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06-09-2008, 02:31 PM | #211 |
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Re: Bitch Fest
Why does flushing style of hunting make horses impractical?
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06-09-2008, 02:48 PM | #212 |
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Because it's alot more interactive style of hunting.
For example, I can see a pointer lock-up on birds from a hundred yards or better. At that point, I can ride up, dismount and make the flush. However, with flushing breeds; you have a dog cutting back and forth (called quartering) directly in front of you ( no more than 30 yards out, I prefer a bit closer) until they enter a birds scent cone. Once that happens, they immediately become 'birdy' and a flush is almost immenent at that point. So, you'd have to really be quick on the dismount or have a bomb proof ride that doesn't mind you shooting off it's back. A practice I wouldn't advocate. For the most part,I'll keep a spaniel or Lab at heel, until we enter an area that I believe is holding birds. At which point, if I am hunting with friends I set them as blockers; and then the dogs and I will enter the cover and flush out birds holding up in here. That help ? |
06-09-2008, 02:52 PM | #213 |
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Paints a clear picture. I didn't think about the difficulty of shooting mounted, seen too many westerns I guess.
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06-09-2008, 04:59 PM | #214 | |
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But,I wouldn't think of shooting mounted from either one. |
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06-09-2008, 05:02 PM | #215 |
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Should be possible though, horses were commonly used in battle. Not sure about mules though.
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06-09-2008, 05:09 PM | #216 |
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