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Fred and Dale... I've been thinking about this for a while and wonder what the WDFW would do if hound hunters could all put our heads together and make an agreement not to run the cats when they call. Everyone recognizes the need for us when there is a problem animal, but to hell with us when we want to maintain a trained dog by running a cat/bear. You guys have been around this stuff for a while, what do you think the chances of getting some attention would be if we got the guys on the call out list to tell the WDFW to push the hound hunting legislation or go run a cat on their own?Thoughts?
Hey guys what are the rules on ID/MT for running dogs in the off season to keep them in shape? I know neither Dale or Fred are far from the ID border. I know this is off the subject somewhat, but was just wondering.
Quote from: quadrafire on March 31, 2011, 10:07:59 AMHey guys what are the rules on ID/MT for running dogs in the off season to keep them in shape? I know neither Dale or Fred are far from the ID border. I know this is off the subject somewhat, but was just wondering. Well for ID, in order to have your dogs there you must draw one of the 70 non-resident hound permits. Otherwise you are SOL. I have one for this year so I'm ok until 31 Dec. My guys will get plenty of work this year. Plus their coon season is 365 days a year. My problem here in WA is I won't unsnap a leash unless my guys are wearing tracking collars, even just roading them through wheat fields to get in shape. Once I do that well basically I'm breaking the law. There is no easy way to keep your dogs in shape in this state. I have thought about building a treadmill for them or daily swimming might work. Not as convenient or as easy as roading them though.
Quote from: Machias on March 31, 2011, 01:30:34 PMQuote from: quadrafire on March 31, 2011, 10:07:59 AMHey guys what are the rules on ID/MT for running dogs in the off season to keep them in shape? I know neither Dale or Fred are far from the ID border. I know this is off the subject somewhat, but was just wondering. Well for ID, in order to have your dogs there you must draw one of the 70 non-resident hound permits. Otherwise you are SOL. I have one for this year so I'm ok until 31 Dec. My guys will get plenty of work this year. Plus their coon season is 365 days a year. My problem here in WA is I won't unsnap a leash unless my guys are wearing tracking collars, even just roading them through wheat fields to get in shape. Once I do that well basically I'm breaking the law. There is no easy way to keep your dogs in shape in this state. I have thought about building a treadmill for them or daily swimming might work. Not as convenient or as easy as roading them though.Become an ultra-marathoner and run the hell out of them Do they make PX90 for dogs, or Ty-boI can see where keeping a dog in working shape is so dang difficult. The problem with just swimming is that their feet would never toughen up.
Great offer Dale. I understand you couldn't be paid out right because this bill but could they really say anything if you offered your clients the hunt for free then charge them (whatever the going rate for a cougar hunt is) for lodging? Might not be staying true to the intent of the law but the law is B.S.
Bearpaw, thanks soo much. I will keep eye on tags. If nothin. I definely will like come up help find.cut and enjoy time.with ya.Mulehunter.