I wanted to get the word out that we will be putting on a seminar focused on the use of leashed blood tracking dogs for wounded game recovery at the Compton Traditional Bowhunters Rendezvous this year.  The seminar will be on Friday afternoon (June 18) - I don't have a firm time yet, but probably early afternoon timeframe - and we're talking about using the Kid's Tent as a location as that seems to be the best place from a logistics standpoint.

I'm really happy to have convinced a good friend and very experienced breeder/trainer of European dachshunds - with experience in many aspects of hunting including live blood tracking as well as European style hunt tests (very difficult) - to share this information, and she is excited to have this opportunity to interact with the bowhunting community.  The seminar will cover lots of ground, including dog types, selection, training, use of leashed tracking dogs from a European and American perspective, what to look for/expect when tracking and maybe even a short demonstration, if possible.  I'm hoping to have an engaged audience to help direct the flow of information to get the most interactive seminar possible.

This is NOT breed specific, so bring questions, comments etc etc - about dogs you have or would like to use - we're hoping to have a local Drahthaar handler involved and possibly trackers with other breeds as well.  The speaker is not trying to sell puppies or promote her kennel - I'm not sure if she even plans a litter this year - she is doing this seminar to help spread the word about the ethical use of blood tracking dogs and to help promote the practice in the US.

I hope we have a big turnout and a very interactive seminar!

Thanks

Ryan

Sounds like a great seminar Ryan, wish I could make it...   :(

Ryan, that is a great offering! Thank you for helping to set it up! I'm sure there will be a lot of recovered animals thanks to your efforts.

That's interesting! Unfortunately many states do not allow dogs for this matter during hunting seasons!

 ElkNut1

Elknut - you are right - it is currently legal in around 30 states and not legal in the remainder.  Mainly illegal in the western and mountain states.  Throughout the east and midwest leashed tracking dogs are permitted, with varying regulations, in most of the states.

There are several legislative issues currently under review and there may be some movement in the near future to enable tracking in more states.

Ryan

See you there. THANK YOU, This is timely for me.
Chuck
If you need any help let me know.

Ryan, yes Idaho is one of those states! (grin) Don't get me wrong, I think it's a great idea & should be implemented on wounded critters. I'm sure the Seminar will be very informative, good luck to & your friend with it!

 ElkNut1

Dang it Ryan, wish I could be there becuase I know it will be SUPER!  I am on family vacation from 6/12 - 6/20.  Wish I could be there and bring Chowder.  Here he is in April when I picked him up from Sian...

I'd sure love to sit in on this one if I can - just not sure I'll be able to get away from the booth that much.  Sounds like a great seminar!

I'm in the same boat Whip.

I may bring Tanner along and have my daughter sit the booth while I take him to the seminar.

Ryan, any chance this could be video taped for those of us who may not be able to make the seminar?

I would like to sit in on that one too.

I cant make it but would love to make it but am not coming to Compton. I like the video idea if it can be done and is not to much trouble. I have a lab husky mix that I have been training him to blood track. Tyler

Thanks Ryan. My daughter has a wirehaired Dachsund that they have trained to track. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more.

Wish I could make it as well. Hoping to hit some of the seminars closer to home this year or next.

Very interesting. Curious to hear more.

Thanks for offering.

Knowing Ryan, this is going to be first class.  I am looking forward to learning a lot--I don;t have to work in any booth   :D  .  

I wonder how my Chesapeake would do?

I don't know about "first class" - maybe you mean should be in "first grade"?....The speaker is first class - I just try to hang around smart people and hope something rubs off. And as far as the Chessie goes - sounds like SteveO will be in need of a new pair of skis soon - when his big brown dog locks onto a scentline and takes him for a trip through the woods!

As far as you guys that can't make it, I'll see what we can do about getting something together to share.  If nothing else, stop by Saturday - I'll be around for sure, and the speaker will likely be around part of the day.  Look for the folks being towed around by weiner dogs.

Ryan

Oh yeah, and Barry, I see the family resemblance in Chowder - the Qua-Linea mongo nose!  Sounds like you had a GREAT intro to the field trial crowd....

We need to cross paths sometime.

Ryan

Any idea what time the seminar will be? I want to make sure that I see it. I use a Jack Russel for blood trailing and she's worth her weight in gold. I'd like to pick up some tips on out of season training.

Bill

This sounds interesting, I'll be there.