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quote: Originally posted by Oak Ridge
...once it is determined that the dogs are NOT on a tree...then the cast should simply walk away.
There is no provision to score the dogs, without a call from the handler. If the handlers want to tree the dogs at that time, then and only then can the cast score the dogs...The only exception is if a dog catches a coon on the ground, then the cast can and should proceed without a call from the handler(s)....
Joe, gotta disagree. If you see it's a hole you score it per this rule.
CIRCLE POINTS
(a) When dog strikes and trees up a tree or a hole in the ground where there could be a coon, yet Judge does not see coon and no off game is seen. (No tree climbing.) NOTE: In case of running coon in hole or place of refuge other than a tree, handler may call dog treed. However, if not called treed, cast may proceed to general area, and track can be considered finished if dogs, by actions either tree barking or otherwise, show to the satisfaction of the Judge, coon to be there. One dog must show end of trail. For dogs declared treed in hole or tile, see Rule 3(b) or 4(c), if applicable.
That rule tells us that strike will be circled unless the game is seen, at which time you go to rule 3 or 4 whichever is applicable.
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