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Don't post much about lions or running dogs, but I thought I'd let a few of you MM guys know about a story I've finally finished.
I've had the opportunity to tag along with a few houndsmen who love to chase cats. But, have never been successful in treeing an animal for tv. That has changed! Last week I tagged along with a friend of a friend and after two tough days, we finally treed a lion! The entire show this week (Roughin' It Outdoors) will be on the lion, the dogs, the houndsmen and the chase. I dive a little into the lack of lions in Utah the past decade or so and what houndsmen would like to see happen with these illusive cats. But mostly, it's a story about the love of the sport, the comraderie that lion hunters have with their dogs, friends ect.
I might add....I now have a much better appreciation for what houndsmen and lion hunters do. This is by far the most taxing and toughest hunt I've ever been on! I think of myself as being in pretty good shape. Not any more! I was sore for two solid days, couldn't feel my back for four and didn't know if I'd ever do that again....Of course I know I will, but it's going to be awhile.
If you get a chance, take a look this Saturday @ 11:00pm. For those that miss it you can always watch the stories on the web.
Just a note before I leave you alone....We didn't kill the lion, wasn't our intent. We just put this young tom in a tree and gave the guys a chance to talk about thier passion and love of the outdoors.
Later,
Fstop
I've had the opportunity to tag along with a few houndsmen who love to chase cats. But, have never been successful in treeing an animal for tv. That has changed! Last week I tagged along with a friend of a friend and after two tough days, we finally treed a lion! The entire show this week (Roughin' It Outdoors) will be on the lion, the dogs, the houndsmen and the chase. I dive a little into the lack of lions in Utah the past decade or so and what houndsmen would like to see happen with these illusive cats. But mostly, it's a story about the love of the sport, the comraderie that lion hunters have with their dogs, friends ect.
I might add....I now have a much better appreciation for what houndsmen and lion hunters do. This is by far the most taxing and toughest hunt I've ever been on! I think of myself as being in pretty good shape. Not any more! I was sore for two solid days, couldn't feel my back for four and didn't know if I'd ever do that again....Of course I know I will, but it's going to be awhile.
If you get a chance, take a look this Saturday @ 11:00pm. For those that miss it you can always watch the stories on the web.
Just a note before I leave you alone....We didn't kill the lion, wasn't our intent. We just put this young tom in a tree and gave the guys a chance to talk about thier passion and love of the outdoors.
Later,
Fstop
