GET ON THE SCHEDULE
At some point every Harrier/Harriette will want to try their hand at playing the role of a Hare, laying trail and trying their best to avoid the “racists” who are dead bent on snaring them. You don’t have to be fast to be a successful Hare. You should, however, be organized.
Your first step is to check the Receding Harelines of your local kennels to see what hashes are available. It may be best to ask to co-Hare a trail so that you can experience laying a trail without all of the the stress and responsibility. Some hashers prefer to co-Hare all of their trails while others enjoy the added pressure of laying trail alone.
You may also want to consider what kind of trail you feel the most comfortable Haring. “Dead” trails, or trails that have been marked prior to the hash, differ in a number of ways from a trail that is “Live”. Hares laying a Live trail must concern themselves with the prospect of being caught by the Harriers. However, laying a Dead trail means that the Hare(s) must get to the Hash much earlier than the Harriers to mark it. Dead trails also have the added risk of weather concerns – many a Hare has layed a dead trail the day before only to see an unplanned shower wash much of it away.
Work with your local Hare Raiser to find a hash and trail that best fits your skills and confidence.
Hares Away!