Dog Trackers in Saint Clair County, Illinois

Finding a wounded deer in the thick bottoms and agricultural fringes of Saint Clair County is tough once the blood trail thins out. When a shot doesn't go as planned near Freeburg or Marissa, trailing dogs are often the only way to recover your buck. These trackers use leashed dogs trained to identify specific scent markers that humans can’t see, especially in heavy brush or standing corn.

There are currently two trackers available in this area, including Matt Reeder out of Freeburg. These handlers understand the local terrain and how deer move through the county's timber stands. Contacting a tracker early increases the odds of a successful recovery before the meat spoils or the coyotes get to it.