k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Here is a few pics from one of my trips to Usa, Del. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 These hounds think nothing of climbing 20ft up a tree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hope you enjoy, Del. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 30,062 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Sounds like fun,how long does the session last,all night?How many coons can be treed in a night? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks for sharing Del, just read your other thread 'Buster' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Coon hunting starts about 9pm an can go on all night. Depends if their are many around. Hounds also hunt deer and stuff which is out of order so they were a shock collar to encourage them to stop. When a hound is treeing, you do not go near it or it will bite your arm off. you stand back untill the owner ties it up coz they get a tad excited. The hairs on the back of your neck will stand as you hear hounds screaming on a tree in the middle of the night. I have trailed them for about 5 miles with trackers going through snake filled bogs without even thinking about it but on the way back you say ,OH SH*T, TO YOURSELF WHEN THE ADRENALIN STOPS KICKING IN. I was out with shorts, trainers and tee shirt as it was about 25 degrees and the American hunter had a big jacket, hat, gloves and snakeboots on coz he thought it was freezing. There is something about sitting on the back of a pick up in a foriegn country swiggin proper moonshine from a demi john. Oh memories, Del. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harryshounds 1,492 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 i often took my hounds out hunting at night when there was a full moon. it was eerry enough hunting here i dont have snakes etc.. to worry about. you should post the hound pics in the hound section. what type of hounds are they do they hunt in packs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 i often took my hounds out hunting at night when there was a full moon. it was eerry enough hunting here i dont have snakes etc.. to worry about. you should post the hound pics in the hound section. what type of hounds are they do they hunt in packs? Its not just the snakes Harry. there are Bears too and also my mate caught a glimpse of a black panther one night but at the time, you forget about them. They are treeing walkers but the guys use red bones and blue tick hounds. I love coon hunting and this would be my sport if i stayed here, Del. P.S. Andri, if you read this can u empty your inbox or call me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,960 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I havnt a fecking clue what the crack is with this coon hunting, it was a revalation to me that its done at night! So forgive this daft question; what happens when the coon is treed? Is it shot or is it difficult to get a clean shot at night? Do the hounds often catch before the coon trees? Nice thread btw, something a bit different! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I havnt a fecking clue what the crack is with this coon hunting, it was a revalation to me that its done at night! So forgive this daft question; what happens when the coon is treed? Is it shot or is it difficult to get a clean shot at night? Do the hounds often catch before the coon trees? Nice thread btw, something a bit different! Cheers BH, Coon hunting is done at night because they are nocturnal and are active at night. Once treed they climb up to the tallest branches and the hunter uses a sqauwler. This is similar to a squeeker but with a very eerie noise to it. It is meant to sound like two coons fighting. He uses this to draw the Racoon out from hiding as he sits in thick leaves or behind a thick branch. They are not stupid. (very very clever animals). I have seen them covering their eyes with their hands to avoid being spotted with the lamp. They will then either be dispatched with a small rim fire or left alone for another night. The worst thing that can happen when coon hunting is if the hound puts the coon into a swamp because if the hound dives in after him, the racoon will climb up onto his face, sit on him and drown the dog. This happens to a quite a few dogs. People would not believe how clever these wee beasties are. I have tracked hounds in the dark for over 5 miles before treeing a coon. One of the things that sometimes happens is that hounds tree a possum instead of a coon. This will occur if the scent is crap or if there are lots of possums around. These are dispatched as a lot carry rabies, Del. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 A few more pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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k9delboy 138 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Coon hunter kitted out for work. P.S. Hope everyone is enjoying this post. Makes a wee change and im sittin here waiting for my bitch to whelp, Del. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
just jack 998 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 cracking thread and like the,,, (covering of the eyes) bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 wasnt the coon hunting i was hoping for when i opened the thread 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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