Helping others recover their deer has become a passion for a life-long outdoorsman. Michael Beck, 49, Jerome, Somerset County, has a dog, Dexter, that’s trained to follow the scent of a wounded deer.

Vermont has a group of certified, volunteer dog handlers who help hunters find wounded game. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board recently loosened limits to include more animals and let trackers ...

Looking to welcome one of the best tracking dogs into your family? Whether you’re after a canine companion to join you on hunting expeditions (there’s a lot of crossover with the best hunting dogs) or ...

Tracking a deer after the shot is where hunts are either finished cleanly or fall apart fast. Even experienced hunters slip into habits that cost them time, sign, and sometimes the animal altogether.