What Critter was Trailing Deer
Filed under: Ask Grant, Hunting Tactics
Question
While walking through the woods the other day I noticed “paw” prints inside the deer tracks. They were inside the deer tracks and every so many feet they took a rest and then proceeded. What type of animal would track this way?
Thanks,
Greg
Greg,
That’s an interesting observation! There is no way to positively identify what species made the tracks without seeing an image or very good description of the tracks. However, based on the limited information, I would guess a bobcat. Bobcats tend to walk in a very narrow path with each step placed almost exactly in front of the other. In addition, they often stop frequently. There are several good web sites that help identify tracks.
Growing Deer together,
Grant
