The snow is old [and] it has been weathered a lot, so you won't be able to see those fine details that could help you distinguish between different species. You might have a guess," said Jacob.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With some fresh snow on the ground, it’s a good time to get outside and see what critters are in your backyard.

In this week's Wildlife Watch, Ike Bendavid hit the trails in Montpelier with Vermont Fish and Wildlife's Ali Thomas to get some tips on how to identify animal tracks in the snow.

Find an Indiana wildlife track identification book or website to help you identify the animal you are tracking. Some animal tracks are more common to spot in Indiana, and here are some examples: Deer: ...

Location is key to animal tracks and what the most common footprints are. Jacob, for example, lives on the West Coast and frequents mudflats where she will see wildlife in intertidal regions ...