Have you ever????

NC Beagler · Post by **NC Beagler** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 2:44 pm

DarrinG - being from the Mt. Mitchell area, have you ever gone and hunted w/ the Mt. Mitchell bear hunting club? I used to go up there a lot and listen to those plott hounds run and try to get in front of a bear - been about 10 years ago I'd guess, but man was that fun and a good bunch of men!

DarrinG · Post by **DarrinG** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:00 pm

NC Beagler,

Yep, been there, done that!!

It's a hoot to listen to all those fellas planning their next move on the bear...and those Plotts, Curs and Walkers can make for some fine music. The "big black rabbits" however, are not my cup of tea...my beagles would not last very long in one of those races!!! LOL!!!!

Have you ever seen any prettier, rugged and beautiful country than what is up there?? It's a sight to see at first light with the sun rising over those mountain tops on a frosty morning!

NC Beagler · Post by **NC Beagler** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:41 pm

There is a no prettier place on earth than the Blue Ridge Mts!! Of that I'm sure!

Alabama John · Post by **Alabama John** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:06 pm

I like to hunt bears between Robbinsville and Telico Plains. Its beautiful!

I've not ever seen anything but beauty in those NC or Tenn. mountains.

Talk about needing tracking collars.

Too hard to walk in now, but if one is treed near a road, count me in.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:49 pm

I have never had to shoot one of my hounds, but I do know of some that have and do. I may not agree with every instance, however I do understand. Lets look at it this way nature is much crueler, in the wild any animal that does not learn to hunt will be quickly culled. Even though dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, they still retain many of their wild instincts. In a wolf pack every member plays a role, in the survival of the pack. Those that do not support the pack don't make it. Dogs see humans as pack leaders, and want to please us. There are some hounds that want to please their masters, and some that do what ever pleases them. I will not tolerate a hound that does not hunt, or support the rest of the pack. I spend too much on my dogs and they get only the best dog food, and treatment. I've been told that I treat my dogs too well. If a hound pleases me than he has earned the best treatment. A hound that constantly runs off game after a lot of training, or causes other problems will not stay in my kennel. Some hounds of this type are so head strong, that they don't make good pets either. In the wild nature culls a lot of wild predators before their first birthday, because they lack ability. The same should apply with hunting dogs that have been given plenty of opportunity.

MDBEAGLER2

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:49 pm

I have never had to shoot one of my hounds, but I do know of some that have and do. I may not agree with every instance, however I do understand. Lets look at it this way nature is much crueler, in the wild any animal that does not learn to hunt will be quickly culled. Even though dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, they still retain many of their wild instincts. In a wolf pack every member plays a role, in the survival of the pack. Those that do not support the pack don't make it. Dogs see humans as pack leaders, and want to please us. There are some hounds that want to please their masters, and some that do what ever pleases them. I will not tolerate a hound that does not hunt, or support the rest of the pack. I spend too much on my dogs and they get only the best dog food, and treatment. I've been told that I treat my dogs too well. If a hound pleases me than he has earned the best treatment. A hound that constantly runs off game after a lot of training, or causes other problems will not stay in my kennel. Some hounds of this type are so head strong, that they don't make good pets either. In the wild nature culls a lot of wild predators before their first birthday, because they lack ability. The same should apply with hunting dogs that have been given plenty of opportunity.

MDBEAGLER2

louis · Post by **louis** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 7:53 pm

Mony I guess I did give my opinion so forget the first part of my reply.