Members & Non-Riding Guests
| Adult | $50.00 |
| Children under 18 | $30.00 |
| Preschoolers | No charge |
Tally Ho wagons are provided for non-riding guests.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Chula Homa Hounds cordially invites you to the Opening Meet and Blessing of the Hounds at Tilda Bogue, 729 Davis Crossing, Canton, Mississippi. RSVP by October 30.
The Day
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Hunt Board Breakfast · Silent Auction |
| 10:00 am | Post horn signals the close of the Silent Auction. Presentation of the Joint Masters of Foxhounds and of the Officers. |
| 10:15 am | Spectators to Tally Ho vehicles. Riders and staff prepare horses and hounds. |
| 10:30 am | Parade of horses and riders · Arrival of the foxhounds · Stirrup Cup |
| 11:00 am | Cast hounds |
| 11:45 am | Horses, hounds, and Tally Ho wagons gather at the checkpoint |
| 12:30 pm | Hunt continues · Tally Ho guests returned to the breakfast site |
Please pay for all purchases before leaving the breakfast area.
| Date | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
| Fixture | Tilda Bogue, Canton, MS |
| Breakfast | 9:00 am |
| Attire | Riders in formal hunt attire |
| Coggins | 12-month negative, required |
| Helmet | Hard hat required |
| RSVP | By October 30 |
RSVP
Payment by October 30 is required to attend. Please print the response card, complete it, and mail it with your payment.
| Adult | $50.00 |
| Children under 18 | $30.00 |
| Preschoolers | No charge |
Tally Ho wagons are provided for non-riding guests.
| Adult | $125.00 |
| Children under 18 | $55.00 |
Riding guest fees include the event fee plus the capping fee.
Make checks payable to Chula Homa Hunt. Donations to the hounds are greatly appreciated.
Nancye McCowan, MFH
210 Silas Trace
Ridgeland, MS 39157
If you are attending with a particular barn, club, or organization, please note it on the card for credit toward the attendance contest.
Print the Invitation & RSVP CardEvery rider must complete and sign the hunt’s liability release before taking the field. Please print, sign, and bring the correct form.
Adult Release (PDF)
Minor Release (PDF)
New to hunting with us? The Visitors & Capping page covers turnout and field etiquette.
Getting There
Tilda Bogue – the Grogan and Crews families’ place · 729/731 Davis Crossing, Canton, MS
9:00 am Saturday and 10:00 am Sunday. Both the Opening Meet fixture and the Sunday fixture are at Tilda Bogue.
Take Highway 51 North to Davis Crossing, about 6 miles north of the Square. Turn left (west) and go about half a mile until you see a paved drive on the right (north). The driveway is paved, and there are two mailboxes across the street.
If you go under large power lines, you have gone too far.
Stop at the check-in tent for directions on where to park.
Take I-55 North to North Canton / Yazoo City, Exit 124. Exit to the east side of the highway (right), then turn immediately onto the frontage road (northeast, left), which is also called Davis Crossing. Travel 3 miles on Davis Crossing. The driveway is on the left (north), marked with a sign that says “Tilda Bogue.” The driveway is paved, and there are two mailboxes across the street.
If you reach Highway 51, you have gone too far. Turn around, and the driveway is the only paved one on the right.
Stop at the check-in tent for directions on where to park.
Opening Meet Weekend
We welcome guests for Opening Meet weekend. Capping fees are required for each day’s hunt. We recommend lodging in the Canton or north Jackson areas.
$25 per night · Madison
Chelsea Landes, Manager
515 Gluckstadt Road, Madison, MS 39110
417-840-6240
Call to inquire · Brandon · stabling and lodging
Petra Kay, owner
132 Shenandoah Estates Circle, Brandon, MS 39047
601-594-0909
Pw_kay@bellsouth.net
$20 per night · Canton
Fontaine Bowie
439 E. Sowell Road, Canton, MS 39046
601-942-0626
Mail your response card by October 30. If you have questions about the day, the fixture, or hunting as a guest, we are glad to help.