The boys and I were out for a stroll late this afternoon and Archie opened up in the south hollow. When I arrived on scene, I found that Pete (who doesn't talk much) and Archie had a groundhog treed about 40 feet up a 14" ash, about as high as I have seen a groundhog climb. I had my 1911 in my back pocket; and, being old and stupid, put a round in the critter. It was DOA of the slug and hit the ground about five yards from the tree. The pups were on it, one on one end and one on the other, and after a few seconds, decided there was no fight left in it. If there was any, the dog on the busy end is likely to be cut. What else to do this time of year; I only hope I don't ruin some good bird dogs come season. I'm optimistic that they will get back with the program when the time comes.
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