Testimonials

“As a consulting biologist for a northern California city that had recently constructed a water treatment facility near habitat for endangered species, I was responsible for implementing project conditions established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the protection of California clapper rail, black rail, and salt marsh harvest mouse. One measure to be implemented was especially upsetting to some members of our community- invasive species control of non-native red foxes through trapping. Unfortunately, red foxes are predators of endangered salt marsh species and greatly contribute to their decline in some areas. Once trapped, non-native red foxes in California cannot be relocated, and have to be euthanized. I hired a Track and Sign professional certified by Cybertracker Conservation to evaluate the project area for a year, assessing whether red foxes were resident or seasonally present and if they were preying on salt marsh species in the area. The year-long survey established a brief seasonal presence in the project area and no evidence that red foxes were entering salt marsh habitat. Continued annual seasonal surveys were recommended to keep tabs on the red fox population, but in the meantime the City did not need to engage in a contentious action. Knowing the tracking professional was certified through Cybertracker Conservation meant the City could be confident that management decisions were based on sound evidence.”
-N. Dvorak, California

“The wildlife tracking certification process was a great learning experience for me. I spend a lot of time in the mountains, but I tend to tune into certain types of sign while overlooking others. Being presented with test questions about tracks and other wildlife sign in the field compelled me to look more carefully and to actually see what was there. To do this in the company of an expert tracker and a fun group of people made for a memorable weekend.”
-Paula Mackay, co-editor Noninvasive Survey Methods for Carnivores

“In my 31 years in the wildlife profession, this is by far the best training I have ever attended.”
-Gene Miller, Texas Parks & Wildlife Biologist

“This was one of the best, may be the absolute best, field training exercise I’ve ever been to during my 24 year career. I strongly encourage you to consider this kind of training… it will not be forgotten.”
-Ruben Cantu, Texas Parks & Wildlife Regional Director

“This was one of the best training experiences our staff have had while working for TPWD. This is the type of training that allows us to hone our naturalist skills and become better biologists.”
-Chip Ruthven, Texas Parks & Wildlife Director of the Matador Wildlife Management Area