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Introduction to Animal Tracking Course<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Learn to Read the Wild Like a Storybook<\/h3>\n

Step off the beaten path and into a world most people never see. The Introduction to Animal Tracking<\/strong> course is an immersive, hands-on experience designed to teach you how to read the subtle signs of wildlife presence\u2014signs that often go completely unnoticed by the average hiker or outdoorsman. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, hunter, survivalist, or just someone who wants to connect more deeply with the natural world, this course will open your eyes to the hidden language of the wild.<\/p>\n

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What You\u2019ll Learn in This Animal Tracking Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Animal tracking isn\u2019t just about spotting paw prints in the dirt\u2014it\u2019s about learning to observe the environment in a completely new way. You\u2019ll gain foundational skills in:<\/p>\n

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    Track Identification<\/strong>: Learn how to distinguish between species, including common mistakes like misidentifying canine and feline tracks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Track Aging<\/strong>: Discover how to determine how old a track is based on weathering, debris, and surrounding signs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Gait Patterns & Track Measurement<\/strong>: Understand how animals move through different terrain by measuring stride, straddle, and gait.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Scat Identification<\/strong>: Get up close (but not too<\/em> close) with animal droppings to identify species and even understand diet and behavior.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Hands-On Tracking Skills in Real Terrain<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    This isn\u2019t a classroom lecture\u2014we\u2019ll be outdoors, learning through direct observation and field exercises. You\u2019ll explore diverse terrain<\/strong> and learn how to adapt tracking techniques to sand, mud, forest duff, snow (seasonally), and rock. We\u2019ll practice:<\/p>\n

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      Building track traps<\/strong> to help capture clearer impressions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Using natural and artificial light<\/strong> to enhance visibility of shallow or partial tracks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Making field-expedient tools<\/strong> for measuring and recording tracks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Creating your own tracking journal<\/strong> to document signs, patterns, and species<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Learn the Tools and Techniques of Real Trackers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      We\u2019ll cover the tools professionals use to track animals effectively\u2014everything from rulers and flashlights to casting kits and photography. You\u2019ll also learn how to improvise with what you have in the field. We focus on practical, real-world tracking techniques that can be applied whether you\u2019re looking for wildlife, tracking game, or simply developing a deeper awareness of your surroundings.<\/p>\n

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      Why Take an Animal Tracking Course?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Tracking helps build your intuition, observation skills, and connection to the land. It sharpens your awareness and teaches you to slow down and see more<\/strong>. You’ll leave this course not just knowing how to identify tracks, but how to read animal behavior, movement, and presence\u2014turning your next hike, camping trip, or hunt into a richer, more informed experience.<\/p>\n

      This course is beginner-friendly<\/strong>, family-friendly, and perfect for outdoor lovers of all ages. Whether you’re preparing for backcountry adventures, want to improve your wilderness skills, or just want to geek out on tracks and scat, this is the place to start.<\/p>\n

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      Get Outside and Track Something Wild<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Join us for a weekend of discovery, dirt, and wild stories written in footprints. Spaces are limited and our tracking courses fill quickly\u2014sign up today<\/strong> and start seeing the wild like never before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      This course will teach the basic skills of tracking in application to animal tracking. The skills covered in this course will cover finding signs that go missed by most people, as well as the difference between canine and feline tracks, a common mistake. We will cover track identification, aging the track, measuring the gait of the track pattern and scat identification. We will show you how to build track traps to make spotting tracks easier. We will cover the tools of the trade, methods for different terrain, making field expedient tools, different recording methods, and use of light, both natural and artificial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3316,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[57,60],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3312","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-course","7":"product_cat-huntgather-cook","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"featured","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=3312"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3312"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thesurvivaluniversity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}