[DugK]

I was asked by my Buddy if I was willing to help an 8 year old and his dad while he worked with a 10 year old.
I was more than happy. We took them to our best spot. The boys slung some lead. The hounds did great.
It started out slow with the rabbits not wanting to cooperate but eventually they started to run.
I was impressed with the boy when the pack chased a rabbit right at him, I told him “No Shooting” because dogs were right behind the rabbit. He had great presence of mind not to shoot.
We ended up running 18 and they killed 4 rabbits. The one boy fell in love with my little red. He wanted to trade his gun for it, I told him without a gun he couldn’t kill a rabbit. His reply was perfect, I don’t care I like to listen to them dogs chase a rabbit. I think he is hooked and he will be a future beagler.
Perfect day introducing boys to our sport.

 

[TJRANGER]

Nice! That’s what it’s about right there. Good job

 

[Marshall Rowley]

Looks like them boys had fun...

Good stuff

 

[mattdog]

Great stuff right there.

 

[Hunting1245]

They will remember that day forever. You did a Great job

 

[Curnel]

Oh yah them boys are pumped up now !
Great job

 

[Jimlerminez]

That's excellent. That is what it's all about. Congrats to you for showing the younger people how wonderful life can be when you have beagles

 

[Foxxy]

DugK- good job, its times like this that brings the youth into hunting and owning and running beagles.
Did you show the boys how to clean the rabbits or they knew.

 

[Robert L. Dunn]

Nice job with some good looking kids. AND, wear that USMC cap proud, my Brother, it is to be respected by all who see it.

 

[Gpen08]

Awesome story and job well done.

 

[DugK]

Thanks everyone! It is a great feeling seeing these boys so excited! Very rewarding!
As for the cleaning, yes. We showed them how to skin, quarter and clean up. Each boy took two cleaned rabbits home to feed their family.
One boy runs a trap line with his grandpa and I run a trap. He took half the leftovers for coyote bait and I took the others for my trap line. Nothing went to waste. I hope we catch a couple coyote or Bobcat with them

 

[Copperdog]

nice job

 

[marshall dillon]

Great job , with the boys and great pictures and story . I like that boys answer “I like listening to them dogs chase a rabbit .”

That is a nice looking bluetick you have . like the boy said , I will trade you my shotgun for him .

 

[BigK]

Looks like a good time.

 

[bigjohn]

Nothing like getting kids envolved. They enjoy running dogs way more than setting in a cold deer blind.

 

[jeffro]

Good job there man Maybe you got em hooked

 

[Ken's Kennels]

Kudos to you. Great pictures.

 

[Materjuice]

Dug.... NOTHING.... helps perpetuate our pastime more than what you have done!

Get a young man or lady hooked on this good ol sport any and every chance you get!
This will guarantee it’s being around a very long time!!!

Bravo sir!!!

Mater