Underwater Hunter and Collector Diver Specialty
Discover the skills of responsible underwater hunting and collecting! Learn safe spearfishing techniques, marine life identification, and sustainable collection practices while protecting the underwater environment.
Why Stuart Scuba? Small groups of no more than 4 divers per instructor ensure personalized instruction, hands-on practice, and a strong focus on safety and responsible marine harvesting.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Course Description
Take your diving adventures further! Master the techniques of underwater hunting and collecting through practical, instructor-led training. Learn safe speargun handling, fish and lobster identification, hunting techniques, and responsible harvesting practices. Develop the skills to locate and collect permitted marine species while understanding conservation principles and local regulations. Earn your SDI Underwater Hunter and Collector Diver Specialty certification.
Price $395.00 per diver
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 18, 10 years with parental consent
- Certification: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent
- Minimum logged dives: No additional logged dives required
- Completed SDI paperwork and medical questionnaire
Duration
- Approximately 1 day, including:
- SDI knowledge development and instructor review
- Hunting and collecting equipment familiarization
- 2 open-water training dives
What's Included
- SDI specialty training materials
- Professional instructor-led training
- SDI digital certification upon successful completion
- Tanks and weights
- Instruction in safe hunting and collecting techniques
Not Included
- Personal mask, snorkel, fins, and boots
- Equipment: BCD, regulator, dive computer, and wetsuit
- Personal hunting and collecting equipment
- Fishing licenses and permits, if required
- Boat fees if applicable
- Transportation and personal expenses
What You'll Learn
- Identifying permitted fish, lobster, and other marine species
- Safe handling and operation of underwater hunting equipment
- Spearfishing techniques and target selection
- Lobster hunting and responsible collection methods
- Marine conservation and sustainable harvesting
- Fishing regulations, size limits, seasons, and protected species
- Underwater hunting hazards and emergency procedures
All hunting and collection activities must comply with applicable Florida regulations, including restrictions on spearfishing with scuba and protected species. Actual harvesting is subject to local laws and conditions.
