Never hunted deer w/hounds. However, I had a beagle who used to chase deer which made me pissed. One day while rabbit hunting she started to chase deer - made me walk all day field after corn field following her. Finally I saw her about 200 yds away, looked down the vent rib, and emptied both barrels on her with my side by side. Didn't even distract her - but it felt good. Damn dog.
Been out twice duck hunting during the 4 day early season here in NC. Took a nice brace of drake woodies this morning, a double - should've had three mallards too. I got a new shotgun, Benelli Nova. I didn't get a chance to pattern it, so I am still trying to figure out where it is shooting.