The American Beagler Forum

I have noticed a lot of bunnies on the road the pass few months. I live in South portion of WV. I attribute this to the abundance of rain fall, which has created a lot of heavy ground cover. I am interested in hearing about other areas. I think we are on the up swing as far as rabbits populations ar...

I have noticed last year my collar switch on my EXP2 collar were hard to work. The problem continues to get worst. Any suggestion before shipping them off. Collars are aprrox. 3 years old.

MaineSnowshoehunter= just a note ....I had problems with my small dogs and the DC30 collars being to big. I fixed the problem by taking foam pipe insulation and wrapping around the antenna side of the collar. I then wrapped the insulation with electrical tape. This took up enough space inside the co...

Haven't seen the ground for snow at my place for a month.. Flat Top WV

Mightmite, Owl is giving you some good information. Conditions in my opinion play a big role in rabbit running/tracking. Also, it's about your dog. A good dog will run a great track on a good scenting day. A great dog will run a good track on a bad scenting day. On a terrible scenting day neither wi...

I found that 2.5 Rem. #6 work best in my Super Com.. I discovered this by shooting at cardboard at diffent distance. I feel confident at 15 paces. Beyond that reposition and let the dogs work some more.....lol

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Drontal is my vets number one choice. It takes care of all the major parasites. At $7 dollars a pill it should. One pill per 10lbs of dog. I see results in two to four days. Shinny coat and weight gain.

How's the Hare population in Upper Michigan. Heading up that way first of Oct.

FYI......I have had reactions to Poison Ivy for years. If you know you've been exposed, pour 1/2 cup bleach in your bath water. Caution don't pour in too much bleach, it will wash your skins oily protective layer off. Which will allow the poison ivy to spread. Do this the sameday you become exposed....

Going up north 1st week of October. Hope to run and jump some hare with these cottontail dogs. I appreciate everyone's input.

Thanks for the comments. I guess the real question I have for you hare hunters. What's some good advice for someone going to UP Michigan hare hunting with plain old cottontail dogs?

My dogs are run on cottontails 99% of the time. Over the past few years I've gone on a hare hunt up north with the same hounds. I am pleased with these hounds on cottontails but not quite feelin the same on hare. I know you need a brush dog to jump cottontails. Will this same dog be effective on jum...

Just wanted to get opinions from fellow sportsman on the taking of game. We all know the state regulates the amount a hunter take in a season/day. I personally think when your're talking about rabbits/hare its important that you conserve your resourse.

Thanks, for the information gentlemen. This will be my second trip. Last trip I shot one hare in three days.........I seem to of struck a nerve on killing rabbits. I personally hunt rabbits most days with a 22 cal. rifle, but lets start a new post on this subject. I'm interested on this subject. Loo...