Learn the secrets of tracking from an SAS expert
You can track anything or anyone with this unique guide from former Special Air Service tracker, Bob Carss. He believes that with practice and dedication, anyone can become a good tracker.
- Track animals, humans and vehicles in all conditions and terrains
- Use time frames to eliminate misleading signs
- Understand how weather affects tracks
- Discover how innovations such as drone technology impact tracking
Bob describes the skills of observation, memory and analysis that are invaluable for mountain and cave rescue teams, scouts, youth and outdoor pursuit leaders, bird-watchers, ramblers, conservationists, farmers and game keepers as well as military and law enforcement agencies.
His comprehensive book contains a mass of fascinating facts and true anecdote that will enable you to make detailed observations and assumptions about your surroundings. At the very least, individual or family walks become a lot more fun.
If you only want one book on tracking, buy this one.
Discover how to track and stalk any living thing in any environment, including woodland, marsh, jungle and desert. This edition includes up-to-date information about new technologies such as drones.
The reader will learn how to:
- Interpret animal, human and vehicle signs.
- Preserve night vision.
- Use time frames to eliminate misleading signs.
- Detect quarry when they backtrack or circle around.
- Understand how time and weather affect signs.
- Spot intentionally misleading signs.
The skills of observation, memory and analysis that a tracker employs are essential not only for the military and law enforcement agencies but are also invaluable for search and rescue teams, scouts, youth leaders, outdoor pursuit teachers, bird-watchers, ramblers, farmers, livestock owners and game keepers.