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2013 Wildlife Tracking Certification Program

This course will enter into the detective world of the Wildlife Tracker. Students will spend 6 weekends traveling together around Texas spending time in a variety of bioregions studying a multitude of species. Everything from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects will be explored. The program runs twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. This will allow students to explore and learn from a variety of different bioregions in different seasons. Every weekend will include detailed presentations and guided field study by experienced trackers and biologists that help enhance your in-field knowledge of tracks and signs as well as behavior of wildlife. Homework and tests will also be given to keep your new tracking skills sharp between breaks. Students can complete the 6 Level 1 tracking course materials in 2 ways: Enroll in the full program of 6 sessions, held in the spring and the fall Take the courses individually and accumulate all six required for certification over time Course Description: read full course outline below for pre-requisites, tuition, packing list, etc. Pre-Requisites:       none. Elective Status:     Completion of the Tracking Program counts as 2 elective credits for the Primitive Program.

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WHERE DO I START? 2013 Wildlife Tracking Certification Program         Full Level 1 Certification Program   INDIVIDUAL TRACKING CLASSES         Hill Country Waterways         Texas Coastal Shores         East Texas Swamps         High Rolling Plains of North Texas         The West Texas Desert         The Plains of South Texas Review Full Primitive Course Program 2013 Wildlife Tracking Certification Program (125 Hours)     This course will enter into the detective world of the Wildlife Tracker. Students will spend 6 weekends traveling together around Texas spending time in a variety of bioregions studying a multitude of species. Everything from mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects will be explored. The program runs twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. This will allow students to explore and learn from a variety of different bioregions in different seasons. Every weekend will include detailed presentations and guided field study by experienced trackers and biologists that help enhance your in-field knowledge of tracks and signs as well as behavior of wildlife. Homework and tests will also be given to keep your new tracking skills sharp between breaks. Students are encouraged to participate in other special events outside of the 6 weekends. These will include Wildlife Surveys and Research Projects, Exploring Natural History Museums, Birds of Prey Presentations, The Human Path’s Naturalist Tests, Texas Tracking Club Field Trips and Events and many more. Tracking Certification Program Students will learn important skills to prepare them to take and ace the internationally recognized Cybertracker test that is held each spring. The CyberTracker Evaluation is an internationally known and recognized standard for evaluating and enhancing your in-field knowledge of tracks, sign and behavior of wildlife. Level 1 Tracking Certification includes the following: recognize common wildlife tracks of Texas identify common animal signs such as trails, scat, skulls, scratches, burrows & more read and interpret gait patterns in order to understand animal movement measure both individual tracks as well as trails of wildlife predict where to find animals using ecological indications of the terrain apply tracking skills for use in wildlife research projects discover the world of birds through tracks, nests, feathers, droppings, pellets & more journal, map and draw tracks and sign found in the field expand the senses to view and experience more wildlife move quietly and disturb very little while in the field viewing wildlife and tracking overcome fears of the unknown and often misunderstood creatures in the wild Elective Class Status:       This course counts as two elective class credits for the Hunter/Gatherer OR the Scout path. Students who want to advance to Level 2 in either area, must have 2 elective courses completed. Class Location: Various outdoor locations across Texas. Class Size: 14 Course Tuition: $700     ** Discounts and installation payment options are on the registration page.         Spring Course Dates:      COMPLETED.         Fall Course Dates:         Session 1 - August 3 - 4         Session 2 - August 23 - 25         Session 3 - September 14 - 15         Session 4 - October 5 - 6         Session 5 - November 8 - 10         Session 6 - December 7 - 8         Online registration for Fall Tracking Certification Course Wildlife Tracking: Central Texas Hill Country Waterways     Each session of this tracking program will cover a different region and the tracks that are unique to that area. Learn about the flora and fauna that flourish in the arid caves and waterways of the Central Texas region. Pre-requisites: none. Packing List:   This course will be held in either a state park or wilderness area. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the class and entry into the park area. Students will need to bring water in a portable hydration container like a camelback, food, a daypack with writing materials, a camera to document tracks and camping gear. Class Tuition: $150 Tuition Discounts:   $100, for students who have completed any previous version of the Tracking certification.         Course Date: August 3 - 4th, 2013.     