Blood Dogs

[Montana'eer]

"Blood tracking" is a bit of a misnomer. If there is blood, you most likely won't need a dog. It's the bad shots, and the ones without blood that the dogs can save you. The best tracker I know trains his dogs to track the tarsal gland scent.

United Blood Trackers

United Blood Trackers is dedicated to promoting resource conservation through the use of trained tracking dogs in the ethical recovery of big game. United Blood Trackers United Blood Trackers (UBT) welcomes you into the world of tracking dogs for the recovery of wounded big game. We are all...

www.unitedbloodtrackers.org

These are the guys you need to hook up with and learn from.

Interesting there is a group dedicated to finding wounded game! Who knew?!

 

[buzby]

Interesting there is a group dedicated to finding wounded game! Who knew?!

They also contribute to the political side, and have gotten several states to change their laws to allow tracking of wounded game.

 

[buzby]

As far as training goes John was a pioneer. His work is great. I will say that the guys down here have gotten away from on leash dogs to off leash dogs that will run a deer down and catch it or bay it. The recovery rate on marginally shot deer who may take days or weeks to die has gone way up.

Off lead is easier for the dog and handler for sure. I can understand the reasoning behind why it's not allowed in many states though, including my own. Not saying I agree.