People Hunting

A version of 'the most dangerous game' that ends with licks and cuddles rather than death.

Montreal Star - Feb 2, 1976



Some searching turned up Walter Gilbey's old webpage on the Internet Archive, where he discussed what he called the "Isle of Man Bloodhounds Drag Hunt." A drag hunt (so I learned) is the term for a hunt in which bloodhounds chase after a person who is carrying something aromatic, such as aniseed. However, their noses are so good that they can (and often do) simply follow the scent of the person.

As of 2015, this Isle of Man Bloodhounds Drag Hunt was still taking place. See the March 2015 issue of the Isle of Man magazine (pgs 108-109).
     Posted By: Alex - Tue May 16, 2023
     Category: Sports | 1970s





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Being licked to the ground by dogs. I'm not sure, but you know? I just might volunteer.
Posted by Richard Bos on 05/20/23 at 10:36 AM
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