2008-2009 Wolf Ecology & Track Training Courses
Volunteer trackers are asked to complete a wolf ecology course first, then a track training course before signing up for the Wisconsin Volunteer Carnivore Tracking program. We strongly encourage trackers to take the thorough James Halfpenney track training course at some point. Timber Wolf Alliance (exit DNR) (TWA, 877-543-2085), Timber Wolf Information Network (exit DNR) (TWIN), Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (SOEI, 715-682-1223), Treehaven (715-453-4106), Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center (715-884-6333), and Beaver Creek Reserve (715-877-2212) offer courses and/or have information on courses available. Please contact them for information or to register for their courses.
| Date |
Course |
Location |
Cost |
Contact |
| Nov. 1, 2008 |
Track Training |
Sigurd Olson Env. Inst., Ashland |
$15 (bring your own lunch) |
SOEI (exit DNR) |
| Dec. 6, 2008 |
Track Training |
Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, Babcock |
$15 (bring your own lunch) |
Sandhill Richard Thiel |
| Dec. 6-7, 2008 |
Dr. James Halfpenney Track Training course |
Treehaven, Tomahawk |
TBA |
Treehaven (exit DNR) Treehaven Email |
| Jan. 17-18, 2009 |
Wolf Ecology Workshop |
Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, Babcock |
$75 (includes 2 meals & dorm lodging) |
Sandhill Richard Thiel |
| Jan. 24-25, 2009 |
Wolf Ecology Workshop |
Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek |
$70 |
Beaver Creek Reserve (exit DNR) Beaver Creek Reserve Email |
| Feb. 6-8, 2009 |
Wolf Ecology Workshop |
Treehaven, Tomahawk |
$135 - $195 (includes meals; opt. lodging) |
Treehaven (exit DNR) Treehaven Email |
| Feb. 14-15, 2009 |
Wolf Ecology Workshop |
Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center, Babcock |
$75 (includes 2 meals & dorm lodging) |
Sandhill Richard Thiel |
| Feb. 27 – Mar. 1 |
Wolf Ecology Workshop |
Treehaven, Tomahawk |
$135 - $195 (includes meals; opt. lodging) |
Treehaven (exit DNR) Treehaven Email |
Last Revised: October 20, 2008
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