Odiorne Point Boat Launch
NH-1A
Rye, NH 03870
United States
Gaits & track pattern interpretation contribute a great deal to the identification of wildlife species when clear tracks are not available. Learn to distinguish track patterns, interpret animal gaits, and understand wildlife locomotion. Daniel Hansche (of Spur Wander and Tracker Certification) will bring a bounty of tips, tricks, and creative approaches to this often over-complicated topic. This workshop is intended to simplify our approach and make this topic more accessible while keeping the richness and beauty of the process of puzzling over the stories we find in animal trails. All experience levels are welcome.
About the Instructor: Daniel is a wildlife tracker and naturalist with over 25 years’ experience teaching in the field. Working both in conservation and education has included surveying wolf dens in the Rockies, training lynx survey teams in Maine, leading tours of Europe’s most ancient forest, following the trails of African megafauna, and much more. Whether in the deep wilds or on the outskirts of the urban landscape, Daniel has a passion for becoming ever more familiar with wildlife habits, movements, tracks, signs, and trails and for sharing this specialty with others.
What to Bring: This training will be held entirely outdoors, so come prepared and dressed for the weather. Bring your own lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.
Registration is required. A fee is charged for this Extension program to cover costs. A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals unable to pay.
Cost - $100
If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Haley Andreozzi (haley.andreozzi@unh.edu, (603) 862-5327) prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
