Maryland & West Virginia
Thermal Trackjob
When the blood trail ends, the search doesn't have to.
Request a Deer RecoveryMaryland & West Virginia
Thermal Trackjob
When the blood trail ends, the search doesn't have to.
Advanced thermal drone technology to help hunters and landowners locate deer throughout Maryland and West Virginia.
The Mission
Take the Search to the Sky
Thermal Trackjob uses advanced thermal drone technology to search large areas efficiently from above — covering ground that would take hours, or even days, to walk on foot across Western Maryland and nearby West Virginia.
Derek Stoltzfus is an avid whitetail hunter himself. He understands firsthand how frustrating it is to lose a deer after the blood trail disappears, and how much a recovered animal means to the hunter who put in the work.
That's why Thermal Trackjob exists: to give hunters and landowners a real option when traditional tracking runs out.
What We Do
Recovery Services
Thermal Trackjob offers thermal drone deer recovery, deer herd analysis, and pet recovery for hunters and landowners across Western Maryland and nearby West Virginia.
Deer Recovery
Thermal aerial searches designed to help hunters locate deer when the blood trail ends across Western Maryland and West Virginia.
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Deer Herd Analysis
Use thermal aerial imaging to help landowners understand deer activity and populations on their property.
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Pet Recovery
Thermal drone searches that can assist in locating missing pets over wooded areas, fields, and difficult terrain.
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How It Works
Contact Thermal Trackjob
Tell us where the animal was last seen, what happened, and the approximate search area.
Thermal Drone Search
Derek uses thermal drone technology to systematically search the area from above.
Locate & Recover
When the animal is located, the drone can help identify its position so the recovery can move forward.
Thermal Imaging
See What the Woods Are Hiding
Thermal imaging detects heat signatures that can be difficult or impossible to see from ground level — especially in thick vegetation and difficult terrain. From above, a thermal drone can sweep a large area quickly and reveal what the eye alone cannot.
It's a tool that turns hours of walking into minutes of flying, and gives hunters and landowners a real chance at recovery when the trail goes cold.
Service Area
Serving Hunters Across Western Maryland & West Virginia
Thermal Trackjob helps hunters and landowners locate deer using thermal drone technology throughout Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties, as well as nearby West Virginia communities.
Western Maryland
Washington County
- Hagerstown, MD
Allegany County
- Cumberland, MD
- Oldtown, MD
Garrett County
- Grantsville, MD
Nearby West Virginia
- Green Spring, WV
- Slanesville, WV
Service is centered on Western Maryland and the West Virginia border. Not sure if you're in our area? Give us a call and we'll confirm availability.
About Derek
A Hunter Helping Hunters
Thermal Trackjob was started by Derek Stoltzfus, an avid whitetail hunter who understands what it feels like when a blood trail disappears and a deer cannot be located.
By combining his passion for hunting with advanced thermal drone technology, Derek helps hunters and landowners search areas that can be extremely difficult to cover effectively from the ground.
Field Work
Recent Searches & Recoveries
A gallery of client photos, thermal images, and drone footage from the field. Check back as recoveries are added.
Need Help Finding Your Deer?
The sooner we know what happened and where the deer was last seen, the better we can understand the search area.