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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 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. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alpha...

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. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://...

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.  We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alph...

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! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Wa...

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. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutriti...

EP 327: Gone To The Dogs with Robert Raxter

September 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Ball’s Stylish Hickory Nut Harry, House’s Lipper, Rock River Sackett, Jr., Rat Attack, Schmersal’s Stylish Queen, Logan’s Wild Clover and of course, Hardwood Bozo all appear, and some more than once, in Mojo’s five-generation pedigree, dogs that made the hound one of the most popular stud dogs in the history of the raccoon-hunting sport..  Robert Raxter of Brevard, North Carolina is the man responsible for purchasing Mojo as a pup seventeen years ago, for training that pup and for winning t...

EP 326: Interference: GPS, Telemetry And Tech Tips

September 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

  Today Buddy and Jason sit down and talk about all things in the GPS vs Telemetry debate.It telemetry still a valid option for tracking? Absolutely it is… when all factors are taken into consideration and we as hunters do our due diligence and educate ourselves on all of our equipment and their relationships.  Buddy does a great job breaking down just why some people are experiencing interference issues. We talk about the technology involved, the factors involved, and break down all the mov...

Hound Media Summit Bonus Episode

September 21, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Today we have a special bonus episode with some of the most recognized voices in hound media.  Ben Sheets of Tree Talking Time put together a “Hound Media Summit” of sorts where he, along with Chris, Josh, Clayton, and Jason talk about the houndsman’s presence in the outdoor media industry.  We talk about the responsibility we all have as well as tip our hats to the “mainstream” that is coming around and realizing the value of Houndsmen and our way of life.  Some big things are in the making...

EP 325: Gone To The Dogs With Dave Myers

September 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Our guest this week is a young man with impeccable credentials in the UKC show ring over the past few years. He and his wife Kelly are familiar faces among the Bench Show faithful and have had considerable success competing at the higher levels of the sport. In 2016, Dave won Opposite Sex at the UKC World Show Championship with GRCH Laurel Valley Doc Holiday HTX, a Black and Tan Coonhound. Steve served as the Bench Show Judge at the event and naturally the conversation covers that experience...

EP 324: The Hunting Hound with Bear and Ross

September 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

What do hounds, NAVHDA, and bird dogs have in common? Ross Ellwanger that's what. Ross joins Bear to discuss his life in the world of hunting dogs. We discuss his hounds, his start, and he shares some insight about the hounds that make him tick. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com...

EP 323: Gone To The Dogs at Autumn Oaks

September 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

  The episode begins with the “First Family of Autumn Oaks” consisting of Curtis Elburn and his two daughters Nikki Elburn Rorvik and Andi Elburn Emory.  Curtis has attended fifty-one consecutive Autumn Oaks events dating back to 1972 and his daughters have attended thirty-eight and forty events consecutively themselves.  Steve remembers the ladies as babes in strollers as their parents attended Autumn Oaks. Shortly after the interview was conducted, Andi won the prestigious National Grand ...

EP 322: East, West And Everything In Between

September 08, 2023 08:44 - 2 hours - 126 MB

If you had a chance to listen to Josh Michaelis and Buddy on Josh’s “Fueled by Joy Working Dog Podcast”, welcome to the flipside!  Buddy and Josh just didn’t get enough time to cover everything so we had to have Josh on to tie up some loose ends and get some coondog clarification.  Are big game dogs and competition dogs really that different? This is just one of the many topics we deep dive into for this episode.  https://joydogfood.com/fueled-by-joy-working-dog-podcast/?fbclid=IwAR2eMSLgHK...

EP 321: The Hunting Hound With Janis Putelis

September 01, 2023 07:06 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Janis recently became the proud owner of Mingus, a blue tick coon hound. Janis and Mingus have put some boot leather on the ground and have been putting lions up trees like it's going out of style. Janis tells us what it is like to become a houndman as a grown ass man! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below ...

