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Here at home, the weather is not usually cold enough to leave an animal overnight. I was taught to shoot only what I eat, and waste nothing. I have seen "blood dogs" used a few times, and they are worth it. I try not to take shots that I'm not sure of in order to prevent wounded animals (I also stress this to my children & grands), but it does happen sometimes. I have only failed to find 1 wounded deer in all the years I've hunted, but when I harvest an animal, I want to dress it out ASAP. The sooner dressed properly, the better the quality and taste. I don't have a dog that will trail blood, but I would use it if available and I needed one.