This past Saturday I needed a break from trimming hedges so I took the .22-250 AI over to one of my hunting spots to see if there were any crows. I arrived to find a foxhunt in progress with hounds and the vested gentry on horseback. One of the promises I made to the farm boss years ago was that I would never take fox on this area and have remained true to my word. Groundhogs and crow are my victims and I've taken quite a few over the years.
So at any rate, I watched the hunt with my binoculars and the hounds were unable to pick up a scent. About this time, my devious mind began to work and came up with a plan that should be amusing and provide enjoyment for all. The next time a hunt is to take place, I intend to drag fox scent all over the countryside. I'll make large figure eights, huge circles, go over jumps, circle backs, etc. I'm even considering running the scent up a tree, through the crotch, along a limb and down to the ground. I'll be able to observe all this from afar and it should be good sport. If I can find a road killed fox, I'll take it's tail for the coup de gras. There are several tall locust trees with either bird or squirrel holes about fifteen feet off the ground. After I've run the hounds, horses, and huntsman around the countryside, I'll have the fox tail sticking out of the hole. When the hounds finally arrive at this tree, all they and the hunters will see is the tail sticking out. A little breeze should wiggle the tail nicely and the legend of Super Fox will be born.
Chino69
So at any rate, I watched the hunt with my binoculars and the hounds were unable to pick up a scent. About this time, my devious mind began to work and came up with a plan that should be amusing and provide enjoyment for all. The next time a hunt is to take place, I intend to drag fox scent all over the countryside. I'll make large figure eights, huge circles, go over jumps, circle backs, etc. I'm even considering running the scent up a tree, through the crotch, along a limb and down to the ground. I'll be able to observe all this from afar and it should be good sport. If I can find a road killed fox, I'll take it's tail for the coup de gras. There are several tall locust trees with either bird or squirrel holes about fifteen feet off the ground. After I've run the hounds, horses, and huntsman around the countryside, I'll have the fox tail sticking out of the hole. When the hounds finally arrive at this tree, all they and the hunters will see is the tail sticking out. A little breeze should wiggle the tail nicely and the legend of Super Fox will be born.
Chino69
