Blood sign

Blood sign can offer important tracking clues, such as blood splashes in the direction the animal is travelling.

• The colour, appearance and location of fresh blood can indicate the type of hit:
  • bright red blood indicates bleeding from arteries; darker blood indicates bleeding from veins
  • blood that has bubbles or looks frothy could indicate a lung hit
  • fluid that is greenish, has gut material, or is clear can indicate an intestinal shot.
• Dried blood usually has a brown colour and can be difficult to spot on brown grass or leaves.