Leesburg, Ohio
Thermal Drone Deer Recovery
Deer Recovery Services In Southern Ohio
Drone Deer Recovery
Bad shots happen. Blood trails fade. That’s where our state-of-the-art thermal drone's step in, offering a noninvasive way to recover your deer without leaving scent or risking bumping it. Based in Southern Ohio, we’re highly experienced in thermal deer recovery with over 225 successful recoveries and multiple skilled pilots ready to deploy.
Thermal and Zoom Cameras
We use advanced
thermal imaging to locate your deer fast, even in thick brush or standing corn. Once a heat signature is found, our drone’s
200x zoom camera lets us confirm it from a safe distance. For nighttime recoveries, the onboard
spotlight lights up the area, making our operations effective no matter the hour.
How it works
Step 1: Reach Out to Us
Whether it’s a call, text, or through our website, we’re ready 24/7 during deer season. Share your details, and we’ll ask a few quick questions about your shot and the property.
Step 2: We Make a Plan
We’ll assess the situation and create a recovery plan tailored to your property and conditions. Our team prepares the thermal drone and gear to give your deer the best chance of being found.
Step 3: We Deploy the Drone
We arrive at your location, set up, and launch our state-of-the-art thermal drone to scan the area. You can even watch the live search unfold on our viewing monitor, giving you a front-row seat as we work to locate your deer quickly and efficiently.
🦌 When We Find Your Deer
Once we locate your deer, we’ll provide you with exact GPS coordinates and set you up with directions on Google Maps or OnX Hunt. This ensures you can make a clean, direct approach to recover your trophy without unnecessary disturbance to the area.
What Happens if we Find Your Deer Alive?
Bad shots happen, and not every deer we track is expired. When we locate a deer alive, we can often see the shot placement and carefully assess its behavior without spooking it. This gives you the information you need to make the right decision on your recovery.
In this photo, you can see the deer is still alive, and the entrance wound is visible. The shot appears to be slightly high, which helps us evaluate its condition and next steps.
Our Service Area
Elite Deer Recovery is based in Highland County, Ohio, and proudly serves a wide coverage area across the region. Our services extend to Highland, Adams, Brown, Clermont, Warren, Clinton, Fayette, Pickaway, Ross, Pike, and Scioto counties.
We understand that each recovery is unique, so we’re also open to traveling further on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get the expert assistance you need. Whether you're nearby or a bit further out, our team is committed to providing top-quality deer recovery services. Check out the attached county map to see our full coverage area.
Lets get a plan to recover your Deer
Contact Us
Step 1: Fill out the form or call 937-403-8622 to notify us and provide many details as possible.
Step 2: We will be in touch ASAP to get a recovery plan together
Step 3: Pilot heads to your location
Step 4: Pilot arrives, and we Recover your Deer
*During Ohio deer season our phone is open 24/7*
Contact Us
Contact Information
Phone: 937-403-8622
*Phone Open 24/7 During Ohio Deer Season*
Email: elitedeerrecovery@gmail.com
Please feel free to reach out to us via phone or email with any inquiries or request regarding our drone-assisted deer recovery services. We are here to assist you in recovering your deer, herd analysis, or aerial mapping.
Welcome to Elite Deer Recovery. When you contact us for assistance, we want to ensure a smooth and effective operation. Here’s what we’ll discuss when you reach out:
- 1. Deer Location: We kindly request that you refrain from searching for the deer yourself, as our odds of success are higher when it remains undisturbed.
- 2. Land Access: If the deer is on public land, please secure a private property for us to take off and land from, as we cannot operate on public property.
- 3. Visual Aids: Providing pictures of the deer, if available, greatly aids in locating it and assessing its condition.
- 4. Landowner Permission: While not obligatory, we encourage you to contact landowners to let them know about the drone over their property if necessary.
- 5. Search Time: Our standard search time is limited to 2 hours, allowing us to focus our efforts efficiently.
- 6. Deposit Requirement: To secure our services, we require a non-refundable deposit, helping us cover operational costs.
- 7. Waiting Period: If the deer is not deceased, we observe a 30-minute waiting period after we leave the scene before revealing the location. This ensures fair chase and ethical hunting practices.
By following these guidelines, we aim to provide a responsible and effective deer recovery service that respects both your needs, and the welfare of the wildlife involved.
