A Hunting We Will Go #2 Traditional Cache
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CAUTION!! The tree that this cache is hidden in took a direct hit from the EF0 tornado that moved through 4-14-12. It has several major branches broken and hanging but the cache is intact. Please be careful when walking under tree and keep your heads up.
!!!!!Congrats to ksrenegade for being the first to find!!!!!
This second part of the two part series of A Hunting We Will Go focuses on the usually night time activity of coon hunting (raccoon hunting).
So round up ole Tye, ole Red and ole Rover, the most important part of a coon hunt, the coonhounds, and head on down the creek!
In the colonial period, foxhounds were imported for the popular sport of foxhunting. Various breeds of foxhounds and other hunting hounds were imported from England, Ireland, and France, making up the initial composition of the dogs that were later known as Virginia Hounds.
Foxhounds were found to be inadequate for hunting animals that did not hide near the ground, but instead took to the treetops to escape, such as raccoons, opossums, bobcats and even larger prey like cougars and bears. The dogs were often confused or unable to hold the scent when this occurred, and would mill about.
The name coonhound is derived from their original use in hunting raccoons.
Treeing dogs were developed, chosen for a keen sense of smell, the ability to track, chase and corner any manner of animal independent of human commands, and, most importantly, to follow an animal both on the ground and when it takes to the trees. A good coonhound will bark and keep its prey treed until the hunters arrive. Bloodhounds specifically were added to many coonhound lines to enhance the ability to track. Some dogs have webbed toes to deal with the rivers and swamps so common in their hunting grounds.
Coonhounds can hunt individually or as a pack. Generally, hunters do not chase their quarry along with the hounds, unlike organized foxhunting, but wait and listen to the distinctive baying to determine if a raccoon or other animal has been treed. Besides raccoons, coonhounds are excellent at handing all manner of prey if trained properly.
So can you hear that classic baying sound that only good coonhounds can holler? If so hurry on down the creek and you might just get lucky.
You are looking for a raccoon craftily disguised as a naturally camouflaged ammo can.
Additional Hints
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