New to rabbit hunting

[bd99156]

I'm new to rabbit hunting with beagles, and I was wanting to ask ya'll a question. I have 2 beagles (Not registered). they will jump rabbits pretty good but won't always chase or will give up chase. Is thern a way that I can remedy this, or is this normal?

[bassmaster1228]

thats normal if the running conditions aint right.

[rabbitman85]

Yea rabbits are like nothin ive ever seen. If everything isnt perfect its hard for a dog to keep them up. That may be your problem.

[shotgunjohn]

Get you a beagle that is good at trailing to help them out. Most beagles are better at trailing than jumping rabbits.

[floridabeagler100]

I rabbit hunt and I have found out that if the conditions aint right well.....they're just hard to run. And i've also foun that in some places they tend to hole up more. Just keep huntin them they should come around..........................it's in the're blood.

[caincutter]

Dec 16, 2010 12:32:20 GMT -5 bd99156 said:

I'm new to rabbit hunting with beagles, and I was wanting to ask ya'll a question. I have 2 beagles (Not registered). they will jump rabbits pretty good but won't always chase or will give up chase. Is thern a way that I can remedy this, or is this normal?

If theses hounds are young, just keep taking them and show them lots of bunnies to run. It sounds like you could use a hound with some experience to add to your small pack.

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Good luck with your hounds and welcome to this good time sport!!!