The Hamilton Bloodhounds
Discover the thrill of hunting human quarry
Welcome to the Hamilton Bloodhounds
We are a pack of bloodhounds based in Easton, Suffolk and we hunt twice weekly during November to the end of March.
Unlike other forms of hunting, bloodhounding is a unique discipline. Bloodhounds are trained to track the ‘clean boot’—the natural scent trail left by a human runner, rather than an artificial drag. Renowned for their extraordinary sense of smell—the most acute of any dog breed—bloodhounds possess an exceptional ability to follow human scent trails over long distances, even those several days old.
A typical hunt covers around 10 miles, as we follow our pack in pursuit of the runners, known as the quarry.
Our goal is to offer an enjoyable and sociable experience for riders of all ages and abilities, while showcasing the remarkable skill of our hounds across some of Suffolk’s most stunning and diverse landscapes.
