• Track & Sign: Northwest Washington

    Bell Creek Nature School Deming, WA, United States

    Ryan Johnson of Firecraft Northwest hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in Northwest Washington, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through Firecraft Northwest.

    $375
  • Track & Sign Specialist: Southern VT

    Brattleboro VT, United States

    Nate Harvey hosts and evaluates this New England Track & Sign Specialist evaluation with external evaluator David Moskowitz. Locations within an hour's drive of Brattleboro, VT. Registration full. Contact Nate to be placed on waitlist.

  • Track & Sign: Central NM

    Albuquerque NM, United States

    South Sound Nature School hosts this standard certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe area, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Central NM

    Albuquerque NM, United States

    South Sound Nature School hosts this standard certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe area, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

    $350
  • Track & Sign Specialist: Minneapolis/St Paul

    Twin Cities Metro Area MN

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluators Nate Harvey and David Moskowitz. More details here. To begin the registration process, contact the MN Wildlife Tracking Project.

    $550
  • Track & Sign: Western WA

    Duvall WA, United States

    Wilderness Awareness School hosts this certification on the west slope of the Cascades and the greater Puget Sound region of Washington, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through Wilderness Awareness School.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Central WA

    Leavenworth WA

    Wenatchee River Institute hosts this certification in Leavenworth, Washington, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Contact Joshua Schaub for more info. Details and registration through Wenatchee River Institute.

    $425
  • Track & Sign: Western NY

    Jamestown NY, United States

    Original Wisdom hosts this certification in western New York, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Registration full, but contact shane@originalwisdom.com to be placed on waitlist.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: South Okanagan BC

    White Lake Grasslands Protected Area BC

    Rob Shoemaker hosts this certification in the South Okanagan of British Columbia, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link.

    $435
  • Track & Sign: Lanaudière QC

    Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie QC, Canada

    Repères sauvages hosts this certification in Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie, in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration through Repères sauvages.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Central OR

    Bend OR, United States

    South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Bend, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Outaouais QC

    Saint-André-Avellin QC

    Les Primitifs hosts this certification in Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration through Les Primitifs.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Central IN

    Indianapolis IN

    White Pine Wilderness Academy hosts this certification in Marion County, Indiana, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Free camping available. Details and registration through White Pine Wilderness Academy.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Minneapolis/St. Paul

    Twin Cities Metro Area MN

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluator Daniel Hansche. To register, contact the MN Wildlife Tracking Project.

  • Track & Sign Specialist: Northwest WA

    Bellingham WA

    Mark Thompson hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson and external evaluator Mark Elbroch. Locations in the Nooksack and Skagit Valleys of Washington.

    $550
  • Track & Sign: Olympic Peninsula WA

    Nordland WA, United States

    CedarRoot School hosts this certification on the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link.

  • Track & Sign: Central MA

    Prindle Pond Conference Ctr Charlton, MA, United States

    Spur Wander hosts this certification in conjunction with the Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference in Charlton Massachusetts. Participants encouraged to attend the conference which takes place Oct 20-22. Daniel Hansche will be evaluating. Registration through Spur Wander.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Central OH

    Central Ohio , United States

    Original Wisdom hosts this certification with evaluator Matt Nelson near Columbus, Ohio. Email Sandy Reed for more information or to register. NOTE: This evaluation was previously scheduled for Oct 14-15.

    $350
  • 1-Day Track & Sign: Central MA

    Prindle Pond Conference Ctr Charlton, MA, United States

    Spur Wander hosts this certification on day two of the Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference in Charlton Massachusetts. Participants encouraged to attend the conference which takes place Oct 20-22. Daniel Hansche will be evaluating. Registration through Spur Wander.

    $135
  • Track & Sign: Midcoast ME (BIPOC)

    Desert of Maine Freeport, ME

    Rising Sun Adventure hosts certification in Freeport ME. Daniel Hansche will evaluate. Grant-funded by the Onion Foundation This event is an affinity space for Maine residents who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color). Contact Kareem Dieng if interested.

