Not true at all Dan. On my second day of hunting (another 12 hour ordeal), we had a lion up a tree three different times. Each time we approached, the lion lept from the top to the ground and scurried off. The chase was on once again. We never caught that lion...he flew away. We simply ran out of day light. We left blankets out for the dogs and luckily the houndsman collected all of them the next morning. I returned the following weekend for more of the same.

For comparision purposes, hunting lions without dogs is like shooting skeet/trap with a bb gun. So, have you ever shot trap with a shotgun? Does the use of that tool seem unfair? Go ahead and try a bb gun. Sure, you'll get one every now and then, but your chances are slim. As a conservation minded individual, you have to admit that lions, like all wildlife, need to be managed. The dogs are a tool to this end. Doing it without them is nearly impossible. Not doing it at all is a wreck waiting to happen (California)

I do understand your feelings though. There is nothingbeautifulwhen it comes to killing animals. It's bloody/voilent and viewers discretion is advised. It is also necessary, as you know, to maintain healthy populations. For me, I elect to be pro active in this arena.

By the way, keep an eye on the newspapers. It's that time of year when young two year old lions get chased away by momma.These 65-85 pounds catsusually end up in neighborhoods killing dogs and cats...they attack children and adults when hungry enough. The articles will be in the papers within the next few months...just watch.

Mightymite, you are 100% correct in your assessment. How many shows do youthink they would sell ifproducers presented five days of chase and nothing killed in the end?