COAGS conducts five guide/adventure programs and two seminars each year for outdoor
enthusiasts. We are also a proud supporter of the U.S. Army's Wounded Warrior Program. Scroll
down for a summary of each course. Click on any of the links below for more details.
Whitetail & Fly Fishing Seminars
(1 Week/50-55 Clock Hours)
"New" this season, COAGS is offering two seminars, the Whitetail
Guide Seminar and the Fly Fishing Guide Seminar. The seminars skip
subjects taught in the Basic, Hunting Guide, Advanced Backcountry Horseman, and Whitetail
programs. Therefore, these programs are prerequisites for the Seminars.
Click here to learn more about:
Fly Fishing Guide Seminar.
Whitetail Guide Seminar.
Basic Program
(2 Weeks/120 Clock Hours)
The Basic Outdoor Adventure Program will teach you to master essential outdoor skills such
as horsemanship, hiking and backpacking, orienteering (with a map, compass, and GPS), wilderness
survival, camp cooking, outdoor photography, first aid, CPR, conservation, wilderness survival,
and fly fishing. This program will also develop your leadership skills and ability to thrive
in a positive atmosphere of teamwork.
Click here to learn more about:
Basic Professional Guide Program.
Basic Outdoor Adventure Education Program.
Hunting Guide Program
(2 Weeks/120 Clock Hours)
The Professional Guide Program is what we consider a more in depth look at becoming a professional
guide. The detailed hands on training will give you the necessary fundamentals to make your
guiding dream come true. Topics include Guide Responsibilities, Equipment, Big Game Hunting,
and many more. Click here to learn more about the
Hunting Guide Program
Advanced Back Country Horseman Program
(2 Weeks/120 Clock Hours)
The Advanced Back Country Horseman is designed for the student mainly interested in improving
their horsemanship skills in the back country setting. Structured around North American Trail
Ride Conference rules, this curriculum is the best practical hands on training a student can
receive in achieving their horsemanship goals. Topics include Guide Responsibilities, Equipment,
Advanced Horsemanship and Packing, Night Riding and much more.
Click here to learn more about the Advanced Back Country Horseman Program.
Whitetail Deer Guide Program
(2 Weeks/100 Clock Hours)
Imagine yourself…. loving your job, being excited to get out of bed in the morning and anxious
to go to work. You could be working in the outdoors with nature and be a professional guide
for whitetail deer. The whitetail deer hunting industry is booming, with over thirty six million
(36,000,000) whitetail deer and over twelve million (12,000,000) whitetail deer hunters. There
is a huge demand for trained professional whitetail deer hunting guides. Your key to this
door of opportunity is here. The Whitetail Guide Program is your only choice to obtain the
specific training needed to become a certified and professional whitetail deer hunting guide.
This is the first and only vocational school program in the U.S.A. to specialize in whitetail
guide training and job placement assistance for its graduates. Come to Texas, the state with
over four million (4,000,000) whitetail deer, one million hunting licenses sold annually,
and warm winters. Experience this unique program that could change your life and lifestyle.
In just two weeks of intensive training, you will know if a possible career change or a part
time job working in the outdoors is for you. Also, if you just want to become a better outdoorsman
and whitetail hunter, this program would be a wonderful "Education Vacation". During most
classes you will have the opportunity to hunt whitetail deer, quail, turkey, hogs, and fishing.
Click here to learn more about the Whitetail Guide Program.
Warrior Outdoor Adventures Program
(1 Weeks/50 Clock Hours)
The Warrior Outdoor Adventures Program is designed to meet the needs of our military veterans
and wounded warriors.
Our goal is to make a profound and positive impact on the quality
of life and future of each student, to successfully teach the leadership and outdoor adventure
skills needed to provide a more productive life, and to instill
a strong appreciation and responsibility for conservation and stewardship of the wildlife,
lands, fish, and waters of Mother Nature.
Each student completing the program receives a Certificate of
Completion. If you have questions concerning wounded warriors' special needs, please call
Bill Stroh, President (719-689-0271).
Click here to learn more about:
Warrior Outdoor Adventures Program.
Visit the Course Schedule page to find the dates
and times for your course of interest.
Click here for a recommended Packing List.
