• K9 Field Training and Integrated Operations | South Africa

    South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Join expert K9 trainers and anti-poaching rangers for this intensive course, designed for handlers, trainers, and rangers working with active K9 units. Participants will engage in real-world scenarios, enhancing operational effectiveness in anti-poaching, counter-trafficking, and wildlife protection roles. Like all GCF programs, this course provides exposure to diverse habitats and local tourist experiences within GCF’s conservation zones.

    $2800
  • Live Lecture: Conservation & Anti-Poaching Dogs in Action

    On Saturday, January 17, Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs, Global Conservation Force, and Farm Food B.V. will jointly host an inspiring live lecture focused on the vital role of conservation and anti-poaching dogs in international wildlife protection efforts.

    Wesley and Mike will take attendees inside their work as instructors and project leaders operating in conservation and anti-poaching programs around the world. They will share firsthand field experience, provide insight into their missions, projects, and objectives, and demonstrate how dogs are operationally deployed in the fight against poaching and wildlife crime. The lecture will be supported by authentic field footage from active project sites.

    $45
  • SCISCENT Conference | Mike Veale – Noses on the Frontline: Detection Dogs in the Fight Against Wildlife Crime

    Thames Valley Police Berkshire , United Kingdom

    Detection dogs are becoming one of the most powerful tools in the global fight against wildlife crime—and they are quite literally on the frontlines.

    In this eye-opening and experience-driven talk, conservationist and anti-poaching expert Mike Veale explores the critical role detection and protection K9s play in safeguarding endangered species and disrupting wildlife trafficking networks. Drawing from real-world field operations across Africa and beyond, Mike shares how highly trained K9 teams are deployed to detect ivory, rhino horn, illegal firearms, snares, and other wildlife-crime indicators in complex, high-risk environments.

    $265
  • “Wildlife Conservation In Action” | Experience

    This hands-on course provides participants with in-depth training on wildlife game capture, chemical immobilization, and safe relocation techniques. Designed for conservation professionals, veterinarians, wildlife rangers, and those passionate about wildlife management, this course ensures students gain real-world experience in handling Africa’s iconic wildlife species. Participants will learn about best practices, ethical considerations, public education strategies, and the integration of anti-poaching efforts in wildlife operations.

    All food, accommodations, and airport transfers are included. Each day will also include at least one game drive for wildlife observation and learning opportunities in the field.

    $3,950