I responded to a query obout the best light to follow a blood trail with, Of course the best around is the Coleman Lantern [but it is usually very dry during our hunting season and I worry about the potential for starting a wildfire]. . . I think I read somewhere that it is the combination of the brightness and the blue light that it gives off.

I didn't get a chance to try my Princeton Tec LED last year because I wound up in the hospital. I have a theory that the bright light and its blue overtones will also be a good light to trail by.

Has anyone ever used an LED light to follow a blood trail?

I tried an LED last year, and hated it. It's great for getting to your stand, but stinks when looking for small drops of blood. I went back to tracking with my trusty wheat light.

I agree with stalker. I much prefer my big mag lite.

The last couple years I have used the Titka LED head lamp for elk. I had trouble seeing blood with the bluish light even when I knew where to look. I use a mini mag light and a larger Petzel head lamp for blood trails and use the LED lamp for breaking the animal down to packable size pieces. The LED lamp, the batteries keep the light bright all night.

Best of both worlds purchase a Petzl lamp that has both a adjustable flood and a led lamp for when you are reserving batteries. They work wonderful but the flood eats batteries pretty good have a few extra on hand.

Another option that has worked well for me for many years: a Coleman lantern with the little fluorscent tubes instead of (potentially dangerous) lighted mantles /fuel. Floorscent light is of the blue spectrum and shines up bloodtrails nicely.