{"id":410,"date":"2021-12-27T22:15:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T22:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=410"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:13:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:13:32","slug":"certified-deer-tracking-dog-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/hunting\/certified-deer-tracking-dog-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Deer Tracking Dog Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Need a tracking dog for your deer or bear hunt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NJDEP Fish & Wildlife has created the Certified Tracking Dog Program, where dogs and trainers who pass approved blood tracking proficiency exams are issued permits to track deer and bear in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hunters can find a local tracker that services the county they are hunting in with the new Find a Local Certified Tracker\u00a0Application<\/strong><\/a> <\/i>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trackers can now apply for their permits online, though checks must still be sent in via mail or drop off to 1 Eldridge Rd, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Information can be found in the links below. Dogs must be permitted in order to legally participate in a track. Dogs may not be used for any other deer or bear hunting purpose aside from blood tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For More Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Information for Hunters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n