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I saw some awfully nice pups going to youth. These pups should have every chance in the world to do well in whatever the youth choose to do with them. If they work hard these dogs should win titles etc... I am pretty sure that Don and some of the other people involved here have been more than willing to help these kids train etc... When someone wanted a started dog, They found one, a Beagle? Found one... etc...
How can people think this is bad??? The people who are helping out with this are getting nothing but JOY out of it???? We were willing to transport pups for free, for the fun of it, the joy of being able to see a kid with a pup etc...
People are very petty in the competitive world.... I know that and yet I still feel it should be able to change, we should all get along etc... I guess I'm very child like and naive... and I hope I never harden and get bitter... and miserable. I like life and people and animals far too much for that....

Guys and Gals... please keep encouraging the youth! We have become a society of out of shape video game playing people... those of us living closer to the big cities see evidence of this every day... DON'T give up on our future!

Happy Hunting! Have a great, safe Memorial day!
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Gary & Don And Others I Give Good Graces Upon You For everything You Have Done For The Youth. The Youth are Our Future Cause When Were Dead And Gone Who Is Going To Be Hitting The Hunts Who Is Going To be Bettering The Breeds Who Is Going To Be Promoting The Breeds The Ones After Us The YOUTH!!! And They Will Remember How They Got Help They Will Remember How They Got Started Espically the One's Who Have Been Blessed By This Program When They Are In Our Shoes Years To Come They Will Want To Do The Same Favor For The Youth That Looks Up To Them. For People That Knock You Guys Just Need To Quit And Keep There Mouth Shut. Gary , Don And Others Give Yourself A Pat On The Back & I Applaud You Guys Cause Yall Deserve It Keep Up The Good Work!!!

P.S. Gary I Put A Letter In The Box With The Goods I Shipped Out To You Friday Once You Get It Give Me A Call. Thanks

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Travis and Jacob your packages are going out tue am we have been busy with a sick baby...good luck and remember to post your thank you

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In order for this program to work we are going to need help from everyone from everywhere. We have had youth from all over to write essay's. I don't know all these kids and where they all of from. I have never been in some of these states. But the hunters living there know. I have been looking at the essay's and they are some good ones. Lots of kids WANTING to hunt. That is the first step. The second step is to help these kids get the stuff they need to hunt. This is going to be the hard part. Take a look thur all of our used stuff and give to a youth what we do not need. In order for a youth to hunt they need a good dog, and equiptment to get the job done. I know how high priced things are but we are going to need these youth in the near future to keep our sport alive. I don't know about yall but I kind of like this sport.lol What about you? Thanks Don Myers.

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I WILL HAVE A PUP FOR A YOUTH SHOULD BE READY FOR A YOUTH AROUND THE 1ST WEEK OF SEPT. IT WILL BE THE PICK OF THE LITTER AND IT WILL BE MY PICK WHICH WOULD BE A MALE PUPIT WILL BE 6 WKS OLD SO THEY CAN RAISE IT TO HUNT THEIR WAY.

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Thanks Mike we will keep that in mind.

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guys mike is a great guy who raises some top notch hounds so pick of the litter says alot....thanks mike

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I think what Don and the crew has done is the greatest thing in the world. Giving those kids an opporunity of a life time and enjoyment. I too, have done the same.. These youth are the biggest supporters of our sport and will continue on.. But they cannot do it on their own. We need to ban together and make sure that They have the opporunities to do well and posses the knowledge to continue onward.
I have personally have seen what it does:
1) ( cannot say names) a good kid but started to go in with a bad crowd.. His mother and I talked it over and now this kid is total into coonhunting and getting AWESOME grades. His mother and stepfather are getting into it. I gave him a pup and that made his world. Now he has been troubled free.. I am going to help this kid get his friends involve too!! The only thing it is hard to get equipment and such, I am not made of money and nor is this kid's parents. He uses mine which I dont mind doing
2) Devan, he just started into this and I gave him a broke dog to hunt with and He is doing an awesome job..

Take A Youth Coonhunting can change everything!!!
Doing a big part also, gives you the goosebumps when they succeed..

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Keep your kids hunting and you will never have to look for your kids. This will help keep them out of trouble.

