Hunting Dog Tracking Systems Buyers' Guide: Important Features To Consider

There are things hound hunters need to consider when selecting a hunting dog tracking system for your hunting dog. Here are some of them.

1. Tracking Technology

First, you need to check the tracking technology that the collar uses. The more satellite systems the GPS hunting dog tracking collar can support, the better.

GPS is a satellite-based navigation system owned by the US, while GLONASS is the Russian satellite navigation system. There are also other tracking satellites available like the GALILEO (European Union), BeiDou (China), and IRNSS (India). But nearly all the hunting dog tracking systems on the market today only support GPS and GLONASS, like the Garmin Astro 430/T5 Dog Tracking Bundle, Garmin Alpha 100 Bundle, and SportDOG TEK 2.0, except TR-dog Houndmate 100 hunting dog tracking system which supports 3 main navigation systems which are GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou.

2. Range

Next, you would want to see how far the device can track. Most high-end hunting dog tracking systems have a range of up to 9 miles, and it would be better to choose those with a farther range. The reason is that it will be drastically affected when hunting in wooded areas with rolling terrain.

3. Waterproof

Picking hunting collar trackers that are waterproof is also a better choice, especially if you are a waterfowl hunter. That will ensure the device is still in working condition when you get your hunting partner to retrieve ducks, geese, or other aquatic birds from the water.

4. Battery Life

The battery life is another thing you need to consider when buying a hunting dog tracking system. You would want to make sure the GPS tracking collar can get through the hunt session without a charge. Luckily, most devices these days can run up to 20 to 24 hours.

5. Handheld Device

Lastly, take a look at the handheld device of a hunting dog tracking system. You will find some handheld units have a display screen, while some don’t. For instance, some GPS Tracking & Training E-Collars come with a remote purely for you to train and communicate with your hunting dog, and you will have to pair with your smartphone to track their location. That also means you might have to carry an extra power bank to keep the phone battery charged, which is why we think those that have a screen built into the handheld is a better option as it makes things a lot easier. TR-dog Houndmate 100 is designed in this concept. Please kindly view our product introduction page or contact us directly, should distributors or dealers of hunting dog tracking systems want to know more details.