Have a dog in the hunt

Over the past decade I have devoted considerable effort into hunting wild dogs. In the northern tropics, wild dogs are increasing in numbers and take a heavy toll on livestock and native fauna.

When I was first targeting wild dogs, I gathered a valuable starter’s kit of recommendations and guidance from my old friend Robbie, a full-time professional dogger. Since then, I have built on that knowledge, as a recent successful wild dog hunt demonstrates.

A local grazier called to say he was missing a few calves and his breeding herd was gathered into the topmost part of the paddock. He had not seen any wild dogs, but the evidence pointed to their unwelcome presence. My hunting buddy, Peter, and I have taken numerous wild dogs from this property and are welcome to hunt there anytime we wish. Our host told us where to find the key to a locked entry gate and said