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Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply

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The DU Supply Podcast was created for all Houndsmen regardless of how often you get to the woods. From weekend warriors to professional guides/outfitters, our commitment to our dogs, lifestyle and passion is common ground for all. Join the DU Team and fellow Houndsmen across the nation as we come together to talk dogs, life, triumphs and train wrecks. We have an open passenger seat and would love to have you along! For those of you out there with a story to tell or content to share, your always welcome in our camp. Contact us at [email protected] and let’s talk.

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EP 377: GONE TO THE DOGS - HOT STOVE VOL. 3 (BLACK AND TANS)

March 25, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

The bill comes under the umbrella of anti-trespass legislation and provides exorbitant penalties for hunting dogs and their owners that find themselves afoul of the provisions of the bill, whether advertently or not.   The boys hash out the bill and provide information for hunters in Pennsylvania and elsewhere that want to let their voices be heard before the bill reaches the dangerous environs of the Senate floor.   The conversation takes on a more pleasant vibe as the boys cover the oldes...

EP 378: The Continuing Journey of Heath Hyatt and the DU Podcast

March 22, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

The DU Podcast is shaking things up! New host, new locations and new content for our listeners. The Double U Podcast has always been about connecting with our customers and the result of that has been some great content from fellow Houndsmen for all of us to enjoy. After 3 years of podcast we are still adding to our roster to continue bringing you new content from even more perspectives in hopes of guiding you on your own journey. This week we welcome Heath Hyatt of “The Journey” to the DU ...

EP 375: Gone To The Dogs Hot Stove Vol. 2 With Steve and Corey

March 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

This is an interesting and informative look at the nation’s first and longest-standing “hunt-for-monetary-awards” organization. Many competition hunters begin their journeys in United Kennel Club events and may find the prospect of hunting for cash awards to be daunting if not all-out confusing.  This episode provides the remedy in easy-to-swallow doses. The boys talk about the stereotypes generally attributed to money hunts and explore the basic differences in hunting for cash versus hunti...

EP 374: Digging Up Bones With Jason and Corey

March 15, 2024 07:34 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Today’s episode starts off with a conversation between Jason and Corey about the importance of exposing kids to the outdoors and how their own love for the outdoors came about.  Corey shares a great story of how his grandfather’s hounds were still teaching him lessons long after he had passed.  Then the two take a turn and talk about the importance of preserving our history as Treedog enthusiast.  Jason and Corey dive into the details on the upcoming launch and the mission behind the new pod...

Ep 373: Gone To The Dogs Hot Stove with Steve and Corey

March 11, 2024 08:51 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

This week’s “Hot Stove”discussion covers several bases, all of which should interest coon hunting enthusiasts. Each of the boys served as interpreters of UKC coonhound Nite Hunt rules in their tenures at UKC. Each traveled extensively in their jobs at the registry as well. The similarities in experiences fuel the conversation as does the interest each shares in the training of tree dog puppies. The Coon Hunting Conversations group on Facebook is mined by the pair to reveal questions that sho...

EP 372: The Hunting Hound - Talking Pack Dynamics with Paul Wilson

March 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

 Bear and Paul talk about the ins and outs of putting together a pack of hounds. They talk puppies, adults, and older hounds and how to balance skills and needs as Paul brings his experience as Master or Hounds for a British style foxhunt to bear. This is a fascinating discussion with one of the all time great guests. Don't miss it!

EP 371: Gone To The Dogs with A Winning Pair

March 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Smith and Strickland are profits of the Davis Doctrine every time they release their immitigable Lone Pine Lady female into the deep dark woods of a major coonhound competition hunt and they are fulfilling Davis’ commission on an incredibly frequent basis these days. GONE TO THE DOGS PODCAST host Steve Fielder catches up with Smith and Strickland just a handful of days following Stickland and Lady’s mastery of the JOY Dog Food Super Hunt in Texas on the last weekend in February.   The trio ...

EP 370: A Look Inside Pheasants Forever

March 01, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Today DU is joined by Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever to introduce all of you to a great organization that does a ton of work for sportsmen of all kinds across the US. Don’t let the name fool you! Pheasants/Quail Forever have been putting boots on the ground and providing resources that extend far beyond just birds.  Jared give us the history of the organization as well as available resources they offer to sportsmen and landowners across the country.  We also talk a bit about his start i...

