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What has been some of the things you have picked up from this site that have helped you become a better houndsmaen and have aided you and your dogs in the field?

I was reading threw some of the old topics and there is alot of knowledge out there So I was wondering how many people have took some of the things from this sight and came out on top by doing so... List what you have learned and how you have put it to use...

Very good question IMO.
What I have got out of it is a lot of new friends that I would have never been able to meet without this forum. I am amazed at the amount of knowledge that people are sharing.
As for as me learning anything, I already knew it all. LOL Just kidding!!! I have been sidelined from being able to hunt for the last 3 years for business reasons so I have not really been able to put some of these things to use. Look forward to being back at it hard soon!

When I first stared years ago, a friend gave me some good advice. This was long before the internet or cell phones or telemetry collars and shock collars that would shock your dogs better when you keyed the mike on the C.B. and you could toss a rock more distance than they would hit a dog....

His advice, only pay attention to the guys who have the most pine cones in the bag! A smart man would glean through the B.S. and determine there are some real deal houndsmen on this board and why they continue to offer some expert advice only to be ridiculed is well beyond me....

Simply read, reread and apply to your hunting. Here is how this would have played out in my world. About twenty years of the school of hard knock and probably five new pickups trashed and tens of thousands of dollars could have been saved by just logging on a reading these more than helpful post.....Yeah, some appreciate this, some don't. I for one think this is a gift to you the viewer. I too look forward more than hunting hounds to meet some of the guys who cruise this board soon!

Mike

Merlo, Thanks for what I hope will be another very good thread!

I agree with Big N Blue....the many new friends, from across the world made through this Marvelous Site is amazing!

Gaining the Perspective of other Hunters in the vastly different environments that we all Hunt the Short Tail in has been a big plus for Dad and I.

In the day to day handling of the Hounds....well, many are the tips that we have picked up on here and tried.

But the BEST thing WE have gotten from the site is the detailed Product Information that has come down on the GPS, Telemetry, and Training Systems. Knowing what others are doing with these and how they are doing it has been very valuable.

I hope that you all who read this Section but never write will please take a second and write some of the kind words here that you all are so good about sending us Privately about what you have taken from here, applied to your Hounds and the success that you have had!

Conditions are different in different areas and hounds are hunted differently in all those areas. The way I hunt my hounds may not work for you and vise versa. Often times we hound hunters are stuck in our ways. Why? Because that's the way hounds have been hunted here for a long time. We've also been pretty hard headed about the breeds and strains of those breeds that we hunt.

For me this forum has opened my eyes and my mind. I've read about people doing things differently than I've been doing them. Some of the post will really catch my eye and get me to thinking (I wonder if that would work here?). After pondering on such subjects for awhile is when the contacts that you meet here really kick in. A private message often times leads to a phone number. From there you'll have one of the best friends you can have and many conversations about hounds. It's fun to question each other on conditions and dogs. Then comes the, do you think your dogs or methods would work in my conditions? Often times you won't completely change your method, but you may adopt some of your new friends.

For me, I've met some great new friends here. I've also adopted some training methods that have improved my packs mantality and eficiancy. I'm currently trying a new strain of hounds thanks to one of our well respected forum members.

Do me a favor. Rather than criticis our fellow hounds people that post, ask questions. You can learn something from everyone. If something doesn't work or seems impossible in your area, doesn't mean it doesn't work in theirs. You can learn something from everyone on here (unless they don't post due to fear of criticism) even if its what not to do. These are just thoughts from my experience on this forum.

Its amazing how much a person can benefit from this site, If your starting out or if you have been doing it for years there is something for you and thats great. I cant list all the little tips and tricks that have helped me or have given me idea's about going about something maybe a different way..

I am with merlo,, I picked up ton of stuff here. When I get into something I get all the info I can get.. this is a great site.

I've been guilt tripped by Mr. Clay into writing a 1st post. Been a taker from this site for a couple years so guess i'll share on this one. Basically I've learned that most of what I learned in my local "bubble" was extremely limited. You guys/girls showed me I can successfully rig cat, train on track and tree, have hounds that are obedient, strike and catch without snow, and the list can go on and on. Using the e-collar wisely in the field on my dogs has been the most beneficial. Seems like the possibilities are endless. I've also gotten a lot of laughs watching some of the debates Always good to try and apply what works for others in their areas to ones own. Thanks clan!

Have meet many great people I can call friends on ths site and sure enjoy reading aout other hunting conditions. Scottb be what part of the state you from? Andy

If you want to be good at anything you do you need to be a student of the game.
This site and others like it makes that easier.

To keep my mouth shut, head down and HUNT HARD!

Twist... I hunt mostly western mt and some central. we actually played a little phone tag a few days ago about hauling a pup. call anytime

Learned there are about as many opinions has to what makes a good hound as there are hunters. Learned JC can get folks to drive from Arkansas to Myrtle Point to attend the gathering, that amazes me. Good job JC. There are places in Texas & Florida where cat hides have no value on the fur market. Able to figure out to day how to remove the tracks from previous hunts, by reading on BGH that may need to clear my track log, ( thanks KorDog ) a lot of trial & error and reading on page 31 in the 220 manual. Found my 220 was 99% full in the track log. After clearing the track log, returned to map to find the tracks were still there. However when I used the START NEW HUNT ,( that I had tried many times before clearing the track log ) old tracks were gone. This was not explained in detail so I was very pleased when the tracks were gone. Have ask several how to clear those tracks & found no answer, believe this may help someone. I will be paying attention to my track log page. Drive Safe and look forward to meeting a lot of nice folks on June 15. Any one interested now believe I can show you how to get rid of those unwanted tracks, if my information is not very plain & PROVIDING I HAVE THE MANUAL. You may be amazed how much plainer your tracks are when you clear the track log . Thanks Al

When my feet are under Mr Finney's table, there is but one kind of dog... Thank goodness Wendy was not one of them. I don't know what I don't know and may not ever.
Thanks Mr Finney Mr Dewey and most of all Dads Dogboy.