RIP Bear Batllin Ol Rough

[Budd Denny]

I am NOT trying to Knock Nelson ,He is a long time guide and outfitter . From what I know he really loves the Bobcat hunting . On Paper company property the land is open to all for hunting ,hounding ,fishing etc; We would never put out on someone that has already put down on a track .As an example if we arrive at a track and the hounds blow off at 6:05 AM No one around We feel we have the RIGHT to pursue a bobber . If someone pulls in at 6:10 saying they usually hunt that area .And their Attitude is right I would probably say have at it . Life is a 2 way street it is NOT like that is the only Bobcat track in the woods . when the other guys hounds are also blowing off you would tend to think that it is a hot track . I guess if you snooze you loose . In this case WHO would you say has the right to pursue? If we can't all get together in the woods and share ,Then we DO HAVE SERIOUS problems .

bud respond for me because i have webtv and can't open the page-- it
sounds like i cut in on somebodys hunt which i never did in that i know
of -- i want to know where and when this happened, what was i driving
for a truck-- i would never act like i owned the country.-- i bet he
{baldwin} dosen't know me and couldn't pick me out of a groupe of 5
men.--i'd really like to look him the eye and talk to him--- ask him to
call me 1-207-242-3363 or send his # and i'll call him. thanks,


Nelson

[bob baldwin jr]

I am NOT trying to Knock Nelson ,He is a long time guide and outfitter . From what I know he really loves the Bobcat hunting . On Paper company property the land is open to all for hunting ,hounding ,fishing etc; We would never put out on someone that has already put down on a track .As an example if we arrive at a track and the hounds blow off at 6:05 AM No one around We feel we have the RIGHT to pursue a bobber . If someone pulls in at 6:10 saying they usually hunt that area .And their Attitude is right I would probably say have at it . Life is a 2 way street it is NOT like that is the only Bobcat track in the woods . when the other guys hounds are also blowing off you would tend to think that it is a hot track . I guess if you snooze you loose . In this case WHO would you say has the right to pursue? If we can't all get together in the woods and share ,Then we DO HAVE SERIOUS problems .

bud respond for me because i have webtv and can't open the page-- it
sounds like i cut in on somebodys hunt which i never did in that i know
of -- i want to know where and when this happened, what was i driving
for a truck-- i would never act like i owned the country.-- i bet he
{baldwin} dosen't know me and couldn't pick me out of a groupe of 5
men.--i'd really like to look him the eye and talk to him--- ask him to
call me 1-207-242-3363 or send his # and i'll call him. thanks,


Nelson

Budd / Nelson
Please read my original post " I am NOT trying to knock Nelson "
I did not hunt that area As we picked up and left
I don't remember the town but southern Washington County
I honestly do NOT remember What he was driving
I BET HE BALDWIN DOESN't KNOW ME AND COULDN'T PICK ME OUT OF A GROUP OF 5 MEN

Nelson : About 30 years ago When you were broke down on I-95 I was thinking between Bangor and Newport I helped you get your flat tire fixed. You Gave me one of your hats witch I still have

About 10-12 years ago we talked at a hunting /sport show in I believe Springfield Mass.

About 2-3 years ago I spoke with you at a Hunting /Sport show in Columbus Ohio

So why would you make that comment ?

I do wish you well in your outfitting and Hounding Business

This is the exact reason I prefer to stay out of 3 way conversations

Good Hounding to you CASE CLOSED

[cat and bear]

Bob with all due respect, kind of chickshit way of doing things. A tribute to a great hound. Which you used, as an opportunity, for you to throw in your two cents, about your opinion of Nelson. Im sure anyone which guides and takes numbers like Nelson, there is going to be admirers. The right thing to do is call him and iron it out, and post an apology, if needed. Nelson is being a gentlemen, and trying to make it right, and you should to. Ron

[Budd Denny]

tell him to send me his address and i'll
send him a new hat. thanks


Nelson

[Mr.pacojack]

Bob with all due respect, kind of chickshit way of doing things. A tribute to a great hound. Which you used, as an opportunity, for you to throw in your two cents, about your opinion of Nelson. Im sure anyone which guides and takes numbers like Nelson, there is going to be admirers. The right thing to do is call him and iron it out, and post an apology, if needed. Nelson is being a gentlemen, and trying to make it right, and you should to. Ron

Very well said Ron. R.I.P. Rough

[bob baldwin jr]

Like I said Case Closed .Hugs and Kisses to All . Do you guys Love each other soo much on here In this particular case I DON't see where it is anyone elses Business . For the 3rd time I am NOT knocking Nelson . I wish him continued success . You do your thing I will do mine . Read into it what you will, all I can say is my mind is made up and it ain't changing .

