tracking club is Free but please RSVP!

About the group

This group organizes informal outdoor walks based on observing signs of wildlife (tracks, scat, trails, feeding sign, etc.) in natural areas of upstate New York.  Activities are educational and recreational in nature and are NOT guided tours, professional instruction, or outdoor survival training. Participation is voluntary and free of charge. 

Eligibility

• Adults only (18 years of age or older)

• No pets allowed, including dogs

• No exceptions

Nature of the activity

Participants should understand that these walks take place in natural environments that may include uneven terrain, wet or icy ground, wooded areas, and remote locations. Cell service may be limited or unavailable. This group is NOT a guiding service, rescue service, or emergency response organization. The role of the organizer is limited to coordinating meeting locations and sharing general information about the activity. Participants are responsible for their own actions and choices at all times. 

assumption of risk

Outdoor activities involve inherent risk that cannot be eliminated. These risks include, but are not limited to:

• Slips, trips, and falls

• Exposure to weather (cold, heat, rain, snow)

• Insect bites (including ticks)

• Contact with wildlife or plants (including poison ivy)

• Limited access to medical assistance

BY CHOOSING TO PARTICIPATE, PARTICIPANTS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ACTIVITIES

personal responsibility

Each participant is solely responsible for:

• Their own safety and decisions at all times

• Wearing seasonally appropriate clothing, including high-visibility attire (blaze orange) during hunting season

• Assessing their physical ability to participate

• Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear

• Bringing sufficient water, food, navigation tools, and necessary medications

• Following all applicable laws, park rules, and posted signage

Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a safe and respectful manner toward others, wildlife, and the environment

medical disclaimer

Participants acknowledge that they are participating at their own risk.  This activity does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services. If you have medical concerns or conditions that may affect your ability to participate, consult a healthcare professional before attending. 

code of conduct

Participants agree to:

• Stay within the group and not wander off

• Not disturb, feed, or harass wildlife

• Not consume alcohol or illegal substances during activities

• Respect private property and protected lands

Organizers reserve the right to ask anyone to leave who behaves unsafely or disruptively.

weather and cancellations

Walks may be modified, postponed, or canceled due to weather, trail conditions, or safety concerns. Participants are responsible for monitoring weather conditions and deciding whether to attend. 

liability release

By participating in any activity associated with this group, participants agree to release and hold harmless the organizers, volunteers, and affiliated entities from any claims, liability, injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from participation, to the fullest extent permitted by New York law.

Participation constitutes acceptance of these terms.