The Wild Game Guide provides information on the hygiene regulations for food businesses that supply wild game for human consumption, and for people who hunt wild game and supply it either in-fur or in-feather or as small quantities of wild game meat.
The guide is available to download in full from the link below, along with the photo annex and the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan.
If you have completed your DSC 1 since 2006 and have the new ‘blue’ coloured certificate, then you are already qualified as a ‘trained hunter’ for large game (ie deer).
Useful Links Government and public websites Natural England Is an independent, public body whose purpose is to protect and improve England’s natural environment and encourage people to enjoy and get involved in their surroundings. Natural England’s purpose is to conserve and enhance England’s natural environment – including its landscapes, biodiversity,
Gundogs Code of Practice 1. Introduction BASC strongly recommends that anyone who goes shooting should be accompanied by a trained and competent gundog. Using a well-trained gundog aids the humane recovery of the quarry and shows a responsible attitude. Furthermore, the ownership and delight in working a well-trained gundog is
BASC’s Shot Travel Database The information that we have is from a highly reputable institute (Cranfield University) and is regarded as the best available – but it is still estimated shot travel and to be used as a guide only for the distances shot may travel under the most important
