Deer Management Program - Accreditation shoot, 17 July

Before attempting the shooting test, members must successfully complete the Deer Management Accreditation theory course online. 

Shooting Proficiency–Rifles Conditions:

· Participants use their own rifles of suitable calibre for the animal to be managed.

· No supports are permitted for prone shooting (i.e. bipods, packs etc). Shooting sticks are permitted for standing supported positions. Slings are permitted for standing unsupported(offhand) shooting.·Using a 15cm round target, shoot the following course of fire:

· At 100m. Fire 2 shots from a bench (self-supported), and 2 shots using the standing post/tree supported position or prone position.

· At 75m.Fire 2shots from the sitting position or kneeling position standing post/tree supported position.

·At 50m.Fire 2 shots from the standing unsupported (offhand) position (slings permitted).

Pass . A minimum of 7 shots must strike within the diameter of the 15cm target.