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Join us at the Symposium on Hunting with Hounds on July 26-28!

Huntsman

About

Old Dominion hounds is a financially vibrant hunt with over 100 years of tradition. We hunt in the Virginia Piedmont and have 100 square miles of territory, over 95% of which is open to hunting. Once the hounds go, we can go! We have an informed and keen field who love to watch the hounds work, viewing the fox, and learning more about hunting every day. Finally, we make hunting fun and approachable for members of all ages, and our subscriber numbers show it. If you want to hunt in one the best territories in America, with a team that loves to hunt, we are the place for you.

Responsibilities

Huntsman’s Job includes:

  • Care of hounds and management of the kennels
  • Continuing to develop and improve one of the keenest packs in Virginia
  • Show hounds and train junior handlers.
  • Manage the hunt horses and barn
  • Management of hunt territory, including trails, panelling and landowners where appropriate.
  • Help create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, including bringing on the next generation of hunters.

The huntsman will be supported by an additional 2 FTEs (Full Time Equivalents) over the year. We can develop a plan together on how to structure this support.We can take the hounds south if desired and mutually agreeable. We have an established and longterm capital improvement budget.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

  • Highly Competitive Salary
  • Holiday Bonus, and a year end performance bonus as well.
  • Quality onsite housing
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Workman’s Compensation Insurance
  • Use of the hunt truck
  • Use of the hunt cell phone
  • Hunt kit as required

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