EP 369: Gone To The Dogs With Corey Gruver

February 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Corey assumes the host role for a bit to quiz Steve on his recent trip to the UKC Winter Classic, a coonhound event that ranks high on each of their lists of favorite events to attend.  Corey is particularly interested in Steve’s reaction to his experience as one of three judges in the prestigious Top Ten show held for the past four years in conduction with the February event.  Corey served in the same capacity in the early days of the show.  When the two friends get together there’s never ...

EP 368: The Hunting Hound - Cross Training

February 23, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Did training sleddogs make Bear a better houndsman? Did training Horses make the Plott Family better houndsmen? Did playing football maker Lebron James a better basketball player? The answers to all the questions is yes, and, in this episode, Bear discusses why cross-training is beneficial regardless of how it is applied.

EP 367: GONE TO THE DOGS AT THE UKC WINTER CLASSIC

February 19, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 151 MB

Steve and his buddy Nubbin Moore made the trip to Batesville, Mississippi for the 36th running of the prestigious event in early February.  This episode contains a collection of on-the-spot interviews with several of the events’ attendees that stopped by the Gone To The Dogs Podcast booth.You’ll enjoy the interviews conducted at the booth located at centerstage in the massive Batesville Civic Center.  Surrounded by live sounds from the arena, it’s the next best thing to being there.  The co...

EP 366: Guess Who's Back with Brett Vaughn

February 16, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Today Jason and Brett get together for a big announcement.  Brett will be bringing the Born 100 Years Too Late podcast back to the Double U Hunting Supply Hound Podcast network!  The guys talk about what to expect in the near future as well as some cool interviews that Brett has planned for the months ahead. 

EP 365: Gone To The Dogs On The Yadkin River

February 12, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

In this episode Steve has a belated visit with Jim Meeks and Tom Gilroy which normally occurs at the annual Grand American Coon Hunt in Orangeburg..Jim is the founder and longtime curator of the Yadkin River strain of Treeing Walker hounds, known nationally for its contributions to coonhound history through several notable, well-advertised hounds.  Circumstances this year prevented the old friends’ annual reunion in Orangeburg and so Steve the pair to fill in the gap.  Listeners become the b...

EP 364: The Epic Quest North

February 09, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

John and Ross headed north just after Buddy returned home.  In this conversation, John McClernan and Ross Feenstra discuss their recent lynx hunting trip in British Columbia. They also discuss the challenges of chasing lynx in blow down timber and high logging traffic. The conversation covers the importance of planning and preparation for a successful hunt and the process of bringing the lynx back home to offer advice for future hunters.

EP 363: Gone To The Dogs-Hunters Under Attack!

February 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

It’s said that within every man there’s a ticking time bomb.  It manifests itself in a physical phenomenon we know as the dreaded heart attack.  In Steve’s years of experience, he’s known several hunters that experienced an attack that ended poorly for them.   Houndsmen are particularly vulnerable due to a number of factors.  Poor physical condition, due in part to the false sense that following hounds replaces regular cardio exercise is certainly a factor.   And, the fact that an attack may...

EP 362: Fatherhood, Hunting and Hounds with Nick Gilliland

February 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

This episode is about fatherhood. Bear sits down with newly minted "Dad" Nick Gilliland to talk about the joys and challenges of being both a houndsmen and a father, and both share their thoughts on how to strike a balance between the two. This one is relevant for everyone!

EP 361: GONE TO THE DOGS – TRIBUTE TO WIMP ARON

January 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Steve wrote an article about Wimp Aron that was published about five years ago in American Cooner magazine.  That article becomes the foundation upon which this episode is built and explores in detail the descriptions of Mr. Aron’s continuous line of Walker females, each bearing the name Queen and a Roman numeral to indicates its position in the long, long line of Skuna River hounds. Recorded on the day of Mr. Aron’s funeral, Mark Sumrall and Ricky Campbell, longtime friends and hunting par...

EP 360: Have Things Really Changed?

January 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Today Robin Powel joins Jason to talk about uncharted territory, “West Coast Cat Dogs”, and more.  This episode covers a lot of ground from track style/desired traits to being smarter than the average bear and a lot more. Just like most conversations when you get a couple of dogmen together the two took the liberty to take run down a few rabbit holes but they led to some pretty good conversation.  

EP 359: Gone To The Dogs – Tribute to Bill Wickham

January 22, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 125 MB

Special guest Mike Sheppard and Heath Hyatt join in the conversation that includes several stories of their own experiences with Wickham.   Steve takes the opportunity to share Sheppard’s interesting story of his life as a coon and deer hunter, hunting guide and JOY Dog Food representative.   Hyatt previews coming episodes of his popular The Journey podcast as the longtime friends share stories of their experiences of hunting hounds together.  Mike Sheppard sends a shoutout to Greg Morrison...

