30/08/2022
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DONOT message trackers-call or text only!
NH TRACKER MAP LINK And HUNTER INFO
Please read this entire post
Here’s the link to 2022 tracking dog handler map , it will be updated periodically from late August until December from the FG list and/or photos of tracker licenses submitted
click link for map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1Lbi7I0CqMe9iFdquu2VP6SrUJ7A&hl=en&ehbc=2E312F
Link works best in browser instead of Facebook
Here’s the Fg list in non map format https://wildlife.state.nh.us/hunting/leashed-dog-tracking.html
HUNTERS
We hope you don’t need us, but should you require the assistance of a leashed tracking dog team (dog trackers/blood trackers) here are some tips
A- find the tracking list before you go hunting and program both fg dispatch and the closest trackers number into your phone
(I’ll be updating the google map regularly and the list is available on the F&g website)
B- if you decide you might need a tracker then
1- don’t step in the blood
2- mark where you were standing, where the deer/bear/moose was standing and the blood trail periodically especially last blood
3- make sure you can get back to the hit site and last blood, do not count on a pin drop on your phone
4- picture in your mind where you think you hit the animal and what it did reaction wise. Know what time you shot the animal
5- call a tracker or fg dispatch
6- tracker will give you a phone interview, they might ask lots of questions and they may ask you for name address tel number email and hunting license number
7- be aware the tracker may be busy, you may need to wait til they are done to come track for you
If you don’t get a hold of the closest tracker start working outward distance wise because many of us will drive distances. If a tracker has committed to you please wait for them unless you cancel before they leave their house
8- ALL trackers MUST be licensed by fg, even if tracking for friends and family AND the dog MUST by law remain on a leash held by the tracker at all times
9- IT IS ILLEGAL for trackers to charge a fee at all in any way. A voluntary hunter offered tip or donation is legal and greatly appreciated as those help cover gas, license fees, dog food and vet bills
Good luck and may your first shot do the trick
Diane & Rob Richardson and all the NH Trackers
