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How to Track Animals Like the Military pt. 1

Mastering Animal Tracking and Wilderness Navigation: Insights from Army and Outdoors Experts In this episode, we dive into the art and science of tracking animals, reading terrain, and navigating challenging outdoor environments. Whether you're a hunter, hiker, or military enthusiast, learn practical tips on patterning deer and fish, reading signs, and avoiding dangers like muskeg traps or bears. Key Topics How to interpret animal tracks for size, gender, speed, and travel patterns Differentiating bass beds: bluegill vs. smallmouth preferences and signs Reading deer rubs, scrapes, and travel corridors to predict behavior Navigating muskeg terrain and avoiding sinkholes in Alaska How pressure, terrain, and time influence animal movements Lessons from military land navigation: importance of terrain association and attention to detail Real-life stories of survival and mishaps in the woods and swamp situations Tips for identifying signs of bears and avoiding nighttime encounters Tools and mental models for effective wilderness tracking Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to tracking animal signs for hunting success 02:06 - Differences between bass species and what their beds indicate 03:13 - Common mistakes in tracking and how to interpret signs 04:34 - Terrain awareness: how terrain shapes animal movement patterns 05:52 - First near-death experience in Alaska muskeg terrain 07:25 - Navigating muskeg and avoiding deadly sinkholes 08:54 - Using game trails and terrain cues to locate points in land navigation 10:00 - The dangers of swamp water and how to survive underwater mud pulls 12:01 - Military land nav lessons: importance of terrain association and detail orientation 13:58 - How distractions and equipment loss can impact survival and mission success 16:12 - Nighttime navigation in bear country and spotting signs of predators 17:45 - The significance of terrain familiarity and avoiding surprises in wilderness 19:21 - Lessons from failed land nav and equipment loss during military training 20:51 - Wild animal encounters: identifying wildlife and avoiding dangerous cats 22:23 - The pitfalls of poor terrain awareness in the woods and swamp 23:44 - Equipment and chain of command issues during outdoor operations 25:19 - The importance of attention to detail in tracking equipment and personnel 27:34 - Final thoughts on becoming better trackers and terrain readers Resources & Links The Hunter's Guide to Tracking Deer by David Petzal Bluegill and Bass Bed Identification - Fish Finder Land Navigation Techniques - US Army Field Manuals Muskeg Terrain Overview Connect with the Hosts RJ Steiskal @the1robertsteiskal - Instagram |Tiktok |Youtube |Facebook Gentry Ward @Heathenoutdoors - Tiktok |Youtube