8hawg
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Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Illinois
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I took Zeus and Joe out again last night for a short hunt. First drop, hot track. This was the first time Joe really opened much on track. He sounded good, very good, loud screaming bawl. Zeus and Joe smoked the track a little over 600 yds before coming treed. This was also the first time Joe has treed a coon with another dog. I just sat back at the truck were they stuck the track and listen to them tree. Joe has an awesome mouth IMO, it was a joy just to sit back and listen. Joe and Zeus did more bawling on the tree than chopping. But this is common for Zeus if he is out of shape and not hunted up. When in shape he is about a 70 bpm tree dog. Joe is just really starting and it's hard to say for sure if he will bawl or chop at the tree. Either way I'm sure it will sound good. It was hot so, I headed to the tree. I was able to drive within 150 yds of them. Joe meets me as I get to the tree, so I tie him back. I find the coon as soon as I get to the tree and look up. I let them tree a bit longer, they are getting bad hot so we lead out back to the truck. Next drop didn't go so well, Hunted a small section that is usually full of coon. This drop ended with no barks, catching them at the road. We headed for the house. Joe's coming along a little more most every time out. He is showing that intensity thats got me excited and looking forward to his next time out. I have been patient with Joe and it's starting to pay off. Below is a pic of Zeus treed on the 1st drop. Joe is tied back next to me at the tree.
ZEUS TREED, WITH COON SEEN.

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CHRIS BRINER
ROBINSON, IL
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