Move with awareness when it matters.
Move through wild country with the awareness, confidence and skill to handle real encounters with dangerous game.
Over multiple days in the backcountry, participants develop the practical skills to prevent, manage, and respond to encounters with dangerous game—under pressure, in motion, and without hesitation.
From tactical shotgun work to less-lethal tools like bangers and spray, this training builds complete competence in how you move, assess, and act when an animal closes distance. Every element is grounded in realism—no theory, no abstraction—only what holds when it matters.
3
Field Days
30
hrs
Of Training
Who this immersive is for
This immersive is for people who...
Move through predator territory
Spend time outdoors where dangerous game exist (ie., bears, cougars, wolves, moose, elk)
Carry tools with competence
Carry or plan to carry a firearm or less lethal deterrents in wild environments and want to wield them with competence, not anxiety
Build confidence under pressure
Want to build confidence in high-stakes situations
Choose responsibility over avoidance
Are drawn to responsibility, not avoidance
This immersive is not for people who...
Want theory without application
Want a classroom-only or theory-based experience
Avoid real training environments
Are uncomfortable around firearms or real training in authentic scenarios
Choose avoidance over capability
Prefer avoidance over capability
Avoid responsibility for their safety
Are unwilling to take responsibility for their own safety and preparation
What participants come away with
Defensive Firearm Handling
Practical firearm handling skills specific to dangerous game defence
Confidence in Your Tools
Confidence choosing firearms, ammo, and less lethal deterrents for any backcountry mission
Understanding Animal Behavior
A clear understanding of dangerous game behavior and encounter dynamics
Decision-Making Under Pressure
The ability to assess risk and make decisions under pressure
Movement in Predator Territory
Increased confidence and competence moving through dangerous game territory
Situational Awareness
Greater situational awareness and the ability to keep yourself and your family safe
Calm in Uncertain Environments
A grounded sense of calm in environments that previously felt uncertain
Shared Field & Community
A sense of community and lifetime relationships with like-minded people
Immersive itinerary
Expect variable mountain and backcountry conditions.
Our yurts are heated, and weather is expected to be mild in late-July, but evenings can be cool and rain is possible.
May 22
May 23
May 24
This immersive is built to develop real capability in the field. Over multiple days, you will train in terrain where distance, wind, and consequence are present. There are no shortcuts here. Only the systems, repetition, and judgment required to make the shot when it matters—and to walk away when it doesn’t.
More Details
Experience Level
Beginner to experienced. Firearm familiarity is not required. Our instructors will teach to your level. Everyone will profoundly advance their skills no matter your current experience.
Physical Demand
Low. Our shooting range will be within 200m of our camp. This course does not involve long hikes or require heavy pack carries.
Sleeping Style
Backcountry camping in our fully enclosed yurts
Food Provided
Yes — high-quality, nutrient-dense meals prepared in the field
Field Immersion
Train in real terrain, not a controlled range. Every variable—wind, distance, and position—must be read and accounted for.
Deliberate Repetition
Build consistency through focused reps, guided correction, and the time required to refine your process.
Optional add-on: Rifle zeroing available — $144
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