I have hunted deer with dogs a few times in Va. I had a great time and would probably do it again. But to be honest I would not consider it fair chase. The dogs we hunted with were hounds. I understand beagles are smarter and slower. These dogs also could not read no tresspassing signs. Any deer hunting that is legal is ok with me. Actually deer drives can almost be the same as hunting with dogs, except with people pushing the deer instead of dogs. If someones dogs were running the deer off MY property I hate to say it but after warning the dog owners one time I would set traps.