FOREWORD 



almost invariably the means of reaching a proper 

 decision. The expert considers not only tracks 

 and trails, but also the " signs," among which 

 are the behavior of animals under certain circum- 

 stances, blazed trees, bear logs, beaver stumps 

 and cuttings, excrements, etc., etc. A mere 

 treatise of tracks, trails and signs would in 

 many instances leave the inexperienced man 

 without a comprehensive knowledge; therefore 

 certain actions of the hunted, and notes on hunt- 

 ing methods which have proved practical, al- 

 though they are not generally known, have been 

 introduced into the text. 



It is believed that a thorough study of this 

 book, including the illustrations, will enable the 

 reader to become as well versed in tracking lore 

 as he could by years of actual experience in the 

 woods. 



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