Grouse hunting

Sir Sampson · 06-19-2010, 04:27 PM

Hi im new to this site and i have 10 month old basset that is in tip top shape, really good lookin dog and i was just wondering if bassets have been used for grouse and pheasant and if they are good dogs for that type of hunting.

gsally · 06-19-2010, 05:52 PM

You might want to direct this question to the good folks on the American Hunting Basset Association web site and forum:

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I think you'll find all you want to know about hunting with bassets there!

Mikey T · 06-20-2010, 02:18 AM

answer to the frist part is yes the answer to the second is more complicated and comes down to what is important to you in a bird dog. They track and flush bird and do so at a speed and closeness that you can shoot over them. They do not point, and it is a rare basset indeed that will retreive. In fact you may find yourself in a race to get to the bird befor the dogs so there will be anything less but alot of that is training.

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smitte21 · 06-20-2010, 02:38 AM

YEah I'd say they would definately flush it out but that would probably be the extent of their help in hunting them. Ours at least don't retrieve anything.

Dean · 06-20-2010, 08:31 AM

3 guns -- 6 hounds -- 2 mornings -- 13 bird

Bassets work as upland bird dogs

Sir Sampson · 06-21-2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by smitte21

YEah I'd say they would definately flush it out but that would probably be the extent of their help in hunting them. Ours at least don't retrieve anything.

Wow that's very impressive, do you pet the dogs run, or keep them on leashes?

Dean · 06-21-2010, 09:04 AM

They run free, but stayed so close that all birds were in range ---- The only problem was that Marty's hounds like pheasant -- you better get to the bird quick, cause while you're running, they're plucking

Sir Sampson · 06-21-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

They run free, but stayed so close that all birds were in range ---- The only problem was that Marty's hounds like pheasant -- you better get to the bird quick, cause while you're running, they're plucking

Have you ever used those belt leashes? i think thats what im interested in because my hound isn't very obedient, and i think i would have a hard time chasing him with the bird in his mouth.

smitte21 · 06-22-2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

They run free, but stayed so close that all birds were in range ---- The only problem was that Marty's hounds like pheasant -- you better get to the bird quick, cause while you're running, they're plucking

Too funny I can see that now. That is very impressive though. So they retreive it and everything hey? Or do they just go to the spot where the bird is and start plucking feathers? LOL

Mikey T · 06-22-2010, 03:06 AM

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Have you ever used those belt leashes?

not going to be to effective covering the ground need on leash

[quote] i think i would have a hard time chasing him with the bird in his mouth.[quote]

You tring to say yer so slow ya can't catch a basset

06-19-2010, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sir Sampson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4	Grouse hunting Hi im new to this site and i have 10 month old basset that is in tip top shape, really good lookin dog and i was just wondering if bassets have been used for grouse and pheasant and if they are good dogs for that type of hunting.

06-19-2010, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
gsally Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PA Posts: 275	Ahba You might want to direct this question to the good folks on the American Hunting Basset Association web site and forum: Welcome to Bassetnet.com \| AHBA \| American Hunting Basset Association BASSETNET :: Index I think you'll find all you want to know about hunting with bassets there!

06-20-2010, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
smitte21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WI Posts: 295	YEah I'd say they would definately flush it out but that would probably be the extent of their help in hunting them. Ours at least don't retrieve anything. __________________ Proud owner handler of AKC/UKC Ch. Olde Fashion Agent 99, CGC, TDInc. and Beauregard Smith, CGC www.savybassets.net

06-20-2010, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,240	answer to the frist part is yes the answer to the second is more complicated and comes down to what is important to you in a bird dog. They track and flush bird and do so at a speed and closeness that you can shoot over them. They do not point, and it is a rare basset indeed that will retreive. In fact you may find yourself in a race to get to the bird befor the dogs so there will be anything less but alot of that is training. see Hunting Bassets and Question for the hunters.....

06-20-2010, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Glen Moore, Pa. U.S.A. Posts: 797	3 guns -- 6 hounds -- 2 mornings -- 13 bird Bassets work as upland bird dogs

06-21-2010, 09:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Glen Moore, Pa. U.S.A. Posts: 797	They run free, but stayed so close that all birds were in range ---- The only problem was that Marty's hounds like pheasant -- you better get to the bird quick, cause while you're running, they're plucking

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