Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply

There’s a different kind of bond between a handler and a police K9—one built on long hours, shared risk, and a level of trust you don’t fully understand until you’ve lived it. In this episode, we’re not talking about deployments or war stories. We’re talking about the lessons that stick with you long after the dog retires. How our dogs can read us before you even make a move. How they pick up on things you don’t realize you’re showing. And how learning from that kind of awareness can make you better—not just as a handler, but as a hunter, trainer, and person. Because if you pay attention, those dogs will teach you more than you ever taught them. IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Bear Hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This episode features the owners of the current PKC World Coonhound Champion Willy’s Little Ann. Fresh off her latest in an amazing string of major wins including the UKC World Championship and the Tournament of Champions, Little Ann is writing a chapter in the coonhound record book that may never be duplicated. In this episode John Strickland, Ashley Oxendine and Randy Smith, three of the four partners that own the reining world champion in two major registries, join Steve to tell Ann’s story to our listeners. Partnerships in the dog world are rarely successful and often are more of a business deal than a friendship. Not so with these guys. Each tells their personal versions of Ann’s story and illustrates that partners can be successful and have a close personal relationship at the same time. These guys care about their hound and they care each about the other and it shows. This is a don’t miss listen and easily makes the list of best efforts by the Gone To The Dogs Podcasts to date. See if you don’t agree. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode, Buddy Woodberry and Ross share candid insights on dog training, aging dogs, health challenges, and the realities of hunting season planning. They discuss the emotional and practical aspects of caring for aging dogs, managing puppies, and navigating travel logistics for hunting trips. In this engaging conversation, Buddy Woodberry and Ross explore a wide range of topics from travel mishaps and dog health to dog food and natural remedies. They share personal stories, practical tips, and insights on improving dog health, managing travel delays, and evaluating supplements and dog foods. Aging dogs and health challenges Puppy training and development Travel logistics for hunting trips Dog health and supplements Travel mishaps and compensation stories Dog food options and cost considerations Natural remedies like manuka honey Probiotics and gut health for dogs We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Spring is finally showing up and it’s a great time to be in the woods. In this episode we talk about working hounds during the offseason, getting dogs back in shape, and keeping young dogs learning even after hunting season ends. We also discuss ** Turkey season right around the corner and what to look for while scouting the woods this time of year. Plus, a little fishing talk — the river has been kicking my butt lately, but the trout streams have been producing some nice Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Bear Hunting Magazine Southern Hound hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode Steve covers topics that resonate with hunters that have been involved with the sport for several years as well as those that may be new comers to the sport. After raising the question in last week’s episode, “Who is the best coonhound pup trainer in the world,” Steve reviews several responses posted by members of his online Coon Hunting Conversations group. The segment segues into a discussion of the members of Steve’s local coon club in the 1970’s and recalls the names and the brief bios of 43 of those members! It’s a trip down memory lane for the host and a interesting introduction to a family of coon hunters that some listeners may recall. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

The season may be over, but the work of becoming a better houndsman is just beginning. In this episode, we take a hard, honest look at post-season evaluation—what your hounds actually showed you this year versus what you hoped they were doing. Every race, every loss, every cold trail tells a story. The hunters who improve year after year are the ones willing to sit on the tailgate after the season and ask the tough questions. We break down how to evaluate your pack honestly, what traits you should be looking for, and how those observations should guide your off-season training plans. Spring isn’t just the end of hunting—it’s the beginning of building better hounds. IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Full Cry Magazine Bear Hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This week Steve dons his racing silks and takes the listener to 800-horse two-year old thoroughbred sale in Ocala, Florida for a day of education and inspiration. Rarely does he do anything that doesn’t bring him full circle to his world of working dogs. The world of coon hunting, especially concerning the animals that are central to the sport, has many parallels to the horse-racing game. We extoll the value of breeding and proof of ancestry through pedigrees for dogs and horses, we value reproduction success and keep records of performance of the offspring by listing wins, earnings and titles on registration documents. But, rounding the clubhouse turn and heading home, the ponies stretch out the lead in terms of providing the information and vehicle to move the top-performers into the winner’s circle. With thoroughbred racing, breeders, trainers and owners are privy to a plethora of information in print and online that coonhound enthusiasts can only dream about.. Steve’s visit to a sale of national prominence held in an unrivaled venue allows him to fantasize about the possibilities of the same type of program for coonhounds and ends with the question, “Who is the best coonhound trainer in the world?” We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This episode dives into the complexities of legislation affecting dog sports, the impact of social media on public perception, and strategies for advocacy. Guests discuss recent bills targeting greyhound racing and coursing, the role of social media in shaping opinions, and how hunters and dog owners can navigate these challenges. In this episode, Buddy Woodberry and Ross delve into the complexities of social media, content moderation, and the future of hunting communities online. They explore how algorithms and platform policies impact hunters, the risks of relying on social media for building followings, and potential solutions for maintaining hunting culture in the digital age. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Whether you are fighting as an individual or as an organization, what are your expectations? What does it mean and why does it matter? In this episode we break down what each means and how you can help. Getting involved is not an option, it’s a responsibility. IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Full Cry Magazine Bear Hunting Magazine Southern Hound hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode Steve addresses the changes in the way coon hunters acquire information by reviewing two books written in 1948 and 1952 respectively. The American Trail Hound by Fred Streaver and The Coon Hunter’s Handbook by Leon F. Whitney, DVM and Acil B. Underwood were two important works designed to make the training of coonhounds a successful experience 75 years or so ago. Steve finds the more things change the more they stay the same as the methods of three-quarters of a century ago appear similar to the methods coon hunters use in training dogs today. The episode also includes a tribute to a special friend who recently passed to the vast timbers and river bottoms of his eternal home, Hoosier houndsman and tree dog enthusiast George Danielson. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Following up on how to take care of a hound in cold weather, we need to evaluate our gear. Can you stay out for long periods of time in cold or wet weather? Let's take a look at what works and what don’t. IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Full Cry Magazine Bear Hunting Magazine Southern Hound hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

