5 Footprints You Should Never Follow in Montana

If you're going to live in Montana, you have to enjoy the great outdoors. There is so much to do and see, especially if you're willing to make the short drive and hike.

With that being said, it's still important to remember to practice important safety habits.

How To Stay Safe On Montana Hikes

While hiking in Montana is generally safe, there are many things that can quickly become hazards or threats to your safety. For starters, you need to know where the heck you're going and have a proper route to and from your destination.

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If you're going to be out in the wild for an extended period of time, you probably also know you're going to need a source of food and a way to stay warm through the night.

And then there's protecting yourself from any critters that might see you as the perfect meal. We've said it once, but we'll say it again: bring bear spray and/or a firearm.

We've seen a lot of different headlines lately about bear encounters and it's better to have what you don't need than need what you don't have, right? And when it comes to hiking, people tend to be curious especially if they stumble upon a discovery in the wild.

How To Identify Predators In The Montana Outdoors

Most of us know people who can survive in the wild using only a toothpick and a knife. Then there are the rest of us who need a little help with the basics: like identifying predator footprints.

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As we said, we know there are some people who can't control their curiosity and some of those folks might be inclined to follow footprints they come across on a hike.

We have five animals with footprints that you should NEVER follow in the wild... can you guess which footprints belong to which animal before scrolling for the answer? Find out below!