How to Observe Animals in the Wilderness

The more you know about an animal, the more likely you are to see it. By keeping quiet and still, you can effectively observe many animals in their natural environment.

Things You'll Need

  • 14-function Pocketknives
  • String
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a spot near a main trail in the wilderness. The trail should be infrequently traveled by humans and have many animal tracks.

    • 2

      Avoid walking the section of the trail you wish to observe.

    • 3

      Use string and sticks to build a simple blind near the trail.

    • 4

      Tie the string between two trees and lean branches and brush against it to make your blind.

    • 5

      Make your blind so that it covers you from all sides.

    • 6

      Allow a few days to pass before returning to the blind. This allows time for the animals to return to their normal activity.

    • 7

      Return to your blind quietly, in early morning or late afternoon, just before sundown.

    • 8

      Be patient and quiet and the animals will soon walk right past you.