Thermal drone deer recovery in Northern Indiana
Lost the blood trail? H&K Thermal helps hunters locate downed deer using thermal drone imaging. Kyle Showley and Hunter Schumacher operate locally near Warsaw and Nappanee, with searches typically within 40 miles of either base.
- Call or text (574) 221-3406 with your location to check availability before dispatch.
- Recovery hours are approximately 1 PM–midnight, Indiana time. After-hours calls may wake an operator; availability is confirmed before dispatch.
- Recovery is best-effort. Weather, cover, terrain, animal movement, and property access can affect the search.
How a thermal drone search works
A thermal camera detects differences in surface temperature. An aerial search can help identify a deer that is difficult to spot from the ground, then guide the recovery effort to its location.
Thermal imaging cannot see through solid objects or guarantee a find beneath dense cover. We review the location, conditions, and access with you before deciding whether a flight is practical.
Deer recovery pricing
The $300 dispatch charge includes setup and the first 60 minutes of active search. Travel is $1.50 per one-way mile. Dispatch and mileage apply whether or not the deer is located.
After the first 60 minutes, customer-approved extensions cost $50 per started 30-minute block. A separate $100 fee is added whenever the deer is found, on top of dispatch, mileage, and any approved extensions.
For example, a search 20 one-way miles away costs $330 for the first hour if the deer is not found, or $430 if it is found. Additional approved search time costs extra.
What to send before the search
Mark the last known location and call before continuing the search. We will discuss the next steps and confirm timing, access, and pricing with you.
- Your GPS pin or the property address.
- The time of the shot and a description of the hit.
- The last blood location and the direction the deer traveled.
- Any property boundaries, access restrictions, and permission information.
Deer recovery near Warsaw and Nappanee
Our primary coverage is roughly 40 miles from Warsaw or Nappanee. We serve locations in Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Noble, and Wabash counties within that range.
County names are a guide, not a promise of countywide coverage. Send your exact location so we can confirm travel distance and availability. Searches farther away may be considered individually.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer drone deer recovery near me?
If your property is near Warsaw or Nappanee in Northern Indiana, send us a GPS pin or address. We typically work within 40 miles of either base and confirm each location before dispatch.
How much does thermal drone deer recovery cost?
Dispatch is $300 for setup and the first 60 minutes, plus $1.50 per one-way mile, regardless of outcome. Approved extra time is $50 per started 30 minutes. Add $100 whenever the deer is found.
Can you guarantee that you will find my deer?
No. Thermal searches depend on conditions, cover, terrain, animal movement, and access. We discuss the situation before dispatch and provide best-effort recovery support.
What if the deer crossed a property line?
Tell us before the search. Required permission and safe access must be confirmed for the parcels involved before we proceed.