I watched hounds sort hares out on several checks. One bitch in particular was a star at bringing the pack back from heel. She had a high-pitched cry that was very distinctive and pretty to listen to. The hare often took us through sheep, barnyards, and cattle and as hounds worked the line, they were seldom lifted to a view unless they were running heel. The pace was very, very fast every day.
Hares tend to run left handed.
I was also told and observed that hares change colors during the chases. A tired hare goes from a light color brown to a very dark color brown. When a hare claps down it is extremely difficult to see. For the most part they hunt right through them and stay on the hare scent. Hare hunting in New Zealand is not for the feint of heart.