  • 1-Day Track & Sign: Eastern Long Island NY

    Amagansett NY

    Seatuck Environmental Association hosts this single-day certification in Amagansett, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Registration link and details here.    

    $125
  • Track & Sign: Northwest OR

    Portland OR

    South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Portland, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Northern UT

    Antelope Island State Park UT, United States

    Jake Richards hosts this certification near Salt Lake City, Utah, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Camping available nearby. Click here for flyer with full details. Contact Jake at jakerichardsexpeditions@gmail.com for more info.

  • 1-Day Track & Sign: Eastern Long Island NY

    Amagansett NY

    Seatuck Environmental Association hosts this single-day certification in Amagansett, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Registration link and details here.    

    $125
  • Trailing: Northern WI

    Cable WI

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification (preceded by a 3-day trailing worskhop) with evaluator Kersey Lawrence. Contact Kirsten Welge for more information.

    $300
  • 1-Day Track & Sign: Eastern Long Island NY

    Amagansett NY

    Seatuck Environmental Association hosts this single-day certification in Amagansett, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Registration link and details here.  

    $125
  • Trailing: Northern WI

    Cable WI

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification (preceded by a 3-day trailing worskhop) with evaluator Kersey Lawrence. Contact Kirsten Welge for more information.

    $300
  • Track & Sign: Southwest CO

    Mancos CO, United States

    Chris Ponzi hosts this evaluation in Mancos, Colorado, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Contact caponzi@gmail.com for more info or to register.

  • Track & Sign: Central TX

    Bastrop TX

    Earth Native School hosts this certification in the Austin & Bastrop area of central Texas. Details and registration at this link.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Swan Valley MT

    Condon MT, United States

    Swan Valley Connections hosts this certification in Condon, Montana, with evaluator Michelle Peziol. This certification is part of a weeklong tracking course. For more information about the course and/or to sign up for just the evaluation portion, email sara@svconnections.org. The $450 registration fee includes lodging for this evaluation.

    $450
  • Track & Sign: Southern VT

    Brattleboro VT, United States

    Vermont Wilderness School hosts this certification in the Brattleboro area, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration through Vermont Wilderness School.

    $325 – $415
  • Track & Sign: Bluegrass Region, KY

    Louisville KY, United States

    The Parklands of Floyds Fork hosts this certification in Louisville, Kentucky, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration at this link.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Rensselaer County NY

    East Chatham NY

    Tamakoce Wilderness Programs hosts this certification with evaluator Daniel Hansche. The locations bordering New York's Rensselaer & Columbia Counties . Email Dan Yacobellis to confirm availability before registering at this link.

    $350 – $450
  • Track & Sign: Big Bend FL

    Big Bend Wildlands Preserve Greenville, FL

    Hays Cummins hosts this certification at the Big Bend Wildlands Preserve, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. The Big Bend Wildlands Preserve is located 45 mins ESE of Tallahassee, Florida. More info here.  

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Methow Valley WA

    Winthrop WA, United States

    The Methow Conservancy hosts this certification with evaluator David Moskowitz. Registrations due on or before January 7, and spaces will be awarded by a lottery system. Visit the Methow Conservancy event page for full details and the registration form. Contact Bridger Layton with any inquiries.

    $325 – $350
  • Track & Sign: Big Bend FL

    Big Bend Wildlands Preserve Greenville, FL

    Hays Cummins hosts this certification at the Big Bend Wildlands Preserve, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. The Big Bend Wildlands Preserve is located 45 mins ESE of Tallahassee, Florida. More info here.  

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Central AB

    Edmonton AB, Canada

    Fiera Biological hosts this certification in and around Edmonton, Alberta, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link. Note from the host: Half of available registrations will be reserved for women and visible minorities/persons of colour, 2SLGBTQI+ until February 1.    

    $700
  • Track & Sign: Central ME

    Eddington ME, United States

    White Ash Learning Cooperative hosts this certification in and around Eddington, Maine, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration at this link.

