Cool tag and good luck. lmk if you need help getting one out.
Thanks for the offer! I'm curious, what technique do you use for tracking blood?
It all starts with basic nosework/scentwork then builds from there. I save limbs, liver, and blood from my harvested or others' recovered critters for training in between. Then can do drags and other hide-n--seak type drills. Practicing together for good dog-handler relationship is key and learning to go off their ques.
Good luck on your hunt. Private property permission and areas down low in the valley are going to be your best bet imo.