Message #462042

[Cajun]

First, I will start off saying, there are cold nose cur dogs out there that are long ranging dogs but for me, it has been easier to maintain those traits  in my plotts.  One of the biggest advantages to me, if I cant find a track or sign, I will cast a dog or two in one block  & go find another block & cast another dog in another block. When I start back checking, a lot of times, they will be bayed or running.
  Dogs opening on track has never been as much of a factor for me catching hogs. To me the amount of dogs on the ground determine if a hog breaks or stays bayed. They either have to be tough enough to hold him, or stay back & bay.