Written by an expert trapper. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in trapping. It contains a complete tracking section with drawings that were done by me - Kim Cabrera. So I have more than one reason to recommend this book! Check it out for yourself. It's worth a look. It is ranked #1 in sales in the "Trapping" category on Amazon.com. Check out Buckshot's web site too. (Buckshot's Camp)

Tom Brown’s first book and the one that started it all for me. This book was the one that inspired me to learn as much as I can about tracking. You will not be able to put it down. I guarantee. A fascinating story of how Tom learned the skills he teaches today.

If you can find old copies of this magazine, buy them. There was a whole series of articles written by Tom Brown. Tracking and various survival skills were covered.

Nature observation and tracking are inseparable. You can’t go out looking at tracks and not try to figure out what happened in the overall scene. This book gives you exercises to do to increase your awareness and hone your skills of observation. Many points of tracking are covered, including how to identify various animal families and interpret pressure releases.

Tom Brown’s latest book. Supposed to be released in January 1999. I’ve aleady pre-ordered my copy. I first heard about this book while attending his school in 1989. I’ve been eagerly anticipating it since then. This one is supposed to tell about pressure releases and advanced tracking concepts. I can’t wait for my copy to arrive.

Dr. Halfpenny’s book is the best reference I’ve seen for animal gait interpretation. He approaches tracking from the scientific viewpoint. There are pictures of scat and drawings of some trails that you can test yourself by interpreting. Tracks are broken down into animal family groups. Learn the gaits. They will help you interpret trails in the field.

The best bear book I’ve seen yet. Has lots of information on black and grizzly bears based on the author’s years of research. Details cases of bear attacks on humans and gives reasons why the incidents happened. A must for anyone who spends time in bear country.

The author is a frequent contributor to outdoor magazines. There is a lot of natural history information in this book. Great reference for the amateur naturalist or hunter.

This is still the best tracking reference book out there. Drawings and natural history information. This was the first reference book I got. I drew the pictures over and over until I knew them all by heart. I still refer to this book if I have a question.

A story of a woman tracker learning the art of tracking. It also details her relationship with an abusive husband and how tracking helped her deal with that. Very good descriptions of SAR tracking and a gripping story. Another book you won’t want to put down. There was even a movie made from this book.

Great reference for naturalists. Has photos of tracks and lots of good information. Very clear pictures.