Online registration         Course Location:   Central Texas Class Directions will be emailed upon registration. Wildlife Tracking: Texas Coastal Shores     Each session of this tracking program will cover a different region and the tracks that are unique to that area. Spend three days in an undisturbed and overlooked area of pristine coastal life while learning about the flora and fauna that exist only in the coastal region of Texas. Pre-requisites: none. Packing List:   This course will be held in either a state park or wilderness area. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the class and entry into the park area. Students will need to bring water in a portable hydration container like a camelback, food, a daypack with writing materials, a camera to document tracks and camping gear. Class Tuition: $175 Tuition Discounts:   $130, for students who have completed any previous version of the Tracking certification.         Course Date: August 23 - 25th, 2013.     Online registration         Course Location:   Coastal region, East Texas Class Directions will be emailed upon registration, prior to class. Wildlife Tracking: East Texas Swamps     Each session of this tracking program will cover a different region and the tracks that are unique to that area. Spend two days discovering unexpected caches of wildlife tracks and learn about the eco-system undercurrent that thrives in a swamp environment. Pre-requisites: Must have completed Central Texas Hill Country Waterways and Texas Coastal Shores. Packing List:   This course will be held in either a state park or wilderness area. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the class and entry into the park area. Students will need to bring water in a portable hydration container like a camelback, food, a daypack with writing materials, a camera to document tracks and camping gear. Class Tuition: $150 Tuition Discounts:   $100, for students who have completed any previous version of the Tracking certification.         Course Date: September 14 - 15, 2013.     Online registration         Course Location:   East Texas Class Directions will be emailed upon registration, prior to class. Wildlife Tracking: High Rolling Plains of North Texas     Each session of this tracking program will cover a different region and the tracks that are unique to that area. Spend two days away from city life discovering the world of tracking among the plains of northern Texas. Pre-requisites: Must have completed Central Texas Hill Country Waterways and Texas Coastal Shores. Packing List:   This course will be held in either a state park or wilderness area. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the class and entry into the park area. Students will need to bring water in a portable hydration container like a camelback, food, a daypack with writing materials, a camera to document tracks and camping gear. Class Tuition: $150 Tuition Discounts:   $100, for students who have completed any previous version of the Tracking certification.         Course Date: October 5 - 6, 2013.     Online registration         Course Location:   North Texas Class Directions will be emailed upon registration, prior to class. Wildlife Tracking: the West Texas Desert     Each session of this tracking program will cover a different region and the tracks that are unique to that area. This is one of the most anticipated tracking trips of the year, and is completely different from spring to fall. The three days you spend in this location will seem like a very short amount of time as you discover the abundance of wildlife patterns, tracks and an entire eco-system that thrives in the West Texas desert. Pre-requisites: Must have completed Central Texas Hill Country Waterways and Texas Coastal Shores. Packing List:   This course will be held in either a state park or wilderness area. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the class and entry into the park area. Students will need to bring water in a portable hydration container like a camelback, food, a daypack with writing materials, a camera to document tracks and camping gear. Class Tuition: $175 Tuition Discounts:   $130, for students who have completed any previous version of the Tracking certification.         Course Date: November 8 - 10, 2013.     Online registration         Course Location:   West Texas Class Directions will be emailed upon registration, prior to class. Wildlife Tracking: The Plains of South Texas     Each session of this tracking program will cover a different region and the tracks that are unique to that area. Spend two days exploring and understanding the unique life cycles of the animals in the South Texas region and how they adapt to their environment. Pre-requisites: Must have completed Central Texas Hill Country Waterways and Texas Coastal Shores. Packing List:   This course will be held in either a state park or wilderness area. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the class and entry into the park area. Students will need to bring water in a portable hydration container like a camelback, food, a daypack with writing materials, a camera to document tracks and camping gear. Class Tuition: $150 Tuition Discounts:   $100, for students who have completed any previous version of the Tracking certification.         Course Date: Decebmer 7 - 8th, 2013.     Online registration         Course Location:   South Texas Class Directions will be emailed upon registration, prior to class. APPLY FOR SCOUT LEVEL TWO:     After students receive a certificate from full completion of Scout Level One, they must also take a minimum of two elective courses and participate in at least 3 OP-FOR training exercises. All Level Two prospects must submit an application and complete a review process with staff to enroll in Level 2 courses to be offered in Fall 2013. Please contact us via email with any questions.