[Budd Denny]

Bob, why don't you just pm me your # and I'll pass it along to Nelson and he will call you on his dime and you two can get this misunderstanding settled in private, that way we can leave this post as it should be, honoring the memory of a great hound. If Nelson thinks he has been unjustly acused of something he (like many others) is not going to let it be.

[bob baldwin jr]

Budd: What part of a PRIVATE MATTER don't you understand I choose NOT to air dirty laundry on the forum . It affects NOONE on this forum . I don't get in to other peoples business ,I'd appreciate everyone staying out of mine

Now go back to HONORING ole ROUGH

[Budd Denny]

That's EXACTLY what I said, you call him or let me give him your # and YOU and HIM can discuss this between YOURSELFS and NOT on a open forum, I couldn't agree more.

[bearsnva]

Here's to Rough and to all good honest dogs that make this sport so special and deserve such a special place in out hearts.--

Bob Baldwin,if this was such a private matter YOU should have left it in the closet. Now you get called on it and you get in a fizz. This started about a dog NOT the dog's owner.

[JIM HARRIS]

I THINK IT IS WONDERFUL TO RECOGNIZE ROUGH. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ANYONE'S MIND WHO FOLLOWED HIM THAT HE WAS TOP NOTCH. HE HAD THE UN CANNY ABILITY TO COME UP WITH THE GAME. IT MIGHT BE A COLD TRACK THAT OTHERS WHERE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING OUT OR A CAT THAT HAD GIVEN THEM THE SLIP. GIVE ROUGH A LITTLE TIME, LISTEN FOR HIS BARK AND THEN START WALKING. HE WOULD NOT DISAPOINT YOU. ROUGH WAS TOUGH, SMART AND UP FRONT DAY AFTER DAY.

TO UNDERSTANDROUGH YOU NEED TO LOOK BACK TO WHERE HE CAME FROM. HE WAS OUT OF ANNIE AND MUSKET. THESE TWO DOGS HAD THEIR OWN BEAR TREED IN THE DEAD WATER I BELIEVE WHEN THEY WHERE 13 MONTHS OLD. THEY SOUNDED REALLY GOOD UP ON THE HILL WHEN NELSON, SONNY WADE, MYSELF AND GROUP OF HUNTERS WENT IN FOR THE HARVEST. THE BOTTOM LINE , THESE TWO DOGS GREW A WELL DESEREVED REPUTATI0N. ALONE, TOGEATHER, IN A HURICANE OR ON DRY GOING THESE TWO MADE IT HAPPEN. THEY MADE EVERYONE LOOK GOOD TIME AFTER TIME. MANY OF TODAYS PACKS CAN BE TRACED TO THESE TWO HOUNDS AND THEIR PRODGENY, OURS INCLUDED.

NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT NELSON BEING THE CAPEABLE HUNTER THAT HE IS.

I AM PERSONALLY THANKFUL FOR THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN AFFORDED TO ME AND MY SONS. "'IT HAS BEEN A HELL OF A RUN AND IT AIN'T OVER YET."

JIM HARRIS

[Budd Denny]

Nice post Jim. My pack also comes from Nelson's line of dogs. Roughs brother Tough just passed also.

[laneysplott]

Great dog, I personally know what it takes to have a dog on over 100 bobcats in Maine. It takes one hell of a hound and a good man to back him. Great job Nelson and Rough. Dogs of that caliber only come along once in a lifetime for most men with hounds. he will be missed.

[Coonsbware]

In this particular case I DON't see where it is anyone elses Business

I think you made it everyone's business when you posted your opinion on Nelson instead of sticking with the theme of this post and paying tribute to a fine hound.

[HOLLABACK]

Nelson;
Sorry to hear about Ol' Rough.It's always tuff loose'n a hound of this caliber.He surely left his mark on the hound world.Memories of him will continue to be talked about for many years to come I'm sure.He'll be missed by many!