I have learned (the hard way) about dog hunters and the tradition behind it. Like the poster from VA NEW61375 talked about in his various threads.... DO NOT go up against dog hunters and try to bad mouth them or write a congressman.

I too am from Virginia (Richmond) and have had my share of run-ins with deer hounds (and hunters too).I just don't understand all the hub-bub about hunting with dogs. Hunting with dogs (rabbits, pheasant, ducks/geese) is cool. But after deer? I don't get it.... [&o]

Now, now, now, before you guys send me even MORE hate mail, let me explain... IF YOU WANT TO HUNT DEER WITH DOGS.... FINE. HAVE A GREAT TIME... I WON'T STOP YOU. IT JUST AIN'T MY THING, OKAY?

I'll just hunt west of the Blue Ridge Mts in Virginia (no deer hunting w/dogs allowed). Like I said, before, I learned the hard way about deer hunting with dogs. {See, I, uh, um, made a few strong worded posts on a few forums about dog hunting and verbally got my a$$ handed to me on a platter! } Some of these 'ol boys don't mess around and don't take kindly to some "come here" spouting off against a tradition in Virginia. Sooooooooo, I learned to go hunt where they are not, and it'scool. They enjoy hearing dogs bellow and push deer to them. I just prefer the peace and quiet of the outdoors where it's just me and the deer going one-on-one.

Butch A.