Wire Haired Dauchund
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Maxx had to be down for a day. Worked verbally with a guy needing help. Turned him on to the peroxide trick. Deer found 400 yds away tucked in the creek. I had told him to exhaust every option before quitting.
Persistence paid off!
Headed to New Lexington in the morning. Hunter seems to be quite happy and relaxed....
Said he's been bow hunting an awful loooooooong time and he'll guarantee me this is a dead deer... they just can't find the damn thing!....
Its going to be interesting I bet.
Said he's been bow hunting an awful loooooooong time and he'll guarantee me this is a dead deer... they just can't find the damn thing!....
Its going to be interesting I bet.
Rick, you need to write a book. It'll be a best seller .. 
How many times have you heard that oneHeaded to New Lexington in the morning. Hunter seems to be quite happy and relaxed....
Said he's been bow hunting an awful loooooooong time and he'll guarantee me this is a dead deer... they just can't find the damn thing!....
Its going to be interesting I bet.
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UPDATE: Phone ringing at 1:30 am (alarm set for 5 am)
"Sorry buddy, but they say we don't need a dog. Not trying to jack you around. Call you tomorrow after they look again..."
My answer: Make Real Sure You Look Real Good!
"Sorry buddy, but they say we don't need a dog. Not trying to jack you around. Call you tomorrow after they look again..."
My answer: Make Real Sure You Look Real Good!
Its no longer "How many licks for a Tootsie Pop". It's now: "How many beers and still find the deers".
I swear you cannot make this sheet up!
I swear you cannot make this sheet up!
He hasn't called yet...That's not the answer I figured you'd give him ....
I did the drone stuff last year, and this is all very relatable. I don't miss the games hunters play at all. In fact I grew pretty intolerant of them after just a month. Kudos to you for tolerating it and doing it for your own pleasure.
It is easy to have a negative opinion of hunters if you run a dog. I did not do many and I got a taste of it. There was a learning curve for the dog and the handler. I'm still kicking myself for not trusting Hank in one of our earliest tracks. It was for a TOO member. They found the buck during gun season in a thicket Hank kept bringing me back to.
I took some tracks like Rick has described. When they find their arrow later and see it was a complete miss. . . You learn to screen calls better. They need to give you something to work with. I hate to hear some of the run around Rick and Maxx are getting. Keep your chin up and keep sharing the feel good stories. They seem to make it worth it.
I took some tracks like Rick has described. When they find their arrow later and see it was a complete miss. . . You learn to screen calls better. They need to give you something to work with. I hate to hear some of the run around Rick and Maxx are getting. Keep your chin up and keep sharing the feel good stories. They seem to make it worth it.
It happens. Unfortunately I just found out a few minutes ago about a deer that I pulled Maxx off of... we were on the right track and 40 yd short.
And I put 150% into every track. But it still sucks to leave one. Trust your dog is hard one to learn.
And I put 150% into every track. But it still sucks to leave one. Trust your dog is hard one to learn.
When you know you have a talented dog it is stupid to underestimate them. Ask me how I know.
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I’m still undecided if I’ll do searches this year. Like Seth, the level of stupidity I saw last year frustrated me. On the upside, I did meet some great folks.
They say its easier if you just chase the money... I can't do that. I truely want to make a difference. Maxx getting to chew a tail off is priceless!
Called tonight for repeat family. The one we left their friends deer in the woods. They had tracked it approx 350-400 yds and jumped it out of the bed. I had them go to the house and showed up at 8 pm. Tracked it approx 400 yds after last blood. Guy says "you ever track a deer this far?" (Figured he was getting nervous) Just then I seen a spot of blood, showed it to him so he knew Maxx was not a bullshitter. We did another 250-300 yds and Maxx was locked-down on it. Seen eyes up ahead and stopped everyone (4 people plus me). I told them to stay out until morning at least. Head was up but he did not exit. Their going in around 10 tomorrow. Wherever that deer was hit, it's bad but taking awhile.
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Went back out to live buck. (Told ya I can't just let go) They found more blood and Maxx did another 350 yds and showed us blood again. Then Maxx did a loop and hit 6-8 scrapes on the ground in short order.... called it alive deer.