Hounds and flintlocks

[Juniata]

Today after work I took my pup that's fresh started on rabbits as well as my good ol 10 year old male, for a few rabbits.
In about 1 HR they had a total of 3 up, the first one made a nice circle less than 100 yards out, came back to the jump where I gave'm a face full of 6's.
The 2nd one ran out a fence row with a dead end and dogs went quiet. Figured he holed.
The 3rd was the best chase really as far as dog work goes, jumped out right in front of the pup and gave a good sight chase, they both sounded off till things grew quiet, after a bit they sorted it out and kept him moving. He came back to the jump where I stood, with the trade gun up and following his few hops, stop, few hops stop. I left him come to about 12 yards when I gave him some 6's.
Made me realize it doesn't get much better than muzzleloading and hound dogs
I told my wife recently if I could do a hunt it would be mountain lion treed by hounds and kill it with my 45 flintlock.

Specs are as follows
Pecatonica River NW trade gun kit made by me

42" Colerain 20 ga
L&R Queen Anne Lock

50 grain 2f
Wasp nest wadding
1 oz #6
Over shot card? Who needs that, I just use whatever happens to be laying near me to stuff over the front of shot, corn husk, leaves. Whatever.

 

[Juniata]

 

[Juniata]

 

[Skychief]

Brian, you're hunting like we have for years here. Carrying a fowler behind a brace of good beagles is hard to top. Friends and I can't wait after the solitude and stillness of deer season to get together for the social event of rabbit hunting. Lots of fun!

I want to mention, if you don't print an 8" x 10", or larger copy, of the tailgate photograph, frame it and put it on a wall, I'm going to question your sanity! Beautiful image.....

Best regards, Skychief.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

What os up with the filter on the 1st picture? It looks amazing. That's a good day with dogs.

 

[TScottW99]

It’s been so long since I was hunting with beagles. Some great memories. Looks like a great afternoon.

 

[Stykbow]

Love everything about this. Nothing better than a good dog and a day hunting.

 

[Christophero]

I was once a rabbit hunting fool, but never with a flintlock.. You've taken that wonderful past time to a higher plane. Miss the beagles. Wonderful dogs and fun to train, if one has the patience.

 

[Juniata]

Brian, you're hunting like we have for years here. Carrying a fowler behind a brace of good beagles is hard to top. Friends and I can't wait after the solitude and stillness of deer season to get together for the social event of rabbit hunting. Lots of fun!

I want to mention, if you don't print an 8" x 10", or larger copy, of the tailgate photograph, frame it and put it on a wall, I'm going to question your sanity! Beautiful image.....

Best regards, Skychief.

Thanks, yes I hunt a lot of rabbits after rifle season ends here in PA. Usually January and February is solid rabbit hunting. I usually use an over and under 20 guage but I thought I may as well use the trade gun, it would be fun and it was!

 

[appalichian hunter]

Rabbit hunting is my second favorite type of gunning first is deer.

 

[Flintlock]

Anyday spent with dogs and guns is a dang fine day. Congrats on your hunt, nice looking pooches.

 

[toot]

Today after work I took my pup that's fresh started on rabbits as well as my good ol 10 year old male, for a few rabbits.
In about 1 HR they had a total of 3 up, the first one made a nice circle less than 100 yards out, came back to the jump where I gave'm a face full of 6's.
The 2nd one ran out a fence row with a dead end and dogs went quiet. Figured he holed.
The 3rd was the best chase really as far as dog work goes, jumped out right in front of the pup and gave a good sight chase, they both sounded off till things grew quiet, after a bit they sorted it out and kept him moving. He came back to the jump where I stood, with the trade gun up and following his few hops, stop, few hops stop. I left him come to about 12 yards when I gave him some 6's.
Made me realize it doesn't get much better than muzzleloading and hound dogs
I told my wife recently if I could do a hunt it would be mountain lion treed by hounds and kill it with my 45 flintlock.

Specs are as follows
Pecatonica River NW trade gun kit made by meView attachment 110671
42" Colerain 20 ga
L&R Queen Anne Lock

50 grain 2f
Wasp nest wadding
1 oz #6
Over shot card? Who needs that, I just use whatever happens to be laying near me to stuff over the front of shot, corn husk, leaves. Whatever.

now I like your mind set as to wadding. and remember that BEAGLES RULE!! you have a great pair there!

 

[toot]

View attachment 110673

I hope that that electric fence isn't on? it look's like it killed the WABBIT! lol!

 

[Spikebuck]

What beautiful pictures!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Sounds like a great hunt. I have a feeling life couldn't get much better for you than with a hunt like that.

 

[MittenJim]

Today after work I took my pup that's fresh started on rabbits as well as my good ol 10 year old male, for a few rabbits.
In about 1 HR they had a total of 3 up, the first one made a nice circle less than 100 yards out, came back to the jump where I gave'm a face full of 6's.
The 2nd one ran out a fence row with a dead end and dogs went quiet. Figured he holed.
The 3rd was the best chase really as far as dog work goes, jumped out right in front of the pup and gave a good sight chase, they both sounded off till things grew quiet, after a bit they sorted it out and kept him moving. He came back to the jump where I stood, with the trade gun up and following his few hops, stop, few hops stop. I left him come to about 12 yards when I gave him some 6's.
Made me realize it doesn't get much better than muzzleloading and hound dogs
I told my wife recently if I could do a hunt it would be mountain lion treed by hounds and kill it with my 45 flintlock.

Specs are as follows
Pecatonica River NW trade gun kit made by meView attachment 110671
42" Colerain 20 ga
L&R Queen Anne Lock

50 grain 2f
Wasp nest wadding
1 oz #6
Over shot card? Who needs that, I just use whatever happens to be laying near me to stuff over the front of shot, corn husk, leaves. Whatever.

 

[Loja man]

That sounds like a blast! I’ve only ever hunted with dogs twice in my life. Once was for a wild boar in South America and another was pheasant in Oregon. Great pictures!

 

[Britsmoothy]

That is just the bees knees

 

[Juniata]

Sounds like a great hunt. I have a feeling life couldn't get much better for you than with a hunt like that.

It will in a few years when my 5 year old and 2 year old daughters join me

 

[Juniata]

That is just the bees knees

Must be a saying from across the pond!! Never heard that one lol