VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE
Leashed Tracking Dogs for Recovery of Game
MONTPELIER, Vt. — 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 administered by Fish and Wildlife 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).
2021 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
Jeff Adams Highgate, VT 802-324-6316
Nicholas Merritt East Fairfield, VT 802-238-3884 802-922-2515
Mandi Harbec Orleans, VT 802-323-3536
Kristie Adams* Pittsford, VT 802-483-6257 802-558-1143
Roger Chauvin Swanton, VT 802-782-1608 802-868-4953
Bill Gaiotti Mt. Tabor, VT 802-345-8500
Brett Kelley* Poultney, VT 802-287-5800 802-287-0814
John Lingner Pownal, VT 802-379-7774 802-823-9388
Mark Harbec Orleans, VT 802-323-3536
Nick Smith Groton, VT 802-584-3121
Matt Bourgeois Whiting, VT 802-989-2213
Don Morgan Charlotte, VT 802-557-5938 802-425-7097
Scott Newell Groveton, NH 603-631-0477
Riley Harness Newbury, VT 802-272-8955
Crystal Earle Johnson, VT 802-730-5591
Courtney Davis Troy, NH 603-209-6548
Jason Cassant Fort Ann, NY 518-796-3215
Ronald Martin Enosburg Falls, VT 802-933-9134 802-393-0346
Steven Bourgeois Bridport, VT 802-989-0026 802-758-2526
Matthew Anderson Orwell, VT 802-318-0260
Jamie Hawley Rutland, VT 802-558-5355
Steven Hawley Rutland, VT 802-353-8542
Jeremiah Gracie Lincoln, VT 802-349-4587
Mike Harbec Orleans, VT 802-754-6371 802-323-4456
Tammy Barrows Fairfax, VT 802-338-6089
Gabriel Gervais East Fairfax, VT 802-370-2288
Shawn Lambert Enosburg Falls, VT 802-582-0571
*Semi-Active tracker
Calls will be taken at the Handlers discretion and at the availability of the handler.