Careful aim is taken, the decision to shoot is made, the arrow or bullet is sent on its way, and for a whole variety of reasons, some. Chapter, putting down wounded deer, was inspired by a risky experience of my own, which made me realize that i had slighted a complex subject in the first edition. Back in mexico, however, she continued to suffer both physical pain and deep depression. This is where the ole rule of ethics comes in on all sides. In this book you can learn a lot about what to do after the shot. You should also check waterholes and drainage areas for a downed deer. Tracking dogs for finding wounded deer book by john. The best part about this book is the commitment the author and his wife have to the sport. They will often run briefly even when shot through the heart. Unfortunately, wounded deer tracking is as much myth as reality.
An hour after making iton a large minnesota whitetail that had come running to the sound of my rattlingpat gaffney with ram outfitters and i inspected the bloodsoaked arrow found a few yards past where the wideracked buck had stood. Blood trailing a mortally wounded elk can create both anxiety and excitement. After the shot, dogs can aid in finding deer deer search. Vermont regulations for leashed tracking dogs were closely modeled after those of new york. Walking towards the deer only 10 feet could result in a fleeing deer that often will cover a 12 mile or more prior to settling down again. To go much beyond this level requires an enormous amount of time, which most trainers do not have. Within the paradigm proposed by epph, though, her wellknown interest in esoteric matters is far more likely to be the source of her arts meaning. The author explains the concept of human scent and how the amazing canine nose functions and then elaborates on the basic training principles, commands, exercises and patterns used in. If you lose a gutshot deers trail, check out the water holes in the area. While tracking a deer that you have shot and you jump a deer and it flags its tail, its probably not your deer. Tracking wounded deer is a must for the deer hunter.
He authored the book, tracking wounded deer in 1988, which is so full of tips and wisdom, it should be required reading for anyone who hunts. It has additional 62 pages in total 424 pages, 7 new chapters, more pictures, appendices and an index. A new, revised and expanded 2nd edition of tracking dogs for finding wounded deer is available now. Les davenport, deer and deer hunting december 2008.
But if you are an active deer hunter this is a must. I have been fortunate enough to track and find every deer i have shot with archery equipment. It is a must read for anyone contemplating buying a working dog of this bread. Blood trail enhancer kit from lcl hunting is an amazing aid to tracking a wounded animal, even in rain, snow, darkness or fall leaves. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. In tracking dogs for finding wounded deer, john jeanneney takes a practical look at all the elements of using dogs to find wounded deer. The best book about this subject is even better with the release of the. The author knows his stuff, and has broken the topics down in an easy to read fashion. Of course that same primary, 25% level of performance can also be reached by working the dog to. Information on licensing can be obtained by writing.
If you have not owned a wirehaired dachshound before, this book is the az on how to mould the dog from pup to a brilliant deer hunting partner. When a blood trail is lost, check nearby runways, lanes, low spots or holes in fencerows to try and pick up the trail again. Smith, who is author of the book tracking wounded deer. Before each attempt to track a wounded deer or bear the handler must notify the local conservation officer. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The shooting and recovery of a trophy nontypical saskatchewan whitetail by richard p. If you hunt enough deer, youll eventually need to track wounded deer. Deer anatomy and shot placement for bow and gun hunters. Tracking wounded deer, saskatchewan nontypical youtube. Tracking beyond the blood trail how to find wounded deer, elk and other game duration.
Chapter 16, the tracking dog in the family, was the outcome of many conversations that we had with buyers of the book or of our puppies. This book is called by readers their blood tracking bible. Wounded deer that retain their full mental capacities, will almost always take the easiest route to get to their desired destination. Canine tracking guide details the two most common uses of the canine nose. It provides all the information needed for choosing, training and maintaing a blood tracking dog. This is also a great activity for those that own dogs with tracking or trailing instincts. A deer that jumps straight in the air and bounds off out of sight is most likely mortally wounded and will not travel far.
A wounded deer may only be 100 yards away when you exit your stand, dying, so it is critical to sneak out of your stand and away from the deer. Wounded deer might lay down anywhere, but the thickest cover available provides the best opportunity to find a downed deer when a blood trail doesnt exist. Blood trailing a deer at night can be difficult work. The second edition includes four new chapters and additional photographs. Tracking dogs for finding wounded deer by john jeanneney. If you lose a gutshot deers trail, check out the water holes in. Beginning with an explanation of basic tracking techniques, the book proceeds into the finer details of suitable dog breeds, selecting individual puppies, basic and advanced training, finishing with chapters.
When you are reading this you should be advised that there are pictures of blood and guts. The book questions many of the traditional assumptions about how to find wounded deer after the shot. Tracking a wounded whitetail michigan sportsman online. New book suggests revolutionary approach to blood trailing deer. Blood trailing an elk often requires preparation and.
For information on dick berniers books and deer tracking school which offers both oneday and weekend courses contact big whitetail consultants. How to track a wounded deer north carolina deer hunting. The book had been selling well but in the last few years it became clear that we needed to update it. Deer tracking dogs, an untapped resource for responsible. Second, when the officer shows up and speaks to the land owner and get permission to track or recover the deer and it was not a fatal shot then you just wasted several hours of. Whitetail blood tracking guide whitetail habitat solutions. I havent found any other book that compares to this one.
