Lab for deer tracking.

teomacleo · 05-28-2003, 02:31 PM

Hi, we got an 8 week lab puupy for a family pet. I was wondering if any of you would have some advice on how this dog would do in deer tracking. I am an avid bowhunter and I just thought that it would be a good idea if I could train this dog to trial a wounded deer just in case I was unable to recover the animal. Thank You

Tree climber · 05-28-2003, 10:17 PM

A friend of mine has a golden lab that does a fine job.
you got yours at the right time,to start training.
good lick with the pup.

caveman22 · 05-29-2003, 06:43 AM

Check your state hunting regulations cause that is illegal in some states.

seadog · 05-29-2003, 07:27 AM

As hunters we must use all means available to find wounded game so that they are not lost or suffer.What would be the problem using a certified blood tracking dog, trained using the V.D.D. criteria.

caveman22 · 05-30-2003, 08:08 AM

I see nothing wrong with it myself. Like you, I hate to see precious game wasted or suffering. However, you will also have those folks that use that " certified tracking dog" to track game that is " not wounded" !

seadog · 05-30-2003, 08:30 AM

caveman : thanks for bringing me back to reality, the type of people that you described ruin it for the majority,just like " no tresspassing" signs, all it does is keep the honest hunter out.

Jimmy S · 05-30-2003, 09:53 AM

If needed, I would use any dogs to help track a wounded deer.

Dan O. · 05-31-2003, 08:28 AM

If a deer is wounded the dog will be following the blood trail. That should come instinctively.

Dan O.