DEER BREAKING METHODS
The Chase Magazine
July, 1977
Page Twenty Six

From Trenton, Tn:  I would like for you to put this deer breaking
method in the Chase.  This is one of the most simple and inexpensive
methods of all.  Some are selling deer breaking methods, but not
enough foxhunters will buy them as they are afraid it is just a gimmick,
but this one is free.  However, just buying the deer scent and pepper
won't do the job.  You have to use it.  I, personally think we are going
to have to pass a rule to scratch any andall hounds for running deer,
then hunters will stop taking deer dogs to fox hunt field trials and try to
break all their foxhounds from running deer.  This breaking method
has been tried andit works and I'm proud to let all my foxhunting
friends know about it.  L. Jack Criswell

Take a four oz. bottle of deer scent.  I don't think it will make any
difference whether its breaking scent or trail scent, just be sure the
scent is strong.
Put a heaping tablespoon full of powdered red pepper in it.  Be sure the
pepper is fresh and hot.  Pepper left setting around a long period of
time loses some of its strength.
Shake the mixture until well mixed.  Take a small container with a long
spout (an ear syringe is good), squirt the mixture well up in both sides
of the hound's nose (the further up you can get it the better).  Repeat
in a week to ten days.  Then occasionally put just a few drops in the
palm of your hand and rub on hound's nose and lips just as a reminder
as you load to go hunting.