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Cranwell Bloodhounds

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The Hunt
The Cranwell Bloodhounds were formed in 1992 by Joint Masters Phil and Wendy Broughton with a view to providing a day in the countryside that everyone could enjoy. Bloodhounds hunt the "clean boot" meaning that they hunt the natural scent of a cross country runner.

To do this, hounds are given an article of clothing to smell or the quarry will greet the hounds at the meet, thus giving the hounds ample time to get used to their scent.

The quarry is given approximately 20 minutes head start prior to each of the three or four lines which are hunted each day. No artificial scent is used, just the natural smell of the quarry. the speed of the hunt is determined by the terrain and weather.

This private pack of Bloodhounds enjoys around 20 days hunting in a season (from September to March). They meet most Sundays at the homes of friends at 1.00pm. and after the first two lines, (or hunts), rest for a while to enjoy the hospitality of the Masters, before continuing to arrive back at the boxes at approximately 3.30pm

The country is very varied with rolling hills and grass and stone wall clad heath, to heavy arable low country. It is bounded by the river Humber to the north, the River Nene to the south, the River Trent to the west and the Wash to the east.

Meets: Sunday

Subscription: £200.

Daily cap: £25

Meet Card: See WEB SITE