United Blood Trackers at the Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days at Silver Spring State Park

Many thanks to Ray Holohan and Joe Walters who were representing United Blood Trackers at the Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days at Silver Spring State Park on September 22-23.

Ray reports: The show was really nice with lots of people attending especially the second day when the weather was better. We were busy both days answering questions and showing off my dog Razen Kane. She was the hit of the show, a few people commented that she was the most talked about dog at the show. She was really well behaved giving pets and kisses to about every one that came near her. Of course the number one question was, what breed is she? Most people never had seen a wirehaired dachshund before and were really surprised when I told them that she was a blood tracking dog used to find wounded deer.

There was many different types of dogs that came by with their owners, every once in a while Razen let out a little bark when a dog would come too close too fast, other than that it was a really good socializing event for her. There was one fellow that came by with a European falcon used for hunting. He also had a tracking dog that he used for the same purpose. I think it was Drahthaar? I believe we were successful on educating most of the people that stopped by about deer tracking wounded deer with dogs and everybody thought it was a great idea . I know that Joe Walters and I really enjoyed the experience. I want to thank Larry Gohlke and Cheri Faust for sending me the brochures and material to make the show a success.

 

Ray Holohan with his pup Razen Kane

Ray Holohan and Joe Walters were manning the UBT booth