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A well equipped hunting dog is a safer hunting dog. Whether you hunt moose, deer or hare, the right equipment plays an important role, not only for the dog’s performance but above all for its safety. Here we go through the most important hunting dog accessories and why each piece of equipment serves a purpose in the field.

 

Collar and Harness

The foundation of all other equipment is a durable collar or a well fitted harness. It should fit securely without causing discomfort and withstand moisture, dirt and rough terrain without failing. The width and material matter. A collar that is too narrow can injure a dog that pulls hard, while a loose fitting collar can get caught in branches and brush. Choose a collar with a buckle that is easy to open even with cold hands.

 

Protective Vest

Many hunters choose to equip their dog with an orange protective vest. This makes the dog visible to others in the hunting team and reduces the risk of accidents, especially in dense forests where visibility is limited. Some vests also include built in protection against brush and thorny vegetation. During driven hunts and off leash hunting, where the dog moves far from the hunter, a visible dog is a safer dog.

 

Food, Water and First Aid

An active hunting dog uses a lot of energy and needs regular access to water. Always bring a collapsible water bowl and extra food for longer hunting days. A simple first aid kit adapted for dogs, including bandages, wound spray and tweezers for tick removal, is an accessory that is often forgotten but can make a big difference if the dog gets injured in rough terrain.

GPS Tracker – One of the Most Important Accessories

Of all hunting dog accessories, a GPS tracker is one of the tools that makes the biggest difference for safety during the hunt. A hunting dog working far from the hunter, in dense forests or difficult terrain, can quickly become hard to locate without the right technology. With a GPS tracker attached to the collar, you can follow the dog’s movements in real time directly on your phone and act quickly if the dog leaves the hunting area or suddenly stops moving for an unusual amount of time.

Modern GPS trackers, like those from MiniFinder, connect to a hunting app where the entire hunting team can follow the dogs at the same time. This reduces the need for radio communication and provides a clearer overview of what is happening in the terrain. Features such as bark indication, vibration commands and an LED light visible up to 200 meters make the tracker useful in several ways at once.

Keep Your Equipment Maintained

Hunting dog accessories wear out over time. Regularly inspect collars and harnesses for cracks and wear, charge the GPS tracker before every hunting day and make sure the app is updated. A tracker with an empty battery in the middle of a hunt will not help anyone.

 

Gather Everything in One Place

Would you like to explore a complete range of equipment and solutions for hunting dogs? At MiniFinder, you will find GPS trackers such as Rex and Vexo, both waterproof and designed for demanding conditions in forests and rough terrain.

Explore Our Hunting Solutions

Here you can explore our GPS trackers

MiniFinder Rex GPS tracker for hunting dogs.
4 990 kr
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Lightweight waterproof MiniFinder Vexo GPS attached to a dog collar during hunting in the forest
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Common Questions

Here you will find common questions about GPS trackers

GPS trackers for hunting work by sending the dog’s position in real time via GPS and the mobile network to a mobile app. With a hunting dog tracker from MiniFinder, you can easily follow your dog’s movements directly on your phone during hunting, tracking or training. The tracker displays the current position, movement history and direction, making it easier to stay connected with your dog even in large forest areas.

Yes, there are GPS trackers with long battery life designed for hunting and animal tracking. MiniFinder Rex offers up to 100 hours of battery life, making it ideal for long hunting days, tracking missions and multi day outdoor activities in forests and rough terrain.

Yes, with the MiniFinder mobile app, you can follow GPS trackers in real time directly on your smartphone or tablet. The MiniFinder Hunter app is used together with MiniFinder hunting dog trackers and allows you to view your dog’s live position on a map during hunting and training.

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