In 1989 the new york state department of environmental conservation issued an official regulation to implement a leashed tracking dog bill. Tracking a wounded deer is more like forensic science or an exercise in csi than it is an art form as some people think. It will, without a doubt, improve your understanding of wounded deer and how to recover them. Here you will find research and information on recognizing deer trails, identifying various types of wounds, reading sign in snow, mud, and hard ground, and understanding the behavior of wounded deer. Deer tracking aids after the shot deer hunting gear. Kahlos the wounded deer 1946 frida kahlo painted so many selfportraits and included so many references to events in her life that her pictures are often interpreted biographically. Johns book tracking dogs for finding wounded deer is a mustread for deer hunters whether you train a tracking dog or not. A comprehensive guide to tracking deer shot with bow or gun by john trout at. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Tracking dogs for finding wounded deer 2004 edition. Tracking dogs for finding wounded deer paperback january 16, 1900. Finding wounded game is a responsibility of every hunter, but you learn some techniques only through experience and those lessons come at the cost of many hours spent on the trail.
The author of 19 hunting books and thousands of deer hunting articles over the past 35 years, smith recently spoke from his home in michigan, about tracking arrow hit deer. John jeanneney tracks more wounded deer in a season than most bowhunters do in a lifetime. Unfortunately, tracking deer is something a lot of hunters dont spend much time on. Chapter 16, the tracking dog in the family, was the outcome of many conversations that we had with buyers of the book. Wounded deer that are often the toughest for hunters to followthose hit in the paunch or stomachare generally the easiest for dogs to trail because there is normally a lot of scent associated with such a wound. My own estimate is that a dog only develops to about 25% of his full potential by training on practice lines laid out with deer blood. Very in depth and increadibly researched, through decades of actual field work. In this painting of a young stag mortally wounded by arrows, frida expresses the disappointment which followed the operation on her spine in new york in 1946, and which she had optimistically hoped would cure her of her back pain. Posted on february 16, 2015 april 5, 2016 by glen wunderlich michigan deer retrieved by tracking dog. Finding wounded game deer recovery of pa by andy bensing sooner or later it happens to almost all of us involved in the sport of deer hunting. Here are some of the more popular myths that you can live without, or at least question. Brutus is a 4 year old lacy and hes been tracking deer since he was a pup. Admittedly, some of those shots were far from perfect but persistence and knowledge worked in my favor in most cases.
Deer tracking dogs, an untapped resource for responsible hunters ammoland inc. The author of 19 hunting books and thousands of deer hunting articles over the past 35 years, smith recently spoke from. Tracking dogs for finding wounded deer 9780972508902. They need information useful for killing deer quickly, cleanly and humanely, and they need to know the best tactics for finding deer on their own if complications do arise. Tracking whitetail deer is just what it says it is, getting on the track of a whitetail and following that track looking for the deer that made them. One thing for sure is that all deer tracks eventually lead to deer. Some deer dont fall down upon impact with the bullet, so it is important to know where your rifle is shooting and where you think you hit the deer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. We all have lost deer that lost an incredible amount of blood and left us scratching out heads, that is hunting folks. To create this article, 15 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. This is the first book in the english language to explain how a trained dog can be used to find wounded deer that would not be recovered by other means. However, if the deer hunches up and walks off or moves off slowly there may be a good chance the hit was too far back or perhaps forward and you may need to wait the appropriate amount of time before taking up the trail or. Spray it on vegetation, and itll foam up light blue when it comes into contact with blood or bodily fluids.
The science of tracking wounded deer 5 good blood trailing tips december 25, 2015. Prepare the ears on a deer mount by the bondo method how to. Basically, if the deer died on the landowners property, heshe can either allow the successful hunter to have it or it needs to lay as coyote food. The first edition of tracking dogs for finding wounded deer was released in 2004, and was followed by the 2nd edition in 2006. A comprehensive guide to tracking deer shot with bow or gun 9781510738683. How to blood trail and track wounded deer outdoor life. See all buying options available as a kindle ebook. A wounded deer will usually penetrate a thicket just far enough to remain hidden and, sometimes, watch its backtrail. But, a whitetail doesnt make it easy, especially the big bucks that most hunters are looking for. Tracking dogs for finding wounded deer by john jeanneney, 2004, teckel time inc.
New version of john jeanneneys book tracking dogs for. How to find and tag deer shot with bow or gun by richard p. First, getting the dnr to send an officer out on every wounded deer would place a heavy task on officers. Tracking wounded deer, 3rd edition and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Every track is unique in its own way and every track demands that you apply every clue you can to solve the mystery and recover the animal. In this book, author john trout gives hunters all the information and tools they will need to track down a wounded deer in any situation. It is strongly recommended that other local law enforcement agencies be notified as well. Brutus, my deer tracking dog, is the 2014 national lacy dog association nlda dog of the year. A comprehensive guide to tracking deer shot with bow or gun 9781616088361. By understanding how an animal bleeds from different.
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