Wire Haired Dauchund
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Big_Holla
Senior Member
Think that deer could live a good while? Sounds like it probably didn't reach the liver or diaphragm.
1/3 of arrow isn't a lot. Hate to hear that for the hunter (and you and Maxx.) You are going to have fun this season. I know it. Just realize there will be plenty of these. Not every deer you go to track is a dead deer. I had to really start screening before I took a track. Every Tom, Dick, and Harry thinks your dog will work miracles. Not going to find a deer they missed, or hit antler, or didn't put a lethal shot on him.
I am far from an expert. Truthfully, I'm not sure I was very good at it. One thing I learned though is you will need to read what Maxx is telling you. It is easy to know if he is getting it right or not if you made the track for training. Coming in blind and not knowing what the deer did makes it way tougher. You'll start picking up on what he is saying a little more on each track. Good luck on the next one!
I am far from an expert. Truthfully, I'm not sure I was very good at it. One thing I learned though is you will need to read what Maxx is telling you. It is easy to know if he is getting it right or not if you made the track for training. Coming in blind and not knowing what the deer did makes it way tougher. You'll start picking up on what he is saying a little more on each track. Good luck on the next one!
I know you're right. I think I got a little careless when I seen the deers pic. I wanted Maxx to find a big one for this guy. This track was a tough one for Maxx's age and "live" experience.
Buckmaster
Senior Member
Indeed. You need to believe the dog; not yourself. Maxx is the textbook; you are the reader.
And so it begins. Got 3 deer to track on my way to the 1st one.
Kevin shot the fuggin deer!!!!
You're stealing his limelightKevin shot the fuggin deer!!!!
Rick & Maxx will be here in a bit to help me out. He was so intent on getting up here from down south that OHP stopped him & asked about my situation....lol
I hate to say I know this from needing assistance, but Rick has done an outstanding job at training this pup. Maxx is at a performance level that many other dogs in his age group.... or beyond, have not achieved , of that degree. Thanks again buddies.