When tracking Bigfoot, it is important to maintain an objective state of mind. If you are looking too hard for Bigfoot, you will find him everywhere. Before you start pursuing leads, you will want to be reasonably sure that a Bigfoot is in the area.

How to Know You are Even Looking in the Right Place
If Bigfoot has been recently spotted in the area, and it is likely that it is still somewhere nearby, you can let your guard down a bit. The trail you will be following is probably a Bigfoot trail. Otherwise, you will have to study the signs and tracks intensively to make certain that it is Bigfoot that you are tracking and not some other animal.

Determining Possible Paths and Locations of Bigfoot
When tracking Bigfoot, you will want to read the surrounding landscape. There are also common areas to check for signs of Bigfoot. These are high traffic areas that would attract Bigfoot because they provide resources necessary for survival. These are as follows:

Path of Least Resistance
Most animals, much like humans, will take the path of least resistance and known trails to save energy. Impassable barriers will need to be hurdled or gone around. Deep water may prevent a river crossing. With practice, you will gain the ability to guess the most likely path that the creature will take.

Water Sources
Water sources provide drinking water and animals often congregate there to drink and to hunt other animals. Since the banks of watering holes are often soft and impressionable, these sandy or muddy areas will produce very good tracks. The downside of this type of impression is that these tracks may be short lived or easily corrupted by other animals moving through the area. This type of track must be found quickly to preserve the maximum amount of information about the maker.

Food Sources/Feeding Areas
Since I am not sure whether Bigfoot is herbivorous, carnivorous, or omnivorous, it is difficult to determine possible food sources. If a food source has been identified by a sighting or through research, checking these areas and the paths between these areas for signs and tracks may prove fruitful.

Paths with Good Concealment
In my research, I have found that Bigfoot often travels in heavily wooded, remote areas and sometimes may even employ camouflaging techniques to elude capture and pursuit. Check areas that may provide these opportunities if Bigfoot has recently been sighted in the area.

Beaten Paths
Most animals, and humans for that matter, regularly travel on known and established paths. They will use these trails to move quickly or when they want to travel in a leisurely manner. Look for trails with minimum obstruction that would allow quick and easy movement through the woods.

Open Areas/Transitional Areas
Open areas or transitional areas between two heavily wooded areas may provide an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the creature you are pursuing. Be aware of areas where you might be able to overlook a transitional area to catch a glimpse of the creature in front of you. Examples include cliffs and ridges that overlook a valley below. This is especially useful if you are in hot pursuit.

Chokepoints/Large Obstacles
Chokepoints are areas where, due to the surrounding terrain, there is no other passable route. It will be the only possible path to take to move between two areas. Camp or set up cameras to monitor traffic in these areas.