Why We Stay In The Game

I don't see myself ever selling out, and that's not the intent of my post.

Heck, I'm not all that old, but I'd be willing to bet I've been at these hogs and dogs probably longer than most on here...got my first hog dog 19 years ago. Trust me, I can understand what your saying James. I see it all the time with the new guys I take along who want to jump off the machine at full blast and run through the woods towards a bay as fast as they can go. Sometimes I miss that excitement, but at the same time I am also reminded of the maturity that comes with the years of the hunt where good dog work and all that has just happened prior to the actual bay and stick is equally appreciated. I'd like to ease into a bay...find a place to settle in and watch the dogs work for a spell. That would probably drive those crazy who are only thrilled with the kill.

I've seen lots of people come and go over the years. If some of you don't understand what I'm talking about...stay in the sport long enough, raise your own dogs and someday trust me you will. There's no greater satisfaction than going to the woods and catching hogs with dogs you've raised, but there's no greater disappointment than loosing those you've put so much time into.

Ahh...those things that make the mind ponder.