This Week in the Woods: Dog, Coyote or… Cougar?
Fresh snow yields fresh tracks! But how can you tell if you are tracking a coyote, your neighbor’s dog, or the return of the cougar? Here are some helpful hints: Cats, including cougars, have retractable claws, therefore you will not typically see them in their prints. Cat prints are also wider than they are long. Dogs and Coyotes are a little tougher to distinguish. In general, a coyote’s toes are positioned closer together, whereas a dog’s toes splay out more. However, sometimes in soft conditions, such as mud or snow, a [Read More...]
