How Do You Track A Mountain Goat?
Mountain goats are the sure-footed rock climbers of the animal world, and you may find their tracks in the most unlikely places. Learn how to track these agile climbers by listening and learning from those around you, whether you’re setting out to hunt or just to watch goats. Know what mountain goat tracks look like. The best way of doing this is to find a place with lots of mountain goats and take a firsthand look at a mountain goat track, but realistically you will probably need to either read a book or look at tracks online at sites like BC Adventure (see Resources). Research–or spend lots of time goat watching–to get an idea of where the goats like to eat, sleep, and just generally live. This saves you a lot of time because you’ll learn which types of terrain to look for and which ones to ignore. Find your best starting point. Rocky alpine areas are a favorite mountain goat habitat, and they like to graze on low-lying vegetation or visit salt licks. Do your best to ask around and
