Dates: February 9-12th

Group size: 10 person max. 5 person minimum to run course

Location: Private ranch, Austin TX

Hunting is part of who we are. There are those who feel the call to eat wild food, connect with the natural world, or simply seek the adventure and challenge of hunting. Where to start is very daunting and often overwhelming. This 3 day course is intended to create a solid foundation for beginner hunters to hunt on their own. Hunting is a sacred ritual that is so much more than just the kill, it is about embracing the essence of the entire experience from scouting to butchering. Our philosophy is to hunt any animal with reverence and respect. You do not need to have any hunting experience to take part. Nobody is required to kill an animal during this course. You are welcome to simply be part of the hunting journey and deepen your connection to the natural world and your ancestors.

1. Safety, history, and ethics of hunting

2. Department of Fish and Wildlife, rules and regulations

3. Wildlife Identification, habitat, and behavior patterns

4. How to find a place to hunt: Private and public land

5. Scouting: E-scouting and maps, boots on the ground

6. Essential gear and weapons

7. Hunting techniques and strategies

8. Tracking and nature awareness

9. Archery instruction and safety

10. Rifle and shotgun instruction and safety

11. Navigation

12. Basic survival skills

13. Animal processing and field dressing

14. Cooking wild game

Location info: Private ranch 1 hour drive west of Austin, Texas. You will be camping for the duration of this course, so you will need to bring camping gear and warmth clothing. We provide a porta potty. 3 meals a day, instruction, and transportation is included.

1. Recommended gear list:

   1. Warm clothes. Temps approximately 75 degrees during the day and can drop to the 30’s at night. Camo not required but Earth tones recommended.

   2. Rain gear

   3. Water bottle

   4. Mug, fork, spoon, bowl, and plate

   5. Small day pack

   6. Swim suit

   7. sharp knife

   8. Headlamp

   9. Hiking boots or similar

   10. Tent and sleeping gear for camping

   11. Snacks if you choose

   12. writing equipment for notes

       Optional gear to bring

   13. Recurve, longbow, or compound bow with arrows and other accessories for hunting. ONLY if you can shoot accurately consistently. If you have no experience shooting a bow then guns and ammo will be provided at no extra cost. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this.

   14. Binoculars

   15. ONX hunting app on your smart phone or a tablet. You can start a free 7 day trial the day before the course starts

   16. Cooler to take meat home. Coolers can also be purchased locally which is what we recommend as we cannot guarantee that everyone will be taking meat home . This can be checked in as extra luggage on the flight home.

   17. Any other hunting/survival gear you want to test or ask us about

   Contact us with any questions