1. The traces or tracks of an animal, particularly that of a wild animal: "The hunter followed the spoors of the bear in the forest for miles before he decided to set up camp for the night."
2. Etymology: Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch spor, "footprint, track, trace".

To follow the track of an animal, mostly that of a wild animal: "The tired hunter was spooring a wolf before he was caught by the forest ranger."