The American Blood Trackers Association is building what others talk about- certified teams, hands-on training, and a national standard forged in the field.
This isn’t a club- it’s a mission!
We train the full team- dog and handler. Our programs cover scent theory, field application, problem-solving, and real recovery scenarios. Whether you're starting out or sharpening a veteran dog, we teach you to train how you track.
Our certification isn’t based on politics or paperwork. It’s earned in the field, under realistic tracking conditions, by dogs and handlers who can work when it counts. ABTA testing reflects performance- not participation.
We don’t just grow members- we grow trackers. Our mentorship program connects new handlers with experienced teams to pass down knowledge, prevent mistakes, and build something that lasts beyond one season.
Our seminars aren’t classroom theory- they’re hands-on, in the field, and built around real tracking challenges.
Whether you're looking to certify your dog, improve your handling, or just learn from elite trackers around the country- ABTA events are where it happens!
"I’d tracked deer before, but nothing prepares you for a gut-shot elk in steep country, I trusted the training, I trusted my dog, and I leaned on what I learned through ABTA- how to train, read terrain, wind, thermal dynamics, and work a problem methodically without rushing it. This is the difference between walking away empty-handed and putting your hands on the animal you came for.”
— Billy Hodgson, ABTA Member
We’re not padding a scoreboard. We’re building a future where skilled teams recover game that would’ve been lost. Where education beats ego. Where certification actually means something. Where the work comes first- not the credit.
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