State of the knowledge overview of identifying wolf tracks and reading the stories left by their trails. Explains how to recognize and identify tracks, correctly measure footprints, and use measurements to judge gender aand. Signs of wolves covered include scat, scent marking, and carcasses are covered. Detailed information covers gait trails and interpreting patterns on the ground. One section compares wolf signs to the signs of coyote, bears, bocats, and cougars which is wrapped up with guidelines for differentiation of wolf signs from coyotes and domestics dogs.

This is a reprint of the first book written about the restoration of wolves to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The book explains the members of each pack and their origins. Also covered are evolution, taxonomy, biology, ecology, and behavior. Hints are given for seeing wolves and proper safety and ettiquette.