DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate Prep: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate Prep

Mock papers for the Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 assessment.

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Q1. Which deer species is the largest found wild in Britain?

A. Red deer
B. Fallow deer
C. Sika deer
D. Roe deer

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✓ Answer: A. Red deer

Red deer are Britain's largest native deer species, with mature stags standing up to around 137cm at the shoulder and weighing up to 190kg. Fallow and sika are noticeably smaller, which is a key first step in field identification.

Q2. What is the close season for fallow deer bucks in England and Wales?

A. 1 March to 31 October
B. 1 November to 31 March
C. 1 May to 31 July
D. 1 April to 31 August

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✓ Answer: C. 1 May to 31 July

Fallow bucks share the same close season as red stags, 1 May to 31 July inclusive, reflecting their similar antler-growth cycle. The fallow DOE close season is 1 April to 31 October, and the roe buck close season is 1 November to 31 March, so these dates must not be swapped between species and sex.

Q3. A deer is standing at the bottom of a steep valley with the stalker positioned high on the opposing slope. What effect does this steep downward shot angle have that the stalker must account for?

A. The bullet will strike lower than the point of aim compared with a flat-ground shot at the same slant range
B. Shot angle has no effect on point of impact, only on wind drift
C. The bullet will strike higher than the point of aim compared with a flat-ground shot at the same slant range
D. Muzzle energy increases proportionally with the angle of the shot

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✓ Answer: C. The bullet will strike higher than the point of aim compared with a flat-ground shot at the same slant range

On steep uphill or downhill shots, the true ballistic range is the horizontal distance, which is shorter than the slant range a rangefinder measures, so the bullet has less time to drop and strikes higher than the point of aim calculated for the slant distance. This is why angle-compensating rangefinders are used on steep terrain. Muzzle energy is unaffected by shot angle.

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How many questions are in the DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate Prep?

The exam has 40 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 40-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the DSC1 Deer Stalking Certificate Prep?

You need 32 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 80%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

How long do you get?

The test is timed at 50 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

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No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with DMQ syllabus-aligned.