wanting to start coon hunting

DROPPINEM

DROPPINEM

Senior Member
Ok guys take it easy on me.I have been hunting and fishing my whole life and have hunted a lot of different types of animals but never tried coons.Just never had the oppurtunity.I have been wanting to get into coon hunting as i love nothing more than listening to some beagles run rabbits.I dont have the property for a pack of beagles(plus i would rather have some hounds anyway:bounce:) and was considering getting a coon dog but would like to give it a try first.I have been researching the breeds.(so far i have found that there are a lot of OPINIONS on this).I am looking for an oppurtunity to give it a shot or just go out sometime while yall run your dogs.I know this sounds pretty stupid but i cant come up with any other way than this other than just buy the stuff and go into it blindfolded....
 
ryan_beasley

ryan_beasley

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It's rough hunting down where I'm at, but you're welcome to go with me anytime you get ready. I'm in southeast GA. As far as what breed you want...find what you like. There's good and bad in all of them. Some breeds have characteristics, but definitely not all dogs match the breed characteristics. Coon hunters are a great group of people in general, and I'm sure there's plenty of people to take you out hunting before you dive into it.
 
holler tree

holler tree

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first two items you gotta have. a good light and hip waders. your welcome to hunt with us anytime. it can get rough here also but thats what makes it fun.
 
BBD 25

BBD 25

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welcome to the sport (hopefully). my opinion (everybodys got one) is to go at least a couple times with someone! Because there are really fun times and really bad times! hopefully you ll get a fun time:). When you get started: get a pup and train it your self. thats very important. Unless you know the person your buying from very very well. my experience says there are a lot of good people but they are also alot of crooks out there. i got burn twice before i got my dog. And im raising one now thats doing good. its best to raise one yourself. Not hard to train one. Its best to train it for your territory and your habits. Next get a good light, a lead, boots, and hip waders if your area calls for them; mine doesent. And when you get money (unless you have plenty) you can get tracking system, shocking system, a box and etc.
 
Nytrobud1

Nytrobud1

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check out Dans hunting gear,get ya some snake proof waders,Go to Walmart and get ya a energizer head lamp.Then find somebody to go with 10 or 12 times to make sure you want to make the investment ,It aint cheap,but if you look you can usually find someone that is getting out and buy a package deal,with everything..P.S
EBAY,and Ga trader,Craigslist
 
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willcox

willcox

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Best advice i ever heard was get yourself a good light , good pair of hip boots, tracking system, and a young dog bout ready to start and then do your best to wear all three out in 1 year. But i would encourage you to go a few times before you do that. All breeds have more culls than good ones imo but find the best bred pup you can out of whatever breed you choose. Trying to go cheap on a dog or your equipment will be a major headache i promise. Hope you get hooked!!
 
E Daddy

E Daddy

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I live in villa rica your welcome 2 go with us. have extra light u can use. also have 2 week old litter of pups call (770)823-7342 mainly going on weekends right now(its a wife thing) that will all change when season starts I HOPE!
 
DROPPINEM

DROPPINEM

Senior Member
What is a good brand of hip waders and should i go with a belt light,if so what brand and im sure you are gonna say a higher voltage like above 20 volts.
 
DROPPINEM

DROPPINEM

Senior Member
Nytrobud1 said:
check out Dans hunting gear,get ya some snake proof waders,Go to Walmart and get ya a energizer head lamp.Then find somebody to go with 10 or 12 times to make sure you want to make the investment ,It aint cheap,but if you look you can usually find someone that is getting out and buy a package deal,with everything..P.S
EBAY,and Ga trader,Craigslist
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I checked out Dan's and they seem to have some good prices.I believe i found some muck boots and chaps for $120.00 but cant find any snake proof hip waders.
 
poolecw

poolecw

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Here's the deal...coon hunting is very fun and enjoyably. And training a pup to become a nice hound is very rewarding. But at the same time, coon hunting can be very gruelling and aggravating. Here are my suggestions...

Find some people in your area, get to know them, and go hunting with them MANY times before investing much money.