EP 320: Gone To The Dogs 100th Episode

August 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Begun in September of 2021, the Gone To The Dogs Podcast celebrates 100 episodes by inviting longtime friends Lee Currens and Johnny Brinkley to help relive the great times and great hunts the trio have experienced over the years.  Brinkley is 90 years old, Currens is 84 and Fielder is 76; two-hundred and fifty combined years of experience! When Currens and Brinkley get together the stories flow like Carolina vinegar sauce and Florida orange juice.  Each of these longtime friends can’t pass...

Ep 319: DU And Sportsmen's Alliance

August 25, 2023 16:05 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Naomi, Brian and the rest of the Sportsmen's Alliance are putting boots on the ground and money where their mouth is.  Today we talk a bit about who Sportsmen's Alliance is, what they do, and how we can all do our part in protecting our hunting and preserving our right to use our dogs to do so.  I have to say, its really nice to know we have a Houndswoman within an organization who is willing to stand up and fight for all of us.   We encourage all of you to familiarize yourselves with this g...

EP 318: Gone To The Dogs ARE MAGAZINES RELEVANT TODAY?

August 21, 2023 09:02 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Steve invited Corey Gruver back to the Gone To The Dogs microphone, after a recent guest appearance, and the two seasoned contributors tackle the question, “Are coon hunting magazines relevant today?”  Gruver will be working with the revived publication and reveals some of the mission planned for the periodical going forward.  The discussion begins with news of Gruver’s newest project, training his first Plott female.  Steve’s experience with the breed spanning seventy years, and Gruver’s r...

Ep 317: What Made "The Event Where History Is Made" With Jason and Steve

August 18, 2023 15:49 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Times change, but one thing that stays the same for many is the annual pilgrimage to Autumn Oaks.  It’s that time of year again and the anticipation continues to grow as plans are being made, maps plotted and dogs/handlers are gearing up for the big show! Jason and Steve talk  a bit about Autumn Oaks, its predecessor the “Leafy Oaks” field trial and the history behind the event that is easily recognized as one of the most prestigious hunts in the world of coonhounds.  They also talk about ho...

EP 316: Gone To The Dogs With Gary Knapp

August 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MB

Steve and Gary became acquainted through their legislative activities and the mutual love for the Plott breed and have had many conversations over the years.  Gary is a humorist with a gift for telling stories from his native West Virginia, many centered on hunting with hounds and jam-packed with local color.     Knapp provided material for Steve’s monthly columns in American Cooner magazine under the heading “Mule Tales.”  Gary was given the nickname Mule as a result of his strength and wo...

EP 315: It's Puppy Time!

August 11, 2023 07:40 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

For today’s episode, Buddy and Don sit down and dive deeper into the topic of picking a pup. They talk about things to consider when picking your first pup, the family dynamic when picking a prospect, and the intuition of a bitch to select the strongest and most viable pups.  They also touch on the topic of not just picking the best pup, but the right pup for you and your hunting/living situation around the 20 minute mark of the podcast. This one is full of great insight and perspective on a...

EP 314: Gone To The Dogs With Troy Hoffman

August 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

From the first episode in September of 2021, the aim of the Gone To The Dogs Podcast has been to reach out to guests from across the whole spectrum of the hound-hunting sport, competitors, breeders, trainers as well as forks of the creek practitioners that ply their trade on the creek banks and woodlots down home.The podcast seeks out the guys that know good hounds and always seem to have one at the end of their leashes to fill the guest’s chair in every episode.  Troy Hoffman is that kind ...

EP 313: The Hunting Hound With Steffan Kichta

August 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

We talk about his plotts, his new litter of plott crosses, his border collie herding plotts, MMA, epic beards and the rewards and challenges of striving for the best results with our hounds. This is one worth listening to! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply...

EP 312: Gone To The Dogs The Vay Kay Edition

July 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In this episode, Steve takes a break from the normal routine to replay one of the most popular Gone To The Dogs episodes in the ninety-six-episode history of the podcast, a visit with South Carolina’s Jim “Wildman” Meeks.   As a bonus play, Steve sneaks in a candid conversation with soon-to-be-ninety-yea-old coon hunter Johnny Brinkley who will be appearing in a special episode with Steve and mutual friend Lee Currens, scheduled to air in August.    We would like to thank those who support...

