Marlee Malmborg
Dog Tracker Mobile service
Serves this area
Service radius: 50 miles
Based near Moberly, MO
Dog Trackers in Randolph County, Missouri
Finding a wounded deer in the thick brush around Moberly or the hills near the Chariton River is tough work, especially after the sun goes down. When the blood trail disappears and you are confident in a lethal hit, calling in a tracking dog can make the difference between a lost animal and a full freezer. These handlers understand the local terrain and how Missouri weather impacts scenting conditions.
There is currently one tracking service listed for Randolph County, based out of Moberly. Marlee Malmborg offers recovery assistance for hunters who need help locating their deer. It is best to back out of the area as soon as you lose the trail to avoid contaminating the scent for the dog.
1 dog tracker in Randolph County
Serving Moberly.
Using dog trackers in Randolph County
A blood tracking dog handler works a leashed dog on the wound line to recover a deer that did not go down in sight. Most handlers are volunteers or charge a modest call fee, and most cover a set radius of counties.
What to ask before you commit
- How far will you travel, and what is your call-out fee?
- How long after the shot can you still work the track?
- What should I do — and not do — while I wait for you?
- Do you need the landowner's permission arranged in advance?
- What lighting or help should I have ready?
What it usually costs
Many handlers work for gas money or a modest flat fee; some charge more for long drives or overnight calls. Recovery is never guaranteed, and fees are usually owed either way.
Timing matters
Call early and stop walking the line. The most common reason a track fails is a hunter and friends grid-searching the area first and contaminating the scent.