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This was my first year running hounds and trapping. When I first sent off for my tags my first thought was wow 5 tags there must not be any sortage of these bobs, and in my beginer stupidity took large, small, male, and female. Now I know it was selfish and unwise, even though perfectly leagl. After being on BGH for a while now I have realized this was not good sportsmanship, and there for appoligize to you all for taking game that could have povided you and I future game to chase. I promise that next year I will be a better houndsman and only take larger males. What I can tell you is that I didnt start doing this for the money. I had no idiea what a cat, coon or what ever was worth. I just thought it would be a rewarding sport to get into. I was always pretty good at training all my other dogs tricks and what not so thought running hounds would be right up my alley. Now I am hooked, its a good time seeing all your hard work come togeter. I even went this last weekend and got another walker despite alot of grief from the wife.

Really cool, I feel very proud of this group when I read something like this. Thank you. John.

Glad to hear your story and glad you have learned that one thing a houndsmen can do is just take select cats. Andy

Glad to see you learned very fast..... simple rule to follow.... Females=Factory and with out females being saved populations suffer drastically!

runnin akita wrote:This was my first year running hounds and trapping. When I first sent off for my tags my first thought was wow 5 tags there must not be any sortage of these bobs, and in my beginer stupidity took large, small, male, and female. Now I know it was selfish and unwise, even though perfectly leagl. After being on BGH for a while now I have realized this was not good sportsmanship, and there for appoligize to you all for taking game that could have povided you and I future game to chase. I promise that next year I will be a better houndsman and only take larger males. What I can tell you is that I didnt start doing this for the money. I had no idiea what a cat, coon or what ever was worth. I just thought it would be a rewarding sport to get into. I was always pretty good at training all my other dogs tricks and what not so thought running hounds would be right up my alley. Now I am hooked, its a good time seeing all your hard work come togeter. I even went this last weekend and got another walker despite alot of grief from the wife.

Way to go!!! Now you will really start having fun. Next thing ya have to watch out for is not to let your ego get involved, like most do. As it is truly a terrible form of cancer. You are hanging in the right place, as there are many top notch people that hang their hat here.

John, I echo your statement! Many class acts lurk within!


Take care, Willie

Thank you guys. I really want to do better.

i'd be surprised if a few doors didn't open for you now , People are quick to see those trying to do the right thing and help out
Happy hunting

I just wish there were more hound hunters out there like you. Just because you tree it, does not been you need to shoot it. Good job and keep up the good work.

Young or old we have all made mistakes, to realize when we have and being a person who can stand up and admit that shows great integrity.
My hats off to you young man.... I am sure you have gained a lot of respect by doing so and I believe you'll find many more quality men and women in this sport that will also recognize what you have shown by being honest.

Good Hunting