Podcast: Episode 503: Blood Tracking Game with Hounds to Save Meat
Justin chats with Lance Brantley and Heath Brown, both dog handlers and downed game trackers. They discuss the importance of blood tracking, saving meat, downed game, tracking dogs, how the environment affects tracking, the process of tracking, tips for preparing for a tracker, and so much more!
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Special Guests:
Lance Brantley: Owner of On Track K9 Deer Recovery, Dog Handler, Game Tracker
Heath Brown: Dog Handler, Game Tracker, Owner OnTrack Rocky Mountain division
Visit On Track K9 Deer Recovery on Instagram: @ontrackk9deerrecoveryservices
(719) 251-0419 – text or call Heath for your tracking needs in Colorado and Wyoming
(270) 952-2459 – text or call Lance for your Midwest tracking needs
Show Notes:
Introducing Heath and Lance
The formation of a friendship
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Using family dogs
Tracking downed game (not running dogs on live game)
Differences from state to state
What questions Heath asks
The difference between tracking in CO vs. KY
Why is the altitude a factor
Difference between tracking elk and deer with dogs
What’s needed to track in other states
The accountability of a tracker
The mile push
Justin’s mule deer
Silver linings and closure
Tracking from start to finish
When to back out
Shot placement, time, temperature, elevation – what to consider
How fast the dog works
Dry hot and windy = enemy
Moisture is your friend
Instagram: @ontrackk9deerrecoveryservices
(719) 251-0419 – text for your tracking needs
(270) 952-2459 – text or call for your midwest tracking needs
