unioncountyslayer Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hey Guys and Gals. Just wanted to get everyone's take on something. I got out of a lease on a little over 600 acres I had been hunting for over 5 years. The reason I gave up my spot on the lease is because the guys that have the lease on the property that bordered ours were dog hunters. They would run dogs every day all day and this made still-hunting very hard. The deer got very skiddish early in the season. Plus the dog hunters had no respect for our property. Their dogs were coming on our land constantly and running deer. They'd pull up in their trucks and yell for the dogs 100 yards away from my stand. What is your take on dog hunters and do you think it should be banned in every State? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted November 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Come on guys, don't be afraid to speak your mind. I'm not trying to start a fight, just want to see if anyone shares my opinion, or if anyone has experienced similar situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Being from North Carolina you and I both know how big running dogs is in this state. There are all kinds of reasons, tradition,.......well, that's the only reason I have heard for those who want to continue to run dogs. The opposition has more ground to stand on. If I were a private land owner that bordered anothers land where they ran dogs, I can tell you now there would be problems, because, in my experience, dog runners don't care where their dogs go. Sunday hunting is illegal in NC, I was at work on a Sunday and a group came on campus because their dogs had trailed a deer across the river and swam clear across the river onto the college. I know this is not indicative of every dog runner, but I have never heard any good situations arising from running dogs. A former co-worker of mine was trying to get dog running banned in his county and really statewide because he was tired of dogs being run on his property and tearing up his land. On a personal level, I want nothing to do with running dogs, because to me, it isn't hunting. Plus, there's nothing that looks better in this state then driving along and seeing a group of dog runners on the side of the road drinking beer with rifles in hand, laying around with their cracks showing, that all serves to make a hunters image look that much better. People don't see me out in a tree waiting for a deer to come by, they see the slob on the side of the road. I also don't believe it is ethical to let a pack of dogs run wild chasing a deer over the river and through the woods until the deer can't run anymore and then taking an easy shot. I saw a bear hunting video on huntingfootage.com where a pack of dogs were chasing a bear, they finally tree'd the bear and the hunter waled up to the tree and shot the bear out of the tree. IMHO, that's not ethical hunting, I have never and will never have anything to do with running dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted November 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! slugshooter, it's good to hear from a fellow North Carolinian. And may I say that I totally agree with you. And it's even worse in SC where I use to hunt. Thanks for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted November 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Hey NCHunter, how's your season been so far? It's been really slow here so far. I'm going up to Asheboro to hunt on my cousin's land on Friday and Saturday. At least for a change of scenery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Running dogs on deer is illegal in British Columbia, so I'll reserve my judgement until the dog is under my stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! I'll just say I'm glad it's illegal in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Caught this guy running deer and gave him a good talking to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! if i saw one on my property while i was hunting i would shoot it....no questons asked, maybe after one or two times though...but the 3rd time it would be over for that mute....in Il it is illegel to use dogs and it should be ever where else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheNumber1Young1 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Well, me being 15, i started hunting on stands when i was 10, no dogs, but a couple years ago i decided to join a hunt club, and they run dogs in Va. Virginia is one of the states that is known for running dogs. Running dogs is a way of hunting, its a tradition, its a way of life, and for that to be banned is wrong. I see it this way, dog drivers love the sport as much as anyone else in the world does, they take care of the dogs, they love the dogs, they know the dogs, and most of the time the dogs are their friends, and you cant take that away. If i had to pick running dogs or still hunting, i just couldnt choose, because when your still hunting you get an adrenaline when you hear crunch, crunch, snap,and see a deer, and when your driving dogs you get an adrenaline of hearing the dogs running towards you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! It's kinda surprising and sad to hear you guys say that you would shoot the dogs if they were under your stand. Is it their fault? No!! They don't know boundries. It's up to the handler to control where they run. tp shoot them because they have a bad handler is wrong, period!! As for dog hunting in general, it's illegal here in CT and I'm glad. I'm not for any type of dog hunting be it for deer, bears, mountain lion, etc. Shooting an animal out of a tree or when it's laid down due to total exhaustion isn't very sporting to me. But if it's legal where you live so be it. I will not judge you for doing it. The only exception I can see is if you are tracking a mountain lion that has attacked and killed someone. These are just MY opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! If it is legal,fine with me. If it is illegal,fine with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! [ QUOTE ] If it is legal,fine with me. If it is illegal,fine with me. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto...but if the dogs are running on private land without permission, it's not OK with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! [ QUOTE ] Shooting an animal out of a tree......isn't very sporting to me [/ QUOTE ] i guess i'm not very sporting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyLuck Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Shooting an animal out of a tree......isn't very sporting to me [/ QUOTE ] i guess i'm not very sporting [/ QUOTE ] Don't take offense. As I said these are just my opinons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Shooting an animal out of a tree......isn't very sporting to me [/ QUOTE ] i guess i'm not very sporting [/ QUOTE ] Don't take offense. As I said these are just my opinons. [/ QUOTE ] lol--don't worry I won't. Everyone is entitled to their opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! pretty much impossible to hunt cougars without dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] If it is legal,fine with me. If it is illegal,fine with me. [/ QUOTE ] Ditto...but if the dogs are running on private land without permission, it's not OK with me [/ QUOTE ] That's the problem. I've yet to see a dog that could read a posted sign. The day I see a pack of dogs hit the property line, turn around and give up the chase, it's OK with me too. I'm a stand/still hunter who hunts in a big dog running area. Carry on your tradition all you want, just keep the dogs on your property. I know. It can't be done. That's a problem, don't you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! I dont think hunting with dogs should be allowed...that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! If it's legal in your by all means do it... its no legal here in Indiana.... if I ever see dogs running my deer on my property I'll start opening a dog season..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Running dogs on deer in Vermont is Illegal and I'm glad that it is. If we see dogs running deer on our land they don't live long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! [ QUOTE ] Running dogs on deer in Vermont is Illegal and I'm glad that it is. If we see dogs running deer on our land they don't live long. [/ QUOTE ] Same here Josh!.....Dog Season will open if I catch that on my property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! I know it sounds HARSH but I consider dogs that are running deer, no different than a coyote and I won't defere the difference when I encounter them..... Sorry but that's just me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Re: Hunting with Dogs??!!! Comemear puppy puppy puppy I'll tell you what, a mutt comes on my property and disturbs my hunt because his owner sucks, he/she won't have to worry about kibbles and bits anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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