I am a book nerd and have bought and sold some pricey hunting related books.
In the scheme of things- whether it is $5 or $5000- the information of value is worth far more. Ever keep track of what a dog costs?
John is the guy that started it all.
People who are big into tracking dogs aren’t big into deer hunting due to conflict of time and interest. I did it, for my license (as NY requires all sorts of chit) and while I had hoped to help myself and others with game… it comes down to hunting or tracking.
It is work. Breeds do different things. The more time training then on actual tracks the better the dog. You won’t get calls to track the dead in 50 deer which both you and the dog need. You’ll get the 2.5 mi tail and intestine hit after 75 people grid searched in a snow storm that melted into flood conditions a week ago for a huge mature 1.5yo you won’t find- and no one wants or needs thAt.
Dachshund is the breed of choice. While you can make others work, and work well, you’re varying from an animal designed for this in a sense. Some track on IG glands, some winding, some on the ground scent, some do better in one habitat over another.
Shoot me a pm with your number and we can chat. $100 book is the cheapest investment on this road you’ll have.