With longer, straighter claws and a larger shoulder hump, grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) are better diggers than black bears, and much more likely to dig for food. So it’s no surprise that roots comprise a greater portion of the … Continue reading →
Because it funnels animal travel, a good water crossing is a great place to camera trap a variety of animal species. A few years ago I wrote about Choosing a Good Bridge for a Trail Camera, where I suggested a … Continue reading →
Often when I camera trap I target some kind of animal sign to get a certain species or even a specific behavior. Some examples from past posts are an otter latrine, a bear marking tree, a woodchuck marking a sapling, … Continue reading →
As you may have guessed, if you follow this blog, I have been traveling out West quite frequently for the past year since the publication of my first book. The reason is that I’m planning to write a western edition … Continue reading →
One type of productive spot for a trail camera is a pinch point, a place where landscape features force animal travel through a narrow area. The floor of a narrow, steep-walled canyon, a trail through dense vegetation, and a natural … Continue reading →
I am excited to announce the upcoming publication of my book, Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife. It will be released September 1, 2018, and can be pre-ordered now by clicking here or on the above … Continue reading →
