Hare Trip

[S.R.Patch]

Sorry Swamp, it was purely selfish of me to want the brush broken down and a little contrast of hare and trail, but I know it would be short lived as the ground thaw and the suns rays would make a thin pack, so not wishing you an early labor...
Once in Dec, we drove up to a 10" covering and it warmed during the night and a morning rain melted all but the shaded in the wood...
I do love to hunt on snow tho...

[Mapel Valley Kennels LLC.]

Del, it was great meeting you and Randy. Two fine fellers for sure.
This trip was a once in a lifetime hunting experience for me even though I hope to do it again next year. No doubt, one of my best vacations ever.
I have some pictures but I'm not near smart enough to post them. lol
I just saw on the news this morning that UP got Snow. Good timing on our part.
You guys take care and if you ever need anything, just holler.
Ain't nothing like pounding some hare. lol
hounddog
Jim Umbarger

Hey hounddog just wondering? How u boys culls look on hare? Man i bet that was a great trip man. See ya soon Brother. Is Crabby losing weight?

[hounddog]

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Hey hounddog just wondering? How u boys culls look on hare? Man i bet that was a great trip man. See ya soon Brother. Is Crabby losing weight? [/quote]

Jimbo, they ran really well. It was dry there but for the biggest part the hounds ran check free.
We were running a older, faster pack in the morning and a puppy pack in the afternoon. The puppys ran really well for their ages with most being less than a year old. We only had one old hound down with the pups to hold the pack together.
I had 1 pup out of RIP X Kate which is out of Junie and honey that was 10 months old and we all thought she did a jam up job. I also had a pup out of Viagra X a Northway/ Briarpatch Boone that finally took off and ran well after getting going. My oldest pup out of Reject X Dutchess did a super job as well.
I'll make this trip every year now for as long as the Good Lord's willing. The races are as close to a deer site chase as you'll get. One word...... Unbelieveable.
I don't know if Crabby's losing any weight or not. Might just be the Shirt.
Take care, Bro.
hounddog
Jim Umbarger

[Swampman]

I understand, I love hunting in the snow as well, I'm just not ready for it yet.

[Del]

I will agreee with Jim on the Rip pup by the time the week was up she looked like a 2 year old. Nice pup Jim!