GAMEKEEPING students from Duchy College, Stoke Climsland, got the chance to learn about the control of poaching on land and in rivers from experts recently. Guest speakers from the police and the Environment Agency visited the students, who are all on the level three gamekeeping and wildlife management course. They paid close attention as Sgt Ryan Canning talked about his role as wildlife crime officer, explaining the law and the other agencies the police work closely with to protect wildlife and bring poachers to justice.  Tam Sneddon, an enforcement officer and bailiff with the Environment Agency, talked about his job and the wildlife they protect. Environment Agency water bailiff Jeff Headon gave students the chance to explore one of the fisheries control vessels, which is used on 'stake outs' to observe and catch poachers. Student Myles Jones from Beaworthy was one of the students who benefitted from the presentation. He said: 'It was really interesting and has helped me to know what is within my rights to do in my future career and who to call for help.' Conor Page from Bere Alston said: 'I tried on some of the police kit and found it really useful to learn about salmon licensing, which will help me in my career.' Pete Walters, gamekeeping course manager, said: 'This talk was extremely beneficial for the students who need to learn where they stand within the law with regards to poaching and who they can call for assistance when they take on their roles as gamekeepers and riverkeepers on completion of their course.' • Duchy College Stoke Climsland is having an open day and summer food festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22 from 10am.