Manhunter: The Art of Tracking

by Ian Maxwell

Overview

Manhunter is the ultimate guide to tracking skills in both wild and urban environments. Written by an experienced tracker, the book looks at the qualities and skills you need to track successfully, the different methods involved, the psychology of tracking, and strategies to deal with counter-tracking techniques. Covering Combat Tracking, Hunter Force, Tactical Tracking, Counter IED, Border Patrol, Police Search, Search and Rescue and Surveillance, Manhunter will help hone the tracking skills needed to find anyone on any terrain or in any weather conditions. Aimed at those involved with search and rescue teams, outdoor pursuit teachers, livestock owners and gamekeepers, and all outdoor enthusiasts, and with expert insights into famous cases of kidnap and missing persons.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780719820519
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	08/31/2016
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Ian Maxwell is one of a handful of people who is a Level 3 Combat and Tactical Tracking Instructor. He has tracked people in most countries in the world and has spent time tracking with the United States Border Patrol and US special forces. He has trained British police officers, New Mexico state troopers, Canadian Forces, Kenyan and Tanzanian armed rangers, and members of special forces from around the world. He has also provided information for forensic psychologists and is a registered expert witness. Ian has presented several television programmes on tracking, including his own series Max's Big Tracks and Big Cat Track. He is a Fellow of The Royal Geographical Society, a Winston Churchill Fellow, and has received a medal from HM The Queen for the tracking and conservation of large cats.

Table of Contents

Preface 6

1 Background and History 11

2 The Qualities and Skills of a Tracker 19

3 Human and Animal Senses 35

4 Building the Skill of Environmental Awareness 49

5 'Mindology' 59

6 Types of Tracking 64

7 When and Where to Use Tracking 74

8 Where to Look and What to Look For 84

9 Elements of a Track - the Footprint 111

10 Track Analysis and Gait Analysis 115

11 Ageing 123

12 Camouflage and Stalking 129

13 Communication 139

14 Team Formations 143

15 Lost Spoor Procedure 153

16 Starting the Follow-up 162

17 Counter- and Anti-tracking 179

18 Equipment 201

19 Real-life Cases 213

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms 221

Index 223