Trackers List Application

Alabama Deer Trackers Association – 

Our goal: 

Promote professionalism, respect, and reliability among all licensed and vetted trackers in Alabama. Every recovery is a reflection of our association and the heritage we protect.  

⸻  1. Represent the Association Professionally     •    Always communicate clearly and respectfully with hunters.     •    Be on time, prepared, and honest about availability.
⸻  2. Respect the Land and Landowners     •    Always request permission before entering any property.     •    Follow all landowner rules — gates, livestock, vehicles, etc.     •    Leave no trash or sign of tracking activity behind.  
⸻  3. Honor the Hunt     •    Be discreet and respectful about a hunter’s trophy, success, or loss.     •    Never post photos or stories without explicit permission.     •    Celebrate recoveries with professionalism and integrity.  
⸻  4. Safety First     •    Identify your role clearly when arriving on site.     •    Wear visible gear (especially at night).     •    Ensure firearms, blades, and recovery tools are handled safely.  
⸻  5. Handle the Dog with Care and Control     •    Keep your dog under control at all times.     •    Never allow your dog to harass wildlife or livestock.     •    Maintain your dog’s training, health, and certification.  ⸻  6. Respect Other Trackers     •    Avoid undercutting or interfering with another tracker’s call.     •    Refer hunters to another tracker if you’re unavailable.     •    Support one another—our reputation depends on unity.  
⸻  7. Be Honest About Results     •    Don’t promise a recovery—promise effort and experience.     •    Give realistic feedback based on sign and conditions.     •    Always prioritize ethical recovery over ego or social media.  
⸻  8. Follow State Laws and Association Standards     •    Know and abide by all Alabama game recovery regulations.     •    Maintain active membership and certifications as required.  
⸻  Remember: Every track is more than a blood trail—it’s a chance to uphold Alabama’s hunting tradition and earn respect for our dogs, our craft, and our association.   

****The Alabama Deer Trackers Association ****

 is working to establish a consistent and credible standard for deer tracking in Alabama, in response to guidance from the Conservation Advisory Board. These standards are intended to ensure that hunters in this state have access to dependable, high-quality tracking dogs when they need them most.  To be Eligible for inclusion on the ADTA tracking list, a handler must possess and actively work at least one healthy tracking dog that has successfully passed either the Started Test through the American Blood Trackers Association or the Level 1 Test through United Blood Trackers. The handler must be the primary working handler of the dog.  No handler shall be included on the ADTA tracking list without meeting these minimum qualifications.