Why is there a maximum of five hounds allowed during hound hunting of Sambar Deer?
A maximum of five hounds per hunt aids hunters to control the movements of the hounds once a hunt has commenced and reduces the probability of hounds being lost. It is considered that there is little point hunting with greater than five hounds because most of the hounds in a larger pack only run with the leaders and do not contribute significantly to the hunt. Any more than five hounds can make the team “unwieldy”. This restriction in number reduces the potential for hounds to become lost or enter prohibited areas. A limit of five hounds per team allows the pack to function effectively and provides the opportunity to train younger dogs.
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