    $325 – $475
  • Track & Sign: Northern ME

    Jackman ME, United States

    Spur Wander hosts this certification in Jackman, Maine, with Daniel Hansche evaluating. This event is open to all and geared toward those interested in certifying in lynx & marten range & habitat. Contact daniel@spurwander.com for more information, or visit this link to register.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Central AB

    Edmonton AB, Canada

    Fiera Biological hosts this certification in and around Edmonton, Alberta, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link. Note from the host: Half of available registrations will be reserved for women and visible minorities/persons of colour, 2SLGBTQI+ until February 4.    

    $700
  • Track & Sign: Central NM

    Albuquerque NM, United States

    South Sound Nature School hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe region of New Mexico, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School. 

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Central NM

    Albuquerque NM, United States

    South Sound Nature School hosts this standard Track & Sign certification in the Albuquerque-Sante Fe region of New Mexico, with evaluator Casey McFarland. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Swan Valley MT

    Condon MT, United States

    Swan Valley Connections hosts this certification in Condon, Montana, with evaluator Michelle Peziol. This certification is part of a weeklong tracking course. For more information about the course and/or to sign up for just the evaluation portion, email sara@svconnections.org. The $450 registration fee includes lodging for this evaluation.

    $450
  • Track & Sign Specialist: West TX

    Monahans Sandhills State Park TX, United States

    Earth Native Wilderness School hosts this certification with evaluators Jonah Evans and Casey McFarland. Details and registration at this link. 

    $650
  • Track & Sign: Vantage WA

    Vantage WA, United States

    South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Vantage, Washington, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School. Note from the host: Shrub-steppe is a very diverse ecosystem and has species found nowhere else in Washington!

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Central TX

    Bastrop TX

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluator Dave Scott. Locations in and around Bastrop, Texas. More details here. To register, contact the MN Wildlife Tracking Project.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Midcoast ME

    Belfast ME, United States

    White Ash Learning Cooperative hosts this certification in and around Belfast, Maine, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration at this link.

    $325 – $475
  • Track & Sign: South Okanagan BC

    White Lake Grasslands Protected Area BC

    Rob Shoemaker hosts this certification in the South Okanagan of British Columbia, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Central IN

    Bloomington IN, United States

    White Pine Wilderness Academy hosts this certification in Marion County, Indiana, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Free camping available. Details and registration through White Pine Wilderness Academy.

    $350
  • Trailing: Bishop, CA

    Bishop CA, United States

    Trailing Evaluation for California Department of Fish & Wildlife staff. Closed to the public.

  • Track & Sign: South Central WI

    Barneveld WI, United States

    Folklore Village hosts this certification at a farm near Barneveld, Wisconsin, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Details and registration at this link.

    $425
  • Track & Sign Specialist: Central OH

    Central Ohio , United States

    Original Wisdom hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson and external evaluator Casey McFarland. Contact Sandy Reed for more information or to register.

    $550
  • 1-Day Track & Sign: Albany NY

    Albany Pine Bush NY, United States

    Spur Wander hosts this single-day certification in Albany, New York, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. This evaluation is offered in conjunction with the Northeast Natural History Conference.

    $135
  • Track & Sign Specialist: Cuyama CA

    Los Padres Natl Forest CA, United States

    Ventura County Wildlife Trackers hosts this certification with evaluators Jonah Evans and Casey McFarland. Camping available nearby. Contact Wyatt Harris for more information or to register.  

    $560
  • Trailing: Ventura County CA

    Los Padres Natl Forest CA, United States

    Trailing Evaluation Hosted by the Ventura County Wildlife Trackers. Likely to follow desert mule deer, and possibly black bear or puma. The terrain is rugged, please be physically prepared. Contact Wyatt Harris to register: vcwildlifetrackers@gmail.com

    $450
  • Trailing: Ventura County CA

    Los Padres Natl Forest CA, United States

    Trailing Evaluation Hosted by the Ventura County Wildlife Trackers. Likely to follow desert mule deer, and possibly black bear or puma. The terrain is rugged, please be physically prepared. Contact Wyatt Harris to register: vcwildlifetrackers@gmail.com

    $450
  • Track & Sign: San Diego CA

    San Diego County CA

    The San Diego Tracking Team hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration at www.socaltracking.org. Early bird and member discounts available.

