On the Beat in Bluffton

Friday, June 7, 2013

Coon-hunting dogs are back in Bluffton

 The coon hunters are back for the third year in Bluffton and they come from all over the United States. The opening ceremonies were held in the Wells County 4-H building Thursday evening. (Photos by Jessica Williams)


 From left, Jim Phillabaum of City Council, Erin Meyer from the Wells County Chamber of Commerce, Janet Davidson-Blutcher and Robin Stover of the United English Breeders and Fanciers Association, and Suzanne Huffman of the Chamber of Commerce, prepare to cut the ribbon to signify the start of the 2013 English Days at the Wells County 4-H Park.
 
A coon dog waits patiently Thursday evening for the 2013 English Day festivities to start.


 Hundreds of raccoon hunters are in town this weekend – for the third straight year – to participate in English Days, which features several night hunts in the region.
A future coon-hunting dog hangs out in a pin Thursday evening at the Wells County 4-H Park.


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