Open Water certifiedSDI Certified
SDI Hunter/Collector Diver
Learn safe, legal spearfishing and collection techniques for Texas lakes and beyond.
$249.00Enrollment Open
Students:
Have questions? Call (512) 489-44041
Max 10🌍 Dive anywhere
♾️ Lifetime cert
🗓 Private & flexible
📍 Local dive sites
SKU: TSA-SDI-SDI-UN
What's included
✓SDI eLearning and course materials
✓Personal instruction from a certified SDI Instructor
✓Hands-on practice with collection and spearfishing techniques
✓Lifetime SDI certification, recognized worldwide
✓Flexible scheduling — pool sessions at your location, open water dives at local Texas sites
Who it's for
This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.
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SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalentBase certification required
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Minimum age 1810 years old with parental consent
What you'll learn
Knowledge Development
✓Survey of marine life in salt water and fresh water
✓Ecology and conservation principles behind responsible hunting and collecting
✓Collecting techniques: where to look, what to take, how much to take, and the legal aspects of collecting
✓Spear fishing techniques: handling the spear gun, what fish may be taken, limits, hazards, and what not to shoot
✓Spear fishing rules by law and by diving courtesy
✓Invertebrate collecting basics — conch, clams, scallops, and more
Practical Training
✓Safe handling and use of a spear gun underwater
✓Practicing legal, conservative collection techniques
✓Identifying legal game and closed species before taking anything
✓Proper handling and storage of a catch
Frequently asked questions
Rules vary by location and species — we'll cover Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations as part of the course so you know exactly what's legal where you dive.
Simple process
How it works
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eLearning at home
Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.
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Pool training — we handle everything
We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.
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Open water checkout dives
Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.
Ready?
Ready for what's next?
Keep building your skills. Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step — we reach out within 24 hours to schedule.