Scent Hunter Tracking

06/01/2026

If your a tracker looking to be added to the Michigan Deer Tracking Network this season, click on the link below for an application!

The application window is from June 1st to June 30 and new members will be welcomed in by mid-august.

The MDTN considers the following when admitting new members:

3 years tracking for the public

Tracker density in your area (county)

Expect new members to achieve 90 tracks within 3 seasons as a new member

If you are interested in becoming a member, please submit your application here

Please feel free to share.

https://forms.gle/nfJsUwveVAC4UjDaA

05/23/2026

We will be here as a judge and a presenter. If your new to tracking this is a great way to network and meet new people, if your looking to gain something new this may just be for you! Register now, don't wait for it to fill up!

This will be fun. Come participate and contribute. It's not about the knowledge of one, instead, it is the wisdom of many!

Share your experience, knowledge and wisdom and we call get better together!

05/16/2026

If you saw my freezer, you'd think a different of me....🤣

Collection day for training the hounds and running test lines for American Blood Trackers Association.

05/14/2026

🚨 DON’T WAIT — SPOTS ARE LIMITED! 🚨

Early registration is now open for the 2025 Michigan Blood Tracking Event hosted by the American Blood Trackers Association!

Join fellow trackers, handlers, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts for two days of hands-on learning, testing, and networking with experienced trackers from across the region.

📍 9999 Tompkins Rd, Rives Junction, MI 49277
📅 June 12 — Testing
📅 June 13 — Seminar

This event is designed for anyone looking to sharpen their tracking skills, gain real-world experience, and connect with others passionate about blood tracking and recovery work.

✔ Hands-on testing experience
✔ Learn from experienced trackers
✔ Connect with the tracking community
✔ Improve and refine your skills

⚠ Early registration is strongly encouraged as available spots are limited and filling quickly.

Register now:
🌐 americanbloodtrackers.org

05/12/2026

This past weekend was nothing other than exceptional! I was able to get together with trackers from around the state of Michigan and do some awesome training. Training together brings out new ideas, different outlooks to situations, input from more experienced trackers, and comradary. It builds us as a team, and builds the tracking community!

04/16/2026

ONE BUCK TAG....YAY OR NAY!?

As of recent, social media is blowing up with a multitude of opinions regarding whether Michigan should go to a 1 buck tag rule or not. There are several ways in which a hunter can look at this.

I'm neither for or against the change, I can see both sides. I've harvested on 2 occasions in my 25 years of hunting 2 bucks. Not everyone has the opportunity, but we do have the opportunity to choose what buck we kill if we have 1 tag.

For the NW counties who have been participating in the 3pt APR for many of years, we are used to passing the small bucks and I don't see a dramatic change. For others in the state, this is a big change requiring them to pass the spikes and 4 pointers they may shoot first and hunt for a bigger buck the rest of the season.

What's your take? Is it an over reach to tell people what they can harvest? We have size limits for many of fish in the state is this the same? Legitimate conversations welcome!

03/25/2026

Recently, Willow and I had the privilege of being invited to speak at the Cheboygan County 4-H K9 kennel club weekly meet up. It was truly an honor to be invited and speak to these young amazing kids.

We covered everything from what a tracking dog is, how they track, what they track, what essentials we carry with us, the training process, and scenting conditions. I set up an interactive station for the to inspect deer hair and decided where they thought it came from on the deer using the hair cards. We inspected arrows and the signs left behind to determine where the deer may have been hit. They asked many of great questions and at the end of the night, we had a mock track. Although there was to much snow to lay a real practice line outside, we made due by laying a line indoors. Willow was very confused at how that deer made it in the school with her without her knowing, but in true fashion she followed it out and showed the kids where the deer hide had been hidden!

It was absolutely a great time and a lot of fun to educate these young minds on what it is we do. Thanks to all who participated and made it such a great evening!

03/23/2026

Turkey hunters, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone just looking to have a good time come join us for the local Tri-County Longbeards annual banquet. Get your tickets soon before its to late. Held in Thompsonville at Crystal Mountain resort. Link to purchase tickets in the comments!

Get those tickets purchased! Times ticking! Only so many seat available!!
Dont forget your extra raffle tickets too!
Share with your friends!

03/13/2026

ONE MONTH PEOPLE! Get your tickets! We are gonna have some awesome stuff at this Banquet!!! Come out and help save these amazing birds! You DO NOT have to be a hunter to enjoy this event!!! We are going to have a ladies table and a kids (jakes) table too!
Please share! We need your support!!

03/08/2026

Recently while shed hunting, I came across this jaw bone. I've done a little searching on the internet, what is your guess as to what it belonged too?

There were virtually no other bones around the area, so I wasn't able to identify the true size of what it could be.