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POLAR BEAR SAFETY COURSE

OVERVIEW
The arctic safety course is an entry-level course for people who work, guide or supervise individuals in the arctic that could come into contact with polar bears. This course is intended to teach participants a non-lethal approach to encounters with polar bears. The course covers topics that include bear behavior and habitat, weapons handling (rifle, handgun and deterrent weapons), shooting exercises, mental marksmanship, and perimeter systems.

Course Highlights

Bear behaviour

Bear deterrents

Polar bear facts

Polar bear encounters

Perimeter warning systems

Mental marksmanship

Moving with guns

Cleaning guns

Storage & transport of guns

Shooting exercises

Objectives

Develop a sense of confidence and necessary skills for personnel working in polar bear inhabited regions
Develop ability to assess and respond to threatening situations
Familiarize and train in utilization of standard and specialized bear deterrents
Have good knowledge and understanding of polar bear facts and behaviour
Reinforce how to safely handle and transport firearms
Safely operate different types of firearms
Safely set up and utilize different types of perimeter systems
Understand and practice safe travel and camping in polar bear inhabited areas

Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for anyone who works or does recreational activities in a geographical location where polar bears are known to inhabit. These include Outdoors Guides, Scientists and Researchers, Industry Workers (Mining & Gas), and Adventurers.

Prerequisites
Participants must be 18 years of age, have their Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (PAL), and have basic snowmobile/ATV operation experience. All participants must complete liability and medical release waivers.

Course Format
The course is taught over three days with the first day being an orientation to the training and location followed by course theory. Days two and three will include practical application of theory and methods. To provide the personal touch and the best possible instruction, maximum students in this course is set to 10.


ARCTIC EXPERTS Drawing upon decades of experience in the Arctic wilderness, Arctic Kingdom is able to provide the ultimate in animal and safety knowledge. Animal behaviours can change with the seasons, adapting to the ever-changing Arctic climate. With diverse experience in various environments across the hemisphere, Arctic Kingdom's guides provide the knowledge and understanding necessary to approach polar bears and other arctic animals on their home turf.
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PACKAGE
Price	$800 (CAD$)
2010 Dates	March 25 - 27; Group bookings may choose their best-suited dates
Location	Haliburton, ON; Private courses may be run at any suitable location
Included	Qualified instructor, course materials, use of firearms, ammunition, safety equipment & lunches
Not Included	Transportation, accommodation, other meals, and related expenses