Aging tracks is widely regarded as one of the most challenging skills in tracking, however a big clue is to realize that each substrate has it's own special indicators that only appear in VERY fresh trails.
One of the secrets is to realize that we don't need absolute precision to be successful. In fact, an often better way to progress faster is by gaining a general understanding of the difference between three distinct age groups of tracks:
If you can narrow your window of freshness into those three levels, it will instantly make every trailing experience so much easier and more fruitful.
So let’s dive into exploring the main signs of track freshness!
How To Tell If Animal Tracks Are Fresh (in sand, mud & snow)
Enjoy!
Brian Mertins
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Also... Check these out :-)
Where To Find Animal Tracks
Intro To Animal Tracking
What Do Animal Tracks Tell Us?
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