Wildlife Tracking Courses
2026
APPLIED MAMMAL BONE ANATOMY FOR WILDLIFE TRACKERS AND NATURALISTS
February 21 and 22. 2026
Spend a hands-on weekend exploring the fascinating world of mammal bones and what they reveal about an animal’s life and behavior. Blending lecture, guided exercises, and up-close time with real specimens, this class builds both foundational and advanced skills in wildlife tracking through the lens of bone structure and function.
WILDLIFE TRAILING INTENSIVE
March 21 and 22, 2026
Join regional expert Andrew Stratton of the Olympic Cougar Project for an intensive, small-group course focused on the art of trailing wildlife. Hone your ability to follow animal trails, interpret subtle signs, and understand behavior to elevate your field skills to the next level.
WILDLIFE TRACK AND SIGN CERTIFICATION
May 16 and 17, 2026
Spend two days in the field with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, and educator David Moskowitz in this Cybertracker certification course (www.cybertracker.org). David actively engages participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs, and allows plenty of time for questions and discussion.
COUGARS OF THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA: A WEEKEND INTENSIVE
June 13 and 14, 2026
Explore the hidden world of the Peninsula’s apex predator in this two-day introductory field course led by the Olympic Cougar Project’s Andrew Stratton. Through hands-on tracking, field outings, and practical tools for coexistence, you'll gain a grounded understanding of cougar ecology, behavior, and the challenges these animals face in a changing landscape.
WILDLIFE TRAILING INTENSIVE
August 1 and 2, 2026
Join regional expert Andrew Stratton of the Olympic Cougar Project for an intensive, small-group course focused on the art of trailing wildlife. Hone your ability to follow animal trails, interpret subtle signs, and understand behavior to elevate your field skills to the next level.
WILDLIFE TRACK AND SIGN CERTIFICATION
October 17 and 18, 2026
Spend two days in the field with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, and educator David Moskowitz in this Cybertracker certification course (www.cybertracker.org). David actively engages participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs, and allows plenty of time for questions and discussion.