Coues assassin Report post Posted May 30, 2014 I went out to set up my trail camera the other day and headed towards a stock tank I found these tracks It looks to me to be a coatimundi? Also in a totally different canyon I found tons of scat. And I mean a lot it was everywhere I couldn't look down without seeing it. I also found feathers of mearns quail in multiple beds of whatever this animal is! So what do you think this is? I put my trail camera on its path so hopefully il find out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Without something to compare the size to, the tracks look like a large raccoon. You can see the longer back foot and shorter forefoot, both with long toes. The scat looks more dog-like, probably coyote. I'd guess the scat in the top picture probably has hair in it. Common of coyote scat that ate meat, which turns black at first, then white. The seeds and grass are probably what was eaten next. Seems if dogs take in too much protein or fat all at once they start eating grass - I guess it's to settle down an "upset stomach". That's my best guess. Cool pix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Here is a photo to give the tracks a size comparison. Also it's hard to tell but there is no hair in any of the scat otherwise I too thought it was a coyote! Still could be though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Yeah either a raccoon or coati. If it's on the southern part of the state I'd say 50/50 coon/coati. If on the northern 2/3rds, I'd say raccoon. In either case I don't think the scat came from the same critter as the tracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted May 30, 2014 here ya go- if they look like this its a coatimundi fer sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Yeah either a raccoon or coati. If it's on the southern part of the state I'd say 50/50 coon/coati. If on the northern 2/3rds, I'd say raccoon. In either case I don't think the scat came from the same critter as the tracks. It Is a southern unit. And the scat is definently, NOT related to the tracks they were found very far apart. Thanks for the replys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Chupacabra, The real one.................BOB! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickJr Report post Posted May 30, 2014 these are all my possible guesses, so you tell me what it is??? coaitimundi- Raccoon-- skunk-- Porcupine- my guess is porcupine or raccoon.....leaning towards porcupine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted May 30, 2014 not many other hobbies that would have adults studying poop just of fun of it. Gotta love hunting! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Mothers, doctors, and hunters look at poop and think what is in there? Well lets see.. when I was younger the few times my brother hunted with me I would pick up deer poop and act liked I smelled it then he did the same thing but his was real freash like an hour. Omg it was funny. Yes you gotta love hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted May 30, 2014 Well ,I just got up as I work nites and after sleeeping on it for 8 hours I think it is the real one..............Chupacabra...............BOB! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
