10/23/2025
🦌 Drone Deer Recovery — Every Track Tells a Story
We got a call from a hunter who thought he’d hit his buck a little farther back than intended — likely because the deer took a step at the shot. We met him near the woods and geared up to begin the search!
With a thick canopy overhead, we started by scanning the standing cornfields to rule out that direction. Once cleared, we switched to a grid search, flying from different angles to pick up heat beneath the trees.
After spotting a few does, we finally located the buck! Reviewing the footage, we saw heavy breathing and a curled posture — signs of a fatal hit that just needed more time.
A morning re-check showed minimal movement, and by mid-afternoon — about 19 hours post-shot — we recovered the expired buck. You can hear the hunter’s excitement in the video when he realizes it’s his deer — an awesome moment!
Congrats to this hunter on a truly unique deer — always rewarding to bring closure and success through our drone recovery services!
