Dog Trackers in Crawford County, Michigan

Crawford County features thick cedar swamps and heavy jack pine cover that make trailing a wounded deer difficult. If you lose the blood trail near Grayling or South Branch, local tracking teams can help recover your animal. These handlers use trained dogs to sort through old scent and push through dense brush where a human eye might miss small sign.

There are currently three tracking services available in the area, including Tom Laracey in South Branch. Most trackers work on a volunteer or tip basis, though you should clarify travel and recovery expectations when you call. Contact a tracker as soon as you lose the trail to ensure the freshest scent for the dog.