Mishap management
In researching this subject, I have revisited my old British Deer Society course notes. These started with an excellent safety lecture. I still have the transcript of this which opens with emphasis on the vital importance of safety in stalking. The lecture introduced various points such as the danger of faulty equipment, ammunition issues, rifle handling and of course shooting.
Although there are no doubt still some unqualified, uncertified deerstalkers, I cannot recommend too strongly the benefits of attending a few courses. Learning about safety in stalking of course only starts in the classroom but it’s a great start in an activity in which one mistake is too many. Classroom knowledge helps
