Why ?

[houndsound]

Why do you think you don't see many hunting hare with beagles in the Rocky Mts and Western States- Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, etc....?

[TallPaul]

Probably, a combination, lack of interest (I'm thinking any owning hounds, they own big game hounds), access (mountain roads are not plowed)

[Hare Chaser]

Snow depth could play a big factor I would think in the winter.

Beagles could become easy prey for wolves and mountain lions too!

[main event`s beagles]

i was stationed at fort carson in colorado and believe you dont need a hound for rabbits out there

[MasonsBeagles]

because the sound of hounds is like a dinner bell to Mt Lions and Grizzly Bears... Come to sound and realize a fat beagler easier to catch and tastier than a little fast dog. Heard a tale that last ones that ran dogs out there they found bear droppings with chewed up garmn, undigested little debbies and a carhart label....