Ben was a great instructor. Pace and tone of delivery of lessons was fantastic. He conveyed a lot of info in a short time and gave us the best chance to pass the DSC1 tests. Very flexible and forward leaning as well, helping with any queries or requests.
Ben ran the DSC1 course with a great show of passion, knowledge and experience around the subject and beyond. the pre course material was recieved in good time and instructions were clear. The event was well structured and set out the aims and objectives from the start. There is a lot to cover in the time available so the pre course study is well worth the effort to understand some of the basics, the finer details are taught in a way that makes understanding easy. Make sure you have available evening time for recap and study. Overall a great course lead by a very knowledgeable instructor/teacher. Thanks for a great weekend.
The training given by Deer Central was the best thing I’ve done in ages. I’ve gone from zero to really confident and felt very supported. They also provide every other service and preparation you might need beyond DSC1 so it’s good to know you can access some expert advice.
Ben presented a great course for my DSC1, extremely informative and really went that extra mile to support people with their learning.
Would reccomend anyone this company and sure I will be back in the future to further my training with DSC2
I found the DSC1 course run at Bisley by Deer Central to be very informative. The pre course materials provided as well as clear joining instructions made prep/revision easy. Ben delivered the training and at good pace, stimulating discussion and allowing for questions from delegates to recap on certain topics, ensuring we were as prepared as we could be for the exams.
Really good technique at a good pace. Obviously a massive amount of knowlege which came across really well. Would highly reccomend.
I did a marksmanship course followed by an evening stalk. Communication prior to the day was great, we agreed exactly what we were going to focus on and Ben delivered. Ben is super friendly, a fantastic trainer and guide, he is very passionate and patient. I’ve shot all my life and I still learned loads during the marksmanship course and fortunately was able to apply it during the evening stalk, which was successful, a adult Roe Buck. Ben then talked me through the whole process following the stalk and we checked it’s age and general health, he didn’t rush at all, at this point it was 23.30.
It hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had. I’m pleased I did the marksmanship course and stalk with Deer Central and recommend Ben very highly. If you ever thought of doing stalking don’t look any further.
A great experience with a knowlegeable guide. I learned a lot.
Ben Lightowler is a solid professional, with immense knowledge an experience. The whole course was extremely well held and delivered with clarity. Proper!
