The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing the following list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not yet recovered.
The leashed tracking dog owners, who provide their services free of charge, must pass an extensive exam in order to be certified and licensed to provide their services.
This list, which may be updated during hunting seasons, is available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com).
2024 Vermont Leashed Dog Trackers
Name Town Phone Numbers
Tim Nichols Granville, NY 518-642-3012 802-353-6020
Travis Nichols Granville, NY 518-642-3012 518-932-6505
Nicholas Merritt East Fairfield, VT 802-238-3884 802-922-2515
Mandi Harbec Orleans, VT 802-323-3536
Bill Gaiotti Mt. Tabor, VT 802-345-8500
Mark Harbec Orleans, VT 802-323-3536
Nick Smith Groton, VT 802-486-9022
Matt Bourgeois Whiting, VT 802-989-2213
Riley Harrness Newbury, VT 802-272-8955
Crystal Earle Johnson, VT 802-730-5591
Jason Cassant Fort Ann, NY 518-796-3215
Steven Bourgeois Bridport, VT 802-758-2526 802-989-0026
Matthew Anderson Orwell, VT 802-318-0260
Jeremiah Gracie Lincoln, VT 802-349-4587
Gabriel Gervais East Fairfax, VT 802-370-2288
Shawn Lambert Enosburg Falls, VT 802-582-0571
Justin Robert Underhill, VT 802-324-2903
Jeremy Rhodes Sharon, VT 802-356-9209
Lucas Kane Highgate, VT 802-393-5335
Dennis Jewett Jr. Bakersfield, VT 802-904-3423
Sierra Dudley Jeffersonville, VT 802-309-7624
Robert Arel Jr N Haverhill, NH 203-996-8851
John Konya Bradford, VT 802-439-3838
Kayla Konya Thetford, VT 802-333-0664
Jon Earle Johnson, VT 802-730-5591
David Wilder Barre, VT 802-522-6938
Kaitlyn Tilton Waterville, VT 802-730-6121
James Mazzola Fairfield, VT 802-379-5652
Alex McClain IV Richford, VT 802-528-6264
Alex McClain V Richford, VT 802-528-6264
Tom Best West Pawlet, VT 802-287-1800
Brent Grenier Troy, VT 802-274-9057
Don Morgan Charlotte, VT 802-777-6682
Melissa Greenslit Leicester, VT 802-279-9740
*Kristie Adams Pittsford, VT 802-483-6257 802-558-1143
*Shane Reed Wells, VT 802-287-0851
*Ethan Teague Franklin, VT 802-370-2831
*Mike Slattery Essex Jct, VT 802-777-2485
*Jake Tuck St. Albans, VT 802-782-4386
*Jason Minor Fairfax, VT 802-370-4268
*Jason Fleury Barre, VT 802-522-5205
*Scott Newell Groveton, NH 603-631-0477
*Semi-Active tracker
Calls will be taken at the Handlers discretion and at the availability of the handler.