Taking the Call
Please be aware that we are unpaid volunteers who track in our free time. We accept donations to help pay for our expenses, dogs and gasoline, which can prove to be very expensive. After we have agreed to take the call, we will determine how long we should wait before taking up the track. In New York, we can legally dispatch a wounded animal day or night. Carrying a firearm while tracking with a bloodhound is not always practical for a variety of reasons. We would rather track and recover deceased animals.
Upon arrival at the property, the dog will be eager to greet you. Both of the bloodhounds have been assimilated to people since they were puppies. They are very people friendly. Please limit the group assisting on the track to a maximum of two. Remember children could have a difficult time navigating the terrain the wounded deer travels and it may not be safe to bring them. Leave your pets inside. The bloodhounds love to play and will make their presence felt. We will quickly organize & prep tracking gear at the truck. Your track will be called into the DEC prior to heading afield, this is required by law in NY.
Once the tracking harness goes on the dog, we respectfully ask hunters not to touch or talk to the dog until recovery is completed. This is the dog's time to work! The hunter will direct us to the hit site to begin the track. Once at the hit site, we will attach the dog’s 30’ tracking rope and give recovery command. When recovery is made, the dog will want time alone with “her prize.” After a few minutes, we will secure the dog & the hunter can then take possession of the deer. Tags must be filled out, pictures can be taken, and the deer will be removed at this time. We still encourage hunters not to pet the dog until tracking harness has been removed at the truck, it’s best practice for everyone’s safety.
