Animal droppings can tell you what they eat and how healthy they are. Fresh droppings are soft and moist. Dry droppings are old. Look for hair or bone fragments.
Look for the direction of the track by the shape of the toe marks. The deepest part of the track is the heel. Follow the trail until it disappears or leads to a water source.
Look for fresh kill sites, blood on vegetation, or disturbed ground. Predators often mark territory with scent or visual markers. If you see tracks, move away quietly.
Animals often move along ridgelines or water sources. Look for sign like droppings or feeding stations. If you see a trail, follow it cautiously. Avoid making noise that mimics prey; move slowly and quietly.
Look for broken twigs, flattened grass, and disturbed soil. Fresh tracks will have sharp edges; old tracks are filled with dirt or leaves. Follow the direction of travel by looking for the deepest part of the track (the heel).
