Post by: rock on November 22, 2012, 10:08:42 AM
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Post by: dawei851 on November 22, 2012, 10:41:43 AM
Can you run rabbits with beagles, or coon's with hounds, using only one dog?ABSOLUTELY! I hunt bunnies with one Beagle all the time.
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Post by: Machias on November 22, 2012, 01:27:24 PM
Post by: rock on November 22, 2012, 05:30:12 PM
Especially a highly energetic hound or beagle.
Post by: C-Money on November 22, 2012, 05:41:13 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 22, 2012, 05:48:06 PM
Beagles are awesome. Had one as a kid and whacked many Pennsylvania bunnys that circled back running from that dog. It is a great thing to hear a beagle on a rabbit. Do it once, and you will be hooked!:yeah: Nothen compares to bunny huntin in Pa. When I was a kid all I cared about was squirrel hunting and rabbit hunting with my beagle Rascal ... and everyone once in awhile we would bag up a grey or red fox ..I have a good beagle now ( charlie ) but it is getting tougher to find places around my house to run him :bash: My hot spot is now dirt :(
Post by: Machias on November 23, 2012, 06:47:03 AM
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Post by: swwaoutdoorsman on November 27, 2012, 12:43:47 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on November 27, 2012, 01:22:45 AM
Post by: RadSav on November 27, 2012, 01:39:13 AM
:yeah: Nothen compares to bunny huntin in Pa.
There you go gettin' carried away again ;) And here I was starting to get the impression you had killed a real animal or two in your past. :chuckle:
Bunny huntin' is certainly fun. And PA bunny hunting is far better than it is in Washington. But beyond compare? Guess it's going to take longer than thought to beat the PA out of you. :tung:
I know some serious bunny hunters that never hunt more than one dog at a time. That way they always have a fresh dog on each flea bitten varmint.
We had two coon dogs as kids. Single dog seemed to do just as well as two. Only real difference I noticed is that a dog running coons by itself tends to get higher vet bills and a lot more stitches.
Post by: Machias on November 27, 2012, 03:48:36 AM
Curs are good dogs, def more mannered than hounds in most cases. But they can't hunt like hounds, pure and simple. I'd never get a cur, they dont suit me nor would a beagle. I'd do alot of research to see exactly what breed fits what you want to do.
Not too get into the breed debate, :) but that's a very broad stroke. I ran blueticks, plotts, redbones and walkers for several years and then ran some American Leopard Curs. Hands down they hunted as well as any hound I've ever had, just as good a nose, just as strong of a track and tree, faster than most, grittier on average, but handle and behave like a good lab. Against my vote the ALCBA voted to allow them to be included in UKC as the Leopard Hound. I still register mine as curs, but plenty of folks know they hunt every bit as good as a hound.
Post by: Machias on November 27, 2012, 03:50:40 AM
One dog will work great. As far as breed find what catches your eye, then if possible check out the parents of the litter before buying. Been around several different breeds of dogs. I've seen behaved, mis behaved, high strung, lazy, mean, and nice in all. Think a little of it has to do with breed and most of it with the owner. My hound is very calm and well mannered. However I've been around several that jump all over ya.
VERY true, most hounds are a reflection of the houndsmen's time and effort. I've seen well behaved and well mannered hounds.
Post by: Houndhunter on November 27, 2012, 11:28:13 AM
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Post by: Sportfury on November 27, 2012, 11:33:36 AM
Curs are good dogs, def more mannered than hounds in most cases. But they can't hunt like hounds, pure and simple. I'd never get a cur, they dont suit me nor would a beagle. I'd do alot of research to see exactly what breed fits what you want to do.
Not too get into the breed debate, :) but that's a very broad stroke. I ran blueticks, plotts, redbones and walkers for several years and then ran some American Leopard Curs. Hands down they hunted as well as any hound I've ever had, just as good a nose, just as strong of a track and tree, faster than most, grittier on average, but handle and behave like a good lab. Against my vote the ALCBA voted to allow them to be included in UKC as the Leopard Hound. I still register mine as curs, but plenty of folks know they hunt every bit as good as a hound.
You have some pictures. I would like to see what one looks like.
Post by: Machias on November 27, 2012, 04:08:21 PM
Always quick to protect your beloved curs :chuckle:, it was a broad statement though. Never hunted or seen them hunt in person, and I've learned damn near any dog can run critters if trained too. But i still won't be caught dead with a half bred lab in my dog box :chuckle:
Tri-tonics shocking system has been great btw, best system I've owned and the customer service is top notch!
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Post by: Machias on November 27, 2012, 04:10:18 PM
Curs are good dogs, def more mannered than hounds in most cases. But they can't hunt like hounds, pure and simple. I'd never get a cur, they dont suit me nor would a beagle. I'd do alot of research to see exactly what breed fits what you want to do.
Not too get into the breed debate, :) but that's a very broad stroke. I ran blueticks, plotts, redbones and walkers for several years and then ran some American Leopard Curs. Hands down they hunted as well as any hound I've ever had, just as good a nose, just as strong of a track and tree, faster than most, grittier on average, but handle and behave like a good lab. Against my vote the ALCBA voted to allow them to be included in UKC as the Leopard Hound. I still register mine as curs, but plenty of folks know they hunt every bit as good as a hound.
You have some pictures. I would like to see what one looks like.
Here you go:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,91451.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,91451.0.html)
Post by: bucklucky on November 27, 2012, 04:32:01 PM
Post by: Machias on November 27, 2012, 06:46:40 PM
Post by: toyoda on December 01, 2012, 07:52:33 AM
I sure hope that avatar isn't a picture of one of them. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
HAHA, awesome!!!
I run my cur with a cow bell, makes her easier to find and also lets game animals know she is coming. She is silent on scent and fast as all hell, I don't want her running face to face with a black bear or lion.
That is my only way I really protect her when we are out. I really want to get a Walker to run with her.