    $360
  • Track & Sign: San Diego CA

    San Diego County CA

    The San Diego Tracking Team hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. Details and registration at www.socaltracking.org. Early bird and member discounts available.

    $360
  • Track & Sign: Outaouais QC

    Saint-André-Avellin QC

    Les Primitifs hosts this certification in Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration through Les Primitifs.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Grey County ON

    Durham ON, Canada

    Earth Tracks Outdoor School hosts this certification near the town of Durham, Ontario, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Details and registration at this link.

    $425
  • Trailing: Swan Valley MT

    Condon MT, United States

    Swan Valley Connections hosts this certification in Condon, Montana, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link.

    $360
  • Trailing: Outaouais QC

    Saint-André-Avellin QC

    Les Primitifs hosts this certification in Saint-André-Avellin, Quebec, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Contact Geneviève Lavoie for more information.

  • Track & Sign Specialist: Swan Valley MT

    Condon MT, United States

    Swan Valley Connections hosts this certification in Condon, Montana, with evaluators Michelle Peziol and David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link.

    $550
  • Trailing: Central Coastal OR

    Coos Bay OR, United States

    Trailing Evaluation on the coast of central Oregon. Currently filled. Contact Preston to get on the waitlist: trackerlongbows@gmail.com

    $450
  • Track & Sign: Swan Valley MT

    Condon MT, United States

    Swan Valley Connections hosts this certification in Condon, Montana, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Details and registration at this link. Event is full, but you can reach out to be placed on the waitlist.

    $360
  • Track & Sign: Central Coastal OR

    Coos Bay OR, United States

    Preston Taylor hosts this certification in Coos Bay, Oregon, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Contact Preston to register: trackerlongbows@gmail.com

    $350
  • Trailing: Central Coastal OR

    Coos Bay OR, United States

    Trailing Evaluation on the coast of central Oregon. Contact Preston to register: trackerlongbows@gmail.com

    $450
  • Track & Sign: Grand Teton NP (closed to the public)

    Jackson WY, United States

    Casey McFarland is delivering this Track & Sign Certification as professional development for a group of wildlife guides in Jackson, WY. Reach out to Tracker Certification if you would like to schedule something similar for your staff, colleagues, students, or another private group.

  • Track & Sign: Lanaudière QC

    Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie QC, Canada

    Repères sauvages hosts this certification in Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie, in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Details and registration through Repères sauvages.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Northern VT

    Jeffersonville VT, United States

    Sophie Mazowita hosts this Track & Sign certification through Cold Hollow to Canada.  It was scheduled for participants of the WildPaths Tracking Immersion, but there is one space remaining and open to the general public. Nate Harvey will be evaluating. Details and registration through Cold Hollow to Canada.

    $325
  • Track & Sign: Central TX

    Bastrop TX

    Earth Native School hosts this standard Track & Sign Certification in the Austin & Bastrop area of central Texas. There will be two certification groups running simultaneously, with evaluators Dave Scott and Jonah Evans. Details and registration at this link.

    $350
  • Trailing: Northwest OR

    Mishawaka OR, United States

    Trailing Evaluation in Northwest Oregon, west of Portland. Contact Preston to register: trackerlongbows@gmail.com

    $450
  • Track & Sign: Minneapolis/St. Paul

    Twin Cities Metro Area MN

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluator Daniel Hansche, at various locations around the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. More info and registration form at this link.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Olympic Peninsula WA

    Nordland WA, United States

    CedarRoot School hosts this certification on the northeast Olympic Peninsula, Washington, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Locations along the Duckabush and Dosewallips rivers. Details and registration at this link.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Minneapolis/St. Paul

    Twin Cities Metro Area MN

    The Minnesota Wildlife Tracking Project hosts this certification with evaluator Daniel Hansche, at various locations around the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area. More info and registration form at this link.

