Was just gonna ask this I'm interested in knowing too!

 

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I havent personally tried them all but from what i have tried, a good ole mag-lite or coleman lantern seem to work the best for blood trailing.

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I tried the Primos, and it worked pretty good for me. I've seen others say it was a waste of money. I guess everybody's eyes are different, they may work for some, not for others.


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Spray bottle with peroxide works great.

 

Years ago we tracked a buck with a Rayovac blood light, as well as several flashlights. Everyone agreed a regular incandescent bulb flashlight worked best. Tracking light and LED's were horrible for seeing blood. Whenever we lost the trail, it was back to an incandescent, and we would pick it up again. I have heard a Coleman lantern is the best, but never tried one.

 

It's been a long time since I had to use it, but the coleman 2 mantle lantern is always in the truck. Lights up a lot more than just where you are looking. I need to make, or buy a reflective shield for the back. That will keep the light out of your eyes, and brighten up what's ahead of you even more.

 

When we fish at night , we always cut the top and bottom off a beer can , then split it in half. Fits pretty good when you wrap it around the globe of a Coleman lantern as a reflective shield.

 

I am not sure about blood, but I did by a higher power UV light this year and it shows urine like a neon light. I can see deer trails 40 yards away it is like they are glowing. I will find out about blood trails later in the season.

 

i got a weenie dog thats only good for receiving belly rubs, eating food and following blood trails. so she earns her keep. ive always heard that they(blood lights) arent very good though

 

I've got 3 of those. One is exceptionally bright at tracking. They don't miss a thing. Haven't had the chance to use her yet. She's just been laying around for 6 years.

 

I was very impressed with the primos hd light last year.

 

This is the one I was considering. Have heard lots of good things on the web. Anyone else use the Primos HD

I was very impressed with the primos hd light last year.

 

No the don't work

 

None of those gimmicky lights work if you aren't on the blood trail period, which is usually the reason people day they don't work. If you are on the blood trail, most any light will work for most people without eye issues..:wink:

 

You clearly don't sell these lights at Thirdhandarchery Jim! LOL!

 

I find it funny Kevin, when hunters blame the light and later find they weren't within 20 yards of the blood trail.

 

I know, it is funny. You do know I was just pulling you leg, right.

 

I have an older Primos that works. Only had to use it once though, a liver shot doe I punched w a rifle. Made the blood almost glow to my eyes. Still rides on the hump of the truck fully charged.

Usually 2-3 flashlights and my **** hunting light in the truck as well, can never be too prepared for those night tracking jobs.

 

The best thing I found is to make a good shot. They don't need blood trailing. Lol

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Agree 100%, though I have only seen one hit with a bow that was basically dead on the spot. I have seen people not able to track a perfect shot when the deer only ran 100 yards, spraying the whole way. Too many deer are lost due to laziness or poor tracking skills.