Cory & Keira Deer Recovery

11/04/2025

Back after it today on a buck shot yesterday evening. Unsure of shot placement, but arrow and blood indicated probable liver. Hunter did all the right things last night and backed out when he wasn’t sure. Scenting conditions on the ground today were terrible, with a large sandy pasture he crossed heading to the timber. After Keira struggled to take a solid line across the dry grass, we skipped ahead to the timber and let her wander a little to try and pick him back up. Sure enough, after circling the edges she got frantic and tail wagging, indicating either a live deer, or in this case, she smelled where all the coyotes had just left out spreading the dead buck scent around. After sorting this out she got downwind of the carcass and drug us hard straight to him.
During the rut these bucks seem to live forever, especially on hits that are far back. We advise waiting twice as long as usual during the rut before tracking. Luckily this buck didn’t make this a marathon track, and died in the night before the coyotes found him. Good girl Keira!!!

11/01/2025

We are tied up this weekend with a baseball tournament. So we are out of commission till Monday. After Sunday we will be going full throttle during the rut, so make good decisions and call us early on! Good luck!

10/31/2025

Let’s go Taylor Bell!!!!

🔥 A Track to Remember! 🔥
Taylor Bell of TriCity Deer Recovery and his dog, Gypsie, helped recover a low-fence giant for none other than Blake Shelton, alongside Michael Waddell and crew! 💪

No blood. 425 yards. DOA — but Gypsie got it done! 👏
Keep an eye out for this incredible recovery on Bone Collector TV! 🦴🐾 Congratulations to Blake and Taylor and thanks for supporting the ethical recovery of deer with tracking dogs!

10/27/2025

Another buck recovered this morning. Shot last night with a muzzleloader, traveled further than they thought he should have so they backed out. We got there this morning and found where the coyotes ran him off a steep creek bank last night and ended it there in the water. Total distance traveled was about 850yds. Keira stayed really locked on and hammered this track today with absolutely no blood on the last half. Very proud of how she worked.

10/26/2025

Keira is loving these cooler temps! We are finally starting to get more free time to track for the public, so November should be wide open for us. Remember, the best way to reach me is by text. And as always, be patient after the shot! Don’t rush in and jump a deer that’s bedded and make life harder for yourself. Give plenty of time and call a tracking team if you have any doubts about the shot or blood trail. (405)829-0020

10/06/2025

Sorry for the lack of posts and activity. Life has gotten quite busy for us here, so tracking has taken a backseat. Hopefully by November we will be back to tracking everyday. But for right now we are hooked up with baseball and family things. Thanks for understanding, and I’ll still do my best to find you a tracker if we are unavailable.

09/06/2025

Time to knock that rust off I guess and get ready!

INTRODUCING OUR TRACKING TEAM FROM CADDO COUNTY 📢

Do you know of someone who hunts in or near this county? Be sure to tag them below or share this post!

🐶What is your name and your tracking dog's name?
We are Cory and Keira Deer Recovery!!

☎️Contact Information is:
(405)829-0020, or message us on our tracking page.

🚘How far will you travel for a track?
Varies throughout the season, but an hour drive is common.

🐶What breed do you track with?
Keira is a 6 year old British Field Lab.

📌What county do you live in?
We live in Caddo, but track to all the counties around us and more.

⏳How long have you been tracking with your current dog?
She started with friends and family as a pup, but have been tracking for the public for the last 5 years.

🦌How many tracks do you typically take a season?
Also varies greatly. Last year was the slowest year by far, but we still take as many as we have the time and energy for.

🤔Why did you start tracking?
I’ve always helped other people every year find their deer, so when Keira came along it was just an easy decision to train her to be another tool in the box. Once I realized how good she was at it, it would have been a waste to keep her to myself. She’s made a lot of people happy over the years.

⏰What hours are you typically available to track?
We track a lot at night when it’s cooler during the early season, but we track 24/7 at times.

💭 What's a favorite memory from tracking so far?
Just all the cool people I get to meet. And obviously all the kids deer we find, that’s the best seeing them get excited.

💬What is one piece of advice you would give to hunters?
Most of the time people track wayyy too early. If you aren’t 100% it was perfect, wait as long as you can. And once on the trail, if you haven’t found the deer in 200 yards, leave. Something isn’t right, so don’t keep pushing. You can always call a tracking team with details and we can probably give you some great advice on your next steps to take. Chances are we’ve seen multiple situations like yours and have a good idea where the deer is hit and how long it’ll live. Just reach out.

💬What are some words of advice you would give to those interested in tracking?
Realize from the start that you can’t find them if they aren’t dead. Too many people get discouraged by their dog if they don’t find every deer (me, at times). But a large percentage of these tracks are for non-fatal wounds. That dog usually knows when they start if it’s dead, it’s us humans that need the convincing. Trust that!

09/03/2025

Season is getting closer!!

Top ten things hunters who are most likely NOT going to recover their animal say:

#10. I can drive tacks at 400 yards with this rifle.
#9. This crossbow is 10 ring all day at 100 yards.
#8. It’s the only shot I had.
#7. It’s only a doe.
#6. The 4 of us only searched for 5 or 6 hours.
#5. Is your dog any good?
#4. Grandpa taught me to always go for the head or neck shot.
#3. I always shoot the shoulder. It anchors them.
#2. He mule kicked so it’s definitely a heart shot.

And the number one thing hunters say who most likely won’t recover their animal:

“I hit him good. He HAS to be dead. We just can’t find him.”

Have a great season everyone.
Stay safe!

12/09/2024

Keira finishing up a long track.

12/04/2024

We are still out there getting after it! It’s been busy the last couple weeks between hunting, tracking, holidays etc. Keira had to work hard today for this one but she got it lined out and put a hunter’s first buck on the tailgate!

11/23/2024

Rifle season is THE BUSIEST TIME FOR TRACKERS! Be patient. If a tracker commits to helping you at a certain time, don’t call around trying to find another one closer. It’s hectic and our phones don’t stop ringing! On top of that believe it or not, we like to hunt and see our families also.

That being said, I will be taking my son hunting everyday to try and shoot a buck. My tracking will be limited because of this until he tags the one he wants. I will do my best to find someone else for you, but like I said everyone is pretty busy.

Key points for rifle season:
•High shoulder is NO GOOD! If it drops immediately, put another round into it. No such thing as “too dead”. These deer WILL get up and run off, and no trackers are going to track this one.
• With a rifle especially, if you track blood more than 150 yards, stop. Start assuming something is wrong here and reevaluate your options. Backing out and waiting longer is probably the least you should do. Calling a tracker if blood was getting thin is the best you can do.
• A grid search can always be done AFTER you try a dog. But a dog should always come before the grid.
• Did I mention to stay away from the shoulder?!

Cory and Keira
(405)829-0020

Link to the map of reliable and vetted trackers is in the comments.