How to read the woods and find wildlife - a presentation and a hike.

How do you find lions, bobcats, moose and other elusive animals?

Whether you are interested in seeing wildlife on a hike, or setting up some trail cams and following the locals, this session is for you. We'll talk about reading terrain, a little tracking, wildlife signs, understanding animal behavior, and how animals do such a good job avoiding you.

I've been videoing animals for years - my YouTube channel is @FrontRangeWildlife. Over the years I've learned a ton about finding wildlife, which is pretty much directly tied to learning about their behavior. There will be some video, some slides, and as much discussion as possible.

Following the discussion we'll go for a hike - the meeting place is 100 yds from Pike National Forest. We'll locate numerous animal signs, a few springs and visit some great moose meadows. Depending on the weather we might get to identify some tracks. Along the way we will explore a perfect mountain lion hunting area.

This is a four hour event that starts at my house, which is in Bailey - an hour and 15 minutes from downtown Denver. Given that it includes a hike it's limited to 10 people, so if you're not going to be able to make it please keep your invite up to date.

While I know some tricks for finding wildlife, my flora skills are pitiful. If anyone wants to help with wildflowers that would be great. Bring binoculars and whatever else you will need for 2 hours of mostly mild off-trail hiking at 9,500 feet.

Thanks - hope to meet some enthusiastic wildlifers.