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Home » Pest and Predator Control » Pest and predator control courses » Introduction to woodpigeon shooting
This one-day course has been designed to give you all the practical and theoretical knowledge required to confidently and competently shoot woodpigeons.

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BASC members: £110
If you are not a BASC member please contact the training & education department on 01244 573018 for more information or click here to join.
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Charge non-members |
Charge members |
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| Reallocation to another course (only available eight weeks or more before the course start date) |
£25 |
£25 |
| Second reallocation to another course (only available eight weeks or more before the course start date AND only in exceptional circumstances) |
£50 |
£50 |
| Cancellation more than eight weeks before the course start date |
40% course cost |
30% course cost |
| Cancellation less than eight weeks but more than four weeks before the course start date |
75% course cost |
60% course cost |
| Cancellation less than four weeks before the course start date |
100% course cost |
100% course cost |

The shooting of foxes, ground game, pest birds and rats is necessary to ensure that damage to game, wildlife, livestock, and growing crops is kept at sustainable levels.

This course gives you the knowledge and skills required to undertake the task of Safety Officer.

This one-day course is a prerequisite for those wishing to proceed to our shotgun coach award.
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