Hosts Kenny Mullins and Ralph Bennett. The conversation starts with some technical difficulties and small talk before diving into the main topics. The guests introduce themselves and discuss their experiences with tracking. They emphasize the importance of mentorship and learning from experienced trackers. They also discuss the challenges and learning opportunities that come with unsuccessful tracks. The conversation touches on the importance of trusting and knowing your dog, as well as the common mistakes new handlers make. The guests also share their experiences with testing and certification. The conversation ends with a discussion about the role of YouTube in learning tracking. In this conversation, Kenny Mullins, Ralph Bennett, and Matt Burger discuss various topics related to deer tracking. They talk about the importance of giving dogs space and not crowding them during tracking. They also discuss the value of test lines in learning about dogs' behavior and abilities. The conversation touches on the need for education and mentorship in the tracking community, as well as the importance of helping hunters recover their deer. They also mention upcoming events and tests in different states.keywordstracking, mentorship, learning, unsuccessful tracks, trust, mistakes, testing, certification, YouTube, deer tracking, dog behavior, test lines, education, mentorship, helping hunters, upcoming eventstakeaways

• Mentorship and learning from experienced trackers are crucial for new handlers
• Unsuccessful tracks provide valuable learning opportunities
• Trust and know your dog, but also verify and be aware of their tendencies
• Common mistakes new handlers make include pushing the dog too much and not trusting their instincts
• Testing and certification can be nerve-wracking but offer growth and learning opportunities
• YouTube can be a helpful resource, but it's important to filter the information and seek guidance from trusted sources Give dogs space and avoid crowding them during tracking
• Test lines are valuable for learning about dogs' behavior and abilities
• Education and mentorship are important in the tracking community
• The goal is to help hunters recover their deer
• Upcoming events and tests are planned in different states