Matt Nelson
Track & Sign Evaluator | Senior Tracker | Wildlife Tracking Expert
Matt Nelson is a Track & Sign Evaluator and Senior Tracker with CyberTracker Conservation, specializing in developing wildlife tracking and field skills. With a deep-rooted passion for naturalism, Matt trains biologists, students, and employees from state, federal, and tribal agencies, as well as the general public, to accurately interpret wildlife sign and behavior.
His work spans a wide range of conservation and research projects, including mountain lion studies in North America, carnivore tracking programs in Wisconsin, and efforts with the Saola Foundation to train trackers in the mountains of Laos, to locate rare species. In addition, Matt has contributed to numerous environmental initiatives, such as steelhead and salmon surveys with the Gualala River Watershed Council, hog removal efforts for UC Berkeley, and forestry projects aimed at identifying wildlife trees.
Known for his practical expertise and dedication to field-based learning, Matt helps others hone their skills in tracking, ensuring the future of wildlife conservation and management. Whether in search and rescue, research, or ecological restoration, Matt’s diverse experience makes him a respected leader in the field of wildlife tracking.
Track & Sign Evaluator | Senior Tracker | Wildlife Tracking Expert
Matt Nelson is a Track & Sign Evaluator and Senior Tracker with CyberTracker Conservation, specializing in developing wildlife tracking and field skills. With a deep-rooted passion for naturalism, Matt trains biologists, students, and employees from state, federal, and tribal agencies, as well as the general public, to accurately interpret wildlife sign and behavior.
His work spans a wide range of conservation and research projects, including mountain lion studies in North America, carnivore tracking programs in Wisconsin, and efforts with the Saola Foundation to train trackers in the mountains of Laos, to locate rare species. In addition, Matt has contributed to numerous environmental initiatives, such as steelhead and salmon surveys with the Gualala River Watershed Council, hog removal efforts for UC Berkeley, and forestry projects aimed at identifying wildlife trees.
Known for his practical expertise and dedication to field-based learning, Matt helps others hone their skills in tracking, ensuring the future of wildlife conservation and management. Whether in search and rescue, research, or ecological restoration, Matt’s diverse experience makes him a respected leader in the field of wildlife tracking.
The Tracks of Coyote and Wolf