EP 358: The Hunting Hound On Pups

January 19, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Bear takes opportunity, for the first podcast of 2024 to talk about puppies. Like a New Year stretching out in front of us speaks of possibilities, puppies are the physical embodiment of potential. Bear breaks down everything from pre-natal care of the female, all the way to hound pup adolescence.

EP 357: Gone To The Dogs With Mark Hauck

January 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

In this episode, recorded at the 60th Annual Grand American Coon Hunt in Orangeburg, SC, Steve invites the newly-formed All American Bluetick Association’s Secretary/Treasurer Mark Hauck to the Gone To The Dogs Podcast mike for an interesting and provocative discussion rooted in Hauck’s chosen coonhound breed. Hauck is a retired Army veteran who spent more than 20 years in action-packed jobs with dangerous assignments in airborne and Special Service units based at North Carolina’s Fort Brag...

EP 356: A Whole New World

January 12, 2024 08:05 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In today’s episode Jason is joined by our good friend and fellow podcast creator Steve Fielder as well as Jason’s better half and editor of Full Cry Magazine, Dani Duby.  This particular trio is no stranger to being on the road, and sometimes the white line fever gets the best of you.  So what do you do to cure the itch? You find yourself one of the biggest hunts in the US and jump a plane or fire up your truck to make the pilgrimage to Grand American.  Jason, Dani and Steve recap the weeken...

EP 355: To Bark Or Not To Bark, We Have Some Questions

January 05, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Since Jason headed out for the Grand American hunt, were pulling one of our fan favorites out of the vault.  Jason, Buddy and James talk about silent vs open dogs and the pros/cons involved with tight mouth dogs , playing through the pain and share a few good laughs.  This episode sparked some really good conversations when it launched and we hope it makes everyone ask themselves some questions the second time around.

EP 354: GONE TO THE DOGS WITH JAMES OLIVER LAWS – PART 3

January 01, 2024 10:25 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

  Laws talks of dogs that were white with brindle spots, he talks of the most famous of the Plott family hunters, Von Plott, keeping Airedales and he speaks of a hunter that was afraid of bears.  In this episode Laws gives advice on how to kill bears over dogs, talks about senility in hounds using his own favorite best hound he ever followed, the infamous Troop of his daddy’s.  The tenacity of the Smoky Mountain bear hunter comes to the front in this episode as James relates a story of hu...

EP 353: Social Impact with Buddy, James and Becky

December 29, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Buddy is back on the mic with some familiar faces… or should I say voices.  Today the trio tackles the topic of Social Media and its impact on us all.  What good does it bring? What should we all be taking into consideration when posting content? This episode is a great example of a real, raw and transparent conversation amongst sportsmen trying to put their best foot forward.   

EP 352: Gone To The Dogs with James Oliver Laws Part 2

December 26, 2023 15:58 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

In this episode we resume the interview with James Oliver Laws. It was said of Mr. Laws father, Uncle Jimmy Laws, that he would know the day before the hunt where a bear would move that night. He served as the paid guide at the famed Hazel Creek Rod and Gun Club where Von and Little George Plott hunted bears with hounds. In this episode you will hear James Oliver Laws give descriptions of the dogs that were hunted by the Plott family as well as other famous houndsmen of that day. Description...

EP 351: Are You Asking The Right Questions?

December 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Today Jason sits down with Stephan Roaque and things just kind of took off rolling.  It’s a little hard to put a label on this podcast when it comes to the topic.  But in the end we hope it provokes some thoughts and conversations amongst you all.  What kind of questions do you ask?

EP 350: Gone To The Dogs with James Oliver Laws

December 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

James Oliver Laws provides many alternatives to the heretofore accepted accounts of the development of the Plott Hound in North Carolina.  Recorded with rudimentary equipment on the front porch of James Law’s home by Stewart Biesecker at Steve’s request, the interviews are a step back in time, illuminated by the amazing recollections of the story’s teller, Mr. Laws. If you enjoy history and especially Plott Hound history, you are in for a treat.  The stories, some humorous, some eye-opening...

Copy of EP 349: The Hunting Hound With Snowy Mountain Bear Dogs

December 15, 2023 15:40 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Josh, Faith, Dallin and Jessie describe what brought them to the Karelian Bear Dog Breed, how they run their unique breeding program, and Dallin describes how the Karelians work together with his hounds. These folks march to the beat of their own drummer have found kindred spirits in each other and the dogs.

