Wildlife Tracking with Daniel Hansche

Learn the essential skills needed to identify signs of local wildlife from expert wildlife tracker Daniel Hansche. Join international wildlife tracking expert Daniel Hansche for a walk afield in search of the tracks & signs of our wild neighbors. Landowners, foresters, and citizen scientists can key in on dozens of wild mammals by searching for the signs they leave behind. Tracks, scats, feeding signs, homes, and many more signs help us to know who lives in a property or woodlot and what they need to thrive in the landscape. Wildlife tracking is experiencing a great resurgence as an essential field skill for those managing, monitoring, hunting, or protecting landscapes in North America and beyond. Participants will return to their place with clear tips and practical skills, leading them to know where and how to look for more signs of their local wildlife. Meet Daniel Hansche: A full-time wildlife tracker with 30 years in the field, Daniel’s work in conservation & education has taken them to wolf dens, rhino encounters, lion trails, wild pig families, and more -every moment a special one. Daniel is a Track & Sign Evaluator with Tracker Certification North America and certified in Eurasia & Africa. Daniel has mentored 100's of trackers and taught 1000's through workshops, trainings, and certifications. Brimming with creativity, Daniel's approach to tracking is wholly unique. Everyone has unique gifts, needs, & styles. One of Daniel’s virtues is in learning, respecting, and serving each student’s needs. Spur Wander was founded to offer high-quality experience & trainings to wildlife trackers worldwide. Partnership with NYFOA Photo Credits: Carla Rhodes