When the hounds hunt anything beside fox

When the hounds hunt anything beside fox

Riot. When the hounds hunt anything beside fox, the word is Ware Riot.

Skirter. A hound which is wide of the pack, or a man riding wide of the hounds, is called a skirter.

Stroke of a fox. Is when hounds are drawing. It is evident, from their manner, that they feel the scent of a fox, slashing their stern significantly, although they do not speak to it.

Sinking. A fox nearly beaten is said to be sinking.

Sinking the wind. Is going down wind, usually done by knowing sportsmen to catch the cry of the hounds.

Stained. When the scent is lost by cattle or sheep having passed over the line.

Stooping. Hounds stoop to the scent.

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