Every hunter knows the feeling. You make a good shot, the deer kicks hard, and you’re sure it’s down. Then the blood trail thins. The brush gets thicker. Hours later, you’re left with nothing but questions.
At Vantage Recon, we built our Wounded Game Recovery service for moments like this. Using advanced thermal drones, we locate animals that would otherwise be nearly impossible to recover. Our cameras detect even faint heat signatures through heavy cover, bedding areas, and nighttime darkness. What once required hours of tracking now takes a fraction of the time,
with a much higher success rate.
When you call us for a recovery, we mobilize quickly. Our drone pilots scan the property using thermal and daylight imaging to search areas where a wounded animal is most likely to travel or bed. We review every heat signature from above to confirm if it’s your deer. Once located, we help direct you in for the recovery, or provide exact coordinates so you can walk straight to the animal.
• Rapid deployment so time doesn’t cost you your deer
• Drones that detect animals invisible to the human eye
• Ability to find game in thick woods, ravines, or across large acreage
• Experienced operators who understand deer movement and recovery strategy
• Ethical hunting support that prevents wasted meat and lost trophies
Our recovery services are built for:
• Individual hunters who want peace of mind during every hunt
• Outfitters and guides who need dependable recovery support for their clients
• Ranches and landowners who want to ensure ethical harvests on their property
Losing a deer isn’t just about losing a trophy. It’s wasted meat, wasted time, and a lost opportunity for proper herd management. Our service gives hunters and landowners confidence that every animal harvested can be recovered, even under the toughest circumstances.
Knowing you have Vantage Recon on call changes the way you hunt. Instead of wondering “what if,” you know you’ve got the most advanced recovery tool available. Whether it’s the buck of a lifetime or an important management deer, we’re here to make sure your efforts don’t go to waste.
Contact us today to learn more about our Wounded Game Recovery services and have us
ready when you need us most.
We start with a quick call to understand your property and your goals. We take time to learn exactly what you want to accomplish so we can tailor the survey to your needs and deliver the most useful data possible.
Based on your acreage and objectives, we provide a clear estimate and prepare a custom flight plan. This includes survey routes, coverage areas, and the thermal and/or visible-camera requirements for your selected services.
We start with a quick call to understand your property and your goals. We take time to learn exactly what you want to accomplish so we can tailor the survey to your needs and deliver the most useful data possible.Once the flight plan is approved, we schedule your survey for the earliest ideal window—typically at dusk or nighttime when thermal signatures are most accurate. We coordinate access, gates, and all on-site logistics.
We arrive on-site, conduct the full thermal survey, capture all required footage and data, and ensure the entire property is fully and accurately surveyed according to the flight plan.
Within 7 days of the survey, you receive all deliverables included in your selected package. This may include:
– Herd count breakdown
– Wildlife intel map
– Highlight reel
– Habitat notes or MLDP support
Accurate herd counts and wildlife intel mapping to help ranchers, landowners, and hunters make smarter decisions.