Red Dog Guide School
Welcome to RED DOG Hunting Guide School, a professional training course and educational instruction for big game hunting guides & outfitters. We are based in the the Chilcotin Country of British Columbia, Canada, and are dedicated to training the best guides within the hunting industry today. Our 21 day long course is comprehensive, covering instruction in all aspects of professional guiding - everything needed to be a top hand hunting guide. We supply a horse based, hands-on training method to ensure all graduates are educated and have the essential skills needed to be super professional hunting guides. Students can expect to spend time in a classroom environment as well as important time in the field.
The Red Dog Hunting Guide School is located at our main hunting camp and home of Tatlow Mountain Outfitters, licensed professional BC guides. Student accommodations are the same comfortable cabins we offer our hunting clients. Our spacious main lodge is where students will gather every morning for breakfast and the theory portion of the course. Being in an actual hunting lodge setting will give students a true to life experience. The lodge is a 3.5 hour drive from Williams Lake, located in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia, Canada. Pick-up and delivery can be pre-arranged.
Topics that will be covered include:
- An introduction and what it means to become a big game hunting guide.
- Knowing the rules and laws concerning guiding and hunting.
- Responsibilities of a professional guide.
- Big game guiding techniques.
- Guiding clients.
- Horsemanship/Packing/Basic foot care.
- Basic wilderness survival.
- Equipment for guides.
- Securing a job within the industry.
The RED DOG Hunting Guide School's complete 21 day training course runs from June 9th – 29th, students will arrive on the 8th and be ready to start the following morning. The second training course runs from July 7th – July 27th. A minimum of 6 students are required in order to run a class. A 50% deposit is required in order to be considered enrolled. The remainder is due 30 days prior to start date of the course. The deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another date according to bookings. Accommodations, food, and instruction are included in the package. We limit the number of students in each class to ensure the quality of the instruction in the course.
Course Fee: $3600.00 CAD + taxes
Download our Information & Enrollment Form:
red_dog_guide_school.pdf (67KB)
Rules of the school:
Alcohol : No alcohol or drugs
Litter: No littering
Pets: No pets allowed
Smoking: Smoking is allowed in designated areas, no butts on the grounds. No smoking on the trail.
Firearms: Firearms will be used during the program. General firearm safety rules are required. We will supply the appropriate firearms.
Tack and equipment: Cleaned and put away properly after each use.
If a student questions the rules, simply ask an instructor.
Download our Information & Enrollment Form:
red_dog_guide_school.pdf (67KB)
“If you want to be the best, you must train with the best.” Your guide outfitter and instructor, Mike Hawkridge.