EP 348: Gone To The Dogs With Glen “Peanut” Scott

December 11, 2023 09:16 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Our guest this week is an avowed fancier of English Coonhounds but that has not always been the case.  His story is one of transition, despite amazing success with the Treeing Walker breed to the point of winning several major events and two new pickup trucks with one of the most-winning hounds in the history of hunts-for-money, a hound named Wipeout Willie. Our guest is Glen “Peanut” Scott from Bath Springs, Tennessee.  He joins Steve at the White River National Wildlife Refuge for a great...

Lynx Hunting in BC, Kody Lohstroh, Ross Ellwanger, and Buddy

December 08, 2023 14:51 - 2 hours - 129 MB

In this episode we cover some Suggestions traveling long distances What Lynx hunting and what their recommendations for dogs are The Guiding process and some of the things that Houndsmen don't consider.   Kody and Ross were both successful and had some challenging experiences that they discuss. 

EP 346: Gone To The Dogs Out On A Hunt

December 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

As they contemplate the trip and all it will entail in the coming days, they take time to recall the Autumn Oaks 25th anniversary event in Jasper, Indiana in 1984, 39 years ago!   Nubbin remembers well the years 1984, 1985 and 1986 when his Black and Tan Hank was declared National Grand Nite Champion of the Black and Tan breed in each of those years was overall winner in 1984.  The boys talk about the upcoming trip to the White River National Wildlife Refuge in this episode and admit, with ...

EP 345: The Hunting Hound with Bob Ford

December 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Author of the "Beagle Tales" books series, Reverend Robert "Bob" Ford (The Beagle Bard) joins Bear to talk about hunting snowshoe hare in New York, Mountain Hare in Norway, and bunnies on the beach. Also discussed at length Bob's excellent books about beagles that also include God, and his new book "Bramble Rambles", a book about God that also includes beagles!

EP 344: Post Season Talk With Paul Laney

November 24, 2023 15:29 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Today Jason welcomes Paul Laney back to talk about this years bear season, some triumphs and a trainwreck that we all hope to avoid in our hound hunting careers. 

EP 343: Gone To The Dogs with Josh Michaelis

November 20, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Steve and Josh talk about his background, his family, his hounds, his brother Jeremy’s success in business and in coon hunting, his ongoing association with the popular JOY Dog Food brand and a review of the progression of events that have led to his current place of prominence in hound audio and video programming.   Steve’s questions peel back the layers of the Elite Handler’s Series for his listeners.  You’ll walk away from this one with full knowledge of the latest happening in the fast-...

EP 342: Be There For Each Other

November 17, 2023 15:44 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Bear gets real for exactly 11 minutes. (He's sorry, It won't happen again.) @thehuntinghound on Instagram. @thehuntinghound on Facebook. @bearsiragusa on Facebook. I'm always available. This podcast is in memory of John  and Mike.

EP 341: GONE TO THE DOGS WITH THE REDBONE MAN

November 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

In this episode Steve and Fred catch up after their brief visit at the 2023 Autumn Oaks where, true-to-form, Fred was on his way to catch up with his cast for the Saturday night hunt.  Ageless it seems, Moran continues to compete with his beloved Redbones long after most hunters have retreated to the recliner but that’s not Fred Moran. This episode is vintage Moran with stories, accounts of hunts recent and long past, and recollections of the good Red dogs he’s had on his leash over his man...

EP 340: Do Papers Need Grades?

November 10, 2023 20:52 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Jason and Cody get to talk about the age-old decision of going with a registered dog or a grade dog when building or adding to your pack.  This is a very laid-back conversation, but hits on some heavy stuff.  We all need to pay respect to the efforts of each other because we are all striving for the same goal.  Making the best dog to fit our needs is the ultimate challenge with an ultimate payoff. Do you know what’s behind your dogs?  Knowing where you came from can help you get where you’re...

EP 339: Gone To The Dogs For Breeder’s Only

November 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

In this episode we journey to western Pennsylvania to pick the brain of master coonhound breeder Randy Smith of Lone Pine Kennels.  Smith has been a guest before but this episode dives deeper into the whys and how’s of one of the nation’s most successful coonhound breeding programs. Smith has built his breeding program on a nine to ten-generation, female-centered Lone Pine line-breeding effort.  Using his females, he reaches out to tap a vast network of stud dogs that have been evaluated ac...

