Sorry to hear about all you guys' tough conditions. Here in the Cache area of northern Utah we've had good conditions most of the season, about every storm that came by gave us at least a couple of inches of snow. I've treed at least one feline (bobcat or lion) every weekend so far this season...
They still don't make the perfect sled for hound doggin', in my opinion, there are always trade offs. You'll never hear me argue that powder sleds are light, but they do get around better in the hills. If you're used to a riding a Tundra Gatoman, the dead weight of a stuck Skandic may come as a...
You may want to consider a powder sled for hound doggin' Gatoman. Several houndsman around here in northern Utah have tried the Tundras but most have abandon them because they are hard on engines. One local houndsman has even gone as far as mounting a hitch on a modified hill climber for pulling...
Caiforniacoyote, It's more the individual than the breed in finding a good combination dog. I've had mean Walkers and friendly Plotts. Try to get a clue from the parents when you pick up a pup. Also, it's worth the effort to try to buddy up to another houndsman when you are first starting out...
My first 2 dogs were a couple of Black and Tan/Walker crosses given to me by a kid going on a Mormon Mission. They were both about 18 months old and had been on a couple of lion the previous winter. One had won the puppy heats at a field trial and the other one was a unatheletic, bow legged...