Anyone in Cumbria that shoots deer??

[Alycidon]

Ronnie Ross Snr. literally wrote the book on modern deer management. His son is a very knowledgeable chap and a nice guy too.

 

 

Ronnie was on fine form on my course, sadly his health has deteriorated since I understand. he taught a friend of mine an awful lot about stalking in the 1960s. That friend is now passing on that info and training novices.

 

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[treedave]

Yeah, I keep meaning to! It is Cumbria woodlands, yeah. They seem to have some good deals going.

 

Some real bargains, did pesticides (pa1&6a) for £90. The fly in the ointment for some, is that you need a Cumbria address to qualify for the cheap courses.

 

Can't wait for my 2 days ragging quads - when teacher's not watching!

 

Sam, get in touch with Clare at the Cumbria woodlands office to get some detail on the L2 funding, not sure how its working.

[northcountryboy]

Funnily enough I was on their website this morning, doesnt say you need a cumbrian address to qualify, if you do has anyone got one I can use?

[treedave]

Self doubt is a wonderful thing! Just had a chat with them about their criteria. The following came from the horses mouth;

To qualify for a subsidised place you need to hit one of the following,

-Own woodland in Cumbria.

-Be working in, or about to start working in the forestry sector.

-Be resident in Cumbria.

 

The grey area is around surgeons that do a reasonable amount of firewood, but as most of the courses are forestry orientated it's a bit self selecting. If in doubt talk to Clare - shy bairns get nowt !

[shabz1978]

For the lads that said they fancied it, email Clare at [email protected] for more details.

 

Cheers, Craig!