Fort Leavenworth Hunt |
The Fort Leavenworth Hunt was organized in 1926 by the 10th Cavalry Regiment and disbanded
during WWII. The pack of hounds was reconstituted in 1964, registered with the Masters of
Foxhound Association (MFHA) in 1965, and recognized by the MFHA in 1966. Military personnel
and their families, as well as civilians, are subscribers to the Hunt. The Kennels are located
on Fort Leavenworth.
Our hunt country is on Fort Leavenworth and in the Easton, KS. vicinity. Twice a year we hunt
the wide open expanses of the Flint Hills at the Mulvane Ranch. This is truly a unique hunting
experience, hunting over 15,000 acres of native prairie grass. During hunt season (October-April),
we go out Wednesday afternoons from the Kennels at 3:30 or 4:00 p.m. depending on the time of the
year (see Fixture List for times) and on weekends alternating Saturdays and Sundays in the
Easton Hunt country. Because of weather, it is wise to check with a joint Master before each
Hunt to make sure of time and place. During the off season we are exercising the hounds/training
them, working on trails and involved in various fund raising endeavors.
The object of the Fort Leavenworth Hunt is to pursue a fox or coyote with our hounds through our
hunt country, offering the subscribers of the hunt an opportunity to view this chase. The actual
hunting is the work of the huntsman and staff. The subscribers and guests are observers of the
chase. The normal number of hounds used for hunting on a given day are between 25-35.
Our intentions are only to chase. The thrill is in the chase, watching the hounds work and
hearing them give tongue, doing their job guided by the Huntsman and assisted by the Whippers-in.
The Field Master leads the field of riders into a position to view the fox or coyote being
pursued. Our hunt is designed to provide a safe and friendly atmosphere for any rider wishing
to participate. Our riders are grouped to afford both the novice and the accomplished rider a
safe and exciting riding. We will always have a group of riders called the Hilltoppers who
follow along at a slower pace without jumps, led by a qualified member of the staff. For more information, call 684-1703.
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The Fort Leavenworth Hunt (FLH) is a military hunt affiliated with Fort Leavenworth. The FLH enjoys the unique distinction of
hunting on Fort Leavenworth over land that marks the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail.
This sport provides not only the excitement of the chase, but the tradition of being part of
a sport which has not changed much since it first came to us from England in 1650.
This home page will give you some basic information about the Hunt.