EP 311: Gone To The To Dogs Geezer Ville

July 24, 2023 14:33 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

On the evening of the recording of this episode Moran hunted his dog in a UKC-licensed Nite Hunt despite record heat and all the other challenges of summer hunting.    Moran reveals his plans to attend and hunt at Autumn Oaks and that sparks a conversation about the trademark UKC Labor Day event, now in it’s 64th year.  Moran reveals the unthinkable news of his hunting a Walker dog and the cronies go down an e-collar rabbit path that will no doubt trigger the one or two bunny huggers that ...

EP 310: The Hunting Hound With Bear And Jesse

July 22, 2023 00:31 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Bear sits down after a long day of roofing to talk with Jesse Medina. Jesse has a solid pack of dogs that he hunts bear and lion with put in New Mexico. Jesse also takes a note from Von Plotts page and has Airedale Terriers that he hunts together with his hounds. Jesse is an interesting guy who does some old school hound hunting. Don't miss out on this one! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsorin...

EP 309: Gone To The Dogs with Team Perrin

July 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Jamie has been a long time Black and Tan fancier and admits his search for another great black dog is a never-ending quest for the elder of the pair of men.  Trey is Jamie’s son, a hard-to-please-competitor at the highest levels of coonhound competition.   Currently Team Perrin is relying upon a pair of competition-bred and trained Treeing Walkers which are discussed in some detail.    The Perrins are part of the annual hunting party to which Steve belongs at the White River Refuge in Arkan...

EP 308: Buddy and Mike's Bear Hunt Report

July 14, 2023 18:29 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Today's episode it the product of an awesome anniversary trip for Mike!  Many of you know Mike as he has been with DU for 10 years and is our Director of Operations and Service. To celebrate Buddy took him up north of the border for a very successful bear hunt.  But don’t think that it was all roses and sunshine, it wouldn’t be a “Buddy Story” if there weren’t a few trainwrecks or speedbumps.  Let’s just say that were just happy they both made it back across the border and back home.     W...

EP 307: Gone To The Dogs in Sweet Home Alabama

July 10, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Clint, a high school head football coach, uses motivational skills to encourage the youth in our sport.  He and Steve discuss the temperature of coon hunting in Alabama which Chase has determined to be very good.  A Black and Tan man from the start, Steve digs deep into the breed with Chase who has extensive knowledge of the top dogs and their successes in major competitions.  Seizing the opportunity, Steve drills down to the core of Chase’s love for the breed, comparing the dogs of yesterda...

EP 306: The Hunting Hound Field Care

July 07, 2023 07:07 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Canine first aid. Hear what Bear has in his First Aid Kit and why. When the proverbial Shit hits the fan, you will want to know what you need to have to keep your hound alive and give it the best chances for a swift and full recovery. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog ...

EP 305: Gone To The Dogs Bear Pen Plotts

July 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

In this episode Steve Fielder recaps the history of his family's involvement in breeding and hunting purebred  Plott coon and big game hounds over a period spanning sixty-eight years, Steve discusses the crosses and the reasons behind the crosses of the effort that resulted in four hounds being inducted into the National Plott Hound Association Hall of Fame as well as Hall of Fame inductions for his father, Homon Fielder into the West Virginia Bear Hunter's and National Plott Hound Associati...

EP 204: Take Two with Beach Billy

June 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Buddy, Beach Billy Gray of Outdoor Dog Supply and Jason sit down for round two.  Buddy and Billy recap the TT25 launch and our pulled podcast. We get a chance to hear how Billy got his start in the dog supply world, talk dogs and more! This one is for the customers, we appreciate you all! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check o...

EP 302: Houston, We Have A Problem

June 26, 2023 18:54 - 32 seconds - 501 KB

We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/   https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

EP 203: Gone To The Dogs with Lee McBride

June 26, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

When Steve’s brother Randy introduced him to the wit and wisdom of professional speaker Lee McBride, there was an immediate connection to the rotund comedian and pastor from the Land of the Crimson Tide.  Later, when Randy revealed that McBride had penned a poem that had spoken to his sportsman’s soul like none he had heard, Steve knew he wanted McBride on the podcast. This episode introduces Lee McBride to the Gone To The Dogs audience with the promise that this will not be his last appear...

