Season 2: Episode 38: Blood Tracking Dogs: How Hunters and Canines Recover Game with Rachel Crume

In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Curcuruto sit down with Rachel Crume of Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to explore the world of blood tracking with dogs. Rachel shares her personal journey into hunting and how she became a passionate advocate for game recovery using tracking dogs. The conversation covers the ethics of responsible hunting, why tracking is essential for conservation, and how dogs—ranging from bloodhounds to wire-haired dachshunds—play a crucial role in recovering wounded deer. Rachel also discusses her involvement with United Blood Trackers, training tips for hunters, and the bond between handlers and their dogs. Whether you’re an experienced hunter or just curious about the role of dogs in wildlife conservation, this episode offers valuable insights into a little-known but vital part of the hunting tradition.   #deertracking, #blood, #huntingethics, #RachelCrume, #connectingwithconservation, #huntingwithdogs, #UnitedBloodTrackers, #wildlifeconservation, #archeryhunting, #bowhunting, #whitetaileddeer, #dogtraining, #conservationeducation, #ethicalhunting, #gameretrieval, #outdoorstewardsofconservation, #wildlifemanagementinstitute