Identifying Animal Tracks

Learn to Track Animals Using Their Footprints

Learning to track animals is a survival skills that seems to have been left by the wayside, but it's an extremely important skill to have. Knowing how to track animals using their footprints will not only help you when hunting, but will also help you avoid the danger of an animal attack in the wilderness.

Aside from its practical uses, tracking animals can be a fun hobby for avid hikers and outdoorsmen. When you learn what to look for, knowing how to track animals will give you a lot of insight into the patterns and drama of nature. You can learn a lot by simply paying attention to animal tracks.

The article below discusses the importance of learning to track animals and gives examples of some of the most common animal tracks you might come across in the wild. Check it out, and be sure to leave your animal tracking tips in the comments below.

How to Identify and Track Animal Footprints | The Art of Manliness

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