What are these from?

[znistler]

Dustin, they're gunners tracks

[TommyJ33]

Not a coyote. Either Dog or wolf. Most likely a dog.

[hookie]

I don’t think it’s a Coyote either, they have skinner paws and the front paws are a 1/3 larger than the rear paws. Those look to be the same size. I’m guessing either a wolf or large dog.

[snoozebutton]

ManBearPig! I'm super serial!

No way, everyone knows a manbearpig has hooves.

[caseymcq]

Canine Tracks

A: The claw marks. Dogs usually show claw marks in their tracks. However, it is possible to see claw marks in cat tracks, but this is usually when the animal is running or pouncing.

B: The lack of a third lobe on the hind edge of the [PoorWordUsage] pad. See cat tracks below for the difference. Although it is visible in some dog tracks, the third lobe is located higher, not aligned with the other two as it is in cats.

C: The shape of the leading edge of the heel pad is a single lobe. See cat tracks for difference.

D: The alignment of the front two toes. They are side-by-side, or very close to it, in dogs tracks. There are exceptions, such as when the animal is making a turn or walking on a slope.

E: The almost triangular shape of the pads of the outer two toes. Take a look at the photo to see this more clearly as my drawing is not the best for indicating this feature.

F: Dogs have a little point where the heel pad turns. Cats share this feature.

Feline Tracks

A: Note that the front two toes are not lined up side-by-side as the dog prints were. The toe that is further forward is analogous to a human index finger (the one you point with). The alignment of this toe will tell you whether you have a left or right track. This toe is the inner toe.

B: The leading edge of the heel pad has two parts, or lobes.

C: The hind edge of the heel pad has three parts, or lobes. They are aligned with each other.

D: This is the front track. One clue that tells you this is that the edge of the heel pad is relatively straight. See hind track for difference.

E: Cats have a little point where the heel pad turns. Dogs share this feature.

[sparcebag]

You guys are way off!!! It's definitely a chupacabra.

YEP! Chupacabra!! I've seen many of their track! And these are exactly the same! Right down to the communication devices they use!

[mondo]

I'd have to agree with it being in the canine family. I spent alot of time hunting near Two Harbors, MN, and there is a decent wolf population up there. Follow the tracks-I've notice that a stray dog will spend more time marking teritory, and wandering, and a wolf seems to have an agenda. -anyway nice picture, and hope you get some pics on the cam.

[fishingforester]

I'm thinking pine marten. I just saw an article in the latest Volunteer and...

OK, seriously. As stated by many, definite canine, and judging by the size (unless you have a micro cell phone) coyotes are out of the equation. In my experience, domestic canines have a "rounder" individual track, and wild canines have more of an oval track, longer front-to-back than left-to-right. The first 2 pics posted (same individual track, judging by surroundings)look more oval, last one looks round. Taking into account your location, most LIKELY is somebody's dog.

Just my 2 cents; not really adding anything to the discussion but gives me something to do at 2-something in the morn.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I'll raise you to 3 cents and just want to know if the trail cam picked anything up? The conspiracy theory man in me says it won't which will just add to the mystery

[fishingforester]

Everybody likes a good conspiracy. Stay tuned!

[dspohn]

No the camera didn't get anything. I haven't been down there in 4 or 5 days i might go today. We got a dusting of snow so maybe I can find some fresh tracks.

[dspohn]

No new tracks.

[dspohn]

Still no sign of whatever that was but i did get this and many more on the camera.

[fishingforester]

Nice!!!

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Pretty sweet Mule Deer you got there

[dspohn]

Here's some more not as good quality but i'm pretty sure these are two bucks right next to each other.

[dspohn]

[dspohn]

If anyone knows how to post videos i have a 30 sec. clip of three does too.

[dspohn]

I don't know why they say 2005 but there from this weekend.

[fishingforester]

Nice pics dspohn, wish I woulda seen something like those during muzzy season.

I use Imageshack for posting pics. They do have a spot to upload video, but I have never tried. Guessing it works the same as uploading pic...

[dspohn]

Yeah i use photobuket and I already uploaded the vid. on there, i just don't know how to post it on here. I will try again in a few hrs.

[dspohn]

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll40/dspohn001100/?action=view&current=SUNP0017.flv

[dspohn]

someone tell me if that's working please.

[Dave S]

dspohn,

those were 2 very nice bucks in that first photo.

[dspohn]

Yes I know there's probably bigger ones down there i just have to get the camera out there more i've only had it out 3 or 4 times yet.