2012 Jasper County Dog Drive

Reuben Sweatman got this 8-pointer, with Woody Crosby

Carson Banner with his first ever 8-pointer from 11/23

Who let the dogs out??!! The invitation to return to hunt with my Jasper County hunt club friends was much appreciated, and four lucky hunters were able to harvest a deer during my visit. The first drive of the morning, conducted under a crisp and cold 32-degrees, saw Reuben Sweatman harvest and 8-pointer and a dog driver harvested a 3-point buck. On the next drive the same dog man harvested a doe, and nearly got another doe that was bedded nearby. His trusty bluetick hound gave chase with a bellowing howl that surely chased that old doe right out of the block of woods we were driving. Breakfast and lunch provided some fellowship time for everyone and youth hunter Carson Banner, age 12, provided the enthusiasm. Taking a chance is a friend's deer stand the evening before, Banner harvested his first ever 8-point buck, and he was having a good time showing off the antlers. He also told a pretty good story about how the cold shivers went up his back when his grandfather (sitting with him) first pointed out the big buck. Whoa Nelly - that's a lot of feelin's for a youth to absorb and still make a clean kill shot - so congrats to Carson!

Houndsman and friend after the drive

With Milton Woods after the hunt

To view past blog entries from this annual dog drive click here.