Hunting and Fishing Guide
OPEN
STARTING DATE: AUGUST 2026
STARTING DATE: AUGUST 2026
Program Description
Learn to safely lead, advise, and deliver unforgettable wilderness experiences for hunters and fishers. Turn your passion for the great outdoors into a rewarding career!
By enrolling in this program, you will be able to:
- Inform, supervise, and lead groups of fishers or hunters in the great outdoors.
- Demonstrate appropriate hunting and fishing techniques to your clients.
- Navigate and drive safely in wildlife territories.
- Use hunting weapons safely and responsibly.
- Prepare for hunting and fishing activities thoroughly.
- Guide clients directly during hunting and fishing activities.
- Dress and prepare the client’s catch.
- Maintain buildings and infrastructure located on the territory.
- Interact with clients using strong qualities of sociability and responsibility.
- Apply all regulations in force and strict safety rules.
Program Content
See all the block of hours below.
| Code | Statement of Competency | Hours | Credits |
| AEP 733-011 | • Determine their suitability for the trade and training process | 15 | 1 |
| AEP 733-023 | • Ensure safe access to wildlife territory | 45 | 3 |
| AEP 733-032 | • Navigate in wildlife territory | 30 | 2 |
| AEP 733-042 | • Drive in wildlife territory | 30 | 2 |
| AEP 733-052 | • Use hunting weapons | 30 | 2 |
| AEP 733-062 | • Maintain buildings and infrastructure | 30 | 2 |
| AEP 733-072 | • Interact with clients | 30 | 2 |
| AEP 733-086 | • Prepare for hunting activities | 90 | 6 |
| AEP 733-094 | • Prepare for fishing activities | 60 | 4 |
| AEP 733-1012 | • Guide clients in hunting activities | 180 | 12 |
| AEP 733-118 | • Guide clients in fishing activities | 120 | 8 |
| AEP 733-124 | • Dress and prepare the client’s catch | 60 | 4 |
| 720 | 48 |
Admission requirements
This program is eligible for the TCST-STC bridge. Select the pathway below that applies to your situation.
To be eligible for admission, you must meet at least one condition from each category.
Conditions – Category A
Must meet at least one of the following:
- Secondary III Credits: Earned credits (or equivalent) in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics.
- AESS: Obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies.
- GDT: Successfully completed the General Development Test (with or without specific prerequisites).
Conditions – Category B
Must meet at least one of the following:
- Study Interruption: Has paused full-time studies for at least 12 months.
- Age Requirement: At least 18 years old when entering training.
- Prior Diploma: Obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD), Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), or equivalent.
- Emploi-Québec: Meets eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.
If you completed the TCST pathway, you are eligible by meeting all three of the following conditions:
- Hold a TCST.
- Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year you start training.
- Have earned required credits in language of instruction, second language, and math (Secondary Cycle 1 in youth sector OR Secondary II in adult education).