HUNTERS, NEW AND OLD VENTURE FORTH INTO THE WILDS OF THE ALLEGHENY HIGH PLATEAU.
Excuse my hat.
From left to right: Autumn Bish, the High HareMan, Brayden Murray and Will Murray. Kaz is behind the camera.
On December 27, 2017 five members and six beagles ventured forth to the High Plateau in search of the illusive snowshoe hare and were granted success by the red gods of hunting. Several "Tally Hos", a.k.a. sightings, were awarded the hunters.
Autumn was awarded her new Big Woods Hare Hunter ball cap signifying her membership and many outings since 2009.
Brayden and William were awarded Big Woods Hare Hunter ball caps signifying their beginning interest in becoming future Big Woods Hare Hunters.
Above: Hunting in the mountain laurel.
Mountain laurel patch east was full of hare tracks and the hounds were immediately tonguing during our first outing of the regular snowshoe hare season. On December 27, 2017 the air was frigid with brisk winds out of the north. Several sightings, a.k.a. "Tally Ho"s were enjoyed by all present.
Below: Brayden hunting the mountain laurel patch.
The six beagles did an outstanding job. Considering the snow and cold, the pack, consisting of Kaz's Nikkie and Maggie, the High HareMan's Kipper, Sammie, Aero and Hollie, did an exemplary job.
As we entered the laurel patch the hare had paths worn through the laurel. Busting a hare out of the laurel would be the test.
Finally, the hounds did enjoy a 300 yard chase out of the laurel. All enjoyed a second long run during the day.
Brayden suffered what looked like possible frostbite on his face at the end of the long cold day. No damage was done to his face and we did not face reprisal from his mother.
Autumn, Kaz and the High HareMan hunted the high plateau the next day (December 28th) and enjoyed several chases but without a "Tally Ho".
A hare track is all we could muster a picture of on December 28th.
The feisty hounds chased the illusive hare to the bounds of hearing on some runs going as much as 500 yards before turning back. A good day was had by all.
From left to right: Autumn Bish, the High HareMan, Brayden Murray and Will Murray. Kaz is behind the camera.
On December 27, 2017 five members and six beagles ventured forth to the High Plateau in search of the illusive snowshoe hare and were granted success by the red gods of hunting. Several "Tally Hos", a.k.a. sightings, were awarded the hunters.
Autumn was awarded her new Big Woods Hare Hunter ball cap signifying her membership and many outings since 2009.
Brayden and William were awarded Big Woods Hare Hunter ball caps signifying their beginning interest in becoming future Big Woods Hare Hunters.
Above: Hunting in the mountain laurel.
Mountain laurel patch east was full of hare tracks and the hounds were immediately tonguing during our first outing of the regular snowshoe hare season. On December 27, 2017 the air was frigid with brisk winds out of the north. Several sightings, a.k.a. "Tally Ho"s were enjoyed by all present.
Below: Brayden hunting the mountain laurel patch.
