This page is meant to help others identify Mountain Lion sign. All of these tracks are found and identified by myself or hunting companions. All sign is either confirmed by animal sighting or distinct enough for me stake my reputation on the identification.
Body impression of Lion landing after a jump in the snow |
A younger Mountain Lion that I watched make this track |
Mountain Lion track, the distance between each step |
Note how the second toe from the right is longer than all the rest. This identifies the paw as on the left side of the cat. The rounded toes and heel pad pattern identifies it as the left rear foot. |
Often I find bobcats and lion tracks together. Here is a good example of bobcat track next to a big lion print. Another good exampled of direct register. |
Another bobcat lion combo. Note the direct register of both the lion and the bobcat. |
Another example of gate. This lion crossed a heavily traveled paved roadway. |
A good example of a steady gate. This lion is walking at a normal unconcerned rate. |
Mountain Lion bed. This lion bedded at the base of a rock face in tight cover. |
Mountain Lion scat pile. While the pile has been scattered and is old, you can clearly see where the cat scratched the ground prior to deposit. |
Mountain Lion Skull |