If you still want to get into it, then go ahead and get a light and a pair of hip wadders. I would suggest Muck Boots. As for lights, I'd go with a 21 volt. There are several brands out there but for the most part, they all are about the same.

Finally, don't go out and get a pup to train. If you do, you probably will quit coon hunting within a year. Get a finished, trained hound that will already run and tree coons. Before you buy one, go out and see it hunt a couple of times. Expect to shell out at least $750 to $1,000 for an average dog that will tree a coon. After you've been hunting a year or so and kinda know what to expect, then you might consider gettinga pup to work with and train.
 
DROPPINEM

DROPPINEM

Senior Member
poolecw said:
Here's the deal...coon hunting is very fun and enjoyably. And training a pup to become a nice hound is very rewarding. But at the same time, coon hunting can be very gruelling and aggravating. Here are my suggestions...

Find some people in your area, get to know them, and go hunting with them MANY times before investing much money.

If you still want to get into it, then go ahead and get a light and a pair of hip wadders. I would suggest Muck Boots. As for lights, I'd go with a 21 volt. There are several brands out there but for the most part, they all are about the same.

Finally, don't go out and get a pup to train. If you do, you probably will quit coon hunting within a year. Get a finished, trained hound that will already run and tree coons. Before you buy one, go out and see it hunt a couple of times. Expect to shell out at least $750 to $1,000 for an average dog that will tree a coon. After you've been hunting a year or so and kinda know what to expect, then you might consider gettinga pup to work with and train.
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Thanks for the reply.That is pretty much what i have come up with ....now i just need to find someone in my area.Thanks for all the help yall.
 
poolecw

poolecw

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Here's a list of ukc competition hunts for Georgia next month. Are any of these close to you?


09/11/2009 - GA, Dahlonega; Coppermine CHA Inc
09/11/2009 - GA, Girard; Stoney Bluff CHA
09/11/2009 - GA, La Fayette; Dry Creek CHA
09/11/2009 - GA, Millen; Ogeechee River CHA
09/11/2009 - GA, Whitesburg; Whitesburg CHA
09/12/2009 - GA, Fowlstown; Coonbottom CHA
09/12/2009 - GA, Milledgeville; Middle Georgia Houndsman Assn
09/12/2009 - GA, Sandersville; Washington Co Cooner's Assn
09/12/2009 - GA, Springfield; Effingham CO CHA
09/18/2009 - GA, Demorest; Habersham Co CHA Inc
09/18/2009 - GA, Shannon; Shannon CHA
09/19/2009 - GA, Jasper; Pickens Co CHC
09/26/2009 - GA, La Grange; Lake West Point CHA
10/02/2009 - GA, East Dublin; Tri County Coon Club
10/02/2009 - GA, Gillsville; Gillsville CHA
10/02/2009 - GA, Glennville; Pineywoods CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Bowdon; Indian Creek CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Chatsworth; Murray Co CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Clayton; North Georgia CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Gray; Jones Co CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Lake Park; Southern Knights CHA
10/09/2009 - GA, Rydal; Bartow Co CHC
10/09/2009 - GA, Vidalia; Onion City CHC
10/10/2009 - GA, Dahlonega; Coppermine CHA Inc
10/10/2009 - GA, Eastman; Dodge Co CHA
10/10/2009 - GA, Milledgeville; Middle Georgia Houndsman Assn
10/10/2009 - GA, Millen; Ogeechee River CHA
10/10/2009 - GA, Moultrie; Colquitt Co CHA
10/10/2009 - GA, Roberta; Georgia State Youth Championship
10/16/2009 - GA, Cleveland; Appalachian Sportsmens Assn Inc
10/16/2009 - GA, Waynesville; Hog Pen Bluff CHA
10/17/2009 - GA, Albany; Deep South Classic CHA
10/17/2009 - GA, Millen; Ogeechee River CHA
10/17/2009 - GA, Waco; West Georgia CHA
10/23/2009 - GA, Nicholson; Classic City CHA
10/24/2009 - GA, Vidalia; Onion City CHC
10/30/2009 - GA, Hazlehurst; Jeff Davis Co CHC
10/30/2009 - GA, La Fayette; Dry Creek CHA
10/30/2009 - GA, Mineral Bluff; Toccoa River CHA Inc
10/30/2009 - GA, Springfield; Effingham CO CHA
10/31/2009 - GA, Cochran; Heart of Georgia CHA
 
DROPPINEM

DROPPINEM

Senior Member
poolecw said:
Here's a list of ukc competition hunts for Georgia next month. Are any of these close to you?


