Quote Originally Posted by BruceK View Post
More photos. Note that there was a thin layer of ice on the snow in many places which is why some of the prints wind up being not too legible. Regarding photo #4 I can't say that I've ever seen a series of tracks like that.

Photo #2: Paw Prints #2

Photo #3: Paw Prints #3

Photo #4: Paw Prints #4
At first glance (and without being there) I'd say big cat, e.g. cougar. Having grown up in big cat country & seeing my share I'd guess that, for lack of claw marks.

However one thing also to remember is prints also tend to get larger as they thaw & refreeze, though these don't look too distorted.

What is throwing me is your photo #4. What is that center lone impression?
Is that a paw print? It's hard to tell, and doesn't look exactly like one. If not I'd guess its where the tail of a big cat is brushing the surface.

I have friends in Upper New York & across the border in Canada who recreate Butler's Rangers & the Indian Dept., and have reported big cats in the state during their back country treks.

Ever since the anti's voted to do away with hunting big cats w/ hounds around here we've had a population explosion & they've been losing their fear of man & dog. We get them in town every once in awhile!