>>618616Nothing related in that nature.
>>618617Only bears we get here in Australia are drop-bears.
I wouldn't know about grizzlies though, I wouldn't step into their territory before finding out more about them.
The first thing ill do is to probably consult books, local hunters and the park rangers to best prepare myself, so I'd probably start there.
And if you're downwind, the bear would know you're there before you do.
>>618626In theory its pretty straightforward, and depends on the type of forest.
A thing about leaves; They are good time indicators if you know the circumstances in which they fell, or how they have been disturbed since.
Next time you pick up a leaf in your area that you know has been on the ground for a while, (whether seasonal or leaf litter) turn it over and have a look.
>do you see the difference in coloration from the moisture? >is there dirt sticking to the underside? (medium transference) >do you notice how the top leaf's color has been bleached by the sun? >is it decomposing? >does it have signs that its been devoured by insects? All these are good time indicators.
To tell if someone has made passage through these check the spines of the leaves if they are dry if they are still young, look for bruising. and keep an eye on crushed and overturned leaves (remembering the color difference)
The last process of the step where the toe kicks off the ground before the leg is lifted off leaves is known as a 'toe dig' (pic related, i got off google and highlighted in red) is the most obvious because its what would dig into the medium and expose the dirt underneath.
Leafy areas area quite useful for tracking if you know your area well.
The heel strike will shuffle the leaves forward (and may expose the dirt) slightly, the weight transfer will crush them, the pivot of the ball of the foot will shift them and the toe dig kicks them back. And there is your print.
>>618644fraying in the leading edges of the fabric.
