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blacksc1
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Number of hunters

When you read these posts about hunt numbers, you always read that a reason is there just aren't any young coon hunters anymore. In my life that is incorrect, I know of atleast 20 people (all under the age of 24)who chase coons consistently and many many more who have dogs and go every so often. I only know of a few that competition hunt though. I simply like pleasure hunting it's about getting out there with dogs and simply freeing coons no rules no one can tell me I can't correct my dog or go get my dog if I want too. I've talked to all of my buddies about it, it's simply about the dogs.

In a way I feel that competition hunting isn't about the dogs necessarily it's about being a good handler. The reason I felt obliged to post this I'm sick and tired of reading that no one knew starts coon hunting, I've gotten two of my best friends involved in the past two years now we hunt 3-5 nights a week with one another. And here in South Carolina it's not a big sport yes everyone knows what it is but not many grow up doing it.

Coonhunting is still alive and will continue to thrive with those who truly love it, you will find a way to make it work. We just simply pleasure hunt. I think the stigma of competition hunts are where a lot of people get lost I don't truly understand all the rules, and due to life obligations I haven't had the time to go spectate on a cast. Maybe coon hunting is just going back to its roots, it's not meant to be a mainstream deal. Just some good old boys waiting for it to get dark and a have a little fun. This rant was stemmed by reading all of he negativity surrounding numbers.

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Bill(Chew)
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Same hear in eastern NC. most of the coon hunters I know of don't competition hunt much if at all.

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Your absolutely correct and I have made that point before. There is no doubt our numbers are falling they are in every type of hunting, but the numbers at the comp hunts are not a true reflection of the health of the sport. You see that in clubs that struggle to have more than a couple of dogs at a hunt, but then have a pound hunt and fill the parking lot.

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blacksc1
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I guess the point I'm trying to make is not everyone has the money or time to try that flavor of the month, but we will make the time to run what we know and introduce others into the sport it only takes one time to know if you love it or hate it. There's no fault in taking it back to it's roots. It only takes one time to hear that locate and be hooked. Too many are in it to make a name it truly becomes a part of who you are. It annoyes me to hear that y'all blame it only numbers, if that's the case take time and introduce kids to the sport I can't wait for the day I take my son along with me to enjoy these great recourses God himself has put on this earth for us to enjoy.


Thank for the replies God bless and happy hunting

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Well spoken young man, coonhunting isn't just about competition hunting. It is a sport to be enjoyed. Best wishes and happy hunting my young friend. Dave

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I have posted this before of the 7 or 8 guys I hunt with and 3 on a regular basis I am the only one that comp hunts any and that is about 10-12 hunts a year. One of my buddies as a 16 yo son who has been to 2 hunts with me. One of my other buddies has a 24 yo son who only hunts during season and an occasional Big Coon contest. My son because of work only got to hunt with me a few times during season and rode along has my back-up handler on one comp hunt this spring. But that may change. He may be getting a promotion at work that will put him on day shift. Coon hunting is still alive and well IMHO.

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You guys are really blessed on several counts. Having that many hunters to enjoy our sport with, and with that many guys it is apparent you have plenty of timber. Awesome. I have only 3 spots left and with the dogs I have some nights I hit all 3 and home to watch the news. If I hunt with my friends, 60 and 90 miles 1 way. I am jealous. LOL

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blacksc1 let me ask a special favor from a young hunter with friends that just like to hunt. Please keep in mind to be respectful of those that are not thrilled about your hunting. Respect the land of those that allow you to hunt, private or Government land. Be a caretaker of the land and the sport of coon hunting.

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I might be a big dummy buuuuut when people would rather talk about cheating , fighting , and gloom and doom than fresh baked buttermilk biscuits I think there is a problem Vern lol !!!



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You see what makes headline news, don't you? All the bad stuff, cooking is way down the list. Shows you what people want to see, or at least the news people think they do. Dave

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Mr. Grant we are very fortunate to have a lot of government land within an hours drive from the house. Few private tracts as well but mostly one turnout a piece. But have driven 3+ hours to hunt places that coon were plentiful.

Mr. Conkey I will do my best.

Dave and Tar 90% of media is meant to misguide and sway people opinions to fit there own agenda.

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I am on the KETO diet no more biscuits or pancakes for me.

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