12/22/2024
I shot this doe last night quartering too me. I hit her behind the shoulder and exited through the liver. She ran about 100 yards, so I decided to go back home and get the bloodhounds and see if Red could find her.
I haven't worked with him on scent yet but I've noticed he tracks everything and he is always working is nose, and I figured blood would definitely grab his attention.
I took him to the hit site, pointed to the hair and told him, find that! He quickly grabbed the line and head right toward the deer. He got within 25 yards of her and over ran the line. The doe had made a hard left turn just before she died.
I gave him a couple of minutes to try to figure it out, but the temps were already at -1 degrees and dropping fast, I got a little impatient and I turned the new pup trainer Cheri loose!
Cheri went right to her and Red followed her the 25 yards. I wasn't surprised he missed that turn as he is still so full of energy, but I think in time, he will be a good tracking dog.
Cheri was not thrilled to have him with her on a track so I'll have to work on that also.
If anyone shoots a deer and needs some help, please give us a call. Red could use the training, and of course I would bring Cheri along as insurance that we don't leave your deer behind!
This track was 4 hours old and it was so cold, the blood was freezing as it came out of the deer. I think had that not happened Red may have not missed that turn and gone to her.