Things You'll Need:
- Hunting dog
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Step 1
Know the deer's habits. Bucks often brush up on their fighting skills by using trees as sparring partners. Look for telltale signs on trees when you track a deer in the autumn.
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Step 2
Look for territorial clues. A buck often paws the grass away from a patch of ground (a scrape) and leaves his scent to warn other bucks that they are in his territory. A fresh scrape should alert you that a buck is nearby.
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Step 3
Follow your nose when tracking a wounded deer. Walk in the direction in which you last saw the animal, and then search in areas that would provide good cover. Pay attention to smells in the air, as deer have musky odors.
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Step 4
Track alone or in pairs, not in groups. Silence is essential when tracking deer. Whitetails, in particular, have developed a keen sense of hearing and sight.
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Step 5
Learn to read deer tracks. An experienced hunter knows that tracks offer valuable information about how many deer are in the area, the direction in which they are traveling and the size of the deer.
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Step 6
Purchase a hunting dog and train it. A properly trained dog can come in very handy when you are tracking. Make sure you get a dog with a good sense of smell.
