Mammoth Lakes, California | August 1–10, 2027

Ten days. Nine nights. Mountains, backpacks, field training, and very little classroom time.

The Wildlife Protection & Conservation Course is GCF’s immersive introduction to the skills, preparation, teamwork, and field conditions associated with wildlife protection and field conservation.

Participants live and train in the mountains surrounding Mammoth Lakes, California, while developing practical skills in man-tracking, wildlife tracking, fieldcraft, bushcraft, land navigation, radio communications, snare detection, emergency medicine, wildlife identification, conservation K9 operations, remote survival, and team-based field operations.

Expect hiking. Expect camping. Expect changing weather and long days outdoors.

This isn’t designed to replicate a comfortable classroom environment. It’s designed to introduce participants to what it takes to live, move, problem-solve, and operate effectively in the field.

No previous military, law enforcement, or professional conservation experience is required, but participants should arrive physically prepared and ready to participate.

Program Length: 10 days | 9 nights

Dates: August 1–10, 2027

Location: Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost: $2,500 USD

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