EP 301- GONE TO THE DOGS – RUBIES AND RED DOGS

June 19, 2023 13:42 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Billy lives in south Louisiana where summertime temperatures hover around 90-degrees and up at dark-thirty.   Billy is training a yound Treeing Walker female named Ruby.  Billy shared the guest seat with Kesten Jessee in February for and episode titled Pup Training For Dummies. This is a frank discussion that will benefit anyone that is starting a pup or helping a young hound reach its full potential.  It isn’t easy and the two veterans discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs of hunting a y...

EP 300: The Hunting Hound With Jared Moss

June 16, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

It's been  a long time since Bear and Jared had a chance to catch up, but today they make up for lost time.  Jared has been on several episodes of the DU Supply Podcast sharing his knowledge and perspective.  Join Bear and Jared as they talk dogs and more. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.d...

EP 299: GONE TO THE DOGS WITH COREY GRUVER

June 12, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

In this episode Steve talks with Corey Gruver of Greenville, Pennsylvania.  Steve and Corey have a common denominator in their backgrounds, each having worked for United Kennel Club, the recognized chief registry of coonhounds worldwide.  Furthermore, each worked with coonhounds and coonhound activities in what is now the Hunting Ops Department.  Steve became interested in having Corey share the Gone To The Dogs microphone as he recognized Gruver’s wide interest in several breeds and combin...

EP 298: A Blast From The Past With Mark Dufrense

June 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

  We cover a lot of ground on this one starting off with some Black tail studies, bad taxidermy and preserving pet ducks. We all have some good laughs, but it was also nice to hear Mark get deeper and explain what he looks for in a hound along with the true meaning of heart. He also talks about how some Plott dogs turned things around in the bear catching department. Some lion hunting tales and a couple guide/client mishaps get thrown in just for some more laughs as we wind things down.  Th...

EP 297: Gone To The Dogs – Tribute To Cas Walker

June 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

This TRIBUTE TO CAS WALKER episode will no doubt hit the mark for older hunters that remember Cas’ ads in Full Cry magazines over a span of many years.  But everyone, no matter the age, should love the stories contained in this episode told by one of Cas’ closest associates, David West, a man that played in his tv show band and was his personal driver for many years.  The stories are amazing! How Cas helped Dolly Parton get her start. How Cas fired the Everly Brothers from his show. How Cas...

EP 296: Post Season Catch Up with Skip and Jason

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Today Jason welcomes back his buddy Skip Conroy to just catch up after an eventful season.  After what seemed like months of phone tag, they two decided to just jump on a podcast and kill two birds with one stone.  The guys talk about dogs, their seasons trainwrecks and more so pull up a chair and join us. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog ...

EP 295: Gone To The Dogs, Triple S Threat

May 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Fresh off their $100 K first place win in the Pro Sport extravaganza, the guys were ready to roll with candid answers to my sortedlist of questions. Smith the engineer, Strickland the greatest competition mind in the game, and Sizemore, the relative new comer with a $100 K win under his belt, reveal the inner workings of a team that’s become the force to be reckoned with when it comes to today’s game of exorbitant entry fees and enormous purses.    Breeding, training, handling, dog work and...

EP 294: The Hunting Hound With Sam Natole

May 26, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MB

Bear sits down with Sam Natole. Bear and Sam are both "tall-hounds" houndsmen, but we discover that we have a share passion for, wait for it... Beagles! Sam shares his history with beagles and his revolutionary (my words not his) method of training his big game hound puppies with his beagles. This is one you are not going to want to miss! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Wa...

EP 293: Gone To The Dogs at the PKC Nationals

May 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86 MB

In this episode we jump into the fast lane of coonhound competition hunting to talk with the owner and the handler of the 2023 Professional Kennel Club National Champion Wipeout Pharmer.   Owner Eric Henry and handler Steve Yant, each who hail from southeastern Missouri are veterans of the competitive coonhound circuit, having won prior National Championships.  Yant is a two-time winner of the prestigious event. We talk about each hunter’s experience, some of the famous hounds they have own...