Mantracker

***Mantracker*** is a Canadian reality television series created by Ihor Macijiwsky and produced by Bonterra Productions. It premiered in Canada on the Outdoor Life Network, and in the United States on the Science Channel for seven seasons from April 2006 to August 2012. The first six seasons were hosted by Terry Grant, while the seventh and final season was hosted by Chad Savage Lenz.

## Format

The show follows the titular Mantracker (Terry Grant in the first six seasons, Chad Savage Lenz in season 7), who pursues two individuals, known as the Prey, in a remote part of the Canadian or American wilderness. The object is for the Prey to elude capture while attempting to reach a finish line of some 17 to 60 kilometers away in a pre-determined time of 36 hours. The Mantracker's goal is to catch the Prey before they reach the finish line, within the designated time. There is no prize for succeeding, other than "bragging rights" and personal satisfaction.

Each episode features a two-person team of Prey who usually (but not always) have a pre-existing relationship. The Prey have varying wilderness survival skills and physical fitness levels. The only items provided to them are a map that includes the location of the finish line and a compass for navigation. The Prey carries the gear they consider necessary to complete the challenge, and must determine for themselves how to avoid capture.

The Mantracker does not meet the team before the chase or know their destination. Traveling on horseback and aided by a local guide (known as the "Sidekick"), the Mantracker relies on his tracking skills, though some equipment (such as regular and infrared binoculars) is sometimes used.

The Prey is given a head start of usually about two kilometers, although it may be greater in more rugged terrain. The chase is started by a flare gun fired from the Prey's position. The Prey heads towards the finish, using the terrain to hide their location. The Mantracker and his Sidekick ride to where they believe the Prey began an attempt to determine the direction in which they are headed.

The Prey travel through the terrain, often going off-trail and "bushwhacking" through dense brush, over hills, rocky ground, and rivers and lakes to reach the finish line and to escape the Mantracker. The race often includes overnight camping. There is no pre-set stopping point on day one or starting time on day two. Although the Prey commonly travel on foot, they can use other transportation modes. For example, in one episode the Prey hitchhiked for a short distance. In another episode, the Prey used rock climbing gear to scale down a steep cliff.

Unless time runs out, the race ends when the Prey successfully arrive at the finish line or if the Mantracker or the Sidekick captures them. To capture the Prey, the Mantracker or the Sidekick must tag or somehow block their movement. If the rider and horse get close enough, the Prey often concedes. If one of the Prey is caught, the remaining one can continue alone.

## Cast

### Trackers

* Terry Grant (Seasons 1-6)
* Chad Savage Lenz (Season 7)

### Sidekicks

* Phil Lemieux
* Curtis Hallock
* Leon Chow
* Barry Keown
* Martin Dillabough
* Mark Murphy
* Jeff Damberger
* Neil Carey
* TJ Maynard
* Nate Bogusz

## Episodes

Main article: *List of Mantracker episodes*

## Winners

Out of 38 teams, 16 teams have had only one member making it to the finish, and 13 teams have had both members making it to the finish. So far, the individual odds of beating Mantracker are 30%, and the team odds of beating Mantracker are 20%.

In **Season 1**, 27.77% of contestants won

* 1.02 - Nicolina & Liisa (used car to win)
* 1.06 - Vlad & Nate
* 1.08 - Mike

In **Season 2**, 31.25% of contestants won

* 2.03 - Dustin & Ian
* 2.04 - Brent
* 2.08 - Steve & Jeff

In **Season 3**, 25% of contestants won

* 3.05 - Taylor
* 3.06 - Bruce
* 3.07 - Buck and RJ
* 3.10 - Kaleigh

In **Season 4**, 37.5% of contestants won

* 4.02 - Lauren
* 4.03 - Rene & Dave
* 4.05 - Hainsley
* 4.07 - Tommy & Steve

In **Season 5**, 29% of contestants won

* 5.01 - Clayton & Jason
* 5.02 - Layney
* 5.04 - Brendyn
* 5.08 - Dylan & Travis
* 5.11 - Ben & Darrell
* 5.12 - Tim

In **Season 6**, 33% of contestants won

* 6.01 - Shane & Brook
* 6.04 - Melanie
* 6.06 - Rustie
* 6.09 - Warren & Margriet
* 6.10 - Mike
* 6.12 - Jesse

In **Season 7**, 17% of contestants won

* 7.01 - Huck
* 7.04 - Les & Tyler
* 7.07 - Stacey