I hear you. I view sniping and tracking as a little similar in that there are those in both camps that peddle the idea that they are "dark arts" relying on equal parts magic and incredible skill. There are others however that take a more pragmatic approach and are teaching those on the ground how to do both.

While both are arts/sciences that one can devote a lifetime to; the basics of a stable shooting platform, range estimation, a smooth trigger press, stalking, IDing and following spoor, and reducing your own spoor, are all skills that can be acquired without mystery in a relatively short space of time.

They are two areas that knowedge of will have a dramatic effect on lethality and survivability. I therefore hope we see more education in both.