Training

The Shooting & Hunting Academy is a UK Registered Learning Provider and approved LANTRA and UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Training Provider.

Accredited Training for Shooters, Hunters & Wildlife Managers

Our mission is to deliver high-quality, accessible training to all those involved in field sports, pest control, or the responsible management of wildlife. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, our structured courses and expert-led masterclasses are here to help.

Whether you're new to field sports or an experienced shooting professional, our courses are designed to build confidence, improve safety, and support best practice — all backed by national accreditation and expert-led instruction.

From certificated deer stalking qualifications to expert masterclasses, we offer structured, flexible learning that fits around your lifestyle. Delivered online and in the field, our training covers everything from firearms safety, legislation, fieldcraft, habitat awareness, and ethical wildlife management.

Meet our instructors

  • Peter S Jones

    FOUNDER & CEO OF  S&H ACADEMY, CAPREOLUS CLUB & COUNTY DEER STALKING

  • Karolien van der Vorm

    FOUNDER OF 360 WILDLIFE & MEMBER OF BPCA EXECUTIVE BOARD

  • George Digweed MBE

    BEST SHOT THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

  • Tim Weston

    DIRECTOR  OF NATIONAL GAMEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION NGO

  • Mike Allison

    PROFESSIONAL DEER STALKER, TRAINER AND FOUNDER OF JELEN PWS

  • Frederic Hanner

    CEO | BLASER GROUP UK AND WINNER OF ‘WILD BOAR FEWER ACADEMY’

  • Josh Brown

    PROFESSIONAL SHOT, INSTRUCTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER AT BARBURY SHOOTING SCHOOL

Why Choose The Shooting & Hunting Academy?

Accredited Courses

All core courses are certified by LANTRA and UK Rural Skills (UKRS) – recognised by organisations such as the Forestry Commission and NatureScot.

Expert-Led Instruction

Courses and masterclasses are delivered by leading industry professionals, including experienced stalkers, wildlife managers, and firearms instructors.

Flexible Learning

Train online, in the field, or through blended formats – designed to fit around your work, lifestyle, and location.

Real-World Application

Whether you're shooting for sport, controlling pests, or managing land, our training is practical, relevant, and directly applicable in the field.

Featured Courses

Proficient Deer Stalking Course PDS1

The PDS1 is a LANTRA and UK Rural Skills 'Accredited' deer management qualification that is recognised by the Forestry Commission, Forestry England & NatureScot. The course delivers 'Trained Hunter' status and may be used for 'fit & competent' registration.

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Night Shooting Course NSC

The LANTRA Accredited Night Shooting Safety Course 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.

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Airgun Proficiency Course APC

Accredited by LANTRA the ‘Airgun Proficiency Course’ 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.

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Proficient Deer Stalking Course PDS2

A Level 2 Deer Management Qualification that is designed to follow on from the foundation skills achieved during the PDS1. The level 2 course consists of two elements, a taught element delivered online and a practical demonstration of skill by the candidate in the field.

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