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Wolf ecology and track training courses
All classes listed below meet training requirements for the Wisconsin Carnivore Tracking program. Trackers are required to take both a Wolf Ecology and a Track Training class or workshop to participate in the tracking program. New volunteers can sign up for the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program at a track training course that they attend.
Partners
The following partners offer courses and workshops on various topics including wolf ecology and track training. Please contact them for information or to register for their courses.
- Timber Wolf Information Network [exit DNR]
- Timber Wolf Alliance [exit DNR](715-682-1489)
- Treehaven [exit DNR] (715-453-4106)
- Crex Meadows Education and Visitor Center (715-463-2739)
- Beaver Creek Reserve [exit DNR] (715-877-2212)
Course descriptions and details
All classes listed below meet training requirements for the Wisconsin Carnivore Tracking program. Trackers are required to take both a Wolf Ecology and a Track Training class or workshop to participate in the tracking program.
Wolf Ecology Workshop
Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment Room 169, Northland College, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI
Price: $25 includes lunch
Description: This workshop, instructed by Northland College Professor Dr. Erik Olson, Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator Adrian Wydeven, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Technician Sarah Boles covers the basics of wolf ecology and management, including natural history, identification, monitoring techniques, wolf-human conflicts, predator-prey ecology, and wolf management.
Information:
Timber Wolf Alliance [exit DNR], 715-682-1489
Registration information [exit DNR]
Volunteer Carnivore Track Training & Refresher Class
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Larson-Juhl Center for Science and the Environment Room 169, Northland College, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI
Price: $25 includes lunch
Description: This workshop, instructed by Timber Wolf Alliance Coordinator Adrian Wydeven and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Technician Sarah Boles, teaches the basics of tracking medium to large size carnivores in Wisconsin, including track identification, gait patterns, and conducting snow track survey.
Information:
Timber Wolf Alliance [exit DNR], 715-682-1489
Registration: Registration Link
Carnivore Tracking Class
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Peshtigo DNR Office, 101 N Ogden Rd., Suite A, Peshtigo, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn to identify tracks of medium to large size carnivores that inhabit Wisconsin, as well as a few other common Wisconsin mammals. Learn how to conduct track surveys as part of the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. Bring a sack lunch.
Information & Registration:
Nate Libal, 715-401-1764
Please register by October 28, 2017
Wolf Ecology and Management
Date: Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Peshtigo DNR Office, 101 N Ogden Rd., Suite A, Peshtigo, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn about the history of wolves in Wisconsin, wolf biology and ecology, and how wolves are monitored and managed in Wisconsin with DNR Biologists. Come prepared to spend some time outside. Bring a sack lunch.
Information & Registration:
Nate Libal, 715-401-1764
Please register by October 29, 2017
Carnivore Tracking Class
Date: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Rhinelander DNR Office, 107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn to identify tracks of medium to large size carnivores that inhabit Wisconsin, as well as a few other common Wisconsin mammals. Learn how to conduct track surveys as part of the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. Bring a sack lunch.
Information and Registration:
Nate Libal, 715-401-1764
Please register by November 4, 2017
Wolf Ecology & Management
Date: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Rhinelander DNR Office, 107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn about the history of wolves in Wisconsin, wolf biology and ecology, and how wolves are monitored and managed in Wisconsin with DNR Biologists. Come prepared to spend some time outside. Bring a sack lunch.
Information and Registration:
Nate Libal, 715-401-1764
Please register by November 5, 2017
Carnivore Tracking Class
Date: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, 1715 County Hwy X, Babcock, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn to identify tracks of medium to large size carnivores that inhabit Wisconsin, as well as a few other common Wisconsin mammals. Learn how to conduct track surveys as part of the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. Bring a sack lunch.
Information and Registration:
Jane Wiedenhoeft, 715-762-1362
Please register by November 25, 2017
Carnivore Tracking Class
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Hayward DNR Office, 10220 Hwy. 27, Hayward, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn to identify tracks of medium to large size carnivores that inhabit Wisconsin, as well as a few other common Wisconsin mammals. Learn how to conduct track surveys as part of the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. Bring a sack lunch.
Information and Registration:
Jane Wiedenhoeft, 715-762-1362
Please register by November 25, 2017
Wolf Ecology & Management
Date: Sunday, December 3, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Hayward DNR Office, 10220 Hwy. 27, Hayward, WI
Price: Free
Description: Learn about the history of wolves in Wisconsin, wolf biology and ecology, and how wolves are monitored and managed in Wisconsin with DNR Biologists. Come prepared to spend some time outside. Bring a sack lunch.
Information and Registration:
Jane Wiedenhoeft, 715-762-1362
Please register by November 26, 2017
Carnivore Tracking Class
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area, 102 East Crex Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840
Price: Free, includes lunch
Description: Learn to identify tracks of medium to large size carnivores that inhabit Wisconsin, as well as a few other common Wisconsin mammals. Learn how to conduct track surveys as part of the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking Program. This class includes an in-field short survey. Come prepared to spend some time outdoors.
Information and Registration:
Lauren Finch, 715-463-2739
Please register by December 2, 2017
Wolf Ecology & Management
Date: Sunday, Dec 10, 2017
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area, 102 East Crex Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840
Price: Free, includes lunch
Description: Learn about the history of wolves in Wisconsin, wolf biology and ecology, and how wolves are monitored and managed in Wisconsin with DNR Biologists. Come prepared to spend some time outside.
Information and Registration:
Lauren Finch, 715-463-2739
Please register by December 3, 2017
Wolf Ecology Workshop
Date: Saturday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. Saturday to 12:00 p.m. Sunday
Location: Treehaven, W2540 Pickerel Creek Road Tomahawk, WI 54487
Price: $115 commuter; $165 includes lodging & meals (contact Treehaven for information)
Description: This workshop will cover wolf ecology, history, monitoring, and management, and includes a field trip in wolf country. Bring clothing for outdoors.
Information & Registration:
Treehaven, 715-453-4106
Please register by January 6, 2018
Wolf Ecology Workshop
Date: Saturday, Jan. 27 - Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. Saturday to 12:00 p.m. Sunday
Location: Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek, WI
Price: $70 or $65 for BCR members; lodging available for an additional fee ($13/person/night), call (715-877-2212) for lodging information. BYO Saturday lunch and beverage.
Description: This workshop will cover wolf ecology, history, monitoring, and management, and includes a field trip in wolf country. Bring clothing for outdoors.
Information & Registration:
Visit the Beaver Creek Reserve website or call 715-877-2212
Please register by TBD.
Wolf Ecology Workshop
Date: Saturday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. Saturday to 12:00 p.m. Sunday
Location: Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, 1715 County Hwy X, Babcock, WI
Price: $90 includes workshop and field trip, Saturday supper, Sunday breakfast, and Saturday lodging. Friday night lodging available for an additional fee ($20/person). BYO Saturday lunch and beverage.
Description: This workshop will cover wolf ecology, history, monitoring, and management, and includes a field trip in wolf country. Bring clothing for outdoors.
Information: TWIN
Registration: Mail check payable to TWIN, along with contact information to:
TWIN, PO Box 192, Plover WI 54467
Please register by TBD
Wolf Ecology & Conservation
Date: Friday, Aug. 10 – Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018
Description: Please contact TWA for information about this class.
Information:
TWA, 715-682-1489
