Where the Red Fern Grows - Chapter 16
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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?

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

What type of gun did Papa pull from his coat?

<p>410-gauge pistol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the first coon killed?

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

Where was the second coon treed?

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

What happened to Grandpa when they crossed the river?

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

What did they do to help Grandpa?

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

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

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

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

<p>She climbed on the rail fence and disappeared into the darkness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Billy call his dogs in?

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

What happened just as Papa thought they were beat?

<p>Little Ann bawled treed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What type of tree was the coon in?

<p>Tall sycamore.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the judge figure the coon had done?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the results of the last night of eliminations?

<p>None turned in more than 2 hides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Where did Billy want to hunt?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Billy wanted to know which way the coon went.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ash tree, 50 yards away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>About 1 hr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when he shot the coon?

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

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

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

What did the dogs do after they caught the coon?

<p>They licked each other's wounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Judge's Arrival

The judge arrived in the afternoon to commence the hunt.

Billy's Whooping

Billy only cheered when the dogs found a coon's trail.

Little Ann's Skill

Little Ann was first to spot a coon's track.

Hunters' Roar

Hunters' excitement when the dogs chased the coon.

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.410-gauge Pistol

Papa used this type of firearm for hunting.

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First Coon's Death

The first raccoon was shot and killed by Papa.

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Second Coon Location

The second coon was treed across the river.

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Grandpa's Fall

Grandpa fell into the river while river crossing.

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Warming Grandpa

Hunters built a fire to warm Grandpa.

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Old Dan's Failure

Old Dan failed to locate the coon in the river bottoms.

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Little Ann's Fence Climb

Little Ann climbed the fence to track the coon.

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Billy's Patience

Billy waited before calling his dogs back.

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Little Ann's Success

Little Ann located the coon again, re-inspiring hope.

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Coon's Tree Location

The coon was found in a tall sycamore tree.

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Coon's Escape Route

The coon escaped by a rail and branch.

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Low Hide Collection

Few hides were produced in the eliminations.

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Gold Cup Jackpot

Hunters competed for money for a cup.

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Billy's Hunting Strategy

Billy hunted in areas with abundant coon food.

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Billy's Delayed Action

Billy waited before joining the chase to assess the coon's direction.

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Ash Tree Location

The coon was treed in an ash tree.

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River Avoidance Time

The dogs thwarted the coon's attempt to reach the river.

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Dog's Drowning Prevention

The dogs had experience of such situations.

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Dog Bonding

Dogs licked each other after a successful hunt.

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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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