Animal tracking field classes set
(Photo courtesy LAURIE KLINE) Wildlife researcher and professional tracker Brian Baxter will be holding tracking classes in Idaho and Montana this month and next month.
SANDPOINT — Wildlife researcher and professional tracker Brian Baxter will be instructing animal and bird tracking field classes in the area this winter.
Baxter will be at North Idaho College in Sandpoint on Saturday, Jan. 19 (contact workforcetraining.nic or call 208-769-3333 to register), Libby, Mont., on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Hope on Saturday, Feb. 2 (contact scotchmanpeaks.org and see events or call 406-291-2154 to register for these free classes).
Baxter and wildlife photographer Don Jones recently had an article entitled, “Wily Weasels” published in the 2018-2019 winter issue of Sandpoint Magazine.
These classes usually meet at 9 a.m. and run to 3 p.m. for the time zone of location, and participants briefly discuss tracking methods in the morning, then head strait to the field.
Come prepared for a field day with proper layers, good boots, and/or snowshoes, ski or treking poles, measuring tape, water and lunch. Cameras and binoculars are optional. Hikes are of moderate difficulty, and approximately 3 miles round-trip.
Baxter’s teaching style is a combination of woodsman’s craftsmanship, supported by a solid, scientific basis, and is intended to awaken the senses and increase awareness of the wild in us and around us. Baxter also incorporates some modern technology, and a sense of humor which makes the day not only a learning experience, but a fun and enjoyable day as well.
Information: Brian Baxter, b_baxter53@yahoo.com or call 406-291-2154.