Guide School Dates and Prices
2012 Wilderness Guide School Dates and Prices : For Hunting Guide Candidates
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: April 15 to May 12, 2012 Add May 13 to 18 for bear hunt |
Participants can add 6 days of bear hunting | $4,200 Add $1,000 for an extra week to bear hunt |
| Session 2: May 20 to June 16, 2012 Add June 17 to 21 for River Guide Training |
Participants can add 6 days for River Training | $4,200 Add $1,700 for River Guide Training |
| Session 3: June 24 to July 21, 2012, Add July 22 to 27 for River Guide Training | Participants can add 6 days for River Training | $4,200 Add $1,700 for River Guide Training |
| Session 4: July 22 to August 18, 2012 Add August 19 to August 24, 2012 for Waterfowl Guide Training and August 26 to August 31, 2012 for Upland Game Training |
Participants can add 6 days of Waterfowl Guide Training and 6 days of Upland Game Bird Guide Training | $4,200 Add $1,900 each for an extra week of Upland Game/ Waterfowl Guide Training |
2012 Outfitter Training Program
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: April 1 to April 10, 2012 | $3,900 | |
| Session 2: Custom Dates Upon Request | $4,200 |
2012 Wrangler Training Program
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: May 20 to May 26, 2012 Add May 27 to June 1 for Packer Training |
Participants can add 6 days of Packer Training Successful students can hire on with Swan Mountain Outfitters as a trail ride wrangler in Glacier National Park for the summer after the course |
$1,200 Add $1,700 for an extra week of Packer Training |
| Session 2: June 24 to June 30, 2012 Add July 1 to July 6 for Packer Training |
Participants can add 6 days of Packer Training Successful students can hire on with Swan Mountain Outfitters as a trail ride wrangler in Glacier National Park for the summer after the course |
$1,200 Add $1,700 for an extra week of Packer Training |
2012 Packer Training Program
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: May 27 to June 1, 2012 Add May 20 to May 26 for Trail Ride Wrangler Training |
Participants can add 7 days of Trail Ride Wrangler training prior to the course | $1,700 Add $1,200 for an extra week of Trail Ride Wrangler Training |
| Session 2: July 1 to July 6, 2012 Add June 24 to June 30 for Trail Ride Wrangler Training | Participants can add 7 days of Trail Ride Wrangler training prior to the course | $1,700 Add $1,200 for an extra week of Trail Ride Wrangler Training |
2012 Equinecare for the Multiple Horse/Mule Owner
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: April 9 to April 13, 2012 | $3,700 | |
| Session 2: September 3 to September 7, 2012 | $3,700 |
2012 Wilderness Cook School
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: May 6 to May 19, 2012 | $1,700 | |
| Session 2: May 20 to June 2, 2012 | $1,700 | |
| Session 3: June 3 to June 16, 2012 | $1,700 | |
| Session 4: June 24 to July 7, 2012 | $1,700 | |
| Session 5: July 8 to July 21, 2012 | $1,700 | |
| Session 6: July 22 to August 1, 2012 | $1,700 | |
| Session 7: Custom Dates Upon Request | $1,700 |
2012 Waterfowl Guide Training Program
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: August 19 to August 24, 2012 | $1,900 |
2012 Houndsmen/Lion Guide Training
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: February 17 to February 22, 2012 | $1,900 |
2012 Upland Game Bird Guide Training
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: August 26 to August 31, 2012 | $1,900 |
NEW!!! 2012 River Guide Training
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Session 1: June 17 to June 21, 2012 | $1,900 | |
| Session 2: July 22 to July 27, 2012 | $1,900 |
2012 Hunting & Adventurer Program
| Dates | Special Additions | Cost |
| Sessions: Custom Dates Upon Request | $4,200 |
Tuition Cost Breakdown:
Wilderness Guide School
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Registration Fee | $ 200 | $ 200 |
| Room and Board | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Amount due upon registration | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date: |
$2,100 | $2,100 |
| Add for an extra 6-days to session 1 for bear hunt | $ 1,000 Payable upon Arrival |
$ 1,100 Payable upon Arrival |
| Add for an extra 6-days to session 2 or 3 for River Training | $1,900 | $1,900 |
|
Add for an extra 7-days to session 4 for Waterfowl Guide Training: Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$1,900 | $1,900 |
| Add for an extra 6-days to session 4 for Upland Game Bird Guide Training: Amount due 30 days prior to start date | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Outfitter Training Program
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition (Add $300 for custom dates) |
$3,200 | $3,200 |
| Registration Fee | $ 200 | $ 200 |
| Room and Board | $500 | $500 |
| Total | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Amount due upon registration (Add $300 for custom dates) | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$1,950 | $1,950 |
Wrangler Training Program
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $950 | $950 |
| Registration Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Amount due upon registration | $600 | $600 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$600 | $600 |
Packer Training Program
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Registration Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Amount due upon registration | $850 | $850 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date | $850 | $850 |
EquineCare for the Multiple Horse/Mule Owner
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Registration Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Amount due upon registration | $1,875 | $1,875 |
| Amount due prior to start date | $1,875 | $1,875 |
Wilderness Cook School
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Registration Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Amount due upon registration | $850 | $850 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$850 | $850 |
Waterfowl Guide Training Program
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Registration Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Amount due upon registration | $950 | $950 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$950 | $950 |
Houndsmen/Lion Guide Training
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Registration Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Amount due upon registration | $950 | $950 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$950 | $950 |
Upland Game Bird Guide Training
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Registration Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Amount due upon registration | $950 | $950 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$950 | $950 |
River Guide Training
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Registration Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Room and Board | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Amount due upon registration | $950 | $950 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date |
$950 | $950 |
Hunting & Adventure Program
| Description | 2012 | 2013 |
| Tuition | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Registration Fee | $ 200 | $ 200 |
| Room and Board | $500 | $500 |
| Total |
$4,200 | $4,200 |
| Amount due upon registration (Add $200 for custom dates) | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Amount due 30 days prior to start date: |
$2,100 | $2,100 |
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Once deposits and tuition are submitted they are deemed non-refundable. You are not considered enrolled until full receipt of tuition is made. We are approved by the VA for your GI benefits, please check the box when enrolling indicating your intent to use your benefits.
Registration for 2013:
Enrollment documents for the 2013 school season will be posted approximately September 15, 2012, we do not accept enrollements for the subsequent year earlier then that date.
