Wounded deer tracking
We track wounded deer with leashed tracking dogs and thermal drones, day or night. Most recoveries start with a call from a hunter standing at the last drop of blood. Stay there, and we will walk you through what to do until we arrive.
Example recovery. Distances and times will vary.
How a recovery works
The first hour decides how well the trail holds. These steps are what we ask every hunter to do.
Tell us where you hit it, what you saw, and what the blood looks like. We answer any hour during the season.
Tie flagging tape at the last sign you found. Back out the way you came and stay off the line.
A handler meets you at the marker with a leashed tracking dog, a thermal drone, or both. We confirm landowner permission before we cross a fence.
We work the line until the deer is found. You tag it and field dress it, or we can help with the haul out.
Before you call
Pushing a hurt deer too soon often sends it farther. These are common waiting times by hit. If you are unsure where you hit it, call and we will help you decide.
General guidance only. Weather, rain and temperature change the plan, so ask before you wait.
Services and rates
Pick the tool that fits the hit. If you are not sure which one you need, call and we will help you choose.
A handler and a leashed tracking dog work the blood trail from your last mark.
A thermal drone searches open ground, fields and cover where a dog can not easily follow.
Both together on one search. The best odds on a cold trail or a deer that has traveled far.
We haul the deer out by ATV. Schedule it ahead of time.
Added to any service when the hit is outside the counties listed below.
Up to 3 tracks, priority appointments, and service inside our service area.
Service area: Morrow, Marion, Knox, Crawford, Delaware and Richland counties. FAA Part 107 licensed and insured. Recovery is not guaranteed, and live deer cannot be recovered.
Photos
Recent recoveries with our tracking dog. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Payment
We accept these payment methods. Ask when you call and we will tell you how to send it.
Merchandise
We are working on RedRock Deer Recovery gear. Call or email to ask what is available.