I should have been more clear and agree with last two. I only run mine on coon enough to get them trailing and treeing on their own. I also think it helps build their confidence. Once they are proficient at that, it's bear from then on...

I start all my pups on coon, bear season here isn't long enough to get a pup started trailing good. I’ve had a very high success rate just pulling them off the tree each time they do it (while bear hunting). This is aggravating at first but as the dog matures he will quit. All of my older dogs don’t ...

Andy,

Sorry to hear about Topper....we are well please with what he has giving us! Heath

I'm curious to know why you think she has a high drive? It has been my experience that either someone has hollered or juiced her every time she gets out of sight, or maybe been shocked way to young which put up a imaginary fence at a certain distance, or her confidence is not at the level it needs ...

The power of play! Spend time playing with her. She will come around twice as fast.

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I don't know about the laws in Maine, but I don't think your mom can give the police premission to search a vehicle that she has no control over. What I mean is, she is not in the vehicle. I would check with an attorney about that or at least ask. I know in VA if the driver of vehicle says no ...

I can't speak for everyone else, but I have one of the GSXSC crosses. He is not quite a year old yet and I really like him. He is definitly more track minded at this point, b :!: t that's why I bought him. I haven't had any problems geneticly or behavioral. He is probably one of the more intelligent ...

Hey guys I have to chime in on this. The 4th amendment protects us from unlawful searches and seizures. The wardens don't have any more power than any other law enforcement officer. There is only two ways to search a vehicle, consent which is voluntary and PC/search warrant . If they have probable ...

Lt,
I didn't get a chance to expose Merlin to any bear this season. But, this burger is put up right and tough as a pine knot. After I got finished hunting yesterday, which was a total train wreck..lol. I decided to road the young dogs, as season is going out and wanted to get them all the ...

Lt, I have taking Merlin out some. He is coming along good. I laid a track for him the other day while I was waiting for the dogs to come out. Here are some pics....

Yes, I am very pleased with him. Nothing better than a hound workin a track!

Lt, here are some updated photo's of Merlin. Had him out tracking the other evening after we talked.

An “Ol timer” told me one time if you don’t want to be disappointed don’t hunt hounds. Sometimes, I just have to scratch my head at what mine do! Now if this was a constant problem then you might need to break the dogs up and find out whose is doing what. Ankle express is probably right on track. A ...

I guess a treed bearis a give me. Now a walking bayed bear is not technically "caught" if he is still walking. I do consider a bear backed up sittin on his butt or in a hole caught.

LT, Sorry it has takin me so long to get a post up. Merlin is doing GREAT! I did a short drag for him and got some quick photo's after we were done. Enjoy....
I think he has some bird dog in him.lol
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Looking for a reward
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