String tracker phenomenon

[Pine]

I like string trackers and have had a couple times that I wouldn't have had a recovery without it.
The point of this thread is, I  have heard that a deer will run further with a string tracker because the string is making noise as the deer runs.
I do have to say the shortest recovery I have had with one was about 50 yards.
The shortest recovery I have had without one was just a few short yards.
I'm wondering if any of you have noticed that same results?

[Wudstix]

I've known folks that used them for turkey, but nothing else.

[Captain*Kirk]

String trackers are illegal for deer in my state...

[Orion]

I don't use them, doubt they would have any effect on recovery distance.  If the critter is going to die, it's going to die.  How soon it drops depends on where it's hit.  Doubt it could hear the line running through its body, but it may feel it, which could cause it to speed up, I suppose, and thus gain a few more yards before falling.  On the other hand, such noise or feeling could also cause it to slow down. Either way, I wouldn't worry about it.

[Bisch]

YES!!!!!

I have used a string tracker a bunch, on deer and pigs and turkeys. I don’t use it on deer anymore, mostly because from my own personal experience, I do believe they go a lot farther with that string is going thru them. I love it for night hunting pigs, and won’t turkey hunt without it. It is a game changer on turkeys!!!!!

Bisch

[Silent footed]

I do believe a deer can run farther with a string tracker. I believe it is similar to the phenomenon of how a deer spooked by a gun blast will occasionally run much farther than one hit with an arrow in the same place, and also; how a deer being shot at with a gun while running or after being spooked will often go much farther too.

That string dragging behind and getting caught and rattling brush could very well produce the same effect on occasion, so yeah.


The only thing I have read about string trackers was a recommendation for bears, since their hair and fat closes wounds and leads to a notoriously sparce blood trail. Still, I cannot get with the idea. I am not a fan of gadgets, and have successfully recovered 3 deer without blood trails. However, if you have trouble knowing what to do after the blood runs out, then they're definitely strong assets in game recovery.

[Bchunter1]

Suggestions for a tracker. Omega imperial.


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[Jerry Russell]

I’ve used string trackers for two decades and can’t say I have ever experienced a deer running farther because of one but I’m really not even sure how you could even gauge something like that. 

I can say that without a hint of hesitation that I have seen many dozens of deer, hogs, bear and turkey recovered that would have been nearly impossible to recover that were located because of them.  My experience is based on several hundred animal shot with the tracker units. 

I guess that even if the deer traveled a bit further, which is better?

A- A deer leaves no blood trail but travels 100 yards into impossibly thick cover.
B- A deer leaves no blood trail but travels 140 yards into impossibly thick cover with a string tracker attached?

Use them or don’t use them but I have one of the best blood tracking dogs in the country and I still shoot them. 

[Holm-Made]

I have used them on five animals.  The first four were with 17# test and the string got tangled and broke after 50-75 yards.  It was helpful though.  The last animal was with 30# test.  Much better but more drag on arrow.  15 yards is the furthest I will shoot an animal using a ST.  Bear, turkey and hogs.  I haven’t tried it on deer yet.

[Wudstix]

  

[BlacktailBowhunter]

I tried a string tracker for a couple years.

I used one in case of a poor shot. The problem with a poor shot is that they can go much farther and I’ve found the tracker breaks and it becomes a nightmare to find the deer, because I truly believe the tracker scares the deer like they’re being chased.

I had liver shot deer go 3 times farther than previous deer shot. I had a small buck go twice as far on a good double lung than I would have expected.

I will never use one on deer again.

These are my opinions and observations. I really hoped it was going to be a positive game changer, but it was not. I’m relatively good at tracking, so I’m just going traditional.

[Charlie Lamb]

bchunter1... I don't find anything called Omega imperial

[Captain*Kirk]

bchunter1... I don't find anything called Omega imperial

Charlie, the Omegas are bows built by bowyer Kegan McCabe who hangs out a lot on the Archery Talk forum.

[mnbwhtr]

I've used them on bear and turkey successfully, with deer I  can see the string running through their bodies bothering them. I have seen deer tear out when shot with multiple blade broadheads and had deer stand around after being shot with 2 blade broadheads so anything is possible. 

[TooManyHobbies]

I like them, makes finding my arrow easier when I miss.

[Bchunter1]

Was thinking of putting one on my omega for turkeys , any suggestions .


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[Jerry Russell]

Since turkey shots are often much closer, consider the 30# line model.  They are very valuable for turkey.  We have recovered birds that flew hundreds of yards. 

[Hot Hap]

One post above states that string tracking devices are illegal in Illinois. Not true!
They are legal in Illinois.

Hap

[Wheels2]

I was around when they first became popular.
Before this thread I never heard of the theory that anamls run farther with string trackers.  With so many variables, and individual animals, I don't see that a deffinative answer can be made.