Where the Red Fern Grows

Questions and Answers

When did the judge meet them and where did they start their hunt?

Judge met them in the afternoon and they traveled a few miles down river.

When did Billy whoop to his dogs?

Not until they struck a trail.

Who was first to strike the trail of a coon?

Little Ann.

What was the loud roar they heard?

It was the whooping of the hunters when Old Dan and Little Ann chased a coon to the campsites. Signup and view all the answers

What type of gun did Papa pull from his coat?

410-gauge pistol. Signup and view all the answers

How was the first coon killed?

Papa shot it and it jumped out of the tree, and the dogs wasted no time in killing it. Signup and view all the answers

Where was the second coon treed?

Across the river from where they treed their first coon. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Grandpa when they crossed the river?

In midstream he stepped on a loose rock and down he went. Signup and view all the answers

What did they do to help Grandpa?

After killing the coon, they built a fire to warm Grandpa. Signup and view all the answers

Where were they when Old Dan bawled treed and why did he stop?

They were at the river bottoms, and then he couldn't find the coon. Signup and view all the answers

What did Little Ann do to try to find the coon?

She climbed on the rail fence and disappeared into the darkness. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Billy call his dogs in?

He didn't have enough time to hunt somewhere else and he felt pride in his dogs. Signup and view all the answers

What happened just as Papa thought they were beat?

Little Ann bawled treed. Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Billy go to the tree just yet?

He knew it was hard to keep a coon in a tree after daybreak, so he waited until Old Dan got there. Signup and view all the answers

What type of tree was the coon in?

Tall sycamore. Signup and view all the answers

What did the judge figure the coon had done?

The coon followed on the rail, came even with hackberry tree then jumped on a branch. He leaped and caught one of the sycamore's branches. Signup and view all the answers

What were the results of the last night of eliminations?

None turned in more than 2 hides. Signup and view all the answers

What were the hunters collecting, and did they do this?

Money for a jackpot which goes to the winner of the gold cup. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Billy want to hunt?

Where he treed his last coon because it was marsh, so the coons had crawfish and minnows to eat and the river and the mountains were a distance so he would have to take a tree. Signup and view all the answers

When Lil Ann and Old Dan were after a coon, why didn't Billy follow them immediately?

Billy wanted to know which way the coon went. Signup and view all the answers

What type of tree did they tree the coon in, and how far from the river?

Ash tree, 50 yards away. Signup and view all the answers

How much time did they save because the coon didn't make the river?

About 1 hr. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when he shot the coon?

The coon headed for the river but the hounds were slowed down by the tangled mass of limbs. Signup and view all the answers

How did Billy know that the dogs wouldn't drown?

He said they had been in this situation more than once. Signup and view all the answers

What did the dogs do after they caught the coon?

They licked each other's wounds. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hunting Adventures

The judge met them in the afternoon, and they began their hunt traveling a few miles downriver.
Billy only whooped for his dogs after they struck a coon's trail, signaling excitement.

Tracking and Finding Coon

Little Ann was the first to strike the trail of a raccoon, showcasing her hunting skills.
The loud roar they heard was from the hunters whooping as Old Dan and Little Ann chased the raccoon to their campsite.

Equipment and Action

Papa pulled out a .410-gauge pistol for the hunt, indicating the type of firearm used.
The first coon was killed when Papa shot it, causing it to jump out of the tree, where the dogs quickly killed it.

River Crossing Incident

The second coon was treed across the river from the location of the first.
Grandpa fell into the river midstream when he stepped on a loose rock while crossing, showing a moment of comic relief.

Assisting Grandpa

After killing the coon, they built a fire to warm Grandpa, demonstrating their teamwork and care for him.

Tracking Skills and Trials

While at the river bottoms, Old Dan bawled treed but stopped because he couldn't locate the coon.
Little Ann attempted to find the coon by climbing on the rail fence and disappearing into the darkness, highlighting her determination.

Strategy and Patience

Billy refrained from calling his dogs back as he felt pride in their hunting abilities and wanted to locate the coon’s path.
Just when Papa felt defeated, Little Ann bawled treed, reviving hope in their hunt.

Waiting Game

Billy waited before approaching the tree because he recognized the difficulty of keeping a coon treed after daybreak, preferring to wait for Old Dan.
The coon was found in a tall sycamore tree, a key detail in locating the prey.

Coon’s Escape

The judge deduced that the coon had navigated along a rail and leaped onto a branch, indicating the raccoon's cleverness and agility.

Final Night and Stakes

None of the hunters turned in more than 2 hides during the eliminations, highlighting the intensity of competition.
Hunters were collecting money for a jackpot intended for the winner of the gold cup, showcasing the stakes involved.

Hunting Strategy

Billy aimed to hunt where he had treed his last coon due to the area's abundant food sources for raccoons, like crawfish and minnows.
Billy delayed following Old Dan and Little Ann immediately to assess which way the coon had gone.

Coon's Location and Outcome

They treed the coon in an ash tree, located 50 yards away from the river, emphasizing strategic location choice.
The pack saved about one hour since the coon did not manage to reach the river.

Final Showdown

After shooting the coon, it tried to head for the river, but the hounds were slowed down by a tangled mass of branches.
Billy had confidence that the dogs would not drown as they had experienced similar situations before.

Dog Bonding

After subduing the coon, the dogs licked each other's wounds, illustrating their bond and the aftermath of their successful hunt.

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