An adult deer’s walking stride is about 13 to 26 inches long and 4 to 10 inches wide. Their tracks can range from 1½ to 4 inches long by 1 to 3 inches wide, depending upon the size of the deer. On soft ground, the foot may sink deep enough that the dewclaws also make a mark.
Photo: Adele Hodde, IDNR
Photo: Adele Hodde, IDNR
Photo: Jared Duquette
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