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Texas Scuba Academy
SDI Hunter/Collector Diver
Open Water certifiedSDI Certified

SDI Hunter/Collector Diver

Learn safe, legal spearfishing and collection techniques for Texas lakes and beyond.

$249.00Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404
  • ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
  • ✓We’ll be in touch to schedule your sessions
Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
Meet the team

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
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
— Recent Open Water graduate

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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Open water dives at the lake

Skills and dives happen at a local dive site, on a date we set with you.

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Get certified

Finish your dives and we issue your certification — card in hand, recognized worldwide.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

Already certified? Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step.