Blood tracking lights

[82ndreddevil]

So what do you guys think of these lights that claim they help spot blood in the dark? I saw a primos one that was like $50, as well as cheaper ones. Will any light that has a purple lens work as well? Is this a worthwhile investment or would my money be better spent on magic beans and OTC Unicorn tags? Thanks guys!

[slick trick]

this is what I use for blood tracking 1 and he don't need know light to get it done. BLUE LACY- Texas state dog

[82ndreddevil]

Don't think that is legal in my state, but thanks anyway

[welka]

Pay an extra $20 and get any Fenix or Streamlight flashlight with at least 600 lumens. They all have low to high settings and the high are superbrigt white light that is super for finding the tiniest spot of blood. Stay away from yellow light. Good luck.

[archery bum]

Get a spray bottle full of peroxide, when you hit blood it will foam up. A lot cheaper.

[welka]

Peroxide does not work when drops are 10+ yards apart. You will run out of spray bottle before you find the nextt drop. Get a good light.

[archery bum]

You don't spray continously, if you know it's blood keep moving without spraying. If you see something but not sure spray it. I have never run out

[welka]

Agree it works. Just have not had much luck with it when blood gets to drips over long expanses. Just have had much better luck with a white light.

[GobbleFarmer]

I have always assumed that the "blood tracking lights" emitted black light, which makes it easy to pick out bodily fluids such as blood, im not sure if they are black lights though.
I have found a very bright white LED light to be very useful in tracking and identifying blood, when needed I'll run it on high=900 lumens, that has not failed me once! good luck.

[archery bum]

I assumed everybody had a quality white light for nighttime tracking. Sorry my mistake, yes get a quality white light first.

[slick trick]

Don't think that is legal in my state, but thanks anyway

In the areas where dogs are prohibited in all forms of deer hunting, some sort of legal authorization is required. In New York State, where we are located, a special tracking license is mandatory. One must pass a difficult examination and pay a fee of $50.00 for a five-year license. Vermont and Maine and New Hampshire also enacted legislation virtually identical to the New York State model. Other states, which have legalized the use of leashed tracking dogs are: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin. Details of regulations vary from state to state. For more information go to the United Blood Trackers website. { this is a quote from united blood trackers} it is now! most people don't realize how many animals are lost to blood trailing, but the first time you put that dog on the ground and he finds that deer or elk in 15 minutes what would have taken a hour bye flashlight it will be your new passion

[ishy]

Tried one colored light I think it was Primos, completely worthless. There is another spray called Blue Star that is used by law enforcement that is now sold cheap for hunters. It's only 10 bucks and you just mix with any water in a spray bottle and use if full darkness. Stuff is great, the darker the better, and after rain is the best as it will spread out the hemoglobin. Any doubters should try this even on clothes/equipment that has been washed and you will be amazed and always have some available in hunting season. I don't carry it in my pack, but will always have it in my camp. Doesn't fix bad shots, but we have seen particulates smaller with Blue Star that we couldn't see with a super bright light point blank knowing there was a tiny spot right there! Welka mentioned spots 10+ yards apart, your in for a long hard tracking job if that's the case, this just give you another tool that could help. I think this stuff should be mandatory if you are ever hunting in the rain, gives me no doubt that I can follow a well hit animal in any amount of rain.