Wildlife Tracking Courses 

Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026

Location:
Port Townsend and surrounding area

Instructor:
David Moskowitz

Spend two days in the field with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, and educator David Moskowitz in this Cybertracker certification course (www.cybertracker.org). David has an approach that is highly interactive, with "test" questions starting in the first moments of class. He actively engages participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs, and allows plenty of time for questions and discussion. This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate whether or not you answer enough questions correctly to attain a Cybertracker Track & Sign Certification.

Certificates are awarded on three levels.
Class size is limited to 10 people
Lodging and food not provided.

This class fills quickly— early registration recommended.

Note: No experience is necessary to take this course, but some understanding of tracking is helpful.

Tuition:
$385 (includes state sales tax)

Ages:
18+, or 16+ with parent enrollment

Financial Assistance: TCNA (Tracker Certification North America) has limited funds to provide financial access, particularly to participants from historically marginalized communities (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women) and anyone who needs financial support. Participants can apply for financial access here.

What is Cybertracker Conservation? This system started off as a software program designed to help South African indigenous trackers, who could not read or write, gather wildlife data for conservation efforts. While the evaluation is an excellent measure of observer reliability, what’s more, it is an unparalleled training tool in the field of wildlife tracking and natural history. It is the international tracking gold standard certifying people in Africa, Europe, and North America, with thousands of people having been certified in the United States alone. Learn more at www.trackercertification.com.

Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9, 2027

Location:
Port Townsend and surrounding area

Instructor:
David Moskowitz

Spend two days in the field with professional wildlife tracker, naturalist, and educator David Moskowitz in this Cybertracker certification course (www.cybertracker.org).

David has an approach that is highly interactive, with "test" questions starting in the first moments of class. He actively engages participants in identification and interpretation of tracks and signs, and allows plenty of time for questions and discussion.

This style is an excellent way to learn and investigate whether or not you answer enough questions correctly to attain a Cybertracker Track & Sign Certification.

Certificates are awarded on three levels.

Class size is limited to 10 people

Lodging and food not provided.

This class fills quickly— early registration recommended.

Note: No experience is necessary to take this course, but some understanding of tracking is helpful.

Tuition:
$425 (includes state sales tax)

Ages:
18+, or 16+ with parent enrollment

Financial Assistance: TCNA (Tracker Certification North America) has limited funds to provide financial access, particularly to participants from historically marginalized communities (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women) and anyone who needs financial support. Participants can apply for financial access here.

What is Cybertracker Conservation? This system started off as a software program designed to help South African indigenous trackers, who could not read or write, gather wildlife data for conservation efforts. While the evaluation is an excellent measure of observer reliability, what’s more, it is an unparalleled training tool in the field of wildlife tracking and natural history. It is the international tracking gold standard certifying people in Africa, Europe, and North America, with thousands of people having been certified in the United States alone. Learn more at www.trackercertification.com.

June 12 and 13, 2027
9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:
Northwest Olympic Peninsula

Instructor:
Andrew Stratton

Spend two days exploring the hidden world of the Peninsula’s largest apex predator with Olympic Cougar Project’s Andrew Stratton. This introductory field course offers a rare opportunity to see how cougars shape—and move through—their wild landscapes. Through field outings, guided discussions, and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain a grounded understanding of cougar ecology, behavior, and the conservation challenges they face. We’ll also cover practical, community-focused ways to live responsibly in cougar country.

Topics include:

• Tracking fundamentals: identifying cougar sign and interpreting behavior

• Trail-camera use and evidence interpretation

• GPS tools for mapping territories and movement

• Reading wildlife corridors in fragmented landscapes

• Anatomy and interpretation of a mountain lion kill site

• Best practices for encounters and coexistence
  
  

Perfect for naturalists, hikers, land stewards, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of these remarkable animals.

Tuition:
$395 (includes state sales tax)

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