Submitted by Merino_w00l t3_10ib0s1 in vermont
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Merino_w00l OP t1_j5fgz4w wrote
Ah yes. The elusive Gog
802fizo t1_j5edwp0 wrote
Fox tracks would be in a straight line
lildirtfoot t1_j5ogrfo wrote
Same with a coyote! I believe they are perfect steppers as well.
RoyalIndependence500 t1_j5efs5k wrote
Definitely canid. Were the tracks in a straight line ( direct register) or more off center? Was the human footprint yours or was it there? That could indicate a small dog.
Merino_w00l OP t1_j5fh7no wrote
Our footprint. The tracks were in a straight line. Digit replacing.
RoyalIndependence500 t1_j5fj5l1 wrote
Red Fox have “dainty” footprints in a straight line. The front footprint is wide compared to the more pointed hind paw. If snow is shallow or firm the prints will only show portions of toes and heel pads. Your photo looks as if these are not fresh prints. Did you notice a musky, skunky odor in the vicinity? Red Fox urine has an odor similar to skunk. I’d guess it’s a red or possibly gray fox. But tracking is tricky, and identifying tracks from a photo is even more so.BTW I get my information from a tracking class I took at North Branch Nature Center as well as from Peterson’s Animal Tracks Field Guide. Both great resources you should check out!
Merino_w00l OP t1_j5deyf6 wrote
A little over an inch across. Fox?
ArmyMPSides t1_j5f0449 wrote
Bigfoot
Odd-Philosopher5926 t1_j5fnueq wrote
That looks like a dog to me
Outrageous-Outside61 t1_j5fru5t wrote
Small coyote or dog, fox or stray cat. Hard to tell with it that melted.
pondusedtobeupthere t1_j5fhylu wrote
That’s Bill.
hazyphasers t1_j5fol1s wrote
You should check out A field guide to tracking mammals in the Northeast. It’s very thorough and a fun book to have around
Nanotude t1_j5gqhgd wrote
Looks like fox. Recently ID'd similar prints in my own yard with a trail cam.
_SassaFrass t1_j5e3vzn wrote
It looks melted. Were the prints smaller?
honest_j t1_j5f45t8 wrote
Cat.
Merino_w00l OP t1_j5fhrrj wrote
I’d be a little surprised if it was a dog. Found these on our property and we don’t have a dog. It’s possible the neighbors dog came through but the pattern didn’t indicate a dog running through
Expensive-Ad1452 t1_j5hnte6 wrote
Those are coyote tracks
kapntug t1_j5evcbr wrote
Small dog or fox
CommanderMeiloorun23 t1_j5ezqdf wrote
Catamount
Supdawgs69 t1_j5h67yx wrote
Cat
AllyEmmie t1_j5dy7tf wrote
Dog, possibly coyote. More likely fox.
Unique-Public-8594 t1_j5eellm wrote
Best guess, according to this chart: a small “gog”?
https://imgur.com/a/s8ZiZo1