I don’t live in Texas, so I don’t know what’s acceptable there. But we were rabbit hunting on my land (1000 acres) here in SC recently. Our 10 beagles jumped a rabbit and they ran him off the property onto a neighbors land. This happens sometimes. So what am I supposed to do other than try to follow my dogs? Getting them off the trail is not as easy as it sounds, and I really can’t avoid trespassing, trying to get the dogs back. The dogs don’t stop at the property line.

There’s a contest in Wise county. Go hang around the weigh in. Talk some chit and I’ll bet you get some takers for an arse whooping. Give everyone of them a good one!

I don’t live in Texas, so I don’t know what’s acceptable there. But we were rabbit hunting on my land (1000 acres) here in SC recently. Our 10 beagles jumped a rabbit and they ran him off the property onto a neighbors land. This happens sometimes. So what am I supposed to do other than try to follow my dogs? Getting them off the trail is not as easy as it sounds, and I really can’t avoid trespassing, trying to get the dogs back. The dogs don’t stop at the property line.

Just so you know, it’s unacceptable here, without permission. Most landowners will understand, if you contact them beforehand. But you don’t just help yourself, unannounced.

I don’t live in Texas, so I don’t know what’s acceptable there. But we were rabbit hunting on my land (1000 acres) here in SC recently. Our 10 beagles jumped a rabbit and they ran him off the property onto a neighbors land. This happens sometimes. So what am I supposed to do other than try to follow my dogs? Getting them off the trail is not as easy as it sounds, and I really can’t avoid trespassing, trying to get the dogs back. The dogs don’t stop at the property line.

We never rabbit hunt until after deer season, just to prevent conflict. And things are different here. There are not huge ranches. Our property is bordered by dozens of other properties, if not more. Most are small and unoccupied. Have no idea who the owners are nor how to contact them. And there are never fences, nor posted signs. When our dogs cross boundaries, we just try to call then off the chase as quick as possible. But to do that, you have to follow them. I’m an old guy. In the years past in the south, rural people understood and it wasn’t a problem. But now things are different.
In our low country, dog hunting deer has been a tradition for over 150 years, long before anyone ever heard of a tree stand, a trophy, or using a rifle. It’s a dying tradition. Running game with dogs is going to be a thing of the past.

Not letting your neighbor on your property without permission to look for his dog is a weak power grab.

It’s the downfall of running dogs. I’ve wanted rabbit dogs but knowing that if my dogs did what yours did and ruin someone’s deer hunt they’d likely get shot I ain’t doing it. Best think to do in my opinion is talk to direct neighbors before hand and talk over expectations. Problem with a lot of these folks in east Texas is they’ll dump them on 200 acres knowing good and well they’re going next door.

I don’t live in Texas, so I don’t know what’s acceptable there. But we were rabbit hunting on my land (1000 acres) here in SC recently. Our 10 beagles jumped a rabbit and they ran him off the property onto a neighbors land. This happens sometimes. So what am I supposed to do other than try to follow my dogs? Getting them off the trail is not as easy as it sounds, and I really can’t avoid trespassing, trying to get the dogs back. The dogs don’t stop at the property line.

Obviously you’ve never rabbit hunted with beagles. It’s not about controlling the dogs. It’s about controlling the rabbit. An no, I can’t control where he runs. Wish I could. The dogs go where he goes. And they’re way faster than me. There’s only two ways to “control” the dogs after they start the chase. Either kill the rabbit or physically catch the dogs.
But as I said, we only rabbit hunt long after deer season (we deer hunt too so I understand that). My point is dogs will cross property lines. And you simply can’t call them back. It just doesn’t work that way. Anyone who has run hounds knows that.

I’ve caught dogs on my property before, with collars, radio transmitters and owners tags. I’ll leash the dogs and call the owners. Every time they will come get their dogs and thank me. Everyone is reasonable. Of course some people abuse normal rules. But if someone hunting neighboring property legally comes onto my property just to retrieve their dogs, I’m ok with that.

Not saying this is the case regarding the op, but in general, a little grace can go a long way in life. Take it how you will.

Obviously you’ve never rabbit hunted with beagles. It’s not about controlling the dogs. It’s about controlling the rabbit. An no, I can’t control where he runs. Wish I could. The dogs go where he goes. And they’re way faster than me. There’s only two ways to “control” the dogs after they start the chase. Either kill the rabbit or physically catch the dogs.
But as I said, we only rabbit hunt long after deer season (we deer hunt too so I understand that). My point is dogs will cross property lines. And you simply can’t call them back. It just doesn’t work that way. Anyone who has run hounds knows that.

I’ve caught dogs on my property before, with collars, radio transmitters and owners tags. I’ll leash the dogs and call the owners. Every time they will come get their dogs and thank me. Everyone is reasonable. Of course some people abuse normal rules. But if someone hunting neighboring property legally comes onto my property just to retrieve their dogs, I’m ok with that.

Hog doggers are the scum of the earth, it’s always “I’m looking for my dogs” they need an [censored] whooping, every one of them…

Yup.

In the long set age of cell phones, you get neighboring property landowners number, and call them before setting foot. Most likely they will tell you to go ahead. Set foot, without permission, and it could get inconvenient. Stand there until Deputies show up.

Sorry to take the thread off topic. Hope you find the trespassers and get this resolved. I also get mad when I get hunters trespassing on my land picked up on trail cameras, carrying weapons. But to me that’s different than guys legally hunting on adjoining properties simply trying to get their dogs back. I can understand that. Of course cutting fences or locks, or damaging property with a vehicle is certainly wrong. With all the anti hunting, anti gun woke ground today, it seems all legal hunters need to understand each other. Of course, it depends on the facts the situation. In this case, the landowner hasn’t determined that yet. Seems a little extreme to label all “hog doggers” as scum. Here in SC, it’s pretty common to hunt deer, bears and coons with dogs legally.