Treeing is a method of hunting where dogs chase animals until the point they are forced up a tree. Usually a hunter follws them on foots. They are then able to shoot the animal. It is mainly used for raccoon, black bear, and cougar hunting. Sometimes the prey is killed by the dogs or the dogs are killed by the prey. The dogs follow the scent of the animal and bark continuously. Dogs are trained to bark and not directly attack the animal.
Coursing is the persuit of animals by a dog. They catch their prey by constantly running and chasing until the animal is caught. They use sight to catch the animal rather than scent. It is the oldest practiced form in the western world. The most common coursed animals in America are:
hares
- rabbits
- foxes
- jackrabbits
- coyotes
In the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain, they have competive coursing where 2 dogs are used. In America usually 3 dogs are used. In some countries is has recently become illegal to course animals except rabbits and rats. Only up to 2 dogs are allowed to be used to chase the prey into the path of a hunter with a gun.
“Coursing.” Wikipedia. N.p., 13 Dec. 2010. Web. 5 Jan. 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coursing.
“Treeing.” Wikiepedia. N.p., 19 Dec. 2010. Web. 5 Jan. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treeing>.
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