Abstract: A hunting arrow especially adapted to release a transmitter into a quarry animal to enable location of the quarry after having been shot. Preferably, the transmitter is secured to the hide of the quarry without substantial penetration into the animal. The device is particularly useful in the event that the hunting arrow passes completely through the quarry, or if imbedded therein is broken off or pulled out by the quarry. The arrow may be provided in two slidably engaged parts, with the transmitter releasably retained therein. An attachment device may be provided to remove the transmitter from the arrow and attach it to the quarry. Alternatively, the transmitter may be releasably secured to the outside of the arrow and released upon impact with the target animal.

Abstract: A hunting arrow which includes a radio transmitter externally attached to the shaft of the arrow for transmitting a signal to a directional locating receiver in order to locate a wounded quarry or spent arrow. In one embodiment, the transmitter is externally attached to the arrow utilizing fastening means such as wire fasteners. In an alternate embodiment, the transmitter is attached to a penetration suppressor that frictionally engages the arrow shaft and includes movable arms to stop penetration of the arrow within the quarry by engagement with a fletching of the arrow.