Sons first squirrel hunt tomorrow morning....
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By runningvet
Hi all! I have a soon to be 5 year old Beagle mix dog (named Walden) that I have had for just about a year now. He is 50% Beagle and 50% German Shepherd Dog. 55 pounds, great conformation, no health problems, easy keeper. I got him from a shelter in Elmira. He lived with 2 elderly people for the first 4 years of his life before one of them passed away and the other was unable to care for him due to physical limitations.
Since I have had him, I have changed him from a couch potato to an experienced outdoor hound. I have also found that his nose runs his life - he is very good at sniffing out and chasing rabbits and other small animals. The longest he has ever hiked with me is 17 miles and his longest run is 11 miles. He will travel to follow a scent and his recall is nonexistent when he has a scent. He has never ran away - he always comes back, but it may take some time if he is on a track. He does not care about birds, only fur.
Here are the main reasons I am looking for a different situation for him. All of my hunting experience is with deer, so I am not a very knowledgeable scent hound trainer nor do I see myself entering that world soon. I spend most of my time in the woods running and have steered away from hunting lately. I live in a dense living situation, with lots of neighbors. While the humans are not a problem at all (Walden loves all humans, kids included) the dogs are a problem. As a vet student, I have a lot of friends with dogs, so this is an issue. Walden is very reactive, though can make friends with most dogs (calm males and just about any female) after consistent visits and positive experiences. I think he would be able to hunt with a pack that he is familiar with. He is more interested in sniffing than socializing. He was neutered at 4 years old, and he unfortunately retained some inter-male aggression. He is also not cat safe.
If you are looking for a scent hound that is very intelligent, has great endurance, and is a joy to be around in the house, give me a shout via personal message or on this forum. No money is necessary - just the right home. I will never put him in a shelter - he has a home with me no matter what. But I pride myself in knowing where an animal's potential lies, and this dog is a hunter. Thanks for reading.
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By mre_90
I'd like to introduce myself to the forum, I hunt mostly in the Catskills around West Shokan and Woodstock also spend some time in Dutchess County as well around Red Hook/Rhinebeck area. With deer season pretty much done I was looking for anyone who would want to go rabbit or small game hunting. I have been trying to find some spots but am definitely open to suggestions as I haven't come across anyplace with a lot of activity, could be the weather. I don't have my dog trained yet and do most of my small game hunting with a .22. If anyone is interested let me know. Thanks.
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By chemonkey86
Happy October all,
The other day i sat at the kitchen table with my Grandfathers old .410. I noticed my 2 year old son sitting across from me very inquisitive as to what i was doing. Yes I was cleaning it, NO there was nothing in his reach except a squirrel tail from the last hunt I had with grandpa years ago I have saved and kept with that gun.(call it silly but that is one hunt that I will never forget) After I finished cleaning and checking that I had put everything back in the cabinet and locked it up I see my son standing next to the bay window in the living room pointing saying shoot daddy shoot!!!!!!!!!!!!! I look out and see a group of squirrel running through the yard. And it hit me... Is it too soon to take my little guy in the woods for a father son squirrel hunt?
Keep in mind, I have plenty of woods behind my home that I would be using for this. Nobody else hunts there so I know the risk of passing another hunter is low to non existant. I also know he loves to walk with me to the tree stand and see all the critters running around and points out all squirrel and chipmunks as they flinch. But is it too soon to take him on a hunt? Obviously I know he is not going to be quiet the entire time, but lucky for me it would be squirrel hunting and silence is not always needed to fill a bag limit. I think it would be a fun experience for him and I and getting him into the woods early like my dad and grandad did would just continue on an old family tradition.
I guess im just looking for advice. good and bad reactions, Biggest thing is the wife is on the fence about it but she is all for the time spent in the woods too.
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By TomMT
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By ALG11
Hey,
I know it's late into the season for this but I'm just feeling it out for the future. I'm new to hunting, and I live in Brooklyn. I have a couple of friends in 3s that hunt but its not that easy to coordinate with them. Anybody closer to Brooklyn that would possibly be looking to partake when possible. I have no problem traveling a bit if timing is right. I also own a trailer in nj that is about 15 minutes from Orange County and from what I heard there is state land there but I have no information about it. Oh btw I have bow and I'm In the process of going through the nyc process in order to be able to purchase a firearm. Hoping to lease some land next season if a good group forms. good luck out there tomorrow and every other day. Thanks
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