09/11/2009 - GA, Dahlonega; Coppermine CHA Inc
09/11/2009 - GA, Girard; Stoney Bluff CHA
09/11/2009 - GA, La Fayette; Dry Creek CHA
09/11/2009 - GA, Millen; Ogeechee River CHA
09/11/2009 - GA, Whitesburg; Whitesburg CHA
09/12/2009 - GA, Fowlstown; Coonbottom CHA
09/12/2009 - GA, Milledgeville; Middle Georgia Houndsman Assn
09/12/2009 - GA, Sandersville; Washington Co Cooner's Assn
09/12/2009 - GA, Springfield; Effingham CO CHA
09/18/2009 - GA, Demorest; Habersham Co CHA Inc
09/18/2009 - GA, Shannon; Shannon CHA
09/19/2009 - GA, Jasper; Pickens Co CHC
09/26/2009 - GA, La Grange; Lake West Point CHA
10/02/2009 - GA, East Dublin; Tri County Coon Club
10/02/2009 - GA, Gillsville; Gillsville CHA
10/02/2009 - GA, Glennville; Pineywoods CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Bowdon; Indian Creek CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Chatsworth; Murray Co CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Clayton; North Georgia CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Gray; Jones Co CHA
10/03/2009 - GA, Lake Park; Southern Knights CHA
10/09/2009 - GA, Rydal; Bartow Co CHC
10/09/2009 - GA, Vidalia; Onion City CHC
10/10/2009 - GA, Dahlonega; Coppermine CHA Inc
10/10/2009 - GA, Eastman; Dodge Co CHA
10/10/2009 - GA, Milledgeville; Middle Georgia Houndsman Assn
10/10/2009 - GA, Millen; Ogeechee River CHA
10/10/2009 - GA, Moultrie; Colquitt Co CHA
10/10/2009 - GA, Roberta; Georgia State Youth Championship
10/16/2009 - GA, Cleveland; Appalachian Sportsmens Assn Inc
10/16/2009 - GA, Waynesville; Hog Pen Bluff CHA
10/17/2009 - GA, Albany; Deep South Classic CHA
10/17/2009 - GA, Millen; Ogeechee River CHA
10/17/2009 - GA, Waco; West Georgia CHA
10/23/2009 - GA, Nicholson; Classic City CHA
10/24/2009 - GA, Vidalia; Onion City CHC
10/30/2009 - GA, Hazlehurst; Jeff Davis Co CHC
10/30/2009 - GA, La Fayette; Dry Creek CHA
10/30/2009 - GA, Mineral Bluff; Toccoa River CHA Inc
10/30/2009 - GA, Springfield; Effingham CO CHA
10/31/2009 - GA, Cochran; Heart of Georgia CHA
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Yeah the one in Rydal is the closest.The Bartow CHC.

How do i find out more?
 
tayjack87

tayjack87

Member
ill tell you right now trainin a dog is hard. And thats because good coon dogs arent trained there born. Every dog DOESNT make it. so if you do get a pup get a very well bred dog. Dont buy a dog out of a brood Edited to Remove Profanity ----Edited to Remove Profanity ----Edited to Remove Profanity ----Edited to Remove Profanity ----Edited to Remove Profanity ----, make sure the dam is good too. I love the sport and in my opinion theres nothing better, but like everyone has said there are a lot of hard times. Just remember a dog is just a dog. Its not a machine. Even the best ones have bad nights.You have to have patience. But all that said i think you will enjoy it, its a great sport, and most of the people that coonhunt are standup guys.
 
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