The heritage of the hunt is at its finest when Belle Meade holds it ‘Opening Meet’ the 1st Saturday in November in Thomson-McDuffie County. You can follow the fox hunt in the tally-ho wagons for this ‘Annual Blessing of the Hounds’. This is must-see event for any hunter-enthusiast.  While in Thomson, check out the other outdoor activities the city to has to offer – fishing, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, camping, cattle driving, boating and picnicking and more.