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Wildlife Trailing Intensive — March 21 and 22, 2026

$325.00

Saturday, March 21 and 22, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:
Northwest Olympic Peninsula

Instructor:
Andrew Stratton

An exclusive opportunity to gain hands-on field experience in a small group (maximum of 6 participants), guided by regional expert Andrew Stratton from the Olympic Cougar Project.

Enhance your skills in tracking and trailing wildlife with this comprehensive course which provides in-depth training on identifying and following animal trails, understanding behavioral signs, and utilizing tracking tools effectively.

Throughout the program, participants will learn to:

  • Identify Tracks and Sign: Accurately recognize and interpret animal tracks, scat, and other indicators of wildlife presence.

  • Follow Trails: Develop techniques for tracking animals through various terrains and environmental conditions.

  • Understand Animal Behavior: Gain insights into the habits and movements of different species, improving your ability to predict their behavior and movements.

  • Aging and Event Sequencing: Develop skills to age tracks and sequence events, allowing you to place animal activities within a timeline.

  • Use Tracking Tools: Learn to effectively use tools such as track identifiers, field guides, and GPS for accurate tracking.


This intensive course combines theoretical knowledge with practical field exercises, ensuring participants acquire the skills needed for both recreational tracking and professional wildlife monitoring. Join us to deepen your understanding of wildlife and enhance your trailing and tracking expertise.

Tuition:
$325

Ages:
16+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Saturday, March 21 and 22, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:
Northwest Olympic Peninsula

Instructor:
Andrew Stratton

An exclusive opportunity to gain hands-on field experience in a small group (maximum of 6 participants), guided by regional expert Andrew Stratton from the Olympic Cougar Project.

Enhance your skills in tracking and trailing wildlife with this comprehensive course which provides in-depth training on identifying and following animal trails, understanding behavioral signs, and utilizing tracking tools effectively.

Throughout the program, participants will learn to:

  • Identify Tracks and Sign: Accurately recognize and interpret animal tracks, scat, and other indicators of wildlife presence.

  • Follow Trails: Develop techniques for tracking animals through various terrains and environmental conditions.

  • Understand Animal Behavior: Gain insights into the habits and movements of different species, improving your ability to predict their behavior and movements.

  • Aging and Event Sequencing: Develop skills to age tracks and sequence events, allowing you to place animal activities within a timeline.

  • Use Tracking Tools: Learn to effectively use tools such as track identifiers, field guides, and GPS for accurate tracking.


This intensive course combines theoretical knowledge with practical field exercises, ensuring participants acquire the skills needed for both recreational tracking and professional wildlife monitoring. Join us to deepen your understanding of wildlife and enhance your trailing and tracking expertise.

Tuition:
$325

Ages:
16+ (minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Andrew Stratton is Project Coordinator on the Olympic Cougar Project, based in western Washington, with 8 years of experience in wildlife research fieldwork. Originally trained in naturalist skills as a tracker through CyberTracker International, holding a professional tracker certificate, which includes a professional trailing certificate and a specialist in track and sign for Western Washington. He attended Alderleaf Wilderness College, an outdoor skills school for two years. He is currently finishing his degree in wildlife and fisheries conservation through Oregon State University. His professional interests include being in the backcountry, tracking, camera trapping, and training working dogs that assist with the safe capture of cougars.