When tracking a moose always remember they like to make a circle and lay downwind of the trail they just came in on. This allows them to see if any predators or humans are following them, in which case they can be up and on their way quickly.
When following tracks, take notice of the direction of travel. Sometimes while tracking you will find a moose track at 90 degrees from the one you are following. You must consider the possibility that the “new track” may be from the same moose you are following, and that the animal is just on its circling pattern before bedding down for the night.
(This has been excerpted from Moose Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Moose Hunting).