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We are getting some great essay's from the youth. Go over on Coonhound Class. and look under Youth Please Read. There are some great ones. This proves that there is a need for this program. We have youth that need our help to get started. We will do our best for them. Help us.

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Honestly, do you think all those dogs yall given away are even hunted... and 2 if they had any chance of becoming a coondog you wouldnt of given them away... so i say this to you if you wanna help the youth help them right give a started dog already running and treeing... but wait you prob want a grand for one that does that cause most people aint got more than a me too dog neways and if you do, he aint forsale! 2nd, Teach them, because when you understand the game you simply have more fun.

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I aint gettin in this one....go T go

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hello, i'm 16 and i got started coonhunting with my dad, i have a redbone around 12 months old who is starting out ok. i've been hunt two nights a week with him and he will find a raccoon,but he'll run after deer to. i dont have alot of money and christmass is a long way away. So i'd realy apreciate if any of you could help me out with a light or a tracker or even a shocking system thing to shock him when he runs a deer.I've never been to a compatiton hunt yet but i wanna get him ready for them and also he runs away when hes hunting and i would realy like a tracking system for him.Any help would be realy appreciated.

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tanya please post you essay on the main board under youth please read thank you.

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I hope to see everyone pull together and make this program work.

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I hooked a young man up with a kennel, a leash & collar, and he will get his dog this weekend. I would like to wish Justin the best in the sport and if he should need some help in anyway I am here. Look for Justin at a hunt soon. He is going to do great things.

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Don that is GREAT to hear. Well, have you seen the pictures of the pup? it is on the main board. talk with you later jenifer

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I HEARD FROM BRENT AND JAMES TODAY. THEY ARE VERY HAPPY SO FAR WITH JOE. HE HAS MADE 2 TREES AND HAD COON IN EACH ONE. HE STILL NEEDS SOME WORK AROUND THE TREE, BUT HE IS 2 FOR 2 IN HIS SHORT TIME AT HIS NEW HOME. HE ALSO CAUGHT ONE ON THE GROUND. GO BRENT!

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Go Brent! I am very glad to hear you ahve a nice hound. Keep him in the woods. That is what it takes to make a winner. Time in the woods and work on the bench. Remember to trim toe nails. I have heard that for years.lol I have one judge down here that tells me that every time I see her.lol I just tell her I have hunting dogs not show dogs.

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Just got a package from Valley Creek Lights I woul like to award our next person today Travis from Buckskin Plotts please pm me your add# I will be shipping you a new light compass squaller donated by valley creek you will be reciving a new leash and collar donated by Quail hill hunting supply and a bucket of coon lix donated by george young..........thank you to the above supplyers

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Eric has emaled and Quail Hills donation will be picked up in person at a hunt we will both be at. ( Thanks Quail Hill Kennel and supply) .

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will be at the post office in the am to try and find out what is going on i sent the package to your po box....it was sent at the same time as jackrabbit1 package .......

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Don I would like to request one thing. Would you please pm me a list of breeders and vendors who have complained about this program. My reason is so that I don't ever do business with them. Anyone who can't
even see that getting kids started into coonhunting will only benefit future puppy, supply, and equipment sales must be blind. Not that I think that is the reason for your program just that their whining makes know sense at all. I am considering making a cross and if I do one pup is already promised to a youngman. I will also donate one or more to your program
if you don't mind Blueticks. Keep up the good work. Mike

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I have a nine year old nephew who was given an english pup by a friend of mine and a light from another man who feels as you do about the youth.
That man is Danny Glista. At 14 months old his pup is out striking and out treeing the older dogs on many occasions. Sure glad he didn't get her from Texaschamp. My nephew and I are sure glad that people like you,
Danny and my friend Paul Newell believe in youth.

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Mike I will not make a list as you ask. I am hoping that when they see that this is a good and honest program they will be willing to help us. I have had one or two show int. already. I understand them checking into it before they will help.

I would like to thank all of the people that have helped and all the ones who are stepping up and offering to help. It will take all of us to get it done.

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buckskin plotts i stopped at the post office i shipped the package from the postmasters name is victor 989 828 5581 i asked about the package he has not recived it back he said to check with your post office if the package is to large to go into your po box it may be behind the counter...victor said if you have any ? regarding the shipping of the package on this end give him a call inform him it was the package gary martin sent with the battries in the box...thanks gary

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