[IndyBeagler]

I have been around beagles and other hunting hounds for almost 40 years. I have taken the last 5 to 6 years off. Since then I have adopted a couple of fine young girls. They both have a lot of interest in beagles and rabbit hunting. The oldest about to be 14 is an all around hunter, she loves it all. This is what is bringing me back to hounds and hunting. We are in Indiana near Muncie and are looking for a hound or two. I would like a 13” or under Med to Med/fast. If you can help, please do. Thanks to all in advance!

 

[TJRANGER]

Come on guys let’s fix them up!! If I had anything I could sell you I would but I’m rebuilding. Only have 2 old gyps, and a young dog and my two regulars. My suggestion would be to buy an older starter dog and a couple pups. Lots of guys on here that can help you Indy.

 

[IndyBeagler]

Thanks TJ I appreciate the help!

 

[KyBrushBuster]

Indy, first off I have to commend you on adopting your girls! My 2 oldest daughters adopted me 5 years ago, we love it when people tell us how much they look like their daddy lol.

As for dogs I can't directly help you in your search. What I can do is invite you and your daughters to Somerset KY the last weekend of January for our 3rd annual rabbitdogs.net get together. We will have dogs and handlers from all over. I'm sure you could find a lead or 2 on a good dog to help you get started back in the right direction. I think a couple guys might be bringing a few young dogs to trade on. Either way I promise you all will have a blast. Let me know if you need any more info. Be glad to help!

 

[IndyBeagler]

Thank you for the kind comment and invite to the rabbitdogs event!

 

[Spanky86]

Indy i too am trying to rebuild and looking for the same thing as you otherwise I'd try to help you out. I commend you for focusing on your family first and getting them in the outdoors. I live in north central Indiana by Warsaw if you ever need anything just hollar

 

[KyBrushBuster]

Would love to see you and your family there. Although my daughter's enjoyed romping with the boys at last year's hunt I'm sure they would like to hangout with your girls.

 

[Hoosierhunter]

Good to see another Hoosier!! good luck with your dog hunt. I just picked a few up recently that are nice medium speed dogs. They are hard to find but there out there. I have two young boys that love it and a little girl that likes to be with her daddy running rabbits. I’m up north by Plymouth and don’t have anything to let go right now but I will keep you in mind if anything comes up.

 

[Foxxy]

Do your daughters currently shoot? Have they taken their hunters safety course ? That would be a great start.
A lot of schools now have shooting teams in there high schools that would be fun to join.
Good luck finding a beagle.

 

[IndyBeagler]

Do your daughters currently shoot? Have they taken their hunters safety course ? That would be a great start.
A lot of schools now have shooting teams in there high schools that would be fun to join.
Good luck finding a beagle.

Yes, both of my daughters shoot and the oldest has been through the hunters safety program. I am not just starting nor are they other than them wanting to run hounds regularly. As I mentioned, I have 40 years hunting behind me with about 35 of them being with hounds so there isn’t really anything new to me. Just trying to locate a couple of hounds.

 

[Foxxy]

Yes, both of my daughters shoot and the oldest has been through the hunters safety program. I am not just starting nor are they other than them wanting to run hounds regularly. As I mentioned, I have 40 years hunting behind me with about 35 of them being with hounds so there isn’t really anything new to me. Just trying to locate a couple of hounds.

I hope you can find a couple of dogs, it would be fun running with your daughters, good memories.

 

[Familytradition]

I don’t live too far from you(Elwood), but I know of nothing available right now.