Wildlife Tracking Courses 

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.

APPLIED MAMMAL BONE ANATOMY FOR WILDLIFE TRACKERS AND NATURALISTS
September 19 and 20. 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.

OLYMPIC PENINSULA TRACKING IMMERSION — APEX PREDATOR
October 2026-May 2027 (except for January)

The Olympic Peninsula tracking immersion involves seven weekends over eight months of intense concentrated skills, utilizing one of the largest cougar projects in the world as our curriculum’s cornerstone! Our highly trained staff will take you on monthly adventures through many amazing ecosystems in and around the Olympic mountains. Participants will receive hands-on training covering all of the fundamentals of wildlife tracking.

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.