MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing the following list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer to help locate deer, bear or moose that have been shot 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 is available on the Vermont Fish and Wildlife website.
2026 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 Fairfield, VT 802-370-2288
Justin Robert Underhill, VT 802-324-2903
Lucas Kane Highgate, VT 802-393-5335
Dennis Jewett Jr. Bakersfield, VT 802-904-3423
John Konya Bradford, VT 802-439-3838
Jon Earle Johnson, VT 802-730-5591
Jason Fleury Barre, VT 802-522-5205
Kaitlyn Tilton Waterville, VT 802-730-6121
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
Justin Lord Northfield, VT 802-917-2090
Daniel Dagget Newport, VT 802-238-7952
Antonio Lee Salem, NY 518-769-5785
Lane Wisell Pittsford, VT 802-558-6591
Brian Grenier South Royalton, VT 508-963-7857
James Cunningham Fairfax, VT 802-557-1654
Collin Norton West Pawlet, VT 802-287-1800
Devin Wells Sheldon, VT 802-782-1611
Sean Hansinger Alburgh, VT 802-782-9983
Justin Sutera Wolcott, VT 802-535-1893
Josh Tuck Enosburg Falls, VT 802-370-4813
Clint Hazelton West Pawlet, VT 802-645-9163 802-773-1110
Eric Gracie Ferrisburgh, VT 802-349-9998
*Kristie Adams Pittsford, VT 802-483-6257 802-558-1143
*Jeremy Rhodes Sharon, VT 802-356-9209
*Jason Minor Fairfax, VT 802-370-4268
*Mike Slattery Essex Jct, VT 802-777-2485
*Shane Reed Wells, VT 802-287-0851
*Ethan Teague Franklin, VT 802-370-2831
*Colin Teague Enosburg Falls, VT 802-263-2667
*Shawn Teague Enosburg Falls, VT 802-782-5650
*Hunter Kirouac Sheldon, VT 802-582-1710
*Semi-active trackers will take calls at the handler’s discretion and availability.