Sunbear Squad Tip Of The Week
It’s hunting season, this week’s tip from the folks at Sunbear Squad is greatly appreciated.
WEEKLY WATCH TIP for Oct. 19
Watch and listen for stray hunting dogs in rural areas during the hunting season, where some are coldly abandoned for poor performance.
Be A Good Samaritan For Animals
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mom hates hunters , really . she’s always at war with them every year . I am even scare for her sometimes because them guys got guns…
But she loves their dogs and will always help them .
the other day one was lost in the forest near where we live and he followed dad who was jogging . Dad asked him to go away and the poor dog did .. Mom was furious afetr dad after that .I think he won’t do that another time.
Yes Bo you’re right we must never leave those poor pups alone in the woods.. Thanks for sharing
Being that I am from a hunting family and actually know of these situations there are many reasons why you may see a dog so please do not bother them unless they do act injured or are without collars. Most hunting dogs are much loved dogs (and are treated just like you treat your own dog). Most hunting dogs will have proper identification whether it be a tattoo in the ear, a collar with a name plate attached, or a microchip. If you find one without a collar that may act hurt please help them. This means something went wrong on the hunt and their owner is missing them greatly.
I don’t know of ANY hunter that would abandon a hunting dogs due to poor performance! Hunters spend lots of time with, money on and for these dogs, these dogs are just like children to them, they are not going to abandon them because they are a dud. The dog has probably run off on their own due to a scent they were following and the owner, after spending hours, days, TONS of time looking for the dog, calling the dog, has left HOPING that the dog will find it’s way home somehow. So don’t get upset with the hunter if you find their dog, be happy that you have helped reconnect them with their child!!!
Please know though that bothering a dog that may be on the hunt would actually get in the way of their “job” which is something that they are born, bred, and love to do. Dogs get pumped for hunting season and are just if not more excited than their owners to be able to go out and do what they are meant to do. Different types of dogs are bred to range farther than others, sometimes dogs can get up to a mile+ away from their owner but are still on the hunt. A hunter may be closing in behind them or may have a tracking device which they are monitoring so you could be causing more harm then good by bothering or taking these dogs into your house.
Things to look for if you see an “abandoned” hunting dog:
1. No collar, tracking device
2. An injury
3. The dog hanging around the area for an extended period of time (up to an hour) looking for someone (not smelling around for something or focused)
4. Lost dog signs for the dog you have seen around your area (I know this is obvious but this is a thing to look for)
If the dog falls under any of these catagories, please help them. Otherwise just leave them for a bit and hope that they are gone within the hour and are reconnected with their VERY HAPPY owner!