Who Scouts with a Dog?

[OregonSteeler]

Just got a new pup and wondered if anyone has experience elk/deer scouting with their dog? I'd love to take her, but not sure if her scent/presence in the woods will do more harm than good for the area I plan on hunting next year? She will be trained not to chase ungulates.

 

[TheTone]

I hike a ton with my dog spring and summer. Im more looking for areas, trails and access and not individual animals. The areas Im in have a lot of human presence so I don’t think my dog will have any more influence on where animals are come fall compared to all the others in the area

 

[FatCampzWife]

Almost all the time for the past 3 seasons. He knows to stay "behind," (trail directly behind leader), sits when we stop to glass, & will sit/stay 97% of the time when instructed to do so. Have not noticed deer fleeing the area any more than they did when we didn't bring him with...

 

[Wyobuckhunter77nm]

Yes I take her on every trip. I haven’t noticed seeing any less game with her by my side. I enjoy having her with me especially on solo trips.

 

[Tod osier]

Just got a new pup and wondered if anyone has experience elk/deer scouting with their dog? I'd love to take her, but not sure if her scent/presence in the woods will do more harm than good for the area I plan on hunting next year? She will be trained not to chase ungulates.

Great way to enjoy time with the dog!

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Just got to watch out for those porcupines and skunks

 

[MTtrout]

I never thought not to take my dog. Train not to chase is huge for observing game and life in general

 

[Ryan Avery]

I take my dog on almost every trip. Trained him to walk behind me when when needed. We’ve been 10 yards from bugling elk and he saved my butt from a grizz while packing elk out in the dark. Way better than humans, they don’t give always hunting spots.

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[MTtrout]

Just got to watch out for those porcupines and skunks

Oh man, I was in the Uintas years ago hunting ptarmigan and came across a guy who’s two GSPs both had at a porcupine. Their tongues and back of mouths were completely covered. I tried helping him pull some out but eventually told him good luck and get to a vet.

 

[hwy1strat]

I take my dog every time. He's got too much energy and it's a great way to get him to burn it off. He's a maniac and doesn't sit still while I'm glassing, but i'm typically glassing animals 600+ yards away and I'm not going down into their areas anyway. I don't feel like it has ever hindered my scouting

 

[OregonSteeler]

This is some great feedback, and glad to know that many of you scout with your dog. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my dog and looking forward to getting her out there for more activities.

I took her fishing for the first time on my drift boat yesterday and that went great.... Except for her throwing up in the truck the second we pulled into the launch and her pooping in the boat within 5 minutes!!

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

I take my dog on almost every trip. Trained him to walk behind me when when needed. We’ve been 10 yards from bugling elk and he saved my butt from a grizz while packing elk out in the dark. Way better than humans, they don’t give always hunting spots.

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The people want to hear the grizzly story

 

[grfox92]

Your scent and pressence would have way more of a negative impact than the dogs.

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[beachbunny]

My dog let's me go with her all the time.

 

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[tuffcrk14]

This was my first time taking my dog during rifle season and to say he was good luck and great to have around while processing this elk solo in griz country was an understatement. He’s been out with me several times and he definitely understands what we are there to do. I recommend a longer joggers leash so you have hands free but your dog can also have some freedom in sniffing or checking things out while you guys are walking through the woods and don’t have to raise your voice to keep him from wandering or straying. The dog harness is also very helpful too.


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[4rcgoat]

Great pics,great looking dog.

 

[Cedarsavage]

I take my dog on almost every trip. Trained him to walk behind me when when needed. We’ve been 10 yards from bugling elk and he saved my butt from a grizz while packing elk out in the dark. Way better than humans, they don’t give always hunting spots.

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What breed is he

 

[Cedarsavage]

My beagle always goes spring scouting with me

 

[Bobbyboe]

I take my dog on almost every trip. Trained him to walk behind me when when needed. We’ve been 10 yards from bugling elk and he saved my butt from a grizz while packing elk out in the dark. Way better than humans, they don’t give always hunting spots.

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That’s a Brittany, correct? If so, how old was he when you started bringing him? I have a bird hunting machine of a Britt. I just can’t help but to think he’d want to “hunt” if I took him with. I’d love the companionship, but think I’d be babysitting more than hunting.