    $350
  • Trailing: Northwest OR

    Mishawaka OR, United States

    Trailing Evaluation in Northwest Oregon, west of Portland. Contact Preston to register: trackerlongbows@gmail.com

    $450
  • Track & Sign: Western MA (For Women)

    Greenfield MA, United States

    Kathy Dean (she/her) of Trotting Fox Programs hosts this evaluation in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in collaboration with Spur Wander. Daniel Hansche (they/them) will be evaluating. This event is open to female-identifying participants. Details and registration at this link. 

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Island Park ID

    Harriman State Park ID, United States

    Tied to Nature hosts this certification in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (based at Harriman State Park in Island Park, Idaho) with evaluator Casey McFarland. Registration cost includes 2 nights dormitory-style lodging (June 6 and 7), in a private room with shared bathrooms, common area and kitchen/dining hall. More information and registration details at this link.

    $510
  • Track & Sign: Central WA

    Leavenworth WA

    Wenatchee River Institute hosts this certification in Leavenworth, Washington, with evaluator David Moskowitz. Contact Joshua Schaub for more info. Details and registration through Wenatchee River Institute.

    $425
  • Track & Sign: Northwest OR

    Portland OR

    South Sound Nature School hosts this certification in Portland, Oregon, with evaluator Marcus Reynerson. The eval will take place across diverse habitats along the Columbia River and forested areas outside of Portland and into southwest WA. Details and registration through South Sound Nature School.  

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Baltimore

    Baltimore MD, United States

    Backyard Basecamp hosts evaluator Marcus Reynerson for a Track & Sign certification in the Baltimore area. This certification is an affinity event for BIPOC participants. Contact Atiya Wells for more information or to sign up: awells@backyardbasecamp.org

  • Track & Sign: Finger Lakes NY

    Ithaca NY, United States

    Heather Edginton hosts a Track & Sign certification in the Ithaca, New York, area with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Visit this link for more information or to register.  

    $400
  • Track & Sign Specialist: Central New England

    Brattleboro VT, United States

    Daniel Hansche will host and evaluate this certification with external evaluator Casey McFarland. A score of 97% or higher is required for participation. Please write to Daniel to initiate registration process: daniel@spurwander.com.

    $550
  • Track & Sign: Northern VT

    East Hardwick VT, United States

    Fox Paw School hosts this certification in Hardwick, Vermont, with evaluator Nate Harvey. Details and registration at this link.

    $375
  • Track & Sign: Southern VT

    Brattleboro VT, United States

    Vermont Wilderness School hosts this certification in the Brattleboro area, with evaluator Daniel Hansche. Details and registration through Vermont Wilderness School. Contact: bob@vermontwildernessschool.org

    $325 – $415
  • Track & Sign: Rocky Mountains CO

    Grand Mesa CO, United States

    Molly Theda and Terry Hunefeld host this evaluation in the Grand Mesa region of Colorado, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Cost is $360 (early registration discount). Visit trackingwildlife.com for more info & registration. Contact Terry with questions.

    $360
  • Track & Sign: Northwest WA

    Bellingham WA

    Mark Thompson hosts this certification with evaluator Marcus Reynerson, in the Nooksack and Skagit Valleys of Washington. Contact Mark (Mark@BlueWaterGIS.com) for more info and to register.

    $350
  • Track & Sign: Rocky Mountains CO

    Grand Mesa CO, United States

    Molly Theda and Terry Hunefeld host this evaluation in the Grand Mesa region of Colorado, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Cost is $360 (early registration discount). Visit trackingwildlife.com for more info & registration. Contact Terry with questions.

    $360
  • Track & Sign: Rocky Mountains CO

    Grand Mesa CO, United States

    Molly Theda and Terry Hunefeld host this evaluation in the Grand Mesa region of Colorado, with evaluator Matt Nelson. Cost is $360 (early registration discount). Visit trackingwildlife.com for more info & registration. Contact Terry with questions.

    $360
  • Track & Sign: Denali National Park

    Healy AK, United States

    AKGEO hosts this Track & Sign Certification with Evaluator Matt Nelson in Denali National Park. Registration is full. Contact Kaija Clauder to be placed on the waitlist or to be notified of future events.