We can't forget how we all got started in hunting. Somewhere along the lines, most of us were taken under someone's wing and shown the ropes. I'm sure you've all seen my pics w/ my young son who I love taking hunting, but here's something a little different.
Yesterday was a day that I was able to return the favor to a couple old-time beaglers. The two gentlemen used to own packs of beagles and beagling was their life. They said they'd never get out of it, but after many years of uncertain healt they said it was just too much to handle and raise the dogs.
We went to a farm in Fauquier and they shot 4 rabbits in a couple hours, w/ the dogs stroking each one! 2 red fox jumped out of an area and they were shocked that the dogs didn't even think twice about running the fox
It was like taking a kid hunting for the 1st time seeing their eyes light up when the dogs started running the 1st rabbit. It was even neater to see them watch in anticipation as the dogs circled the rabbits bringing the bunnies closer and closer to them! Here's a couple pics of a buddy of mine w/ Jerry and Jim who had the time of their lives yesterday.
A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
