Rabbit Hunting

[Dean Romig]

Robin Lewis and I have done it a couple of times up near Berlin, NH in very deep snow.
The first time our guide used Swiss Hounds. They look a lot like beagles but have longer ears and much longer legs. They certainly have an advantage over beagles in deep snow. We had a great time listening to the dogs in heated pursuit of those snowshoe hares.
The second time was behind beagles in deep and crusty snow and it was a bit sad to watch as a couple of the dogs left their own blood trails. I wouldn't mind doing it again but in less snow to make it easier on the beagles.