Dave Richards
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Registered: Apr 2015
Location: church hill tn
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Ed Hillenbrand
I am afraid you are correct, there are several valid reasons for the lower hunt numbers these days and NO easy fixes in sight. I think the Dollar KC'S elevated our sport from the hillbilly image it once had to level of respect the Bird dog hunts enjoyed. Saying that, the grass roots of coon hunting was given a Hugh shake up, no longer was our sport one of deep rooted enjoyment of coon hunting, it became a game of well heeled individuals seeking the prestige of winning at any costs. Individuals, who had the resources to buy the best, hire paid handlers, and spend what it took to win at a high level. Coon hunting for the average guy took a backseat to the "PLAYERS" in the game, while the little man could and still won once in a while, it was no longer their game to play. Winning major hunts become a thing for the well heeled owners and this carried on for way to many years. Now, it's a declining sport that's lost its interest for many, including the well heeled owners who have found other play grounds. Combine that with all the other factors like declining areas to hunt, older hunters health issues and a lack of interest by a majority if the younger generation, the HUNTS face an uphill battle to survive. Dave
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