Tracks and Tracking

A practical illustrated field guide to reading animal sign and following tracks, organized in sections on hoofed game, predatory mammals, small mammals and fur-bearers, beavers and other rodents, and feathered game. Species entries describe foot anatomy, track and gait patterns, trail signs, and behavioral indicators such as dragging, pawing, and rubbing, with notes on wounded-animal trails and hunting methods. Numerous plates and diagrams compare prints, show footprints and trails in varied conditions, and offer step-by-step clues for distinguishing similar species and interpreting evidence during field tracking.