A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
 

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.

RE: A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
 

Coolbrze0,

great story and great pics, thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

RE: A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
 

Fried rabbit :-) Hop Hop BOOM Flop

RE: A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
 

Nice job coolbreeze. Just to let you know I am the person who called about your craigslist items last night.

Jim

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That's what it's all about!!..........WTG...........Love to see them Beagles work them rabbits.

RE: A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
 

Thanks guys!

Jim, nice meeting you last week. We're going to try to get out this Sat. afternoon and maybe even Monday if you can make it. Give mea ring.

RE: A memorable Northern VA rabbit hunt
 

Thanks for the invite Steve. I won't be able to go this weekend and Monday isthe State of Union Address,which means a double shift for me, so thats out too. Hopefully sometime in Feb. if the offer still stands, I would love to chase some rabbits with you.

It too was a pleasure to meet you and do business with you. Once I get something figure out with the roller I will show you a picture.