mmoore+FollowFirst time hunting with pointing dogs - wow! 🐕Had the chance to hunt ruffed grouse over some incredible English setters last fall, and it was an unforgettable experience. We focused on transition edges where young successional growth meets older timber. The setters would weave through both, GPS collars beeping until that beautiful moment when they lock up on point. Our strategy: bracket the bird, send flankers to the sides, one person flushes. Gives you the best shot opportunity when these lightning-fast "King of the Woods" birds explode out of cover. For solo hunters without dogs, stick to logging roads and transition edges - that's where you'll get natural flushes. Stay 30-50 yards apart in groups. Fair warning: these birds are incredibly smart about when and how they flush! #hunting #GrouseHunting #HuntingDogs #Outdoors 40Share
bushjill+FollowDog hunting coyotes: what actually worksI’ve been looking into using dogs for coyote hunting and found two main approaches folks seem to swear by: 1️⃣ Tolling - Dog acts as live decoy, triggers territorial response and brings coyotes into shooting range. Pairs well with distress calls. 2️⃣ Pursuit - Fast breeds like greyhounds chase them down in open country. Need big flat terrain where speed matters most. Both sound effective in the right conditions, but I’d love to hear from folks who’ve actually done it. What’s worked best for you? #hunting #HuntingDogs #CoyoteHunting #OutdoorLife #FieldSports129Share
Manuel Bright+FollowI tried every hog hunting method this year 🐗After trying everything from blinds to baiting this past year, figured I'd share what's been working for me and what hasn't. 1️⃣ Spot and stalk in open areas - good binos are crucial for glassing before moving in 2️⃣ Corn baiting brings multiple hogs where it's legal, but they get wise fast 3️⃣ Stand hunting near wallows requires serious patience but produces consistently 4️⃣ Really considering hog dogs after seeing what my buddy's trained pack can do Seems like each method has its place depending on terrain and situation. What method has worked best for you? #hunting #hoghunting #wildboar #huntingdogs225Share
mmoore+FollowHow I started training my beagle to huntFinally took the plunge and started training my first beagle for rabbit hunting. Didn’t expect it to be this rewarding—or this humbling 😅. Here’s what’s been working for me so far: 1️⃣ Start with basic obedience—sit, stay, come. Makes everything else easier. 2️⃣ Use rabbit scent trails (fur or spray) to get their nose going. 3️⃣ Controlled exposure to live rabbits helped boost his confidence. 4️⃣ Gradual field practice—different terrain, short chases, and recall work. 5️⃣ Training with other dogs = big win for building pack dynamics. 6️⃣ Slowly desensitized him to gunfire—started far, then moved closer. Lots of treats, praise, and patience. Still learning, but loving the process. Curious how others run their training these days—anything you do differently? #hunting #BeagleTraining #RabbitHunting #HuntingDogs650Share
mmoore+FollowBest rabbit hunting dogs beyond beagles 🐕🐇Love my beagle, but I’ve been curious about what other breeds folks use for rabbit hunting. Did a little digging and tried a few—here’s what’s stood out so far: 1️⃣ Basset Hounds – low and slow, but their noses are unreal 2️⃣ Harriers – like a beagle but bigger and built for longer runs 3️⃣ Labs – smart, agile, and surprisingly good at flushing rabbits 4️⃣ Weimaraners – great in open terrain, fast and focused Anyone out there hunting rabbits with a different breed? Let’s hear it. #hunting #rabbithunting #huntingdogs #smallgamehunting418Share
Eric Ford+FollowEver hunted coyotes with your dogs? 🐕Been seeing more hunters using dogs for coyote hunting lately. Looks intense but effective. Anyone here done it before? Curious how it compares to calling. #hunting #CoyoteHunting #HuntingDogs #OutdoorLife93Share
