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Joel Hardin (born 1939 or 1940) is an American human tracker and author. He has worked for the Idaho Air National Guard and United States Border Patrol before launching his own tracking company.
Joel Hardin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1939 or 1940 |
| Occupation(s) | Tracker, author |
| Employer(s) | Idaho Air National Guard, United States Border Patrol |
| Known for | Human tracking expert |
| Website | Hardin |
Early life
Hardin was born in 1939 or 1940.[1]
Career
After high school, Hardin joined the Idaho Air National Guard and served in the local police department of Emmett, Idaho.[citation needed] Later, Hardin joined the United States Border Patrol, working at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canadian borders. During his time on the U.S.-Mexico border he learned tracking from fellow agents.[2]
During his career, Hardin worked on tracking serial killer Gary Ridgway and escaped soviet spy prisoner Christopher Boyce.[1]
Since his retirement from the Border Patrol, Hardin is the owner-operator of Oregon company Universal Tracking Services. The company undertakes and trains clients in human tracking.[1][3]
Books
- Tracker: Case Files & Adventures of a Professional Mantracker by Joel Hardin with Matt Condon, 2004, ISBN 0-9753460-0-8[4]
References
- ^ a b c Hansen, Mark (1 May 2010). "He Tries Men's Soles". American Bar Association. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Mike Nash. (2007). Exploring Prince George: A Guide to North Central B. C. Outdoors. United States: Rocky Mountain Books. ISBN 9781894765497 p240
- ^ Linda Jo Hunter. (2008). Lonesome for Bears. Globe Pequot Press. ISBN: 9781599217024 p.8
- ^ Kurcina, Michael (2022-03-08). "Modern Tracking: Art or Science for the Modern Warfighter?". Spotter Up. Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
External links
- Joel Hardin Professional Tracking Services
- Outside Magazine February 2002 article featuring Joel Hardin
- [1] ABA Article He Tries Men's Soles
