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Gosh. It’s the science of hunting. I’ve led a sheltered life, honestly. In France they have Grand Venerie (Stag and buck) and Petit...

I have no desire whatsoever to go drag hunting. Galloping like madmen along pre arranged courses? Just go hunter trailing. (Not dissing...

I take it you haven't been to a FH kennels then? I have certainly seen similar arrangements in FH, Harrier and Beagle kennels. What do...

They very rarely bother foot hunts which suggests to me that either a) they are basically lazy and are put off by the country foot...

They do indeed. If they are bored enough they will hassle shoots, anglers and legit drag hunts. They particularly enjoy disrupting...

If the sabs deem they have won they will turn to other activities of that there is no doubt. They won't stop at hunting either! So be...

This is a forum called the Horse and Hound forum, the magazine has a quote on the front cover, it always has had…. You are never going...

Well I for one will not put @Clodagh on UI she says it as it is and is so right. I get that hunting is an emotive subject but please be...

They are not pets. The idea of all old hounds living out their peaceful life on the sofa is a little unrealistic. But please put me back...

Hounds are generally tattooed rather than chipped and are routinely wormed, jabbed and receive vet treatment. My local pack have all of...

Like any other animal decisions are made in the best interests of hounds. Some go back to their puppy walkers to live out their lives...

I only just got home and answered your query immediately. Of course they get vet care. The sab ideal of starving neglected hounds...

Yes.

I agree but I think it is important to understand the feelings and reasoning of those who will be affected.

I think that the issue is that hunters do not want hounds to lose the unique ability to track natural scent which is far trickier than...