It’s old home week on the Gone to the Dogs podcast as Steve connects with his longtime friend and former boss, Larry Meeks. Meeks was the owner and served as CEO for Professional Kennel Club for thirteen years following his purchase of the popular coonhound registry in the fall of 1997. Fielder joined the organization in June of 1998 and served as its Senior Vice President through November of 2004. Conversation flows freely as Fielder urges Meeks to recall his meager upbringing in and around the Terre Haute, Indiana area. It’s a Horatio Alger story of a kid raised by a single parent, his dad, that was largely left to his own devices until he discovered his affinity to all things involving trucks. Meeks and his son Jeremy own and operate Gibco Motor Express, one of the nation’s top commodity haulers that haul, in Meeks’ words, everything from coal to bread. Meeks coon hunting background and an early affiliation with PKC led him to purchase the registry and catapult it into a thriving business in his 13-year tenure. He and Fielder relive the days and nights at the Tennis Center at Ken Lake State Park in West Kentucky where the Super Stakes and World Hunt were held back-to-back in a ten-day coon hunting marathon. Stories, some that include an inside look at the workings of a major coon hunting organization, abound in this entertaining episode. Enjoy. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this extended roundtable discussion, Buddy Woodberry, Ross, and Bracken Gittins explore the evolving world of GPS tracking systems for houndsmen. The conversation centers around real-world use, field expectations, and what serious dog hunters actually need from their equipment. They discuss user experience and interface design, map responsiveness, screen navigation, and how handheld performance matters in high-pressure moments. The group also raises broader questions about training philosophy, tone versus stimulation use, and how correction timing can impact dogs with different temperaments. Other topics include tracking reliability in rough terrain, antenna performance, battery life in changing weather conditions, compass accuracy, geofencing capabilities, app integration, and the role of SIM or cellular connectivity. They also consider practical concerns like sharing tracking information between hunters, managing multiple dogs, and how systems perform when pushed under real hunting conditions. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on thoughtful evaluation rather than brand loyalty. The central theme is simple: What does a modern tracking system need to deliver for working houndsmen, and how should new technology be measured in the field? We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

When the temperature drops, real houndsman don’t stop. We just have to adjust. In this episode we’re breaking down why winter care matters more than most handlers realize. From how frozen ground steals body heat to why elevation and dry bedding can make or break your kennel setup, we’re covering the fundamentals that keep your pack healthy, strong, and ready to hunt. Cold doesn’t harm dogs, poor preparation does. IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4 darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses Polarized No questions asked replacement Charitable Donation with every pair Free shipping Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4 https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Full Cry Magazine Bear Hunting Magazine Southern Hound hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the business Check out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This episode concludes the coverage of the UKC Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi. Complete event coverage may be found on social media on the UKC Coonhound pages. Steve and Nubbin spent five days on the enjoyable annual trip including great rustic lodging and phenomenal food. The Winter Classic is a coonhound event Steve founded in 1988 when he was with United Kennel Club, and attracts coon hunters and their families from across the nation to Batesville each February. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In part two we give some insight to breaking our dogs from running coyotes, if you don't want them too. We talk about some common mistakes that hinder our progress. If you get frustrated but your dogs running them, this episode is for you. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglassesPolarizedNo questions asked replacementCharitable Donation with every pairFree shippingFrontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Full Cry MagazineBear Hunting MagazineSouthern Hound hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the businessCheck out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode we join Steve along a Florida highway on his road trip to the Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi. It’s day one of the trip and Steve records from the truck on US Highway 19 along the Gulf of America.The solo conversation is part history, part geography as Steve recalls the origins of the Winter Classic and plays tour guide along one of Florida’s least used highways along the famed Nature Coast.Here’s a chance to ride along with Steve on one of his many road trips to attend major coon hunting events across the nation. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Buddy, Ross Ellwanger, Kody Lohstroh (Colorado), and Stephan Roaque (Wyoming) dig into the growing tension around non-resident hunting pressure, rapidly increasing tag costs, and how different states are managing (or mismanaging) mountain lion harvest. The conversation starts with out-of-state limitations and quickly pivots to Colorado’s non-resident lion tag jumping to ~$825, what drove it, and what downstream effects it could have on neighboring states.Along the way, they unpack why houndsmen often get labeled as “extreme” while actually sitting in the practical middle: not “kill every predator” and not “save every predator,” but manage populations responsibly—including hard conversations about female harvest, quota structures, pursuit seasons, mentorship, and political realities. The episode closes with a gear-heads-up about Garmin TT15 collar support ending soon and a quick warning on Oregon’s IP 28 animal-cruelty initiative language that could impact hunting, trapping, and rodeo exemptions. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

After a trip to Richmond, it was discovered that the legal process of the legislative branch is more confusing than not. In this episode Heath is going to walk us through the sets of bill making and get us up to speed on where all three bills are at this stage and what's next. If hound hunting is your hobby, passion or way of life there is no time to waste, it’s all in now or never. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4darkenergy.com Onx: subscribe to the best mapping app on the market by using promo code - K920 Frontline Optics- Duty sunglassesPolarizedNo questions asked replacementCharitable Donation with every pairFree shippingFrontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy Subscribe to: Full Cry MagazineBear Hunting MagazineSouthern Hound hunting Magazine American Bear Foundation For the best lights in the businessCheck out: Cajunlights.com Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts