Wolf and Wolf Tracks

The meaning of the wolf footprint symbol. The meaning of the wolf footprint symbol was to denote the presence of wolves in the area and indicate where they were found or in which direction they were moving. The meaning of the Wolf Footprints symbol was to symbolize direction and leadership and to represent both protection and destruction. The prey of wolves were deer, elk, elk, beavers, cattle, sheep, horses and dogs. However, wolves were generally revered by tribes that survived by hunting but gave little thought to those who survived by agriculture. The native Indians developed excellent tracking skills that allowed them to locate and hunt animals used for food, clothing, and tools.