Automated recording technology and software has grown immensely in usability and popularity in the last decade. Many biologists are attracted to the technology to increase data capture, lower cost to capture, reduce observer effect, increase surveyor safety, and capture field data that can be revisited. First-time bioacoustical surveys can seem intimidating with high initial cost of purchase, large-scale data management, and potential for recording failure. The main goal of this course is to provide attendees with hands-on knowledge of best field practices, acoustic data management, and analysis techniques so they can confidently implement acoustic monitoring for terrestrial wildlife (e.g. birds, anurans, insects, and mammals including bats). Presented by Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology.