INTRODUCTION
The Bushcraft UK, Tracking and stalking course is a low cost high quality opportunity for members of the Bushcraft UK community to experience top of the range instruction in Tracking and stalking in fantastic rural Dorset at an affordable price, concentrating on the Key Tracking skills of indigenous cultures from around the world along with search and rescue tracking methods. During the course students will be expected to participate in routine tasks around the camp such as firewood and water collection and general camp duties.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course provider: Bushcraft Expeditions
Minimum numbers: 12
Maximum numbers: 14
Minimum age: 18 (16 if accompanied by an adult)
Date of Course – 3rd October – 7th October 2011
Course go/no go date: 15th September 2011 (If you book in September the full amount will need to be paid to secure your place)
RV time 09:00hr on the 3rd @ Beaminster, Dorset (Full details will be sent on registering)
Course disperses: 16:00hr on the 7th .
Accommodation: Attendees provide their own tents, sleeping bags etc.
Catering: Self-catering.
TRACKING AND STALKING COURSE DETAILS
The Tracking, Stalking and Observation course will open your eyes to the latent information of the natural world around you. There are few skills as rewarding as that of tracking and observing wildlife at close quarters. With practice and perseverance these rewards can be yours.
During the course you will be taught all the necessary skills to locate, track, approach and observe the wildlife around you. We will teach you how to use your senses to their best ability and about the complex interaction between the animals of the field and forest.
During the course you will cover the following subjects:
· Man and animal tracking
· The qualities of a tracker
· Why things are seen
· Camouflage and movement
· Sign (spoor) identification and interpretation
· The ageing of sign
· Tracking terminology
· Appreciating and using the elements to our advantage
· The use of the senses in man and animals
· The use of light in tracking
· Hand signals used in tracking
· Information gathering and recording
· Assessing numbers
· Primary senses of the quarry
· The track pursuit procedure
· Track and tracking discipline
· Track isolation
· The lost track and relocating procedure
· The use of dogs in tracking (interest period)
· Stalking
· Hides, observation methods and equipment
Course Cost and payment details:
Cost: £245.00 (Fully inclusive of VAT)
A Non refundable deposit of £75.00 is required on booking – This deposit will however be refunded in full if the course does not go ahead
Final payments: payable immediately from the 15th August 2011 if course takes place and by no later than 15th September. (any one failing to pay their final payment by the 15th August will lose their deposit and forfeit their place to a reserve)
All bookings and payments should be made directly to Bushcraft Expeditions by the following means:
To pay by credit/debit card:
Contact Becky in the Bushcraft Expeditions office on 01432 356700. You will need to provide your full name, address, bank/card and contact (email and phone) details and BCUK user name.
To pay by Paypal:
Contact Becky in the Bushcraft Expeditions office on 01432 356700 or on the email address below. You will need to provide your full name, address, contact (email and phone) details, and BCUK user name. Do not make any payment until you have confirmed your booking with Bushcraft Expeditions office.
inforequest@bushcraftexpeditio ns.com (use this email address for Paypal payments)
To pay by bank transfer:
If paying directly into the bank by bank transfer etc please phone the number above for the account details. You will need to provide your full name, address, bank/card and contact (email and phone) details and BCUK user name.
All payments are by secure means.
On receipt of your booking and clearance of your deposit, all paper work will be sent via email.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NO STUDENTS BOOK TRANSPORT OR PURCHASE EQUIPMENT OR FOOD UNTIL THE COURSE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED TO BE TAKING PLACE. NIETHER BUSHCRAFT UK OR BUSHCRAFT EXPEDITIONS WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSE AS A RESULT OF STUDENTS NOT COMPLYING WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT
The Bushcraft UK, Tracking and stalking course is a low cost high quality opportunity for members of the Bushcraft UK community to experience top of the range instruction in Tracking and stalking in fantastic rural Dorset at an affordable price, concentrating on the Key Tracking skills of indigenous cultures from around the world along with search and rescue tracking methods. During the course students will be expected to participate in routine tasks around the camp such as firewood and water collection and general camp duties.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course provider: Bushcraft Expeditions
Minimum numbers: 12
Maximum numbers: 14
Minimum age: 18 (16 if accompanied by an adult)
Date of Course – 3rd October – 7th October 2011
Course go/no go date: 15th September 2011 (If you book in September the full amount will need to be paid to secure your place)
RV time 09:00hr on the 3rd @ Beaminster, Dorset (Full details will be sent on registering)
Course disperses: 16:00hr on the 7th .
Accommodation: Attendees provide their own tents, sleeping bags etc.
Catering: Self-catering.
TRACKING AND STALKING COURSE DETAILS
The Tracking, Stalking and Observation course will open your eyes to the latent information of the natural world around you. There are few skills as rewarding as that of tracking and observing wildlife at close quarters. With practice and perseverance these rewards can be yours.
During the course you will be taught all the necessary skills to locate, track, approach and observe the wildlife around you. We will teach you how to use your senses to their best ability and about the complex interaction between the animals of the field and forest.
During the course you will cover the following subjects:
· Man and animal tracking
· The qualities of a tracker
· Why things are seen
· Camouflage and movement
· Sign (spoor) identification and interpretation
· The ageing of sign
· Tracking terminology
· Appreciating and using the elements to our advantage
· The use of the senses in man and animals
· The use of light in tracking
· Hand signals used in tracking
· Information gathering and recording
· Assessing numbers
· Primary senses of the quarry
· The track pursuit procedure
· Track and tracking discipline
· Track isolation
· The lost track and relocating procedure
· The use of dogs in tracking (interest period)
· Stalking
· Hides, observation methods and equipment
Course Cost and payment details:
Cost: £245.00 (Fully inclusive of VAT)
A Non refundable deposit of £75.00 is required on booking – This deposit will however be refunded in full if the course does not go ahead
Final payments: payable immediately from the 15th August 2011 if course takes place and by no later than 15th September. (any one failing to pay their final payment by the 15th August will lose their deposit and forfeit their place to a reserve)
All bookings and payments should be made directly to Bushcraft Expeditions by the following means:
To pay by credit/debit card:
Contact Becky in the Bushcraft Expeditions office on 01432 356700. You will need to provide your full name, address, bank/card and contact (email and phone) details and BCUK user name.
To pay by Paypal:
Contact Becky in the Bushcraft Expeditions office on 01432 356700 or on the email address below. You will need to provide your full name, address, contact (email and phone) details, and BCUK user name. Do not make any payment until you have confirmed your booking with Bushcraft Expeditions office.
inforequest@bushcraftexpeditio ns.com (use this email address for Paypal payments)
To pay by bank transfer:
If paying directly into the bank by bank transfer etc please phone the number above for the account details. You will need to provide your full name, address, bank/card and contact (email and phone) details and BCUK user name.
All payments are by secure means.
On receipt of your booking and clearance of your deposit, all paper work will be sent via email.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT NO STUDENTS BOOK TRANSPORT OR PURCHASE EQUIPMENT OR FOOD UNTIL THE COURSE HAS BEEN CONFIRMED TO BE TAKING PLACE. NIETHER BUSHCRAFT UK OR BUSHCRAFT EXPEDITIONS WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSE AS A RESULT OF STUDENTS NOT COMPLYING WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENT
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