Caleb Hartwell

Field Research Director

Track surveys, camera-trap design, and field verification protocols

I build field protocols that separate hopeful reports from evidence strong enough to test. My work focuses on camera grids, track documentation, scat handling, and transparent reporting for eastern carnivore recovery.

Content by Caleb Hartwell

Remote Camera Surveys: Monitoring Eastern Cougar Populations6 Jul 2026
Discover the precise methodology behind remote camera surveys for eastern cougar monitoring, including grid deployment,
How to Differentiate a Cougar Track from a Bobcat or Dog3 Jul 2026
Learn how to confidently identify cougar tracks in the wild. Discover the exact anatomical differences between mountain
Volunteer Spotlight: Six Winters Searching the Appalachians9 May 2026
Follow Kerry Gyekis through six grueling winters searching for the eastern cougar in the Appalachians, and see how conse
Winter Tracking Techniques in the Monongahela National Forest1 May 2026
Discover precise winter tracking methodologies used in the Monongahela National Forest. Learn to control variables, docu