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Learn how to track black bears, in this free online video series, which includes tips on recognizing black bear paw prints, tree markings, and various trail signs.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Watch these black bear tracking tips; learn from experts how to track black bears by distinguishing the marks on trees that mother bears use to shelter their cubs in this free video on bear tracking.
Learn how to track black bears by identifying bite marks on pine trees in this free video on bear tracking.
The facts of bear tracking! Learn how to read and decipher bear signs left on trees to track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
Watch these black bear tracking tips; learn more about how to read, decipher, and understand a variety of black bear signs and paw prints in this free video on bear tracking.
The facts of bear tracking! Learn how to recognize black bear scat and what you can infer from it to help track black bear in this free video on bear tracking.
Learn how the black bear's skull informs us of many traits and characteristics that you can use when tracking in this free video on bear tracking.
The facts of bear tracking! Learn about straddle trees, how black bear females use them, and how to determine if the sign is fresh in this free video on bear tracking.
Watch these black bear tracking tips; learn how to identify a black bear's trail to help you when tracking black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
Learn how to recognize black bear tracks and paw prints to help you track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
The facts of bear tracking! Learn how to identify bear marks on utility poles to help track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
Watch these black bear tracking tips; learn how to identify a black bear's whammy tree, what it represents, and how the information helps with tracking black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
The facts of bear tracking! Learn about the black bear's direct register walk, and how to locate it on the trails as you track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
Learn how to recognize and track a black bear's gallop tracks on the trails as you hunt or track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
Watch these black bear tracking tips; learn how to recognize and track a black bear's gallop tracks on the trails as you hunt or track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
The facts of bear tracking! Learn how to identify black bear claw marks on paper birch trees to help you track black bears in this free video on bear tracking.
The American black bear makes up the majority of the population of bears living in North America. Black bears have an incredible sense of smell and are known for their chocolate brown to black coats. These bears are able to stand on their hind legs, but tend to walk on all fours. Each paw has a set of five claws used for tearing things, digging in the ground, and climbing trees. These bears hibernate during the winter, and are only found to be aggressive when threatened Attacks on humans are rare and are thought to be predatory. Black bears live on a diet of fruits, grasses, insects, smaller mammals such as rodents, fish, carrion, and honey. Poaching is a huge threat to the survival of the black bear.
Tracking the American black bear is an important aspect of gaining knowledge about this species. In this video series, you can learn more about tracking techniques and the importance the black bear has in nature. Learn how to track bears from paper birch markings and bites from these experts. See examples of babysitting trees, straddle trees, and whammy trees, all with identifying marks left by black bears. You will learn more about tracking bears by watching videos such as the video on tracking the gallop, scat and overstep walk marks. Get ideas on reading signs and learning from skulls left behind by black bears in these educational and fun videos!
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
Valerie Wisniewski Valerie Wisniewski began her life-long study of nature accompanying her father in the forests of Arkansas. She continued her training as a fifteen-year student and three-year apprentice with Paul Rezendes. She has taught outdoor skills to youth and adults for twenty-five years. Nick Wisniewski is an expert on animal tracks and sign. He was a long-term student and three-year apprentice of master tracker Paul Rezendes, with whom he maintains close personal ties. His on-going tracking projects include animal surveys for wildlife sanctuaries, and a multi-year effort to document Mountain Lion track and sign in southern New England.dkdk
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