That's pretty common around here too Burnie. In the area that i am at, there are alot of rattlers and despite that normally you would think they'd be gunshy, they actually seem to be out more when hunters are around because of an easy meal. Happy to say nobody has been bitten for awhile now. I make effort into looking for birds as well for the record.

As for looking for a wound large game animal, i would look all night if i had to