Wolves, Wildlife Tracking & Winter: January Interim Course 2026
January 4, 2026 - January 18, 2026
Wolves, Wildlife Tracking & Winter:
January Interim Course
January 4-18, 2026
Course Info
The gray wolf has long excited the human imagination.
Minnesota, with approximately 2,900 wolves, is home to the largest and only continuous population of wolves in the lower 48 states. As a leader in wolf research, Minnesota is looked upon by other states as well as countries around the world as an example of how wolves and humans can co-exist with research and management.
Other topics covered in lecture and fieldwork include:
- Wolf Ecology and observation
of captive wolves - Predator & Prey Relationships
- Tracking & Sign Reading
- Aerial Radio Telemetry Flights
- Habitat Analysis
- Winter Plant ID
- Winter Ecology
- Winter First Aid and Safety
- XC Skiing & Snowshoeing
- Map & Compass Skills
- Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
- Ely, Minnesota
- MN State Parks
- Wildlife Science Center
- International Wolf Center
- North American Bear Center
- Superior National Forest
- Sandstone Wildlife Management Area
- Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Course Fee: $2,695
Please register online using the link below. A $100 deposit is due at the time of registration. Full payment is due by December 12, 2025. An airport shuttle service is available for $40 each way. Payments can be made using a credit card or check.
All fees to Osprey Wilds are non-refundable. There are no refunds for cancellations.
Scholarship Information
Osprey Wilds offers scholarships to help cover the cost of this course. Please download our scholarship form and submit it at least one month prior to the start of this course. Please limit your response to 2 pages. Scholarship requests are reviewed on a first-come basis.
Submit your application to frontdesk@ospreywilds.org
Resources:
- Course Information Packet
- Facebook Group
- Hear what past students have said: J-Term Testimonials
Contact Us:
Mailing Address
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center
PO Box 530 Sandstone, MN 55072
Phone
320-245-2648
frontdesk@ospreywilds.org
Optional: Registration and credit through Carroll University
Non-Carroll University students may receive college credit for this course by completing a Non-Degree Application with the following course information. Follow these instructions. Cancellations must also go through Carroll University.
If students have questions about receiving credit through Carroll University, please contact Lynn Novak, Director of Admission
Email: lnovak@carrollu.edu | Phone: 262.524.7620.
