Most young rabbits have little to no scent thanks to Mother nature, making it pretty darn difficult for a dog to catch let alone run.

I think houndsmen run their dogs to keep them in shape as well as to be out doing something they love regardless of how hot or cold or what time of year it is.

I would venture to say that the cats and yotes account for more rabbit kills than every rabbit hunter in the state combined.

By the by, were you fly fishing for nesting bluegills?