Abstract: The apparatus, method, and system of the present invention provide an electronic tracking system for tracking a wounded animal. In one embodiment, a tracking element associated with an animal piercing projectile may be deposited on an animal. A tracking apparatus configured to track the position of the tracking element may comprise a positioning module, a tracking module, a display module, an orientation module, a communication module, and a coordination module. The tracking apparatus may display a visual representation of the position of the tracking element as well as other relative tracking information on a visual display. In one embodiment, the tracking apparatus displays the tracking element position on a visual map having topographical information thereon.

Abstract: An auxiliary lighting apparatus for a boat trailer includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes enclosed in a sealed, water-tight lighting assembly. In certain embodiments, a mounting element is constructed with a cavity that encloses and protects the lighting assembly and the mounting element mounts over standard dimension boat trailer bunk boards. In other embodiments, the mounting element is constructed to adjoin the edges of trailer bunk boards. The mounting element may also be constructed to function as a bumper or guide for a boat hull and may be constructed of a low-friction, mar-resistant material that eases loading and unloading operations and reduces marring of the boat hull. In one embodiment, the mounting element may be readily mounted or unmounted from the trailer bunk boards and the lighting assembly is configured to respond to control signals generated by a wireless controller that is uniquely associated with the light assembly.

Abstract: A system for docking a vehicle to a trailer includes a scanning module affixed to the rear of a vehicle that scans the area behind the vehicle to locate and measure the distance to a trailer, utilizing a reflector affixed to the trailer. A display module in the cab of the vehicle receives distance and direction data from the scanning module and uses a graphical display to graphically depict the distance and relative orientation between the vehicle and trailer. In one embodiment the graphical depiction is an overhead view with an icon indicating the position of the trailer hitch. The present invention enables an unassisted vehicle operator to align and position a vehicle for docking with a trailer.