EP 338: The Hunting Hound Back At It Again

November 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

Becky Dwire joins Bear and talks long-term camping with 30 hounds, gear and equipment they have in their truck, million dollar ideas, disaster preparedness, and we may even mention beagles once or twice.

EP 337: Gone To The Dogs - Road Trip Part Two – Randy Smith

October 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

  Smith joins the boys at his Lone Pine Kennels guest quarters where the trio participate in a laidback conversation about family, friends and of course, those world-famous Lone Pine Treeing Walkers. Smith’s “Lone Pine” resume reads like the win record for Kentucky’s Calumet Farms or, to keep it local, the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.   Smith’s hounds had a breakout year in money-hunt competition in 2023, with Lone Pine Lady and Lone Pine Bella respectively, winning a ...

Ep 336: Jumping In With Both Feet

October 27, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Niklas is a very interesting guy that is doing a great job documenting his journey.  From his first interaction with a hound to catching his first bobcat solo, he has truly enjoyed every step of the way. Between his “Hound On The Run” newsletter, various youtube content and his book “Cat Dog Chronicles” he hopes to encourage and give an insight into cat hunting the Pacific Northwest for someone choosing to take a new journey.    Cat Dog Chronicles: Isaac, Niklas: 9798842317585: Amazon.com:...

EP 335: Gone To The Dogs Road Trip To Opening Night

October 23, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

At the point of the recording, two nights of a four-night hunt have been accomplished.  The account of opening night; a date coon hunters universally look forward to all year long, is the tale of a young dog coming of age and the tale of his journey from pup to coon dog. Each listener that keeps hounds and loves the outdoors will enjoy this podcast. The conversation will paint the picture of two friends, two hounds, a coon dog and a pup, in an amazing autumn setting that can only be experie...

EP 334: The Hunting Hound With George Lambert

October 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

George and Bear sit down to talk Georges big move to keep his hounds, bear-treeing feists, and we discuss whether fear or annoyance make bears tree. We had a lot of laughs. This is one you don't want to miss.

EP 333- Gone To The Dogs with Full Cry Magazine

October 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

 Steve introduces Duby to his audience and reveals the personality and passion Dani and her husband Jason have for carrying on the tradition of providing the quintessential magazine for tree dog enthusiasts of every stripe.  Dani reveals the new slogan for the magazine in this episode.  Following the Duby interview, Steve and frequent guest Cory Gruver break down the new publication, citing the feature articles and their creators in a page-by-page review of the much-awaited remake edition. ...

EP 232: Bears, Birds and Lynx On The Brain

October 13, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Today Jason and Ross do a little bit of catching up after a Wisconsin bear season and before he hits the road again.As Ross heads to Montana in search of game of the feathered variety, dreams of his British Colombia lynx hunt is lurking in the back of his mind.  How will it go? Can the dogs get it done? What did I get myself into? All legit questions when making the trip of a lifetime over international borders. 

EP 331: Gone To The Dogs with Morris Hardy

October 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Morris Hardy, who just had his 79th birthday, is a Mississippi Delta coon hunter that is part of the annual group Steve joins each year at the White River National Wildlife Refuge the week after Thanksgiving.   Steve isn’t sure that they keep Hardy around more for his culinary skills or his stories but the consensus is that hunting camp could never be the same without him.   He’s an interesting guy.  Steve and Morris share an hour or more of coon hunting conversation that covers Morris’ beg...

EP 330: Talking Bears with TL Jones

October 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.2 MB

We all love to hear the sound of the hound, but when you have a target bear on your mind sometimes you have to do things a little different.  Today Jason and TL talk about some things you can do to improve your success and limit complications and mishaps in the process.  I wish this podcast was would have been around when I first started!

EP 329: Gone To The Dogs with Jerry Barker

October 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Steve interviews Jerry Barker of Nancy, Kentucky, an experienced coon hunter for a play by play account of his first experience hunting bears with hounds.  Steve and Jerry have a great discussion on bear hunting methods, the hounds and the culture within the mountain bear hunting groups.  It’s an interesting conversation that any hound person is sure to enjoy.  Jerry is one of the good guys in the hound sport and it shows in his relaxed and comfortable conversation style.  This is a good one...

EP 328: The Hunting Hound With Paul Wilson

September 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Paul has rich history in the foxhound world spanning from great Britain, to Italy, Canada and now Virginia. He has a passion for foxhounds, and he shares it. This is one you won't want to miss.