I’ve been mapping how often animals use the same paths through different terrains, and it turns out there are pretty clear patterns. Do you ever notice the same routes repeating in your tracking, or is it all on the fly?

You’re letting the earth do the bookkeeping for you, but that leaves a lot of room for error—especially when you’re relying on a trap that’s not recorded. Even a simple spreadsheet can flag when a route changes or when a new pattern appears, which might save you time and help you predict future movements. Have you tried at least logging the dates and conditions? It’s just a few lines and it gives you a clear baseline.