Muntjac & CWD, on picturesque estates, in East Sussex, Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Kent, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Gloucestershire & Cambridgeshire all within one hour of London. We cater for all levels of experience ranging from beginners to more accomplished deer stalkers and foreign visitors: See outings for more information.
For an introduction to deer stalking, or for those looking to get started, there is no better place to make a start. We are delighted to offer free advice to all of our clients in relation to all deer stalking related matters, ranging from the best equipment to buy, to how to successfully apply for a Firearms Certificate.
If you would like to 'Go Stalking' with County Deer Stalking or would like to gain the popular PDS1 Deer Stalking Certificate, then email:
Director Profile
Peter S Jones is a nationally recognised authority on deer management and one of the most influential voices in the UK today. He is widely consulted by government bodies and industry organisations and is regarded as a leading public ambassador for UK deer management across both professional and recreational contexts.
With over two decades of experience, Peter operates at a strategic and representative level while maintaining direct, practical involvement in deer management. He is the Founder and CEO of the Shooting & Hunting Academy and author of the Proficient Deer Stalking Certificates (PDS1 & PDS2) and Deer Management Certificate Level 3 (DMC3), qualifications widely recognised as the UK’s leading vocational awards in deer management.
Peter is also Chairman of the prestigious Capreolus Club and CEO of County Deer Stalking Online Magazine and County Deer Stalking YouTube, central reference points for deer management practice and commentary in the UK, encompassing professional practice, publishing and media.
Additionally, Peter acts as a trusted expert witness in UK courts and has provided independent technical opinion in cases involving deer stalking, firearms use and professional standards. He is involved in Parliamentary focus groups advising MPs on conservation hunting and wild food production, and regularly contributes to consultations with DEFRA, the Food Standards Agency and NatureScot.
Peter’s authority is reinforced by a previous ten-year career as a Detective with the Metropolitan Police Service, where he received a ‘Commendation for Bravery and Professionalism’ following his handling of an armed incident and retired with an ‘Exemplary Service Certificate’.
Through his combined work in practice, training, policy and as an expert witness, Peter S Jones is widely regarded as the one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted voices in modern UK deer management.
If you'd like to 'Go Stalking' with County Deer Stalking or are interested in gaining the PDS1 Certificate, then contact us on 020 3981 0159 / 07789 747709 or email
