Upcoming Adult Programs

Deer Hunting Prep Weekend

Saturday, Sept 20 and Sunday, Sept 21

This two day weekend course is designed to help deer hunters better prepare for the upcoming deer season. Participants will spend a full day learning to scout for hunting locations, learning how landscapes inform deer movement and patterns, and learning how to recognize important deer related “sign” on the landscape. On day two, we’ll practice trailing deer in leaf debris, look at ethical shot placement, and more.

 

 

Vermont Wilderness School’s Wildlife Tracking Apprenticeship provides quality instruction in wildlife tracking in a wide variety of conditions, over seven weekends spread out across three seasons.

 

Tracking is an invitation to slow down, look more closely, and question what we’re seeing. It’s a chance to get to know our “more than human” neighbors more deeply and intimately. It’s a journey to seeing our relationship and connection with the natural world more clearly. Join us!

• October 18 & 19, 2025
• December 20 & 21, 2025
• January 17 & 18, 2026
• February 7 & 8, 2026
• March 14 & 15, 2026
• April 11 & 12, 2026
• June 13 & 14, 2026
• July 11 & 12, 2026 (Make Up Day if Needed)

 

Lynx Tracking Expedition

Thursday evening through Sunday morning, February 19-22, 2026

Join Vermont Wilderness School for a long weekend on the trail of one of the most elusive carnivores of the Northeast. The Canada Lynx is built for deep snows, long winters, and big wilderness – all found in the vast lands of Northern Maine. We will spend the weekend together tracking, trailing, learning winter ecology, and building connection with the grey ghost of the North!