Houndsmen are a hardy breed. To follow dogs through some of America's steepest, roughest, and brushiest country no matter how far or how long the race only to face a bear or hog at close range with limited visibility and mobility is a calling very few heed and even fewer can handle. Alas, even the storied vitality and tenacity of the American Houndsman must succumb to the steady crawl of Time, and unforunately, nothing can be done to stop the passing of our beloved members.

     CHC would like to pay somber respect to the members we lose whether it be due to an unfortunate accident or the inevitability of Time. If you are aware of the recent death of a CHC member, please send an email to announcements@californiahoundsmen.com indicating the deceased member's full name; month, day, and year of birth; month, day, and year of death; and the preferred breed of dog or species of game the member particularly enjoyed during their life as a houndsman.