Three drops, three strikes, tough tracks that Josie couldn't finish. The river is like that. I've seen a lot of good old dogs have trouble finishing tracks down here.
I decided to give the spot up by the airport a try. I went out the west gate for a change. On the drive around there was a cop car pulled over. It started following me. Finally turned around when I made a turn on 4. Wonder if that was the same cop from the other night? Are they having trouble around there or what?....
This spot is bordered on two sides by busy roads, trees and valley on the back side. I kept Josie on a leash and walked her down the tree edge. About half way down she started opening. Tow coons went up a tree right in front of us. I didn't even bother to unleash her, she just led me to the tree and started treeing.
When I got back to the truck there was somebody waiting there. I figured it was a cop, but it turned out to be a curious neighbor. He heard Josie & thought it was a dog in distress. Nice guy, we talked for a little while, turns out his dog had gotten loose & he was looking for her.
Covered a lot of ground tonight to see so few coons.
Headed home 2:30.