The American Beagler Forum

I don't have kids yet, but I am already looking forward to that experience. Concerning the hunting issue with your brother-in-law... I shoot rabbits everytime I go "hunting", but it's usually with the camera :D I have to agree, I could care less about killing rabbits, but to watch the dog work is so...

Points well taken. In fact, I wasn't planning on taking him to the trial, but everyone I talked to when I was getting information talked me into taking him. I'm actually glad you all agree with my thinking on that one! I have been taking him to Bush Wildlife (local area, lots of rabbits, no hunting ...

I am new to hunting with beagles, and I keep reading all the different posts about young dogs not opening up, or opening up late or not jumping the rabbit but what does it all mean to us? If your dog has one of these faults as a pup, can you correct it? I was under the impression that you train your...

Here is how that Vermont Statute reads... Kinda funny.. § 4828. Taking of rabbit or fur-bearing animals by landowner; selectmen; certificate; penalty (a) The provisions of law or regulations of the board relating to the taking of rabbits or fur-bearing animals shall not apply to an owner, the owner'...

This is why I love reading these posts. What a great question, and a great way to question our law makers. I haven't really looked up the laws here in MO on any of this. We just always hunt during the season, and never worry about what we had with us in the off season. We knew we weren't going to sh...

I figure I'll make the drive the next chance I get. Is there a "season" for field trials, or do they just go on all the time? I'm located at Zumbhel and 70 (next exit west). I would love to skip out on everything this weekend and take the hound out in this new snow, but it will probably be gone by t...

I'm looking for a club in the St. Charles, Missouri area. I have a year old ARHA registered male and I'm interested in meeting some of the other local beaglers and getting involved in some of the trialing events. Any help on what to look for or what to avoid in a club, or any information on clubs in...