News clip about catching hogs,

With all that has been said, I'm afraid that some of the folks down here in Texas, that hunt with dogs, have no idea how close this is to becoming a reality in Texas. What I mean is, without a voice, sooner or later, probably sooner than we think, there is a great possibility that they outlaw hog hunting with dogs. Look what happened to deer dogs in east Texas during the late 80's. Just look at the chain law that was passed not to terribly long ago in Texas. This forum is great for us dogmen to get on and talk dogs, but social media is killing this kind of sport. When people constantly post pictures and videos on Facebook and what not, of dogs catching hogs, or someone trying to sell a bulldog and post a video of it tearing up a pig in a pen, it's just fuel to the fire for animal rights activists. If an animal is in the wrong,7 due to its owner, that's one thing. I don't want to see a starving dog because the owner can't take care of it. I'm a cowboy, so I hate when I see a horse for sale that looks like it can't even carry my saddle....but when these "Rights" people get involved, and want to take away what my dogs love and were bred to do....that's when I have a thorn in my side. The TDHA is dead, but a new group, the TWDA has started to grow, and I encourage all, whether you hunt or not, live in Texas or not, sign up and join. It will serve as a voice for all dogmen/dogwomen to stand up to Austin,Tx when they try to cut the head off of hunting with dogs. I'm a young gun to most, but I grew up hunting with dogs. I also consider Mr. Douglas Mason a close mentor/friend. And to hear the way he so passionately speaks about needing to have a voice to prevent these types of things, makes me a firm believer. I hope we can just carry on the tradition, that way when my kids are old enough, they can enjoy this sport as well. They won't have to hear the stories that I hear from my uncles and father about "how we use to run deer dogs" but it's illegal now.

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